Spring 2027

Modern French and Francophone Literature

Introduction to important literary works of modernity from the French Revolution to the twenty-first century. Taught in French.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 No instructors listed

Summary

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Past student reviews · Jennifer Gipson

The course involved thought-provoking conversation and was rated as moderately difficult by a past student who had previously struggled in other classes.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify key writers, filmmakers, and/or artists who are associated with French modernity.

  • Discuss several key literary, cinematic, and artistic trends associated with French modernity.

  • Apply concepts of literary and film analysis to perform close readings of texts and films.

  • Demonstrate how French social, cultural, and artistic associated practice has been influenced by historical events.

  • Analyze literary texts, films and artistic works in relation to specific France-related themes or issues.

Source: UW Guide

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Prerequisites

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FRENCH 271

FRENCH 322 used by

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Professors

Spring 2027

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

JENNIFER GIPSON is recorded teaching in Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2018, Fall 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · Jennifer Gipson

Past students found the course deeply meaningful, with one describing it as the reason they graduated and crediting it with reinstating their faith in undergraduate education.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.62 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.79 GPA, 83.3% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.97 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · Jennifer Gipson

The course involved thought-provoking conversation and was rated as moderately difficult by a past student who had previously struggled in other classes.

Past student reviews · Jennifer Gipson

Jennifer Gipson provided rapid feedback on assignments and was described as hilarious and enthusiastic, making class sessions enjoyable and supportive of student progress.

Topics

  • Important literary works of modernity from the French Revolution to the twenty-first century.
  • Key literary, cinematic, and artistic trends associated with French modernity.
  • Influence of historical events on French social, cultural, and artistic practices.

Skills

  • Identifying key figures and discussing major literary, cinematic, and artistic trends in French modernity.
  • Performing close readings and analyzing literary, filmic, and artistic works in relation to France-related themes.
  • Demonstrating how historical events have influenced French social, cultural, and artistic practices.

Grades

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FRENCH 322 · Spring 2027

Modern French and Francophone Literature

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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