Aspects of Contemporary French Literature
A course on the latest developments in contemporary French literature, taught entirely in French.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.39 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.70 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.86 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Analyze and interpret a variety of post-1980 literary texts from France and Francophone regions across historical periods.
Develop and communicate well-organized arguments in both written and oral French.
Enhance linguistic proficiency in French by expanding vocabulary, refining grammar and style, and producing clear, coherent academic writing and presentations.
Apply concepts of literary analysis to perform close readings of works.
Reflect on what it means to be contemporary in formal assignments and discussions.
Source: UW Guide
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Course mapFRENCH 321 or 322
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 3.39 GPA, 57.1% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2020: 3.70 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.86 GPA, 85.7% A/AB (n=7 letter grades).
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Topics
- Post-1980 literary texts from France and Francophone regions
- Latest developments in contemporary French literature
Skills
- Performing close readings using literary analysis concepts
- Producing academic writing and presentations in French
- Developing organized arguments in written and oral French
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