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TOPICS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE

FRENCH 672
Course Description

Explores a specific topic in the history of French and/or Francophone literature and culture; includes analysis and interpretation of texts and/or film in their historical contexts. May be focused on one, or cut across different literary periods. Applies diverse interpretative methodologies to a coherent body of material. Taught in French.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.33

-4.02% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

5.71% from Historical

A Rate
83.33%

10.12% from Historical

Class Size
6

-35.14% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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