FRE 207 - France and the Maghreb (1)

This course will explore cultural representations of the relationship between France and the Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia), focusing on historical points of conflict such as the French colonial invasion of the Maghreb, the French-Algerian War of 1954-62, and other, more recent events. Through the lenses of painting, photography, literature and film produced by both Maghrebi and French citizens, students will study a variety of cultural artifacts with attention to the historical and geographical contexts of their production. The course will feature a diversity of perspectives with regards to gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and national identity and will explore the ways in which artistic expression has served to mediate (and/or exacerbate) conflict and promote (or inhibit) cross-cultural understanding between French and Maghrebi peoples. Prerequisite: First-year writing course (W)
(Humanities)