FRE 353 - Race and Immigration in French Film (1)

Issues surrounding race and immigration are important topics of discussion in France. However, the French context of race and immigration is unique, ad meaning that related questions are differently defined, constructed, and understood than in the United States. For example, France’s long colonial history plays a continuing role in conversations on matters of race and immigration. Students in this course will examine constructions of race and portrayals of immigration in French-language films primarily from France. Special attention will be paid to intersections of class and gender with race and immigration. Readings will be provided to buttress understanding of the historical and social contexts as well as contribute to comprehension of some critical race theory. Students may count either this course or FRE 255: (Im)migration in French and Francophone Film towards the French major or minor, but not both. This course also earns credit towards the GSS major. Prerequisite: FRE 301 or permission of the instructor. FRE 311 or FRE 312 strongly recommended. Offered every third year.
(Humanities)