Connections in French Literature and Culture (FR-0032)

Fall 2026 · FR 0032 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Exploration of French and Francophone literary texts, cultural movements, and historical transformations from the 19th century to the present, emphasizing their connection to broader political and social contexts. Study of texts, film, and visual art to examine how key literary and aesthetic movements both reflect and challenge their historical moments and assess their lasting effect on contemporary debates. Topics may include Romanticism, Impressionism, Theatre of the Absurd, Existentialism, feminist thought, class and social struggle, as well as shifting relationships between France and its former colonies. Not for students returning from study abroad. Prerequisite: FR 22 or equivalent, or instructor permission.

Course codes: FR-0032, FR 0032, FR0032, FR-32, FR 32, FR32

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