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FREN 33500 - Literature and Culture of Francophone Africa

Course Credit: 1
(AFST, CMLT)
This course explores the fictional works of major Francophone writers such as Mariama Bâ, Mongo Beti, Fatou Diome, Ahmadou Kourouma, Léopold Sédar Senghor, and Camara Laye. Considerable attention is given to the historical and cultural contexts in which these novels were produced. Students will also approach the history and culture of Francophone Africa through a selection of films. Prerequisite(s): FREN 22000  or FREN-224xx [C]