FR 1068 - LA VIE EN NOIR: CULTURES OF BLACK FRANCOPHONE AFRICA

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Long Description Much of Sub-Saharan Africa is "Francophone," but what does this mean exactly? How does French relate to daily life, to visual culture, and to written texts in this part of Africa? This course introduces students to the field of Francophone cultural studies and Black Francophone perspectives on key issues in the twenty-first century. What does it mean to "be Francophone"? What are the particularities of Francophone cultural expressions in Black Africa? How do Francophones address social issues in cultural production? We will explore these questions (and others) through a wide range of materials, including music, film, literature, and ethnographic works from this geographic and cultural region of Africa. We will examine topics such as African oral traditions, nationality, language, postcolonialism, Negritude, Francophonie, gender, sexuality, sports, and immigration. Course taught in French. Suggested prerequisite is at least one of the following: FR0255, FR0256, FR0220, FR0221, any 1000-level course taught in French, or permission of instructor.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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