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Close study of history and criticism of French literature, focusing on a specific group of writers, a movement, a theme, a critical or theoretical issue, or an analytic approach. May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor. Taught in French. Topic for Spring 2010: French Youth Pop Culture

Prereqs:  One intermediate subject in French

Topic for Spring 2010: French Youth Pop Culture

This semester the class will introduce students to aspects of contemporary French youth pop culture. From young male and female singers (Vincent Delerm, Bénabar, Camille, Anais, Calogero) to rap (Diam’s, La Rumeur, Oxmo Pucino) and slam (Grand Corps malade), from TV serials (Un gars, une fille, Caméra café, Plus belle la vie, Kamelot,) to comic shows (Jamel Debouze, Florence Foresti, Omar et Fred), the course will examine various ways of youth expression, from different social, ethnic and cultural roots. We will explore, through clips and texts, social contradictions and gender differences characteristic of contemporary French youth. Class to be conducted entirely in French.

Units: 3-0-9(U)