Langue et culture: le francais en Europe

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course offers a historical overview of the French language and its cultural expressions in Europe, from the Middle Ages to the present. It follows a dual approach: linguistic, by tracing the evolution of French from its Latin, Celtic, and Germanic origins to contemporary forms; and cultural, by exploring major artistic movements across all disciplines – including literature, visual arts, and architecture. Through lectures and close readings of selected texts, students will gain a deeper understanding of the language’s development and of France’s artistic and intellectual heritage. Credit will be granted for only one of FREN 253 or FREN 220. Prerequisite: FREN 212. Three credits.