Medical French: Conversation and Culture

Undergraduate

An advanced language course designed to develop linguistic proficiency in the fields of medicine and public health through culture and literature. One part of the course is an introduction to historical and contemporary specificities regarding various aspects of health and medicine in different Francophone countries. Discussions and oral presentations on these elements are based on documentaries, graphic novels, and articles. The other part of the course is an exploration of the representations of health and medicine in contemporary French literature. This topic is examined through several autobiographical and fictional narratives. More information on the format and content of the course can be found in the syllabus (available through the syllabus tab below). Prerequisite: FREN 1500 or a satisfactory placement test score, or with permission of instructor. L5 MW 4pm-5:15pm