French 351, Fall 2009: Early Modern French Cultures
Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM THH 121
Professor Danielle Mihram (213) 740-3783 dmihram@usc.edu
Office Hours: Tue 2-3 PM, Fri 3-4 PM or by appointment, Leavey Library, Suite 113
In this course we shall look at the myriad manifestations of the past that have shaped today's France and its national identity. Fundamental events and notions that form the basis of France's cultural development will be examined and discussed: historical figures and key political events; intellectual and cultural movements; attitude-shaping philosophical trends; and, significant artistic and literary landmarks. The focus of our study will be France, from its prehistoric beginnings (as evidenced in the cave paintings at Lascaux) to the end of the Ancien Régime. Videos, films, slides, and Internet links will be used to illustrate the rich tapestry which defines French society.
The course provides not only the necessary array of facts and details about France but also examines the "how and why" of specific events, or movements, that have contributed to the luxuriant fabric of France's cultural heritage.
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