Paris: Anatomy of a Global City

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Exploration of the cultural, artistic, literary, and social life of the city of Paris. FR 137 , taught in English, is an introduction to the cultural, artistic, literary, and social life of the city of Paris that pays particular attention to its transnational influences. We will explore painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, theater, literature, and the graphic novel as well as the history and geography of Paris. Looking at pivotal moments both past and present, the course examines what has made the city and its people through the ages. Students will read representative texts from every period and be exposed to artistic and social movements through visual presentations, films, and virtual tour.