Francophone Civilization and Culture.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 3 credits. Prerequisite: FREN 202 , FREN 205 or one of the following: (a) a placement test with an appropriate score, (b) a Virginia Seal of Biliteracy, (c) evidence of ACTFL intermediate mid proficiency as determined by a VCU French faculty member. Conducted in French. Gives an overview of civilization and culture of Canada and Haiti in North America, the French Antilles, North Africa and the Levant, French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa, Indochina and French Polynesia. The course highlights the arts and literature of regions in France's former empire and includes political, socioeconomic and cultural components. Students discuss contemporary topics, such as social justice, health care and the environment.