FR 240

Fall 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 24-Dec 9

Credit: 3 hours.

Introduces students to cultural pluralism by comparing and contrasting African and Caribbean identities, as they are represented in literature and film. Taught in English.

Credit is not given towards the major or minor in French. Same as AFST 209, CWL 225, and LAST 240.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Cultural Studies - Non-West
Humanities – Lit & Arts
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FR 240 class schedule data for fall 2026
Status CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
2
43240
Lecture-Discussion
D
3:30PM -4:50PM
TR
317 Gregory Hall
Reynolds, F
Availability:
CrossListOpen
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/24/26-12/09/26
Degree Notes:
Humanities - Lit & Arts, and Cultural Studies - Non-West course.
Section Info:
FR 240 introduces students to literature and film that address the complexities of postcolonial identity in French-speaking Caribbean and Africa. The course begins with foundational theory and moves through literature and cinema, concluding with diaspora, examined through film as key sites for representing migration, displacement, and transnational identity. FR 240 is reading-intensive and conducted in English.
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