EFR: French Literature and Culture

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ARC - Arabic Culture Cluster
ART - Arts Distributive
ASL - American Sign Language Culture Cluster
BSS - Behavioral and Social Science Distributive
CAP - Capstone
CEP - Community Engagement Pathway
CLC - Classical Civilizations Culture Cluster
DIV - Diverse Communities
DLP - Digital Literacy Pathway
ENG - English Composition
ETH - Ethics
FFC - France and Francophone Area Culture Cluster
FYE - First-Year Experience
GAP - Global Awareness Pathway
GEC - German Culture Cluster
HHP - Health Humanities Pathway
HUM - Humanities Distributive
INT - Interdisciplinary
ITC - Italian Culture Cluster
REC - Russian and Eastern European Culture Cluster
SCI - Science Distributive
SPC - Spanish Culture Cluster
SPE - Speaking Emphasis
SUP - Sustainability Pathway
WRT - Writing Emphasis

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EFR 199. Foreign Languages Transfer Credits. 1-9 Credits.

Transfer Credits

Repeatable for credit.

EFR 301. United in Cultural Diversity: France and Germany in the European Union. 3 Credits.

This is a travel course that takes students to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, and Frankfurt to culturally examine how France and Germany are united in their many layers of diversity along ethnic and religious lines, and questions of gender and sexual orientation. Readings and screenings of culturally significant texts along with onsite visits and discussions will help students understand and identify the diversity of the EU's two most influential countries.

Gen Ed Attribute: Diverse Community(select both), FRA/Franco Area CC (SLCT both), Germany CC (select both)

Equivalent courses: EGE 301

EFR 320. French Civilization (In English). 3 Credits.

(In English) A study of France's political and educational systems and economic and religious institutions with emphasis on contemporary aspects.

Gen Ed Attribute: FRA/Franco Area CC (SLCT both), Interdisciplinary Requirement

EFR 322. French Food: The History and Mysteries of French Cuisine. 3 Credits.

Why is French food considered a world heritage? How did it achieve such a status? Students will explore the origins of French cuisine, its evolution, and its current situation in a global economy to evaluate the enduring qualities of this important aspect of French culture. This study of French food will serve as a guiding thread to learning more about history, the arts, gender roles, tourism, politics, trade, immigration, and colonialism. No knowledge of French is required.

Gen Ed Attribute: FRA/Franco Area CC (SLCT both), Writing Emphasis (select both)

EFR 330. Francophone Cultures West Africa-Caribbean. 3 Credits.

A multidisciplinary approach to the cultures and civilizations of Francophone countries in West Africa and the Caribbean, including historical and geographical factors, religious and sociological structures, and literary and artistic production.

Gen Ed Attribute: FRA/Franco Area CC (SLCT both)

EFR 350. French Civilization on Film. 3 Credits.

(In English) A study of French history and culture as reflected in French and French-speaking cinema.

Gen Ed Attribute: FRA/Franco Area CC (SLCT both)

EFR: French Literature and Culture

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