FREN 375: Parisian Itineraries

Course Description

“Parisian Itineraries” follows cultural developments in Paris, and literary responses to the specific nature of urban development in France in the 19th and 20th century in France. Students consider urban planning and expansion in Paris through cultural, historical, social and literary approaches, and analyze the connections between cultural voices and urban progress. The object of this course is thus the lived experience of Parisian urbanization through the various artistic representations. This course is a Project Based Learning centered on a major project and/or on a research question related to the topic of the class and will imply hands-on work for a good portion of the semester. The project can be local or international community-driven and will connect to real-life experiences.