FR 485Women’s Writing in French

This course will focus on the various literary, historical, and cultural contexts of women's writing, emphasizing the plurality of women's voices. Through the analysis, discussion, in-class evaluation and written assignments on selected works, this course will deepen students’ knowledge of different genres and introduce them to relevant theoretical concepts to elucidate these works. Texts will be chosen by the professor according to their area of specialization, from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, and from France and/or diverse French-speaking communities or countries.