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Maps, Monsters, and Monarchs
Course #: FRENCH 360
Description:
In this course, students will learn to think critically about representations of the world. We will ask: What political purposes do maps serve? How can we tease out a map's agenda from its details? Students will reflect on the idea that maps are not objective, but rather products of the culture and people who made them. The course will progress thematically and chronologically, with a focus on the French colonial period and representations of the ''other.'' Students will also hone their critical thinking skills by analyzing maps and other documents. In the process, they will explore the history of the Francophone world.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: FRENCH 202 or instructor permission