This course surveys francophone literature of Canada, focusing on Québec, but also including Acadia and regions associated with the Acadian diaspora. Cultural themes such as tradition, exile and immigration, religion, family, identity, and gender will be explored during close reading of works from the 17th to 21st centuries: theatre, prose, poetry, philosophy. Students will read background information on the history of the francophone community in North America.

FREN 475 students will read texts in the original language; the explication de texte, active learning project, and examinations will also be done in French. CMLT 200 students will read texts in English translation; the textual analysis, active learning project, and examinations will be done in English. Students will participate in the discussion sessions (French or English) relevant to the course in which they are registered.

Students will be housed in a modern, university-style residence with some cooking facilities. The neighborhood is near two major universities and offers restaurants and cafés within easy walking distance, as well as access to grocery stores and other markets.

Dr. Beverly J. Evans, Distinguished Teaching Professor of French and former Chair of Geneseo's Department of Languages and Literatures, organized Western Humanities II in Paris and served as either instructor or administrator of the course every summer for 12 years. She spent a sabbatical leave doing research in Montreal and has also visited the city many times with Geneseo's French Club and on her own. She has taught at Geneseo since 1985.

Dr. Kathryn Fredericks, Assistant Professor of French, has traveled throughout Western Europe and has significant experience living and working in France, including for the University of Florida Paris Research Center during summers 2009-2011. She also served as either administrator or instructor of Geneseo's Western Humanities II in Paris for 4 summers. She has visited Montreal many times, both with Geneseo's French Club and on her own. She has taught at Geneseo since 2012.

Summer 2020 Cost Sheet

Please note: A deposit of $500 will be due within 7 days of your acceptance on the program.

If the tuition at your home campus is different than the SUNY tuition shown on the above cost sheet estimate, your Program Fee will be correspondingly higher or lower. SUNY tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the SUNY Board of Trustees.