FREN 253 - French Places and Spaces

Credits: 3
A survey of spatial culture in France, focusing on public and private spaces, monumental and memorial spaces, as well as metaphorical and material spaces, with emphasis on national, regional, and Parisian geographies. From the iconic Eiffel Tower and Loire Valley chateaux to typical train station and apartment architecture, students will examine how notable places and French conceptions of space contribute to the construction of French identity via a shared sense of place.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 204.