FREN 3270

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FREN 3270
French Laughter: Comedic Literature, films and Caricature (15th-21st C)

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

I hasten to laugh at everything, for fear of being obliged to weep is a famous quote of 18th C. French writer Beamarchais;it presents a durable trait of French culture, where laughter used to be - and still remains - a powerful way to interact socially. From humour bon enfant to comedic transgressions, from biting irony to conservative strategies fueling the fear of ridicule, laughter in France is neither marginal nor anodyne. Our course will bring together literary texts from the 15th C. onward (theatrical plays as well as poetic satires or novels) with visual media (including political caricatures from the French Revolution up to Charlie Hebdo, or 20th C. movies). Studied authors could include: Rabelais, Moliere, Voltaire, Jarry, Bergson. Conducted in French.


Distribution Requirements (FL-AG), (ALC-AS, FLOPI-AS)

Last 3 terms offered 2022FA

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Opt NoAud

  • 18672 FREN 3270   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Dubreuil, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: FREN 2310 or Cornell Advanced Standing Exam (CASE) Q++, or permission of instructor.