French Book Club - For lovers of French/Francophone literature and culture...

For lovers of French/Francophone literature and culture...

This Ning follows the coursework of students at UCONN studying French literature and civilization in translation. But all are welcome!

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Sex and Cheating in L'auberge Espagnole 5 Replies

Started by Matt Lovendusky. Last reply by Jessica May 4, 2010.

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jack is now a member of French Book Club Dec 18, 2010

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Katy Sanchez and Janiel Reid joined French Book Club Aug 16, 2010

Has anyone gone to buyback yet and tried to sell any of the books back? Are there any that they aren't taking? If anyone knows please let me know! I'd rather not lug around any more books than I already have with me. ThanksSee More

Discussion posted by John Zerio May 6, 2010

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Significance of Travel

Which protagonist reaped the greatest transformation as consequence of their travel? Who was most deeply affected? Were the travels relayed as memoir more significant in their deeply personal inspiration? Is an author better able to depict the transformation of an independent character, or of themselves? How conscious can we be of our own transformation?

Discussion posted by Jessica May 4, 2010

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Jessica replied to Matt Lovendusky's discussion 'Sex and Cheating in L'auberge Espagnole'

The indifference of the man to his wife's cheating is bizarre. I have seen the film on a number of different occasions, and am typically unmoved with this element being the one exception. The frenchman seems to lack emotion or sense of social…

May 4, 2010

Jessica replied to jeffrey aaron scheraga's discussion 'Forms of Slavery'

Honestly, before sympathizing with either of the two character listed, I think it is important to note that both submitted themselves voluntarily to the treatment we are now so hasty to criticize. Yes, in Tituba's case her love for her husband…

May 4, 2010

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This semester, let's go somewhere!

Welcome back, everyone! This semester, Nathalie, Jessie, and their students will be reading French and Francophone text spanning 10 centuries that all deal with travel (in this world and beyond)! Please take a look at the syllabus, read along with us, and share your thoughts on the texts and movies that we use this semester! Bon voyage!

Bonjour and Welcome!

Welcome to FREN3270W! This is a course that fulfills a general education requirement at UCONN. Students come from all sorts of majors and minors which is perhaps one of the course's greatest features. The goal of this class is to expose students to some French/Francophone literature texts that have been translated into English with the emphasis on student writing. However, even if you're not a student, feel free to read the books or view the films on our syllabi (or other French/Francophone texts and films!) and share your thoughts with us! Any and all Francophiles are welcome!

Our NING will take you on a journey through French/Francophone literature, culture, and civilization. We hope to share with you various information about certain authors who have shaped the French/Francophone literary world from the 16th century to the modern day.