CDN 202H1F

Aspects of Quebec Culture

Instructor:

R. Saverino

Description:

An exploration of modern Quebec culture as expressed through literature and film. In this course we will study aspects of culture, such as identity and language, through a selection of internationally known writers and cinematographers. Novels and/or plays, as well as their cinematic adaptations, will be studied to provide insight on Quebec culture within its social and historical context.

Required texts:

(2005) Nicolas Dickner, Nikolski, Toronto, Random House; (2003) Michel Basiliere, Black Bird, Toronto, Vintage Canada; (2005) Wajdi Mouawad, Scorched, Toronto, Playwrights Canada Press.

Films (screening and/or streaming):

Mr. Lazhar (Philippe Falardeau, 2011); Nô (Robert Lepage, 1998).

    Assignments and evaluation:

    3 Quizzes (15%); First essay (25%); Second Essay (25%); Final Test (25%); Overall Assessment (10%).

    Prerequisite:

    None.