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.