FREN 4070

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FREN 4070
Madness Narratives

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Madness fascinates, mental illness frightens. They are realms of scholarship as well as objects of practical knowledge and representation for the arts and the social actors themselves. This seminar aims to explore the ways in which people who are affected by psychological disorders and strive to face them, are depicted in the 20th and 21st century popular culture. What relationship exists between the medical understanding of these disorders and their portrayals in literature, recovery narratives, cinema, TV series and documentaries? Do contemporary pictures of madness in fiction contribute to demystify and destigmatize mental illness, or do they reinforce negative stereotypes? Are there differences between French fictions and American ones? This seminar will examine each oeuvre as a case study with the resources of critical studies.


Prerequisites proficiency in French.

Distribution Requirements (FL-AG, KCM-AG), (ETM-AS, FLOPI-AS)

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8419 FREN 4070   SEM 101

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    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Molinie, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person