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FR 137Paris: Anatomy of a Global City

3 credits · French · Penn State

Exploration of the cultural, artistic, literary, and social life of the city of Paris. FR 137 , taught in English, is an introduction to the cultural, artistic, literary, and social life of the city of Paris that pays particular attention to its transnational influences. We will explore painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, theater, literature, and the graphic novel as well as the history and geography of Paris. Looking at pivotal moments both past and present, the course examines what has made the city and its people through the ages. Students will read representative texts from every period and be exposed to artistic and social movements through visual presentations, films, and virtual tour.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Counts toward

General education

Humanities (GH)

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Spring (1 program).

One of the options in (1)

  • Keystone Certificate for Integrative Humanities, Certificate