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403
Pace: Regular
405
Pace: Regular
406
Pace: Regular
Advanced French Conversation: L’ exception amoureuse — Hubris and French Passions
In France, love is often seen as more than a feeling — it is a force that challenges rules, society, and even reason. Designed for advanced learners (B2–C1), this course explores the idea of hubris — the excess that drives lovers to break boundaries. Through the study of ten famous couples, students will discover how the French language expresses the many shades of passion, from scandal and seduction to freedom and existential partnership. We will read authentic love letters, excerpts from libertine literature, and explore films and music that sparked debate. More than a language class, this course offers a deeper understanding of why passion and freedom are central to French culture.
Pace: Regular
Cinéma - Delphine Seyrig: Actrice de Combat
Join us on Zoom, beginning May 11th, at 12 noon on Mondays, to discuss 3 French films featuring the French actress, filmmaker and activist, Delphine Seyrig. Discover Alain Resnais’ surreal dream which lavishly fuses the past with the present (L’Année Dernière à Marienbad); Resnais’ third feature film, a brilliant masterpiece on selective memory, offering a spellbinding mosaic of images preserving, destroying, falsifying or testifying to the past (Muriel Ou Le Temps D’un Retour); and Luis Bunuel’s surrealistic farce, encompassing South American politics, Church clerics, the army, and the monied upper class (Le Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie). You will be expected to see the three films on your own before each discussion. They are all available on Amazon Prime with English subtitles for a nominal rental fee.
Pace: Regular
DELF B2 Preparation
Pace: Regular
Lupin: la série et le roman policier
Step into the world of Arsène Lupin, the charming Gentleman Burglar! In this
B1–B2 level class, you’ll read two thrilling adventures from Maurice LeBlanc’s classic detective novels and
explore the fascinating Belle Époque, the historical era that shapes the stories.
Discuss the clever plots, the character of Lupin, and his masterful heists, and compare the literary Lupin with Omar Sy’s
portrayal in the hit Netflix series. Join us for engaging discussions, lively analysis, and a fun way to improve your French
while diving into mystery, history, and intrigue! The book: Arsène Lupin Gentleman cambrioleur, by Maurice
Leblanc should be purchased through Amazon, or other online bookstores, before the class begins. Prerequisites: 206 or equivalent.
Pace: Regular
Advanced French Conversation: L’ exception amoureuse — Hubris and French Passions
In France, love is often seen as more than a feeling — it is a force that challenges rules, society, and even reason. Designed for advanced learners (B2–C1), this course explores the idea of hubris — the excess that drives lovers to break boundaries. Through the study of ten famous couples, students will discover how the French language expresses the many shades of passion, from scandal and seduction to freedom and existential partnership. We will read authentic love letters, excerpts from libertine literature, and explore films and music that sparked debate. More than a language class, this course offers a deeper understanding of why passion and freedom are central to French culture.
Pace: Regular
Cinéma - Delphine Seyrig: Actrice de Combat
Join us on Zoom, beginning May 11th, at 12 noon on Mondays, to discuss 3 French films featuring the French actress, filmmaker and activist, Delphine Seyrig. Discover Alain Resnais’ surreal dream which lavishly fuses the past with the present (L’Année Dernière à Marienbad); Resnais’ third feature film, a brilliant masterpiece on selective memory, offering a spellbinding mosaic of images preserving, destroying, falsifying or testifying to the past (Muriel Ou Le Temps D’un Retour); and Luis Bunuel’s surrealistic farce, encompassing South American politics, Church clerics, the army, and the monied upper class (Le Charme Discret de la Bourgeoisie). You will be expected to see the three films on your own before each discussion. They are all available on Amazon Prime with English subtitles for a nominal rental fee.
Pace: Regular
