Course description

This course studies the rich and complex history of interaction between France (Europe) and the countries of North Africa (the Arab World) from colonial to postcolonial times. It introduces students to contemporary theoretical critical and political debates (including Frantz Fanon Albert Memmi and Edward Said) that inform Franco-Arab relations throughout the Mediterranean basin. Readings include travel accounts ethnographies memoirs essays short stories and novels. Themes include imperialism nationalism religion ethnicity migration and cross-cultural fertilization.

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