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| Campus | Haverford |
| Semester | Fall 2024 |
| Registration ID | COMLH254A001 |
| Course Title | When to Obey is to Betray: The French Resistance in Cinema and Literature |
| Credit | 1.00 |
| Department | Comparative Literature |
| Instructor | Corbin,Christophe |
| Times and Days | TTh 01:00pm-02:25pm
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| Room Location | STO14 |
| Additional Course Info | Class Number: 1631 This interdisciplinary course explores the French Resistance during World War II through the lens of cinema and literature. Delving into the complex intersections of history, fiction, and memory, students will uncover the dynamic relationships between popular culture and collective remembrance. Students will examine how fiction intersects with historical truth, challenging conventional narratives and revealing the intricate myth-making strategies at play. Highlighting both iconic and lesser-known works, this course sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of women to the Resistance movement, exploring their invisibility in traditional accounts and their resurfacing in contemporary depictions. Students will critically engage with the complexities of historical representation, grappling with questions of truth, memory, and the enduring legacy of resistance. This course is designed for students with interests in cinema, history, literature, and cultural studies.; Crosslisted: COML.; Pre-requisite(s): First-year writing course Humanities, A: Meaning, Interpretation (Texts) (Hav: HU, A) |
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