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Course Overview

Why are certain books banned? From political entanglements to explicit eroticism, censors often cite multiple justifications. Professor Cathy Yandell invites you to join her in exploring four brief French classics: Molière’s Tartuffe, Voltaire’s Candide, Albert Camus’s The Stranger, Marguerite Duras’s The Lover, a tale from Sade's The Crimes of Love, and Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis, examining the nature of the perceived threat they posed. (And yes, there may be parallels in the twenty-first century…) The question of censorship connects the works to be read and discussed, but we also delve into these impressive works of fiction on their own terms. Participants may read in any translation they like (or in French).

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Type
In-Person
Days
T
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Mar 11, 2025 to Apr 15, 2025
Schedule
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Contact Hours
12.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-person  
Course Fee(s)
fee non-credit $69.00 Click here to get more information
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Drop Request Deadline
Mar 08, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 08, 2025
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Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is no longer required for entry. Masks are recommended.

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This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.

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