French Arts and Society

CAS LF 307

  • Creativity/Innovation
  • Digital/Multimedia Expression
  • Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy

Prerequisites: CASLF 212 or equivalent; or placement test results. Advanced study of French language through the analysis of a topic or theme in the arts and society. Students advance in speaking, reading, writing, and listening through the analysis of literary, historical, and cultural texts. Specific themes vary by semester. Topic for Fall 2025: Food & Culture in France. Study of French culture through the lens of food. Topics include regional and artisan specialties; sustainability and social justice initiatives; global influences; literary and cinematic depictions. Assignments include cooking workshops outside of class, one with students in CASLG 308. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Creativity/Innovation.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Bobroff MCS B37 MWF 11:15 am-12:05 pm The deadline to add an RS language class to your schedule is Tuesday, Sept. 9. This is earlier than the standard BU deadline to add a class.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Hennessey CAS 424 MWF 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.