Through the study of sociological essays and popular arts such as films, songs, TV shows, and cartoons, the course examines some features of contemporary France that range from longstanding cultural habits to burning political debates about social mobility, immigration, secularism, globalization, the role of the state, etc. Taught in English.

Prerequisites: Upper division standing.

4

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
LARUE R J
Renan Larue
3.8
24 reviews
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Fall 2025 . Larue R J
HSSB 1173
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12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
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3.8
101A . Larue R J 10 Months Ago

Larue is such a great professor, I strongly recommend. I learned SOOOO much in this course because of the way he teaches and engages conversation. He is caring and passionate which makes the class super interesting and not too hard of a grader but enough to make you learn from your mistakes. If you can, take any French upper div you can with him.

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CLIT189 . Larue R J 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

I took vegan lit, he is an amazing lecturer and very insightful. The course is really interesting, and he offers lots of extra credit. You NEED to do the readings! Not a difficult class if you pay attention and read. I could not recommend this class more.

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CLIT189 . Larue R J 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

He was a good professor, but you HAVE to do the readings or else you won't pass. This is not an easy A class so don't take it if that's what you're looking for.

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CLIT189 . Larue R J 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

He is super passionate about this class! It is super interesting, but do not take it if you do not go to class, or you do not do reading.

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CLIT189 . Larue R J 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

Prof. Larue is very passionate about vegan Literature, he really loves what he does, and you can really tell through his awesome lectures. Exams were all handwritten, 6 SAQs and one essay. There were 3 exams total, you definitely need to do all the readings and take notes on lectures if you want to get an A in the class.

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FR101B . Larue R J 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

he's really chill. just show up and do the quizzes. speak on occasion, but he's not really that strict on participation. midterm and final are written: answer about six short response questions about the lectures and readings.

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