FREN 4340

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FREN 4340
Wandering Souls, Women and Ghosts:Mediumship Between Emancipation and Psychiatry

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Merging the methodologies of cultural history, religious anthropology and psychology, this seminar will analyze the presence of ghosts in the scientific discourse, cultural practices and literature of nineteenth century France. Stories of wandering souls, haunted houses and medium narratives shape the field of the emerging psychiatry and a literature fascinated by strangeness. Revisiting the dogma of Purgatory, the Church tries to re-conquer its lost place in a secularized society, whereas-inspired by mostly female mediums-Alan Kardec creates a spirit doctrine based on the cult of the dead and the rejection of hell. In the background, there is a world mourning the dead of revolutions, wars and epidemics.

When Offered Spring.

Distribution Category (LA-AS)
Language Requirement Satisfies Option 1.

Comments Co-meets with FREN 6340. Taught in French.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: FREN 6340

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 15754 FREN 4340   SEM 101

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  • Conducted in French.