CMLT 498U (cross-listed with FREN 478) GAY ISSUES IN FRENCH FICTION (3 credits.) Instructor: Dr. William MacBain. TTh 12:30-1:45 JMZ 3120. This course, given in Engish and using texts in English translation, will examine the issue of same-sex relationships in a number of French literary works. Texts will be chosen from both "gay" and "straight" authors, both male and female, reflecting both positive and negative attitudes toward the subject in question. The approach will be essentially lecture-discussion with a heavy emphasis on the discussion side. No knowledge of French is required. Students will be expected to make presentation during the semester on a text or theme selected by agreement with the instructor. In addition to the in-class presentation, there will be one midterm exam, a short paper, and a two-hour final exam. Required Texts: Balzac A Harlot High and Low (Penguin) Colette The Pure and the Impure (Penguin) Gide The Counterfeiters (Vintage) Yourcenar Alexis (Farrar, Strauss) Genet Our Lady of the Flowers (Grove) Collard Savage Nights (Quartet) Renault The Charioteer (Harcourt, Brace) Additional texts may be included subject to availability. For further information on this course, please see Dr. MacBain in JMZ 3122 (tel. 301 405-4036) or contact him by email at