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In this course, members will build on what they learned during the Fall term with a focus on the French Résistance during World War II and its various forms, including the significant contributions of women like Lucie Aubrac. The course will include a discussion of Joseph Kessel's 1943 novel Army of Shadows and examine the Jewish experience in France, the role of American and French films in inspiring resistance, and the infamous trial of Klaus Barbie, the "Butcher of Lyon." Members will also learn how the Louvre was saved from looting, how artists contributed to France's liberation through art, songs and music, and the pivotal role General de Gaulle played in the liberation. Audio and video files, along with literary excerpts, will enrich the course discussions.  Recommended reading: Joseph Kessel, Army of Shadows, tr. Rainer J. Hanshe, introduction by Stuart Kendall, 2017, Contra Mundum Press. ISBNIO: 194062522X. ISBN-13 : 978-1940625225

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Section Title
France During WWII, 1943-1945. Resistance - Part 2
Type
Discussion
Days
T
Time
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jan 07, 2025 to Feb 25, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
16.0
Location
  • Washington University West Campus
Course Fee(s)
course fees non-credit $170.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 13, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 13, 2025
Section Notes
Facilitator:  Anna Amelung
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