Syllabus - California State University, East Bay

MLL4110
Winter’14
M.W.: 12:00-1:50
RO 119
Dr. Monique Manopoulos
Office MB 2597
Phone: 885-4738
[email protected]
Office Hours:
M-W: 10:45-12:00  and by appointment
Postcolonial Francophone Rap and Hip-Hop
Description:
This course will examine the success of rap and hip-hop as outlets to express the social
concerns of the various ethnicities of the Francophone world. It will concentrate on
socio-cultural and literary perspectives. This course will also concentrate on the question
of identity within a (post) colonial context. The works we will study give
French/Francophone literature a different perspective that is an exciting and important
contribution to the contemporary culture of the “French” world. They are the voices of a
(post)-colonial world, which re-defines the distinction between French and Francophone.
Learning Outcomes :
• Specialists and non-specialists alike will acquire a set of knowledge and analytical
tools that will enable them to become citizens of the University, and the world at large by
learning about, writing about, analyzing, and discussing in an open and respectul manner,
a wide variety of cultures and cultural contexts and sets of values that might not be part
of their own heritage. They will also acquire technical tools such as vocabulary,
grammar, essay-writing, analytical reading, communicative-based exercises, sociocultural and historical background that will enable them to develop and/or sharpen their
intellectual curiosity. The acquisition of such knowledge and skills will create a solid
basis upon which lifelong good learning habits can grow by providing the perfect
insightful environment for inquisitive minds. The intensive practice of activities that
constantly challenge students’intellectual abilities, learning methods, thought processes,
value systems, and cultural contexts will contribute to educate a group of human beings
who will be ready to adapt to challenging cultural contexts thoughout their lives and thus
to participate in and contribute to an ever-changing democratic world.
• Students should be able to think critically and creatively and apply analytical reasoning
to address complex challenges and everyday problems. Critical thinking is the ability to
comprehensively explore issues, texts, ideas, and events before accepting or formulating
an opinion or conclusion. Students should be able to express themselves in the written
language with a fair amount of sophistication, integrating research information into
written assignments while giving adequate credit to the sources of information used.
Grading:
Assignments 45%
Participation/Attendance:
A
A–
B
C+
C–
D
93%-100%
90%-92%
83%-87%
78%-79%
70%-72%
60-67%
Essays
5%
50%
B+
B–
C
D+
F
88%-89%
80%-82%
73%-77%
68%-69%
0%-59%
Policies:
∞
Class rules: Cell phones must be turned off, no food or drinks, chewing gum is
allowed but no smacking (of gum)
Accessibility Accommodations: This University abides by the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which stipulates that
no student shall be denied the benefits of an education “solely by reason of a handicap.”
If you have a documented disability that may impact your work in this class and for
which you may require accommodations, please see the instructor as soon as possible to
arrange accommodations. In order to receive accommodations, you must be registered
with and provide documentation of your disability to: Student Disability Resource
Center (510) 885-3621.
SCHEDULE
Monday, January 6th:
Introduction
Wednesday, January 8th:
Film: Banlieue 13.
Monday, January 13th:
French Colonialism
Banlieue 13. Discussion
Wednesday, January 14th:
“Black Code”, “Code de l’indigénat”, “Indigénisation”
Monday January 20: MLK
NO CLASS
Wednesday, January 22nd:
La Marche des Beurs. Le Verlan. Neo-Négritude.
Monday January 27th:
Marseille Rap.
Marseille Rap.
Marseille Rap.
Marseille Rap.
IAM: Planète Mars (1992)
IAM: Les tam-tam de l’Afrique (1991)
IAM: Nés sous la même étoile (1997)
IAM: Nous (2004)
Wednesday, January 29th:
Marseille Rap. IAM: Demain c’est loin (2010)
Marseille Rap. IAM: Les Raisons de la colère (2013)
Marseille Rap. IAM: CQFD (2013)
Marseille Rap. IAM and Cheb Khaled: Oran-Marseille
Essay 1. Write a critical analysis of the text: Les Tam Tam de l'Afrique
4 pages. Due February 3rd
Monday, February 3rd:
Marseille Rap: Keny Arkana: De l’opéra à la Plaine (2005)
Marseille Rap: Keny Arkana: Eh Connard (2006)
Marseille Rap: Keny Arkana: De l’opéra à la Plaine (2005)
Marseille Rap: Keny Arkana: Cinquième soleil (2008)
Wednesday, February 5th:
Marseille Rap: Keny Arkana: Capitale de la rupture (2012)
Marseille Rap: Vie d’artiste (2012)
Marseille Rap: Psy 4 de la rime: La Colombe (2006)
Marseille Rap: Psy 4 de la rime: Le monde est stone (2010)
Monday, February 10th:
Marseille Rap: Alonzo: Déterminé (2009)
Marseille Rap: Alonzo: Pour toi je tue (2009)
Marseille Rap: Alonzo: Quand je serai Grand (2010)
Marseille Rap: Alonzo: La Danse des Guirri (2012)
Wednesday, February 12th:
Les Banlieues: Collectif 11:30 Contre le racisme (1997)
Les Banlieues: Suprême NTM: Qu’est-ce qu’on attend (1995)
Les Banlieues: Suprême NTM: La Police (1993)
Les Banlieues: Suprême NTM: Ma B’nz (1998)
Monday February 17th:
Les Banlieues:
Les Banlieues:
Les Banlieues:
Les Banlieues:
Suprême NTM: Le Monde de demain (2000)
Suprême NTM: Laisse pas trainer ton fils (1999)
Suprême NTM: That’s my people (2008)
Suprême NTM: Tout n’est pas si facile (1995)
Wednesday, February 19th:
Les Banlieues:
Les Banlieues:
Les Banlieues:
Les Banlieues:
Nèg’Marrons: Fiers d’être Nèg’marron (1997)
Nèg’Marrons: Ça dégénère (2012)
Rim”K: Bousillé (2012)
Nèg’Marrons: Rachid system (2012)
Monday, February 24st:
Film: La Haine
Wednesday, February 26rd:
Film: La Haine
Les Banlieues:
Les Banlieues:
Les Banlieues:
Les Banlieues:
Les Banlieues:
Passi: 79 à 97 (1997)
Passi: Le keur Sambo (1997)
Passi: Les flames du mal (1997)
Booba: Couleur ébène (1997)
Booba: Pitbull (2008)
Essay 2: Choose one of the following topics and write an essay. 4 pages doublespaced
Due March 3rd
1. Study the "Alter-Mondialisme" of MC Solaar
2. Chose 3 topics that are expressed in Rap songs and in the Film "La Haine" and
study them.
Monday, March 3rd:
Les Banlieues: McSolaar: La vie est belle (2004)
Les Banlieues: McSolaar: À la Claire Fontaine (1994)
Les Banlieues: McSolaar: RMI (2002)
Les Banlieues: McSolaar: Au Clair de la lune (2007)
Wednesday, March 5th:
Les Banlieues: McSolaar: Hasta La Vista (2002)
Les Banlieues: McSolaar: Hijo de Africa (2004)
Les Banlieues: McSolaar: Les Colonies ((2002)
Les Banlieues: McSolaar: Nouveau Western (2007)
Essay 3: Choose one the following topics and write a 4-page essay, double-spaced.
Due March 12
1. Compare and contrast Marseille Rap and and Paris' Banlieues Rap.
2. Study the topics of Keny Arkana's rap.
Monday, March 10th:
Les Banlieues: Rim’K: Bouzillé (2012)
Les Banlieues: Rachid System (2012)
Sénégal: Didier Awadi: The roots (fest. Dead Prez) (1997)
Sénégal: Didier Awadi: J’accuse (2010)
Sénégal: Didier Awadi: Ma révolution (2013))
Sénégal: Didier Awadi: Le regard de l’autre (2013)
Planet B Boy
Wednesday March 12th:
Repas Francophone
Essay 4. Write an 8-page essay, double-spaced. Choose one of the following topics:
Due March 19th.
1. Study how Néo-Négritude is expressed in two songs of your choice
2. Study the legacy of Colonialism in Didier Awadi’s “J’accuse”.
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