French Culture and Civilization: the New Face of France

GLOBAL STUDIES 3112

We will study the life and culture of France with special emphasis placed on the changes that are slowly but radically transforming French society: the increasing influence of the European Union; the influx of immigrants from Africa and other parts of the world; the growing role of "Beurs" and other French citizens born of foreign parents; the increasingly dominant position of women; the globalization of French culture, technological progress, etc. We will also concentrate on developing vocabulary and improving written and spoken French. Lectures, discussions, TV newscasts, films and internet. Prereq: Fr 201D (taken prior to Fall 2019) or Fr 204D, or placement by examination.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU BA; BU IS; AS HUM; AS LCD; AS LS; FA HUM; AR HUM

Section 01

French Culture and Civilization: the New Face of France - 01
INSTRUCTOR: Ifri