Description
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----This course offers an introduction to contemporary France through a range of key aspects, such as the historical and political development of the nation, its people, customs and popular culture, its institutions and society. These aspects will be discussed in relation with important current issues facing the country, as well as France’s position today within the European framework and its standing in the world today. In addition, the course will undertake a broad exploration of the French-speaking world (la Francophonie), a community of nations from all over the world where French is widely spoken. Through the presentation of this variety of distinct realities united by a single language, we shall also investigate the notions of cultural identity and cultural representation, and how these notions structure our own life and our way of thinking about other cultures.
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Course Objectives
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----> To identify important features of contemporary France in key societal and cultural aspects as well as in its history. Students will be able to situate the history of France and the Francophone world within a broad historical framework.
----- - > To identify and understand the main issues and debates that take place in France today. Students will be able to reach a better understanding of French current affairs. To understand French identity through its art, culture and symbols. Students will demonstrate ability to analyze cultural artifacts and practices in France and in the French-speaking world.
----> To collect and analyze relevant information on various topics related to France and the French-speaking world.
----> To identify important elements of contact, convergences and conflicts between France and the rest of the world.
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