Negotiating French Identity: Migration and Identity in Contemporary France
FREN 305
Spring 2026
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| Crosslisting:
COL 307 |
With the largest minority in France being of Maghrebi origin, Islam has become the second largest religion in France today. What are the repercussions of this phenomenon for French identity? How did French society understand its identity and regard foreigners in the past? What do members of the growing Franco-Maghrebi community add to the ongoing dialogue surrounding France's republican and secular identity? This course will analyze the recent attempts at redefining French identity through a study of literary texts, films, and media coverage of important societal debates (e.g., the Scarf Affair, French immigration laws, the Algerian war). Readings, discussions, and papers will be in French. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RLAN |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (College of Letters)(French Studies Minor)(French Studies)(Global Middle Eastern and North African Studies Minor)(Muslim Studies Minor)(Romance Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
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