What is French culture? How do the French view themselves and others? How has the perception of French identity changed in the past 50 years? Students in this course will examine these questions by studying novels, essays, newspaper articles, films, comic strips, and television and radio broadcasts. This course focuses on issues of race, religion, class, and gender. In addition to examining contemporary French civilization, students will improve their command of written and spoken French through grammar exercises, oral presenations, and compositions. |