La société française et les grandes questions d'actualité / Contemporary French Society: Major Issues and Debates

The objective of this course is to present the principal characteristics of contemporary French society, including detailed information from various sources (newspapers, radio and television programs, Internet) about issues concerning family, social security, household consumption, incomes, women, the education system, leisure activities, religion, and immigration. Class activities will allow ample time for discussions and debates. Writing assignments and oral presentations will call for synthesis of documents and commentary on French cartoons and ads.