FREN0348A-S17
France: Multicultural Society
France: A Multicultural Society?
The debates over "national identity" and the "niqab affair" (2009-2010) demonstrated once again just how controversial the notion of cultural pluralism remains in France. Using an historical and sociological approach, we will examine the sources of French unease over such public displays of "private" difference. We will explore France's colonial past and immigration; different forms of socio-political mobilization around ethnic, religious, and sexual "identities"; measures adopted by the French to combat ethno-racial discrimination. Sources will include sociological texts, articles from French press, websites, and films. (FREN 0221 or FREN 0230 or by waiver). 3 hrs. lect./disc.
The debates over "national identity" and the "niqab affair" (2009-2010) demonstrated once again just how controversial the notion of cultural pluralism remains in France. Using an historical and sociological approach, we will examine the sources of French unease over such public displays of "private" difference. We will explore France's colonial past and immigration; different forms of socio-political mobilization around ethnic, religious, and sexual "identities"; measures adopted by the French to combat ethno-racial discrimination. Sources will include sociological texts, articles from French press, websites, and films. (FREN 0221 or FREN 0230 or by waiver). 3 hrs. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Spring 2017
- Location:
- Le Chateau 110(CHT 110)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 13, 2017 to May 15, 2017)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- William Poulin-Deltour
- Subject:
- French
- Department:
- French
- Division:
- Languages
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- EUR LNG SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- FREN0448A-S17 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22194
- Subject Code:
- FREN
- Course Number:
- 0348
- Section Identifier:
- A