FREN6761A-L23
French in the United States
French in the United States
This course will explore the rich history of French in the United States from a sociolinguistic perspective. We will focus on French-speaking communities in New England, the Midwest, Louisiana and immigrant populations in large urban areas. The course has three major topics of interest: language variation, language maintenance/revitalization and language policy. We will use
authentic materials from social media, literature, music, legislative documents and more. Taught in French. Course materials will be provided by the instructor.
No required texts
This course will explore the rich history of French in the United States from a sociolinguistic perspective. We will focus on French-speaking communities in New England, the Midwest, Louisiana and immigrant populations in large urban areas. The course has three major topics of interest: language variation, language maintenance/revitalization and language policy. We will use
authentic materials from social media, literature, music, legislative documents and more. Taught in French. Course materials will be provided by the instructor.
No required texts
- Term:
- Summer 2023 Language Schools, LS 6 Week Session
- Location:
- Main
- Schedule:
- TBD
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Subject:
- French
- Department:
- French
- Division:
- Language School
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- Non-degree, Graduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 60367
- Subject Code:
- FREN
- Course Number:
- 6761
- Section Identifier:
- A