Middlebury

FRLA8280A-F15

Maghrebis,ID&IntegratnInFrance

MAGHREBIS, ID AND INTEGRATION IN FRANCE

Please note : this class is 6 hours of instruction per week for 4 credits

In this course we will examine the status of and issues pertaining to first and second-generation Maghrebis living in France. Among the themes covered are:

- Inter-relations between French-born Maghrebis and the broader French society (including other immigrant groups living in France)

- Issues of identity and cultural preservation among Maghrebi immigrants

- Maghrebis in the French job market: issues of opportunity, unemployment and workplace discrimination

- The role of arts and popular culture in preserving and reshaping Maghrebi identity in France

- Maghrebi views and voices on issues of religion and secularism in France

- Additional topics related to Maghrebis in France: educational opportunity, changes to family structure and gender roles, youth culture, political protest, linguistic assimilation

Students in FRLA 8280 will gain proficiency in all target language skill areas: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and comprehension. Course materials are created by the professor. There is no assigned text for this course.

Required language proficiency : ACTFL proficiency guidelines : « Intermediate Mid » + placement by professor + conversation with professor + strong motivation and discipline

Course Reference Number (CRN):
90887
Subject Code:
FRLA
Course Number:
8280
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FRLA 8280

All Sections in Fall 2015 - MIIS

Fall 2015 - MIIS

FRLA8280A-F15 Lecture (Berrahmoun)