FREN 338: France of Today

Course Description

An exploration of various facets of contemporary French civilization. Although students will consider historical and political developments since World War II, special attention will be given to the values and attitudes of the French, to the contrasting modes of life in Paris and the provinces, and to important forms of popular culture. This course is a Project Based Learning centered on a major project and/or on a research question related to the topic of the class and will imply hands-on work for a good portion of the semester. The project can be local or international community-driven and will connect to real-life experiences. (OC).