French Society and Culture

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What does it mean to be French? From the Republican values of liberte, egalite, and laicite to labor unions and gilets jaunes, from an obsession with la natalite to a commitment to la securite sociale, from ambivalence toward France’s bloody history of Empire, immigration, and the European project to outrage at l’evasion fiscale and la feminicide, this course examines the intersections of French history, values, and everyday life. Prerequisite: FREN 241, or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Native and heritage speakers must obtain permission of instructor. Offered spring semester.