Introduction to the French-speaking World

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An introduction to the diverse nature of the French-speaking world and its relationship to the United States. By examining various types of media from literature to film, we will trace the roots of Franco-American relationships from Imperialism to the present day. Topics include historical and current perspectives from Acadia, Haiti and the Antilles, North and West Africa and Europe. It will emphasize questions of identity, migration, creolite, negritude, social justice and current events.