Contemporary France

Catalog description

This course surveys contemporary French historical, cultural, economic, and political changes from the end of WW II to the present day. A significant portion of the course is devoted to examining key events and transformations of the time period. The second half explores major themes that emerge from the evolutions characterizing these tumultuous decades. Taught entirely in French, students will gain an understanding of and an appreciation for modern France through exposure to web sites, films, music, and authentic written texts.