| Unit name | Shaping Contemporary France |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FREN10027 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Hurcombe |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of French |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The unit provides an overview of issues pertaining to the history, culture and identity of contemprorary France. The unit progresses chronologically, beginning with the French Revolution and associated politico-historical events and ideas, including the notion of the Republic; through major events which have impacted upon the nation (WW1, WW2, European integration); ending with current debates and social problems: immigration, integration and parity. The unit is thus organised around 3 thematic islands: 1) Citizenship/Nation/State, 2) France and Europe, 3) Inclusion/Exclusion.
