[ Wesleyan Home Page ] [ WesMaps Home Page ] [ WesMaps Archive ] [ Course Search ] [ Course Search by CID ]
Academic Year 2005/2006

Migration & Identity in Contemporary France
COL 227 SP

With the largest minority in France being of Maghrebian origin, Islam has become the second largest religion in France today. What are the repercussions of this phenomenon for French identity? What have French writers had to say about foreigners in the past, and how do writers born out of the second-generation of immigrants take part in the on-going dialogue surrounding French identity? This course will analyze the recent attempts at redefining French identity through a study of literary texts and films. (Readings, discussions, and papers in English).

MAJOR READINGS

Authors to be read may include (but will not be limited to): Tzevetan Todorov (ON HUMAN DIVERSITY: NATIONALISM, RACISM, AND EXOTICISM IN FRENCH THOUGHT); Gerard Noiriel (THE FRENCH MELTING-POT: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, AND NATIONAL IDENTITY); Edward Said (ORIENTALISM); Albert Memmi (PORTRAIT OF THE COLONIZER; STRANGERS); Michel Tournier (THE GOLDEN DROPLET); Assia Djebar (STRASBURG NIGHTS); Le Clezio (GOLDEN FISH); two films: THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS, HATE.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

At least one in class presentation. Two short papers and one research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Only COL majors will be allowed to take this course on a credit/unsatisfactory basis. All others must take this course for a letter grade. Class attendance and active participation are essential to pass this course.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA COL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

Contact wesmaps@wesleyan.edu to submit comments or suggestions. Please include a url, course title, faculty name or other page reference in your email

Copyright Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 06459