French Current Affairs and Film

This course is designed to help students build their language proficiency at an advanced level through a variety of cultural studies. There is continued emphasis on improving communication skills through practicing conversation, listening comprehension and more sophisticated writing. Through articles, TV news, and films, students engage with relevant topics such as the death penalty, euthanasia, war, politics, economics, and lifestyle. They discuss their ideas and opinions in class and make cross-cultural comparisons between the laws in France and in the United-States. Students also learn about the educational system in France and Europe. These authentic sources provide the opportunity for cultural reflection through the use of the French language.