French 331LM - Courses on Social and Political Issues and Critical Approaches: 'Reading "Le Monde"'

Founded after the liberation of Paris near the end of World War II at the behest of General de Gaulle, Le Monde is the premier French newspaper, famous for its in-depth analysis of domestic and international topics and for its provocative opinion pieces. In this course we will examine the history and evolution of the paper; we will then read each week a selection of pieces across a range of fields including domestic and international politics, society, economics, business and the arts. Through the reading and study of Le Monde, students gain a distinct French perspective on current affairs; advanced language skills in contemporary French, and up-to-theminute access to French culture.

Prereq: Two of the following courses: FREN-215, FREN-219, FREN-225.