French 251 - THE FRENCH PRESS ONLINE

A study of the current relationship between France and its former African colonies, with special emphasis on social, economic, political, and cultural issues. Through daily readings of French and Francophone African newspapers and magazines online, students will explore topics such as democracy, human rights, immigration, corruption, religion, sports, youth employment, the status of women, child labor, cooperation and new partnerships. Reading from Le Monde, Le Figaro (France); Le Temps (Tunisia); El Watan (Algeria); Le Nouveau Courrier (Ivory Coast); Le Soleil (Senegal); and La prosperite (Democratic Republic of Congo). (E)