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INTERCULTURAL COMPETENCIES
Training officer(s)
GC.THELLIER
Stakeholder(s)
Gael-Carol Thellier (Lille)
Présentation
Prerequisite
Course taught in English (No pre-requisite in French is required although it is advised that students register for a French language course).
Goal
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
Gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary French society.
Discuss and analyse various topics relevant to French culture in order to enable the student to interact with confidence with native speakers in professional or social contexts. Enjoy more fully their year in France.
Gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary French society.
Discuss and analyse various topics relevant to French culture in order to enable the student to interact with confidence with native speakers in professional or social contexts. Enjoy more fully their year in France.
Presentation
The course covers the following topics :
- Paris, a multifaceted city (Landmark monuments; architecture; the sociology of Parisian 'arrondissements' and near suburbs).
- French political institutions and the role of the State.
- The French society (e.g. education system, work, family, religion, leisure) depicted in the media and literature: a comparison with students' observations.
- An exploration of French culinary habits (haute cuisine, Parisian bistros and cafés, regional specialities).
-The arts and people who contributed to make France what it is today.
- Paris, a multifaceted city (Landmark monuments; architecture; the sociology of Parisian 'arrondissements' and near suburbs).
- French political institutions and the role of the State.
- The French society (e.g. education system, work, family, religion, leisure) depicted in the media and literature: a comparison with students' observations.
- An exploration of French culinary habits (haute cuisine, Parisian bistros and cafés, regional specialities).
-The arts and people who contributed to make France what it is today.
Modalités
Organization
| Type | Amount of time | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Présentiel | |||
| Cours magistral | 16,00 | ||
| Autoformation | |||
| Recherche | 10,00 | ||
| Lecture du manuel de référence | 10,00 | ‘Au contraire! Figuring out the French’ to be studied before the course begins. Work set for the students before the start of the course. | |
| Travail personnel | |||
| Charge de travail personnel indicative | 14,00 | Two P.P. presentations per student with summaries to be sent to all the class. Films to watch out of class. | |
| Overall student workload | 50,00 | ||
Evaluation
Regular attendance, class participation, homework (e.g. video, press and chapters reviews)30%; Final assessment (30%) : oral presentations and summaries (40 %)
Ressources
Bibliography
- Asselin, G. & Mastron, R. (2010). Au contraire: figuring out the French (Second ed.). Intercultural Press. -
- Hewitt, N. (2003). The Cambridge companion to modern French culture. Cambridge University Press. -
- Schwartz, V. (2011). Modern France: A very short introduction. Oxford University Press. -
- Whittaker, A. (2008). Speak the culture: France. Thorogood, Civilisation Progressive du Français CLE International -
- Hewitt, N. (2003). The Cambridge companion to modern French culture. Cambridge University Press. -
- Schwartz, V. (2011). Modern France: A very short introduction. Oxford University Press. -
- Whittaker, A. (2008). Speak the culture: France. Thorogood, Civilisation Progressive du Français CLE International -
Internet resources
IESEG Online
Ieseg available online To be read before the start of the course; An extract from ‘Au contraire figuring out the French’. There will be a test on this in the first lesson.