116-027 Immigration & Identity in Contemp.France

116-133 French I: Language B. European studies students wishing to enrol in this subject would normally have completed first year European studies.

This subject covers topics such as exile and immigration in France; immigration policies and their direct impact on the migrant population; colonisation and decolonisation; racism and xenophobia; French identity, nationality and citizenship. On completion of this subject, students should be able to analyse critically and synthesise coherently the arguments in the current debate on immigration in France; discriminate among statements of evidence, interpretation, opinion and facts, regarding the definition and redefinition of the notions of culture, identity, and Frenchness; compare and reflect on similar issues of immigration in Australia. This subject will be taught in French.

• Communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically: through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations;

• Written communication: through essay and assignment preparation and writing;

• Public speaking and confidence in self-expression: through tutorial participation and class presentations;

• Attention to detail: through close reading, textual and film analysis, essay preparation and writing, and examination revision;

• Time management and planning: through managing and organizing workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion and revision for examinations.

A 2 hour written test of 1,000 words in class 25% (due during semester). A take home exam of 1,000 words 25% (due during semester). An essay of 2,000 words 50% (due at the end of semester).

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