Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EU20611 Immigration in France |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 33%, ES 67% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take EU20011 |
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Aims: To build on the experience of French Politics and Society by applying the expertise gained so far to the issue of immigration in France; to examine social, political, economic and cultural changes affecting French society; to discuss the changes affecting the definition of French National identity in relation to the issue of immigration.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: * demonstrate a broaden and consolidate knowledge of contemporary French Society and the issue of immigration; * discuss and explore topical, social and cultural issues about French immigration * explore the concept of citizenship and national identity within the European context. Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, teamwork and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning and language skills are developed in this unit. Content: Introduction; histoire de l'immigration en France; l'Etat de l'immigration: panorama économique et social; politiques et opinion publique; les immigrés et la question d'identité; intégration versus assimilation, les politiques d'intégration. The unit is taught in French. |