French Youth of Migrant Descendent: the Interrelation of Space and Identity

In the course titled French Youth of Migrant Descendent: The Interrelation of Space and Identity you will approach and study how French youths of migrant origin, in particular from the Maghreb, articulate their identity. We will approach identity as a narrative construct, a construction that posits and defines itself through its relation to space, be it real or imaginary.

The content of the course consists of four units:

1. Identity as a discourse, a construction. From the narrative discourse and narratology to the construction, the narrativisation of identity.
2. The semiotic of space from a postcolonial reading of space, the semiotic of urban space, the semiotic of private space as they are related, as they shape the identitarian narrative discourse.
3. The concept of identity and citizenship from a French perspective as opposed to the concept of identity and citizenship from a Maghrebian Muslim perspective.
4. Space and gender identity: from urban space to private and imaginary space.

Timetable:

Live lessons on Wednesdays:

11.00 – 13:00 h. CET

• EUNICE Master’s Degree or PhD student: enrolled as a student (Master’s, or PhD level) in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check its members here).
• B2 level of English.

Study Level: Master, PhD

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• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
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