MULTICULTURAL FRANCE: NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ASPECTS

The course Multicultural France: National and Regional Aspects aims to give an insight into diverse linguistic and cultural dimensions of contemporary France.

This module gives students the opportunity to acquire competences regarding the diverse challenges of cultural diversity.

The course consists of synchronous lessons, divided into 6 units:

1. Nancy Huston: author, feminist and self-translator. UPHF, Stephanie Schwerter (3h), Language of tuition: English/ French
2. What is actually speaking French? Reflections on orality. UPHF, Véronique Lagae (3h), Language of tuition: French
3. French Songs and Transatlantic Influences. UPHF, Jean-Charles Meunier (3h), Language of tuition: English
4. Between tradition and modernity. UPHF, Mercedes Banegas (3h), Language of tuition: French
5. Translating French Songs: The Challenge of Linguistic Hybridity. UPHF, Paul Grundy (3h), Language of tuition: English
6. Les variations langagières en français contemporain: messagerie instantanée, français des cités, code switching

Timetable:

Six sessions on Fridays (15:30 – 18:30 CEST), precise schedule available in the study guide (Programme tab).

• EUNICE student (Master): enrolled as a master’s degree student in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check its members here).
• Interest in linguistics, translation and cultural studies.
• B2 level of English and French.

Study Level: Master

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website.
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr.
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr.

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE course coordinator.