French 133 - The Beur Question in Films and Texts

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Claremont McKenna College

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Aitel Over the last thirty years a new generation of French citizens has emerged. These are young people of French and North African descent, commonly known as "beur."Many have grown up in France, in the working class suburbs, or banlieues, major French cities. Indeed, many know little of their family's culture and language, and feel more at "home" in France, though with dailydiscrimination they are always reminded that they are not really "French." The texts will draw on recent politicaland social commentary on religion and culture and we will also read literary texts. The films will engage a range of topics, such as exile and terrorism, all within the context of the "beur" experience. Offered every otheryear.

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1.50

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Lecture

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www.claremontmckenna.edu/

Phone Number:

(909) 621-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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