ROML 228 - Le Francais Dans Le Monde

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution III. May be counted as a Distributional course in Arts & Letters. The course focuses on the history of the French language within France. The first part will look at the development of French as a national language and examine the question of linguistic diversity in France today with a focus on the status of regional languages and dialects. The course will consider the current changing nature of the French language and will conclude with a look to the future and the role of French as a world language, particularly in the context of the European Union. Emphasis will be put on the role of language in cultural and social identity as well as in political power and conflict.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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