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France: Culture and Society (FREN0016)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department
School of European Languages, Culture and Society
Credit value
15
Restrictions
Language pre-requisites apply to this module. Students not already studying at post A-level in the language may not be eligible and must seek approval prior to registering. Please contact the email address provided. Available to Affiliates subject to space.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module discusses the question of citizenship in multicultural France. It tackles the issues of immigration, nationality and citizenship in France, and looks at the French philosophy of integration and minority rights through the study of the French republican tradition.

Other topics on the module include the relationship between laïcité and religions, notably Islam. The option concentrates on the legal, philosophical and political components of French citizenship and overall attempts to answer the following question: how to be French?

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

The methods of assessment for affiliate students may be different to those indicated above. Please contact the department for more information.

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
16
Module leader
Professor Philippe Marliere
Who to contact for more information
p.marliere@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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