Courses

Part 1

HIST 3033

France in the Twentieth Century (3ch)

Examines the political, social, and cultural history of France during a century of upheaval. Topics to be covered include the Dreyfus Affair; the First World War; culture and society between the wars; the Great Depression and the era of the Popular Front; the rise of French fascism; the Second World War and the Vichy regime; collaboration and resistance; postwar social and cultural change; intellectuals and politics; the government of General de Gaulle; and recent debates over immigration and identity. France's role as a colonial and postcolonial power is also a central theme in the course.

The course will explore these themes through the experiences of the regional center of Poitiers and the national capital Paris in the 20th century.

Note: HIST 3033 will be taught in English. Students will have the opportunity to participate in the discussions in the language of their choice, English or French and to submit their work in one of those languages.

Part 2: Please select one of the following courses:
Please note: UNB offers a variety of French language courses for beginners and advanced learners. If your knowledge of French is very low, you are invited to take a beginner FR course during the winter term in order to get ready for the trip.

Please keep in mind that you may choose to audit the FR courses or take them for credit. You can also take the WCLS course and submit your assignments in English.

Whatever you decide to do, don't worry, after a few days in France, you will have adapted quite well and greatly improved your knowledge of the French language.

UNB students who have never taken a French course are asked to take a placement test. This test is written in the computer lab, Singer Hall 156, at UNB and takes between 15-20 mins to complete.

For more information about courses, please contact Robert Viau (Program Director) at rviau@unb.ca for advising.

FR 1034

Oral and Written Communication I (3ch)

Students who have never followed FR courses at UNB may be eligible for 3 ch of lower level FR courses. Students should consult the French Department if applying for this course.

FR 2034

Oral and Written Communication II (3ch)

Students who have taken first year French or its equivalent may be eligible for this 3 ch course. Students should consult the French Department if applying for this course.

FR 3594

Paris in Literature (3ch)

Paris has played a key role in French literature. The city has inspired numerous poets, and novelists, and it has been described by countless others. Students will read, and study a number of works that highlight Paris and the provincial capital of Poitiers. There will be visits to museums, residences, cafés and cultural sites where the authors lived and wrote and where their novels take place. Participants will meet French writers and University professors while visiting cultural sites not normally open to the public.

Note: FR 3594 will be taught in French. FR 3594 counts towards a minor, a major or honours in French at the University of New Brunswick.

WLCS 3594

Paris in Literature (3ch)

Paris has played a key role in French literature. The city has inspired numerous poets and novelists and it has been described by countless others. Participants will read and study a number of works that highlight Paris and the provincial capital of Poitiers. There will be visits to museums, residences, cafés and cultural sites where the authors lived and wrote and where their novels take place. Participants will also meet French writers and University professors, while visiting cultural sites not normally opened to the public.

Note: Students read the novels in translation, and submit their assignments in English. WLCS 3594 counts towards a major or honours in the World Literature and Culture Studies (WLCS) program at the University of New Brunswick.