FREN 307 - French Media and Society

3 Credit(s)

French television news programs, radio broadcasts, Internet sites, and press articles serve as the basis for an exploration of many aspects of contemporary French culture. This course considers a broad range of issues affecting contemporary society including, but not limited to, the economy, politics (both national and international), religion, public health, crime, immigration, the arts, and tourism. In addition to learning about French culture, students also discuss the role of media in French society and explore the ways in which the French represent themselves in the media. All media documents will be in French (some with subtitles). The course is conducted in French.
Fulfills Culture and Civilization requirement for French major and minor.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 202 or by permission of instructor.