French

Course summary

1. Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends: the changing nature of family; the ‘cyber-society’, the place of voluntary work. 2. Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues: positive features of a diverse society; life for the marginalised; how criminals are treated. 3. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world: a culture proud of its heritage; contemporary francophone music; cinema: the 7th art form. 4. Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world: teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment; demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power?; politics and immigration.