FREN 226 : DISCOVER FRANCE & ITS REGIONS (I)

This course focuses on the diversity of the French regions, within the boundaries of the country of France and outside in the French islands of the Caribbean. Students will learn about the geography of France, the diversity of the architecture, arts, gastronomy, historical and contemporary events and people that are a part of each region. After spending time locating the regions and their specificities, the course will highlight the following regions: Paris (and the greater region of Paris), the region of Normandy, the French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, the French Riviera region by the Mediterranean sea, and the region of the Loire Valley. Each region will be studied with authentic material and through the lens of French movies clips that will then be discussed and reflected upon. A comparison with the students' personal experiences and areas of upbringing will enrich the class discussions.