POL 351 The French Colonial Project and the "Civilizing Mission"
This course offers a description and reflection on the French colonization and decolonization process from the Third Republic to the present. Particular attention will be paid to the ideology of colonialism and its consequences regarding the integration of minorities into mainstream French culture and society. Starting with a series of introductory lectures, the course will rely heavily on student participation. In addition, several contemporary French films about the issues at hand will be screened and discussed. Course taught in English; films with English subtitles.