French Canada

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course introduces the history of Acadien.ne.s, Canadien.ne.s, Canadiens-français.es, and Québécois.es. It begins by describing the encounters of Mi'Kmaq and other Indigenous peoples with Basque, Breton and Norman cod fishers in the northeastern North American during the early 16th century. It concludes by discussing contemporary neoliberal society in 21st-century Quebec. Along the way, the course examines how conflict, economy, gender, race, empire, nation, language, and religion shaped changing social relations, political power, and identities over time. Lectures and readings will explore key themes of the history of French-speaking peoples in what is now Canada. FORMATS: Lecture