French News in Conversation

(2 Credits)

In this course, students gather once a week for “French news, with coffee.” Before each workshop, students read articles in online French news sources (Le Monde, Le Monde diplomatique, Le Figaro, etc.), research new vocabulary, and consign the most important ideas and their personal reactions in a “news journal.” During the discussion-based workshop, students (in French) will discuss the news, review vocabulary, and generally utilize and improve their fluency and cultural competency. Particular emphasis will be placed on news items relating to diversity and ecology within France and the French-speaking world.