Immigration and Identity

This subject covers topics such as exile and immigration in France, immigration policies and their direct impact on the migrant population, colonisation and decolonisation, racism and multiculturalism, French identity, nationality and citizenship. On completion of this subject, students should be able to analyse critically and synthesise coherently the arguments in the debate on immigration in France, discriminate among statements of evidence, interpretation, opinion and facts, regarding the definition and redefinition of the notions of culture, identity, and Frenchness in the context of globalisation, and compare and reflect on similar issues of immigration in other countries, in particular Australia. This subject is taught and assessed in French.

• 1Gain an appreciation of academic French through listening and reading and the use of oral and written French at level B2/C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages
• 2Gain an insightful appreciation of the history of immigration in France in the 20th century and how it has shaped and impacted on today's French society through the case study of two migrant communities
• 3Gain an in-depth and critical understanding of the complex social, familial, cultural, political and identity issues faced by the migrants and their descendants; be able to analyse critically and synthesise coherently the various and often contradictory arguments discussed in the debate on immigration in France; be able to appreciate and give a close analysis of French political cartoons, films and other media related to the topic of immigration in France
• 4Draw critical comparisons between the migrants' experiences in both French and Australian contexts; gain self-awareness and be able to reflect deeply upon themselves as migrants, Australians and global citizens; be able to express these experiences in an insightful and creative manner
• 5Gain the confidence and competence in conducting independent small research projects in the field of French Studies; retrieve, manage and critically analyse relevant research information in both French and English
• 6Gain the skills to work responsibly and autonomously in a team through effective collaboration with others
• 7Proficiently employ learning and research technologies in French and English.