Department of European Studies & Modern Languages, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
EU20575 Capitale et province: régionalismes français |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW33ES67 |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take EU20011 |
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Aims: To enhance students' awareness of the physical, human, economic and political geography of France as reflected in the 'capitale'/ 'province' opposition; to examine the ways in which difference is asserted in political and cultural terms.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to: * describe the historical roots of regional imbalances in France; * analyse the specific attributes of selected regions; * evaluate the relative importance of cultural, political and social factors in delineating regional difference. Skills: Skills in critical analysis, conceptual thinking, precision in the use of written and spoken language, exercise of independent judgement, reasoned argument, teamwork and the planning/conduct/reporting of non-quantitative research are taught and assessed in this unit. Skills in effective learning and language skills are developed in this unit. Content: The history of regional development and underdevelopment; the preponderance of Paris; the importance of the 'Paris et le désert français' factor; cultural and linguistic diversity; the impact of regional policies of the EU; selected regional specificities. |