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Paris, France
Program Summary
Come to appreciate Paris's multiculturalism through the eyes and stories of immigrants from African, Asian, and Arab cultures. Explore global themes on human existence from the immigrants' perspective. Debate and explore issues such as feminism, racism, colonialism, independence, post-independence, polygamy, the veil, religious tolerance, the Algerian revolution, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Lebanese war, Islamism, today's Algerian situation, the Palestinian question, and other aspects of a multi-cultural society. Supplement reading of novels and articles with interviews with the authors themselves, visits to artistic and cultural centers, French secondary schools and classes préparatoires to discuss firsthand the views of France's youth on multiculturalism and other pertinent issues during a round table format designed specifically for that purpose.
Program Fee
$2,450 for LAS students. ($2,950 for other students; check with your college for scholarships.)
- Includes: Round-trip airfare (Chicago-Paris), airport transfers, housing, most meals, orientation programs, site visits and program excursions, and international health insurance.
- Does Not Include: Books or personal expenses.
Contact
Professor Emeritus Evelyne Accad
Department of French
When
On-campus meetings: Begin 2nd 8 weeks of Fall 2009 term
Off-campus portion: December 27, 2009 - January 10, 2010*
Applications
Deadline
September 18, 2009
* Program dates and fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants