Culture and politics in contemporary France

About this programme

Friheten på barrikaderna av Eugène Delacroix . Eugène Delacroix, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The course deals with some current relevant topics in the light of France's historical, social and political development in modern times. Topics that may be studied are, for example, the secular state, the characteristics of the Fifth Republic, the (de)centralized state, post-colonial France, the image of France as a culture-bearing nation, French language policy, nationalism, the cultural imprint of feminism, etc. The course provides a deeper understanding of these phenomena by studying both texts and debates as well as controversies around these cultural phenomena. Seminars (discussions and presentations). Seminars (discussions and presentations). During each seminar, the teacher presents some aspects of contemporary France and then opens a discussion with students about the course literature. To have an insight on how to prepare for a seminar, you can read the following design patterns: For formal details about the courses, see syllabus. In good time before the start of the course, you will then see planning and documentation on the course's learning platform for the particular semester you are studying. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events vir