<p>Lecture, three hours; fieldwork, four hours. Requisite: course 5. French immigrants started to settle in Los Angeles already in the 19th century. Today, Los Angeles has the third-largest population of French citizens in the U.S. The francophone community includes people of very diverse backgrounds such as francophone Africa, Benelux countries, and Canada. Unlike other communities, French speakers are not always easy to track down in the city because of their geographic, cultural, and social diversity. French immersion schools allow for an opportunity to connect with the francophone community of Los Angeles and its complex dynamics. Students work in a public-school context with children belonging to Los Angeles’ francophone community. Students collaborate with local stakeholders of French language education to address needs of Los Angeles area public schools and enhance community well-being. A West Los Angeles school hosts students for the quarter. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

French

College of Letters and Science

Container 1

European Languages and Transcultural Studies

FRNCH 110XP - French in Community

French in Community

Reflect on their experience in civic engagement and recognize the power of language to make a difference in society.

Increase their skills in problem solving and interpersonal communication.

Expand their vision of the culture and needs of our local and global Francophone communities.

Learn to apply children-youth culture and educational approaches in language immersion programs.

Connect their language and cultural learning to the real world.

Improve or further develop their skills in spoken and written French by interacting with children in French.

Develop purposeful skills that can be useful in their future careers.

General Catalog

French in Community

FRNCH 110XP

5 units