Migration, Diversity, Diaspora: Francophone Community-Engagement

This course explores displacements, identities, and representations of francophone populations around the globe. We will address key issues, challenges, and opportunities linked to resettlement, such as the relationship between language and identity, transnationalism, multilingualism, and language maintenance of French-speaking communities, particularly those living in the US and the New Jersey area. Students will also collaborate with a community partner; the French Heritage Language Program - an afterschool education program that helps young francophone immigrants recently arrived in the USA - and critically reflect on their experiences.