FP/SO 320 Immigration and Diversity in IES Abroad Paris

DESCRIPTION: The Paris region has the largest migrant population in . Most of these populations come from former French colonies, are often francophone and are well acquainted with French culture. We will study history, sociology, and anthropology to better understand the men and women who live amongst “ethnic French.” We will also analyze different political, historical, and sociological points of view relative to “the problem” of immigration in the last few decades.

CREDITS: 3 credits

CONTACT HOURS: 45 hours

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: French

PREREQUISITES: Some social science background or at least one introductory level social science course)

METHOD OF PRESENTATION: For each course there will be a different reading. Every student must read these texts closely. Course readings and their vocabulary lists, cited sources, and countries referenced will form the basis of the discussion between the instructor and the students. In addition to these readings, a collection of documents and appendices will include supplementary readings, note cards, and a glossary to deepen comprehension and analysis. Students should consult the daily/weekly/monthly French press. Multiple courses will be based on current affairs in France, and each student must be able to speak in class about current news in relation to the course. We will organize a conference during the course, date and time to be determined (not during class time).

REQUIRED WORK AND FORM OF ASSESSMENT: ● Course participation - 20% ● Essay - 20% ● Pop-quizzes (3 per term) - 15% ● Midterm Exam - 20% ● Final Exam - 25%

Course Participation Students must read the assigned texts for each course and participate in course discussions.

Essay A 4-page essay will be due at the end of the term (this paper can be replaced by a 15-minute in-class presentation if so desired).

Pop-quizzes 3 per term, based on in-class material. Dates TBD by the professor

Midterm Exam Based on in-class material. Dates TBD by the professor

Final Exam Based on in-class material. Dates TBD by the professor

LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of the course students will be able to: ● Discuss the major immigrant populations in France. ● Understand the different periods of immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries. ● Exercise critical thinking of the migratory phenomenon in France and its place in the public discourse.

● Distinguish the differences between French and American immigration. ● Analyze the contemporary immigration situation by using historical tools. ● Better understand the subject and its vocabulary.

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance is mandatory for all course meetings, including visits. Absences and lateness will affect your ability to master class content. In addition, your final grade will be lowered by 1/6 of a letter grade for each absence.

For example: ● Final grade : A-. ● 1 absence = A-, 2 absences = B+, 3 absences = B+, 4 absences = B …

Being more than 15 minutes late to a course counts as an absence. 3 late arrivals (less than 15 minutes) count as an absence.

If a student misses more than 25% of class time, s/he will receive an F in the course.

Assignments and presentations missed because of absences will be given the grade of F.

When absences occur, students must inform their teacher and the French Studies Academic Coordinator as soon as possible ([email protected]). In some instances (sickness with doctor’s note for example), absences may be excused. If a student believes that an absence should be excused, he or she must contact Scott, Seth or Alexandra.

CONTENT: Lesson Content Reading

Lesson 1 Course Presentation

Lesson 2 History of Immigration ● Before 1945: « La France et ses étrangers », Émile Temime, in P. Dewitte, dir. Immigration Make a list of vocabulary words et intégration l’état des savoirs, La découverte, Paris 1999, pp 56-67

Lesson 3 History of Immigration ● After 1945: «Après 1945, De L’indigène à l’immigré, Pascal Blanchard et Nicolas What strikes you as unique in the French relation to Blancel, Découvertes Gallimard, Paris, 1998, "the other" pp 61-98

Compare with the American vision of immigration

Lesson 4 The French Model of Integration ● « La république et ses immigrés : Petite histoire de l’intégration à la française », Why is this model different than the American model? Gérard Noiriel, diplomatique, janvier 2002.

Lesson 5 Emergence of the Problem of Immigration ● « L’immigration objet du débat politique », Catherine Withol de Wenden, What does the author cite as the principle aspects of Confluences,14, printemps 1995, pp 20-26.

the emergence of “the problem”?

Lesson 6 The creation of la banlieue (suburb)

Study the history and evolution of language and vocabulary within la banlieue

Lesson 7 The Algerians ● « L’immigration algérienne en France, Histoire d'un Centenaire ». Hamouni M., Revue du Centre d'études et de recherche Note anything you were unaware of about the War in sur l'Algérie contemporaine, Paris, 1999. in order to ask pertinent questions

Lesson 8 The Algerians ● « La main-d’œuvre algérienne dans l’industrie automobile (1945-1962), ou les Why does the present-day immigrant still have the oubliés de l’histoire », Laure Pitti, Homme et image of “the worker”? migration : Immigration et marché du travail, N° 1263, Sept-oct. 2006.

Lesson 9 Environment ● « Du meublé au bidonville », Un Nanterre algérien, terre de bidonvilles, Abdelmalek What is the current state of immigrant housing in the Sayad, Autrement, Paris, 1995, pp. 20-40. Paris region?

Lesson 10 Midterm Exam

Lesson 11 Discrimination ● « Étrangers, l’ampleur de la discrimination. » Louis Maurin, Observatoire des inégalités, Compare discriminatory measures in France and internet America

Lesson 12 Sub-Saharan Africa ● « Comment l’Union européenne enferme ses voisins », Alain Morice et Claire Rodier, Le Situation (geographically) countries mentioned in the monde diplomatique, juin 2010. text: Consider the American-Mexican border in relation to the subject

Lesson 13 Immigrant Aid

The DAL, the GISTI, the CIMADE, the RESF; what does “aid” mean in the context?

Lesson 14 Undocumented Immigrants and the Homeless

Press review (to prepare)

Look up and define all unfamiliar vocabulary that you find in the French press

Lesson 15 The “Problem” of Immigration

Lesson 16 Islamophobia ● « L'islam inspire la crainte en France comme en Allemagne Par », Constance Jamet , , 04 janvier 2011.

Lesson 17 The Youth, Historian’s Perspective ● « Les jeunes d’ « origine immigrée” n’existent pas », Gérard Noiriel, in État, Nation et How can Gerard Noiriel say that these terms don’t Immigration. Vers une histoire du pouvoir. exist? What is his goal in deconstructing this supposed Belin, Paris, 2001. pp221-229. reality?

Lesson 18 The Youth, New Emergence of the Elite ● « L’ascension loin de la politique », le Monde, 29 oct 08, Luc Bronner. What is their goal? ● « Les Dérouilleurs du handicap social », 28 juin 07, Bondy Blog.

Lesson 19 The Youth, Sociological Perspective ● « Le rap et la figure de la relégation », Alain Millon, L’étranger dans la ville, PUF, Paris, What makes French rap so specific? 1999, pp 71-106.

Lesson 20 French Suburbs, American Ghettos ● « Banlieue française et Ghetto noir américain. Éléments de comparaisons What did you learn and did it change your opinion sociologiques. » Loïc Wacquant, in Wieviorka, about this subject? dir., Racisme et modernité. La découverte, Paris, 1993, pp. 263-277.

Lesson 21 Conclusion

Oral presentations (replaces the 4-page essay for certain students)

Lesson 22 Final Exam

Essay Deadline

REQUIRED READINGS: ● List required readings here (All readings should be in bullet points)

RECOMMENDED READINGS: ● Asséo, Henriette. Les Tsiganes : une destinée européenne. Gallimard, coll. Découvertes, Paris, 1994 ● Bourdieu, Pierre.(ed.). La misère du monde. Le Seuil, Paris, 1993 ● Cuche, Didier. La notion de culture dans les sciences-sociales. Repères, La découverte, Paris. 2004 ● Dubet, François et Lapeyronnie, Didier. Les quartiers d’exil. Seuil, Paris, 1992 ● Fassin, Eric et Didier (eds). De la question sociale à la question raciale. Représenter la société française. La Découverte, coll. « Cahiers libres », Paris, 2006

● Noiriel, Gérard. Le creuset français. Histoire de l’immigration en France 19e et 20e siècles. Le Seuil, coll. histoire, Paris, 1988 ● Paugam, Serge. La disqualification sociale. Essai sur la nouvelle pauvreté. PUF, Paris, 2000 ● Sayad, Abdelmalek. L’immigration ou les paradoxes de l’altérité. Vol 1. L’illusion du provisoire.et Vol 2. Les enfants illégitimes. Éditions Raisons d'agir, collection Cours et travaux, Paris, 2006 ● Wacquant, Loic. Parias urbains. Ghetto, banlieues, État. La Découverte, Paris. 2007 ● Le site de Laurent Mucchielli (sociologue) ● Des centaines d’articles de sciences-sociales en ligne