 |
FREN 105: Introduction to French Culture (3 hours)
A basic introduction to French Canadian and Quebec culture with emphasis on values, behavioral characteristics, social and political structures, and achievements. Note: this course must be taken in conjunction with one of the other program courses.
Taught in English by Prof. Eddy Cuisinier.
FREN 210: Intermediate French Conversation Abroad (3 hours)
A course designed to develop the vocabulary and oral communication skills of the student with a background of one year of college French or equivalent. Emphasis will be placed on bringing the student into contact with French native speakers and various aspects of their culture. Taught in French by Dr. Page Curry.
FREN 445: French Canadian Literature (3 hours)
A survey of the Quebecois novel, theater and poetry through a selection of 19th and 20th century writers.
Taught in French by Dr. Page Curry.
PSY 299 (1): Selected Topics in Psychology: Consumer Culture & Sustainable Behavior (3 hours)
Free-market capitalism has given Americans the greatest material abundance of any culture in history and is intrinsic to Western values in general. This may come at a cost to other values such as community and family that are integral to mental health and well-being; likewise, our economic behavior is taking a great toll on the planet. This course examines the psychological costs and benefits of Western consumer culture from the Quebecois perspective, a culture that blends the enterprising North American spirit with old-world European values. Through cross-cultural comparison we study the psychological foundations of consumer behavior- emotion, attitudes, preference, choice, satisfaction- to understand how we can change behavior in a way that is consistent with human nature but better for individuals, the economy, and the planet. Taught in English by Dr. Ian Norris.
PSY 299 (2): Selected Topics in Psychology: Propaganda and Persuasion (3 hours) Honors credit available
Our neighbors to the north occupy a similar geopolitical position in the world but nevertheless view Americans from a different perspective. We will take their perspective to examine the social and cognitive foundations of attitudes, particularly as they relate to humans and social groups. We further study the ideological and prejudicial biases that both distort our beliefs about the world and at the same time motivate us to defend them vigorously. The blend and the clash of Francophone and Anglo-Saxon Canada in Quebec provide an ideal location to examine the psychological basis of the moral and political biases that shape our understanding of others. Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills.
Taught in English by Dr. Ian Norris.
Please note: Some courses are taught in French, others in English- see each individual course description above. Each student must take at least one three-credit hour course. However, students typically take two three-credit hour courses. The program fee is the same if you take one or two courses. A student cannot take more than two three-credit hour courses. All course credit will be issued by Western Kentucky University. The WKU Registrar will transfer your grades to your home institution approximately 6-8 weeks after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment.
A basic introduction to French Canadian and Quebec culture with emphasis on values, behavioral characteristics, social and political structures, and achievements. Note: this course must be taken in conjunction with one of the other program courses.
Taught in English by Prof. Eddy Cuisinier.
FREN 210: Intermediate French Conversation Abroad (3 hours)
A course designed to develop the vocabulary and oral communication skills of the student with a background of one year of college French or equivalent. Emphasis will be placed on bringing the student into contact with French native speakers and various aspects of their culture. Taught in French by Dr. Page Curry.
FREN 445: French Canadian Literature (3 hours)
A survey of the Quebecois novel, theater and poetry through a selection of 19th and 20th century writers.
Taught in French by Dr. Page Curry.
PSY 299 (1): Selected Topics in Psychology: Consumer Culture & Sustainable Behavior (3 hours)
Free-market capitalism has given Americans the greatest material abundance of any culture in history and is intrinsic to Western values in general. This may come at a cost to other values such as community and family that are integral to mental health and well-being; likewise, our economic behavior is taking a great toll on the planet. This course examines the psychological costs and benefits of Western consumer culture from the Quebecois perspective, a culture that blends the enterprising North American spirit with old-world European values. Through cross-cultural comparison we study the psychological foundations of consumer behavior- emotion, attitudes, preference, choice, satisfaction- to understand how we can change behavior in a way that is consistent with human nature but better for individuals, the economy, and the planet. Taught in English by Dr. Ian Norris.
PSY 299 (2): Selected Topics in Psychology: Propaganda and Persuasion (3 hours) Honors credit available
Our neighbors to the north occupy a similar geopolitical position in the world but nevertheless view Americans from a different perspective. We will take their perspective to examine the social and cognitive foundations of attitudes, particularly as they relate to humans and social groups. We further study the ideological and prejudicial biases that both distort our beliefs about the world and at the same time motivate us to defend them vigorously. The blend and the clash of Francophone and Anglo-Saxon Canada in Quebec provide an ideal location to examine the psychological basis of the moral and political biases that shape our understanding of others. Note: any student with a 3.2 GPA or above can enroll in this course for Honors credit. Students enrolled for Honors credit will have more challenging and unconventional assignments that will require greater analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills.
Taught in English by Dr. Ian Norris.
Please note: Some courses are taught in French, others in English- see each individual course description above. Each student must take at least one three-credit hour course. However, students typically take two three-credit hour courses. The program fee is the same if you take one or two courses. A student cannot take more than two three-credit hour courses. All course credit will be issued by Western Kentucky University. The WKU Registrar will transfer your grades to your home institution approximately 6-8 weeks after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment.
