FR 165

Spring 2026 Part of Term B

Part of Term B
Mar 16-May 6

Credit: 3 hours.

Introduction to the sociolinguistic and cultural history of French as a heritage language in African-American, Native American, and Cajun American communities from early colonial to late modern times. It focuses on the lived experiences and lasting heritage of contact and segregation between colonizers, farmers, refugees, and free and enslaved populations in the American Midwest and South. It features readings, music, heritage sites, and discussions of prejudice and discrimination, language shift and language loss, and the linguistic outcomes of slavery and settler colonialism.

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Fall 2022 for:

Cultural Studies - US Minority
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FR 165 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
77364
Online
A
ARRANGED
n.a.
n.a.
Fagyal, Z
Part of Term:
B
Date Range:
03/16/26-05/06/26
Degree Notes:
Cultural Studies - US Minority course.
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
French in US Minority Cultures
Section Info:
Introduction to the history of French as a heritage language in African American, Native American, and Cajun American communities in North America from early colonial to late modern times. Focus on the lived experiences and lasting heritage of contact and segregation between colonizers, farmers, refugees, and free and enslaved populations in the American Midwest and South. Taught in English. Online, one synchronous session with the instructor available for discussions on Thursdays from 4-5:20 pm. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Cultural Studies - US Minority
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