Program Overview

Citizenship and Nationhood in France Today (FREN0016)

Key Information

• Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
• Teaching department: School of European Languages, Culture and Society
• Credit value: 15
• Restrictions: Language pre-requisites apply to this module. Students not already studying at post A-level in the language may not be eligible and must seek approval prior to registering. Available to Affiliates subject to space.

Alternative Credit Options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module discusses the question of citizenship in multicultural France. It tackles the issues of immigration, nationality, and citizenship in France, and looks at the French philosophy of integration and minority rights through the study of the French republican tradition. Other topics on the module include the relationship between la’citķ and religions, notably Islam. The option concentrates on the legal, philosophical, and political components of French citizenship and overall attempts to answer the following question: how to be French?

Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year

• Intended teaching term: Term 2
• Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and Assessment

• Mode of study: In person
• Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework (2 assessments)
• Mark scheme: Numeric Marks
  • Note: The methods of assessment for affiliate students may be different to those indicated above.

Other Information

• Number of students on module in previous year: 30
• Module leader: Dr Thibaut Raboin

Important Information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2026/27 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year. Please note, information in the catalogue is subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2026/27 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model. Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.