French Identity(ies) No.1

The Sorbonne Summer University offers 14 cycles - 12 in French and 2 in English - taught by academics from the Sorbonne University.

Why is France different from other countries? What specificities distinguish it from other nations? This cycle, as well as the French Identity 2 cycle, attempt to provide answers to these questions.

It can be tracked separately.

The French Revolution as an earthquake
Jean-François Dunyach, history, Faculty of Arts & Humanities Sorbonne Université
France seized by the religion of Culture
Yann Migoubert, Greek language and literature, Faculty of Arts & Humanities Sorbonne Université
A homeland of intellectuals?
Jean-Cassien Billier, philosophy, Faculty of Arts & Humanities Sorbonne Université
Real France, dreamed France: Francophone glances
Florian Alix, langue et littérature française, Faculty of Arts & Humanities Sorbonne Université
The laïcité : a french exception?
Pierre-Henri Tavoillot, philosophy, Faculty of Arts & Humanities Sorbonne Université

Course leader

Sandrine La Neelle sandrine.la_neelle@sorbonne-universite.fr

Target group

Students, tourists, or curious Parisians ! (A good level of French is required: B1)

Course aim

Discover the ongoing debates in various scientific fields, while delving deep into the French civilization and being taught by professors from the renowned Sorbonne Université.

Credits info

A course certificate will be delivered.

Fee info

EUR 450: Courses, conferences and a visit of the Sorbonne are included in the price. Optional cultural activities are available and can be added to the course program.

Scholarships

None.