Diversity and Decolonization in French Studies : New Approaches to Teaching

This edited volume presents new and original approaches to teaching the French foreign-language curriculum, reconceptualizing the French classroom through a more inclusive lens. The volume engages with a broad range of scholars to facilitate an understanding of the process of French (de)colonization as well as its reverberations into the postcolonial era, and a deeper engagement with the global interconnectedness of these processes. Chapters in Part I revist the concept of the "francophonie," decenter the field from "metropolitan" or "hexagonal" and white France and underline how current teaching materials reproduce epistemic and colonial violence. Part II adopts an intersectional approach to address topics of gender inclusivity, trans-affirming teaching, queer materials, and ableism. Finally, Part III presents new ways to transform the discipline by affirming our commitment to social justice and making sure that our classrooms are representative of our students' enriching diversity. 

ISBN:	9783030953560
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Published date:	05 Apr 2022
DEWEY:	448.0071
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	296
Weight:	508g
Height:	155mm
Width:	218mm
Spine width:	25mm

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