Discovering Paris (from yesterday to today)

1 / General objectives of the course:
Know the Paris of yesterday and today from different angles: artistic, historical and sociological, to
through its neighborhoods, monuments, architecture, some works of art and characters
famous.

2 / Teacher's pedagogical approach:
From short articles, literary extracts, video documents (documentaries or extracts from
films), reproductions of works of art, songs, we will approach the city of Paris from a point of view
artistic, historical and sociological.
The courses will be punctuated by visits according to the themes studied.
A personal research assignment at home or in class, is required of students before approaching
a theme.
Presentations corresponding to a list of themes
Development of a common class project "my Paris" photo and short text.

3 / Supports
All media used in the classroom (booklets, film clips, documentaries, songs, plans, texts,
photos) are provided by the teacher.
Provide a ticket for travel. All outings are free.
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4 / Summary bibliographical references
Claude Cetekk, We built Paris, 1987
Danielle Chabych, Atlas of Paris: evolution of the urban landscape, Parigramme 2007
Hazan Eric, L’invention de Paris, Editions du Seuil, 2002.
Maud Ratton and Jacques Garance, Paris misonnu, Editions Jonglez, 2007.
Renzo Rossi, A town and its history, Grûnd
Dominique Lesbros, Secrets and curiosities of the monuments of Paris, Parigramme, 2014.
http://www.parisbalades.com/
http://www.paris.fr/politiques/histoire-et-patrimoine/histoire-du-patrimoine-parisien/p8499

5 / Assessment:
Three production notes:
Notes 1 and 2: 2 knowledge checks. Dates: 03/31/2021 and 05/19/2021
Note 3: a work at home
Note 4: a presentation
Each note takes into account knowledge and expression in French.
Attendance at table checks is mandatory to obtain the certificate.

6 / Attendance, punctuality
ANY ABSENCE MUST BE JUSTIFIED.
Beyond two absences, the course will not be validated on the certificate.