Description: Lecture, three hours; fieldwork, four hours. Requisite: course 5. French immigrants started to settle in Los Angeles already in the 19th century. Today, Los Angeles has the third-largest population of French citizens in the U.S. The francophone community includes people of very diverse backgrounds such as francophone Africa, Benelux countries, and Canada. Unlike other communities, French speakers are not always easy to track down in the city because of their geographic, cultural, and social diversity. French immersion schools allow for ano pportunity to connect with the francophone community of Los Angeles and its complex dynamics. Students work in a public-school context with children belonging to Los Angeles' francophone community. Students collaborate with local stakeholders of French language education to address needs of Los Angeles area public schools and enhance community well-being. A West Los Angeles school hosts students for the quarter. P/NP or letter grading.

Units: 5.0