MLL-160 Mapping Culture and Identity in Quebec

This course studies the evolution of Quebec’s Francophone community’s identity from the 17th to the 21st century through the visit/study of the province’s 3 major cities: Québec City, Trois-Rivières, Montréal. We will study this Francophone community’s identity evolution from “les Habitants” (First French settlers) to the “French Canadians” (19th century) to “les Québécois” (since the 1960s), while following the course of the Saint Lawrence River as the first settlers did. The course will be organized chronologically, and by following the river, we will also experience the various First Nations’ strong presence and diversity, as well as their major influence/role in the success of the original French colony of “la Nouvelle France”. While in Trois-Rivières, we will explore the role of the wood industry and the immigration patterns that the Industrial Revolution generated; Finally, we will explore contemporary Montréal and its incredible diversity, while remaining the most Francophone city in the world, after Paris. May Experience only. 2 credits.