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Franco American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that explores the French cultures of the United States. Its emphasis is on the people of Franco American heritage in Maine and the Northeast region but it recognizes that cultural patterns do not stop at national borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary goal of Franco American Studies is to broaden the canon of knowledge on Franco American peoples, culture, and literature. It encourages and facilitates faculty engagement, undergraduate exploration, and community research as it becomes a research and learning center for the people of Maine and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Franco American Studies also has a deep commitment to education. It seeks to prepare students to reflect upon and understand their world. Combining different disciplinary offerings with interdisciplinary core courses, it encourages students to investigate the historical, political, social, and cultural forces that have shaped the Franco American community and by extension, the distinct racial and ethnic communities throughout the United States. Franco American Studies teaches an awareness and understanding of cultural difference, a necessary knowledge in today\u2019s increasingly global society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courses in Franco American Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We offer at least one course per semester on Franco American communities.  The offerings vary from semester to semester.  You can easily search which courses we are offering through this link<\/a>. Just click on the link on the left hand side for \u201cClass Search\u201d for student and guest users. Our courses are offered through the University of Maine under the subject \u201cFAS.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAS 101 \u2013 Introduction to Franco American Studies<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FAS 120 \u2013 People, Places and Pasts<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FAS 240 \u2013 French Exploration and Settlement of Maine, 1604-1760<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FAS 329 \u2013 Topics in Franco American Studies<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FAS 442 \u2013 French Language of North America<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FAS 459 \u2013 Colonial Canada<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FAS 250 \u2013 Exile, Migrations and Communities<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FAS 270 \u2013 Immigration, Yesterday and Today<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FAS 200 \u2013 SL: Primary Sources in Franco American Studies<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
FAS 170 \u2013 Transnational Beat, Jack Kerouac<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Minor in Franco American Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Students enrolled at the University of Maine can minor in Franco American Studies<\/a>.  In FAS courses, we explore what it means to be Franco American today.  Taught in English, we examine cultural traditions, history, the social significance of language and gender. The courses are built to complement all majors, threading through different general education requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help with Research Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are very happy to help with research projects at all levels and of all kinds. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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