"France And Its Central Control" Or "Why, Oh Why Do I Love Paris..." Or From the City Of 'Light'-Motif To "Chirac In the Treetops"

An Integrated, Interdisciplinary Thematic Unit On "France And Its Centralized Control" Students can see how Paris culturally, historically, and linguistically influences France.

Students can draw parallels with centralized and decentralized governments in the world today. Students will discover some of the influences Paris has on French language, economy, and culture. Students will make connections between French history and French contemporary life.