French Culture And Civilization
the french are strongly influenced by their roman catholic religion. the catholic church is the largest institution in france, and it is represented at all levels of government and society. french catholicism is influenced by a tradition of simplicity and austerity. the french style of catholicism is a kind of militant catholicism. it is a strongly catholic society that does not like the influence of other religions, such as islam or protestantism. the traditional french catholic doctrine is that of papal infallibility. this doctrine states that the pope, as the successor to st. peter, is the infallible interpreter of the word of god, and he can not be wrong.
students majoring in french will be able to focus on a wide variety of subjects and gain practical experience in the global economy, while having the opportunity to interact with and immerse themselves in france's fascinating culture and civilization. students will have the opportunity to learn about france's history, current events, literature, poetry and cinema. students will also have the chance to interact with french people, making them more well-rounded global citizens.
the french have enjoyed a reputation for being a laid back people who prefer to live life to the fullest, enjoy fine wines, dine well, spend leisure time relaxing or watching a football match and meet each other on the street. a kangaroo can often be seen in the parisian metro, for example. but, there are also other stereotypes. for example, some say the french are arrogant, snobbish and refuse to give their opinions on things. others say the french are highly educated and have a sharp wit. there are also many in france who say the country is in decline.