For this forum you will make two posts. Answer one question from numbers 1-3 and then make an additional comment on the section of Asselin and Mastron that you read (no. 4).

1. The organization of the French State of the future: As the French regions take on a greater role in managing their local affairs, what do you think the chances are that France will become more of a federation of small states?

2. The French and globalization: If you were a French citizen asked to vote on a referendum regarding remaining with the European Union or leaving, how would you vote, yes or no? Give your reasons.

3. French civilization wrap-up. During the course of this class we touched on some themes that Nadeau & Barlow were able to pinpoint as key cultural French values. Choose one of the areas listed below and make some final observations.

You may consider questions such as: What stood out to you or challenged your preconceptions about the French?

Why did you find this aspect of French civilization interesting? Did it surprise you or settle some questions you may have had? How does it (or does it) explain the French? What is still unsettled for you about this topic?

1) privacy, 2) grandeur, 3) the State and a centralized government, 3) elitism, 4) education, 5) protest, 6) Securitésociale

4. Asselin&Mastron, Chapter 17, "Working Across Cultures: Analyzing Intercultural Interactions." Post your comments about the section you chose to read.