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1.0 INTRODUCTION In this unit, you are going to learn about French education system. We will start by talking about the characteristics of French education. After this, we shall examine the three major levels in French education. 2.0 OBJECTIVES At the end of this unit, you should be able to:  Mention the major characteristics of French education system   Explain such characteristics   Recall the names given to major certificates awarded after specific years of study   Compare French education system with that of Nigeria and other countries in Europe.  3.0 MAIN CONTENT 3.1 L’enseignement En France Here, we are going to trace the origin of the modern day education in France. As it is our system, This simple passage is in French: L’enseignement en France moderne joue un rôle essentiel ; préparer la jeunesse aux fonctions multiples de la société. Cet enseignement a débuté depuis des années mais il a subi des modifications et des réformes grâce à la Ré...

1.0 INTRODUCTION This unit will introduce you to France. You will be acquainted with location, population, boundaries and geographical features of France. You will also learn about climate and seasons in France. You will be familiar with major cities in France as well. 2.0 OBJECTIVES On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:  Situate France in appropriate continent  Be informed about the size, physical and geographical features of France  Familiarize yourself with historical landmarks of France  This unit is titled Historical location of France. 3.0 MAIN CONTENT 3.1 Aperçu Historique De La France Please read this simple text and pay attention to the explanation given after: 3.2 La Population La France se compose de plusieurs groupe ethniques: les Grecs, les Gaulois, les Celtes, les Vikings ; Elle compte approximativement 62 millions d’habitants. Cette population est divisée en 22 régions et 96 départements y compris DOM-TOM (Département d’outre-me...

1.0 INTRODUCTION This unit will examine "La Renaissance et ses effets en France". It will familiarize you with what “Renaissance” means as well as its origin before it became rooted in France. 2.0 OBJECTIVES At the end of this unit, you should be able to: Describe Renaissance  Trace the origin of French Renaissance  Identify areas covered by French Renaissance  3.0 MAIN CONTENT 3.1 The Renaissance And Its Effects You will, under this heading, be exposed to a description of what Renaissance is. You will also be intimated with how it originated in France along with areas it covered. Let us start with a brief definition and description of Renaissance, but in French language. 3.1.1 What Is Renaissance? La Renaissance est une terminologie qui renvoie à l’idée d’un nouveau départ, d’une rénovation. This means that “Renaissance” is a terminology that signifies a new beginning or in a simple form, “renovation”. La Renaissance, au 15e siècle, est une période de changements en arch...

1.0 INTRODUCTION This unit will introduce you to the French political life in general. In this unit, you will learn about the political principle and system in France. The unit will also furnish you with rudiments on the three political powers as well as the political parties existing in France. 2.0 OBJECTIVES At the end of this unit, you should be able to: Describe the French political life   Provide useful information on the political powers in France Name some political parties in France  Appraise the political structure of France   Compare French political system with those of other countries in Europe and that of Nigeria.  3.0 MAIN CONTENT 3.1 La Vie Politique En France Here, we are going to examine the political principle, system as well as the three political powers in France. Also we are going to see some of the major political parties in France. Let us start with the principle and system of French politics. 3.2 The Political Principle and System By...

1.0 INTRODUCTION In this unit, you will learn about the Republics in France and some major events that took place during each Republic. You will also be acquainted with the dates of each Republic. It will start with a general definition of the concept “Republic”. 2.0 OBJECTIVES At the end of this unit, you should be able to: Define “republic”  Name the Republics in France  Talk about events that took place during the Republics  Compare the French Republics to those of Nigeria and other countries such as Nigeria.  3.0 MAIN CONTENT 3.1 The Republics En France, il existe depuis la Révolution cinq Républiques. Ces Républiques ont leurs traits caractéristiques qui les distinguent de l’une et d l’autre. Allons examiner ensemble les cinq Républiques. 3.1.1 What is A Republic? Il y a plusieurs définitions de “république”. D’abord, c’est "une forme d’organisation politique dans laquelle les détenteurs du pouvoir l’exercent en vertu d’un mandat conféré par le corps social". On...

1.0 INTRODUCTION This unit is titled Imperialism. You must have come across the term “imperialism, its definition and the causes of French imperialism. You will also learn about the relationship between imperialism and colonisation. 2.0 OBJECTIVES At the end of this unit, you should be able to:  Define imperialism Mention the causes of imperialism  Talk about the spread of French imperialism  Explain what led to imperialism. 3.0 MAIN CONTENT 3.1 Imperialism In this section, we are going to define imperialism. We will also examine what are its causes, its evolution as well as how it eventually led to colonialism. Let us attempt some definitions of the term “imperialism”. 3.2 What is imperialism? You will pay attention to the following definitions which will be given in French: Nous allons tenter plusieurs définitions de l’impérialisme:  Selon le Dictionnaire Hachette Encyclopédique (1995),L’impérialisme est une politique d’un état qui cherche à étendresa domination po...

1.0 INTRODUCTION In this unit, you will learn about industrial revolution and colonization. The unit will expose you to how industrial revolution led to the search for raw materials and potential market. It is this face that eventually led to colonization. You will also learn about the official commencement of colonization that dated back to the famous Berlin Conference. The unit will be rounded up with the French colonial empire in the world. 2.0 OBJECTIVES On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to: Trace the origin of French colonization to her industrial revolution   Explain what led to the famous Berlin Conference   Mention the French colonial empire in the world  3.0 MAIN CONTENT 3.1 Industrial Revolution and Colonisation 3.2 Industrial Revolution In France and Europe En 1840, la France a accompli de grand progrès. Elle est entrée dans l’ère industrielle. Pendant la Seconde République en France, ce progrès de l’industrie a commencé et le...

1.0 INTRODUCTION In this unit, you are going to study social security in France. You will be taken through the definition of social security as well as its origin in France. You will also learn the forms of social security in France. The unit will furnish you with different types of benefits enjoyed by French citizens. 2.0 OBJECTIVES On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:  Define social security   Trace the origin of social security in France  Mention the benefits enjoyed by French citizens  3.0 MAIN CONTENT 3.1 Social Security in France 3.2 What Is Social Security? Le terme “sécurité sociale” possède beaucoup de significations. Nous allons examiner ces significations sous forme de définitions: La sécurité sociale est l’ensemble des mesures législatives et administratives qui ont pour objet de garantir les individus et les familles contre certains risques, appelés "risques sociaux".  C’est aussi l’ensemble des organismes administratif...

1.0 INTRODUCTION In this unit, we are going to talk about an organization that unites all francophone countries and communities in the world. We will start with a definition of this organization as well as its origin. You will therefore learn about this organization, from the point of view of its definition, origin, objectives and its founders. You will also learn about francophone countries and their capital cities. 2.0 OBJECTIVES On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to: Define “Francophonie”  Trace the origin of “Francophonie”  Name and explain the objectives of “Francophonie”  Mention the founders of “Francophonie” and some francophone countries with their capital cities.  3.0 MAIN CONTENT 3.1 La Francophonie You will pay attention to this important unit, as it will examine an organization that units all the francophone communities in the world. 3.2 Definition of “Francophonie” We will try to examine some definitions under this heading. ...