“I was particularly impressed by how thorough your presentation of a balanced view on the topic of free speech in the French and American contexts and how timely in the aftermath of our recent U.S. elections and upcoming French elections... I was particularly moved by your discussion about identity, the distinction between fact and opinion, and the issue of freedom of speech vs. freedom of expression.”
— Class Participant
"I have made many attempts to learn the French language…but none of the classes I took… taught me what I learned through this class, namely "Frenchness:" how the French think, their intellectual history and how that thinking shapes their culture. This knowledge led me to comprehend that my "truths" are not universal but are shaped, as in France, by how I was raised in the United States and the cultural history I inherited. I am so very grateful for this opportunity to stretch my mind, and I could not be prouder of Spence for standing behind their motto: "not for school but for life we learn."
— Class Participant