What is American? What is French? The attempt to find a simple definition of either culture is impossible. The United States is made of numerous cultures. Similarly, the lives of inhabitants of former French colonies have been influenced by several cultures. In this scenario, students develop an understanding of the effects of French colonialism on Africa and/or the Caribbean as well as the concept of N覲itude, an expression of the cultural crossroads (carrefour culturel) experienced by those of the former French colonies. Students also take a look at the cultural crossroads in their own history and present-day lives. This lesson is aimed at advanced French speakers.