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  • French Level 6: Current Affairs and Culture (LCFR0008)

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For this very advanced course, authentic, tailor-made material from various media and academic sources is designed and updated yearly by tutor; advanced functional grammar and reading folders compiled by tutor

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For this very advanced course, authentic, tailor-made material from various media and academic sources is designed and updated yearly by tutor; advanced functional grammar and reading folders compiled by tutor

  • French Levels 5+6: Current Affairs and Culture (LCFR0014)

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For this very advanced course, authentic, tailor-made material from various media and academic sources is designed and updated yearly by tutor; advanced functional grammar and reading folders compiled by tutor

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For this very advanced course, authentic, tailor-made material from various media and academic sources is designed and updated yearly by tutor; advanced functional grammar and reading folders compiled by tutor

  • Acadie Nouvelle

L'Acadie Nouvelle is an independent French newspaper published in Caraquet, New Brunswick, Canada since June 6, 1984. It is published from Monday through Saturday and is the only independent daily in New Brunswick.

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L'Acadie Nouvelle is an independent French newspaper published in Caraquet, New Brunswick, Canada since June 6, 1984. It is published from Monday through Saturday and is the only independent daily in New Brunswick.

  • ARTE

ARTE (Association relative à la télévision européenne) is a public Franco-German TV network that promotes programming in the areas of culture and the arts. ARTE usually has more viewers in France than in Germany. In 2015, its share of overall viewing was about 2,2 % in France and about 1% in Germany.

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ARTE (Association relative à la télévision européenne) is a public Franco-German TV network that promotes programming in the areas of culture and the arts. ARTE usually has more viewers in France than in Germany. In 2015, its share of overall viewing was about 2,2 % in France and about 1% in Germany.

  • Chansons françaises

Chansons françaises is the integrated music component of Français interactif. It features a French or Francophone song, related to each chapter's cultural or pedagogical focus, presented via audio or video. Accompanying pdfs provide additional information.

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Chansons françaises is the integrated music component of Français interactif. It features a French or Francophone song, related to each chapter's cultural or pedagogical focus, presented via audio or video. Accompanying pdfs provide additional information.

  • City of Saint-Denis

Saint-Denis is an area in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. Follow the link for their official website and information relating to services, citizenship, and community life.

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Saint-Denis is an area in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. Follow the link for their official website and information relating to services, citizenship, and community life.

  • Civilisation française

Online pedagogical activities enhanced by pictures, mp3 files, and videos on topics about French Culture and Civilization. Created by Marie Ponterio, SUNY Cortland.

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Online pedagogical activities enhanced by pictures, mp3 files, and videos on topics about French Culture and Civilization. Created by Marie Ponterio, SUNY Cortland.

  • Elle

Monthly women's magazine focusing mainly on fashion and beauty but also with informative articles on current affairs and culture. A fun and relaxing way to brush up your everyday vocabulary. Suitable for all levels.

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Monthly women's magazine focusing mainly on fashion and beauty but also with informative articles on current affairs and culture. A fun and relaxing way to brush up your everyday vocabulary. Suitable for all levels.

  • Euronews

Euronews is a European TV channel on which you can watch programs about news, culture, technology and many other interesting topics.

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Euronews is a European TV channel on which you can watch programs about news, culture, technology and many other interesting topics.

  • Francophone News

Access to the news of the Canadian Francophone world.

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Access to the news of the Canadian Francophone world.

  • French Ministry of Culture

Website containing information regarding French architecture, cinema, cultural industries, language, media, exhibitions and performing arts.

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Website containing information regarding French architecture, cinema, cultural industries, language, media, exhibitions and performing arts.

  • GLOSS

Global Language Online Support System is a database of interactive language lessons from the Defense Language Institute. Lessons contain authentic audio and video texts, activities, glossaries, and links for further information on the topics.

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Global Language Online Support System is a database of interactive language lessons from the Defense Language Institute. Lessons contain authentic audio and video texts, activities, glossaries, and links for further information on the topics.

  • L’Express

Centre/right weekly magazine on current affairs and culture.

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Centre/right weekly magazine on current affairs and culture.

  • La Francophonie

The Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), generally known as the Francophonie, but also called International Organisation of La Francophonie in English language context, is an international organization representing countries and regions where French is a lingua franca or customary language, where a significant proportion of the population are francophones (French speakers), or where there is a notable affiliation with French culture.

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The Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), generally known as the Francophonie, but also called International Organisation of La Francophonie in English language context, is an international organization representing countries and regions where French is a lingua franca or customary language, where a significant proportion of the population are francophones (French speakers), or where there is a notable affiliation with French culture.

  • Le Figaro

Centre/right national French daily newspaper. Politics, Finance, opinion pieces, sport, culture, lifestyle and a separate section for women's interest.

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Centre/right national French daily newspaper. Politics, Finance, opinion pieces, sport, culture, lifestyle and a separate section for women's interest.

  • Le Monde

The most famous French daily news­pa­per, ideal to help you build your vo­cab­u­lary. French and In­ter­na­tional cur­rent af­fairs, politics, opin­ion pieces, arts and cul­ture, fi­nance and sports. At SAC, we keep a hard copy of the weekend edition of Le Monde.

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The most famous French daily news­pa­per, ideal to help you build your vo­cab­u­lary. French and In­ter­na­tional cur­rent af­fairs, politics, opin­ion pieces, arts and cul­ture, fi­nance and sports. At SAC, we keep a hard copy of the weekend edition of Le Monde.

  • Le Nouvel Observateur

Left-wing weekly magazine on current affairs and culture. Only some parts of the magazine are available online for free. A fantastic way to familiarise yourselves with vocabulary suitable for advanced discussions of current affairs, politics as well as historical events and philosophy.

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Left-wing weekly magazine on current affairs and culture. Only some parts of the magazine are available online for free. A fantastic way to familiarise yourselves with vocabulary suitable for advanced discussions of current affairs, politics as well as historical events and philosophy.

  • Le Point

Left/centre weekly magazine on current affairs and culture.

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Left/centre weekly magazine on current affairs and culture.

  • Les Conversations Mises à Jour

A collection of authentic conversations in French that targets mostly intermediate and advanced learners. Each conversation highlights the experience of two French speakers and provides an oral history of that experience.

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A collection of authentic conversations in French that targets mostly intermediate and advanced learners. Each conversation highlights the experience of two French speakers and provides an oral history of that experience.

  • Libération

Left-wing national daily French newspaper, founded by Jean-Paul Sartre among others, following the protest movements of May 1968. Great for building your vo­cab­u­lary. French and In­ter­na­tional cur­rent af­fairs, politics, opin­ion pieces, arts and cul­ture, fi­nance and sports.

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Left-wing national daily French newspaper, founded by Jean-Paul Sartre among others, following the protest movements of May 1968. Great for building your vo­cab­u­lary. French and In­ter­na­tional cur­rent af­fairs, politics, opin­ion pieces, arts and cul­ture, fi­nance and sports.

  • Quebec Board of the French Language

The Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) (English: Quebec Board of the French Language) is a public organization attached to the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec. It's initial mission was "to align on international French, promote good Canadianisms and fight Anglicisms ... work on the normalization of the language in Québec and support State intervention to carry out a global language policy that would consider notably the importance of socio-economic motivations in making French the priority language in Québec".

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The Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) (English: Quebec Board of the French Language) is a public organization attached to the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec. It's initial mission was "to align on international French, promote good Canadianisms and fight Anglicisms ... work on the normalization of the language in Québec and support State intervention to carry out a global language policy that would consider notably the importance of socio-economic motivations in making French the priority language in Québec".

  • Quebec Expressions

A range of vocabulary and useful phrases, including: names, pronunciation, basic phrases, action verbs, foods and traditional cuisine, Anglicisms and more!

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A range of vocabulary and useful phrases, including: names, pronunciation, basic phrases, action verbs, foods and traditional cuisine, Anglicisms and more!

  • RFI Listening Exercises

Radio France International offers over 50 audio activity modules focused on current events and culture. The website contains many other resources for learners of French, including slow broadcasts of French news and more.

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Radio France International offers over 50 audio activity modules focused on current events and culture. The website contains many other resources for learners of French, including slow broadcasts of French news and more.

  • TV5MONDE

Most of TV5MONDE's content is taken from mainstream networks in the French-speaking world, notably France Télévisions from France, RTBF from Belgium, RTS from Switzerland, and the Radio-Canada and TVA networks in Canada. In addition to international news, TV5MONDE broadcasts Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophée des Champions, films and music magazines.

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Most of TV5MONDE's content is taken from mainstream networks in the French-speaking world, notably France Télévisions from France, RTBF from Belgium, RTS from Switzerland, and the Radio-Canada and TVA networks in Canada. In addition to international news, TV5MONDE broadcasts Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophée des Champions, films and music magazines.

  • Toni

  • Jean Renoir , 1935

Drama. In the 1920s, the Provence is a magnet for immigrants seeking work in the quarries or in the agriculture. Many mingle with locals and settle down permanently

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Drama. In the 1920s, the Provence is a magnet for immigrants seeking work in the quarries or in the agriculture. Many mingle with locals and settle down permanently

A documentary on film by major filmmaker and poet Jean Cocteau

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A documentary on film by major filmmaker and poet Jean Cocteau

A Documentary looking at the rise of The Beatles using rare footage and interviews.

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A Documentary looking at the rise of The Beatles using rare footage and interviews.

en French women of foreign origin take the stage for the first time and tell their story. They are aged between 40 to 74, it is their first adventure in theater and they take this opportunity to share their experiences and their relatives to the general public by answering questions as "how can we be French? "

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en French women of foreign origin take the stage for the first time and tell their story. They are aged between 40 to 74, it is their first adventure in theater and they take this opportunity to share their experiences and their relatives to the general public by answering questions as "how can we be French? "

Director Alain Cavalier describes his beloved Paris through portraits of various women

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Director Alain Cavalier describes his beloved Paris through portraits of various women