We help students acquire knowledge of the language, literature, and cultures of France and French-sp
We help students acquire knowledge of the language, literature, and cultures of France and French-speaking countries. Through beginning, intermediate, and advanced language courses, students develop the skills to read, write, speak, and understand French.
01/09/2025
We are very proud of Davidson College alumna, ex-Visiting Assistant Professor of French & Francophone Studies, and friend Amanda Vredenburgh. We love you, Amanda
The Contemporary Fantastic: Reimagining Reality in French Fiction This book examines the emancipatory and reparative functions of the literary fantastic in contemporary French fiction. Vredenburgh analyzes the selected authors’ innovative understanding of the en...
09/10/2024
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Francophone Film Series at Davidson College | News of Davidson Search for: NEWS Francophone Film Series at Davidson College by Press Release | Sep 9, 2024 The French & Francophone Studies Department is presenting a Francophone Film screening series this Fall. It is free and open to all. The movies will be in French with English subtitles. Visit this site to see...
08/22/2024
Our chair Florin Beschea and 2-time Olympian Evy Leibfarth 🇫🇷🥇💜
08/20/2024
Salut les ami·es !
Pour cette rentrée, nous avons de très bons films pour vous.
À très bientôt
03/22/2022
Venez nombreuses!
11/09/2021
Humanities graduates are happy with their lives, survey says A new survey found that more than 90 percent of graduates are happy with their lives, despite all the pundits who say they shouldn’t be.
05/03/2021
Professor Shanaaz Mohammed, Ph.D. published, "Reimagining the Aapravasi Ghat: Khal Torabully's poetry and the indentured diaspora," in the Journal of Indian Ocean World Studies, 4, 2 (2021), pp. 118-143.
The Journal of Indian Ocean World Studies Journal of Indian Ocean World Studies
05/03/2021
Congratulations to Professor Caroline Fache, Ph.D., Chair of the French and Francophone Studies Department who has been promoted to the rank of full professor effective July 1, 2021.
Dear French and Francophone Studies Students,
Please consider joining us for the virtual film screening of Etant Dupain’s Madan Sara: The Power of Haitian Women, followed by a Q&A session with the film director.
In Kreyòl with English subtitles, the film tells the stories of Haitian women known as “Madan Sara” who work at the margins of society and yet make Haiti’s economy run despite the lack of infrastructure and state subsidies. See the film’s official website for the trailer.
Here, and in the attached poster, is the info:
Virtual Film Screening: Madan Sara: The Power of Haitian Women followed by Q&A with film director
When: Thursday April 8, 2021 at 5 p.m.
Where: Zoom
This event is co-sponsored by Africana Studies, English Studies, and French and Francophone Studies departments.
Feel free to email Luther Clement-Lam, Shanaaz Mohammed, or Mamyrah Dougé-Prosper with any question
Dear Dr. Fache,
I just wanted to send a brief reminder that a Southern Teachers representative will be holding virtual interviews for Davidson students who are interested in teaching jobs at great K-12 private/independent schools.
Please consider forwarding this message to students who might want to learn more about these opportunities.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Students should submit resumes to Handshake
Job Title: Davidson: K-12 Teaching Jobs at Private/Independent Schools
Resume submission deadline: Thursday, March 11, 2021
It is important to note that teacher certification is not required for most of these jobs.
Thanks again for your consideration and your help.
Best wishes,
Ali Buchanan | Recruitment Coordinator
434-295-9122 | SouthernTeachers.com
03/05/2021
Le mois de la Francophonie is starting. If you are interested in Francophone cultural programming, check out the Atlanta Francophonie Festival! It offers many free events and film viewings, and a really good playlist for your listening pleasure. Profitez-en bien!
Events — Francophonie Atlanta Atlanta Francophonie Festival 2021Virtual Edition This page is updated regularly - check back for more events! Mar 1 to Apr 4 Curated Playlist | Francophone Artists Mon, Mar 1, 2021 12:00 AM Sun, Apr 4, 2021 11:55 PM Google Calendar ICS Our Atlanta Francophonie Committee carefully selected music vid...