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To join our next literary session, follow the information below.
Step 1: Click here to register by following the instructions
Step 2: Read the three texts we have selected. You can find them by clicking here :
Texte 1. Le Petit Prince – Chapitre I
Texte 2. Le Petit Prince – Chapitre II
Texte 3. Le Petit Prince – Chapitre XXI
Step 3 : Once you have registered, you should receive your zoom link by mail, and will be able to join the session on the 20th of April, at 5:00pm.
To join our next literary session, follow the information below.
Step 1: Click here to register by following the instructions
Step 2: Read the three texts we have selected. You can find them by clicking here :
Texte 1. Le Petit Prince – Chapitre I
Texte 2. Le Petit Prince – Chapitre II
Texte 3. Le Petit Prince – Chapitre XXI
Step 3 : Once you have registered, you should receive your zoom link by mail, and will be able to join the session on the 20th of April, at 5:00pm.
“Literature in Time” provides for an alternative to the Book Club. It focuses on the analysis of small texts from various authors selected by the cultural team. The selection is adaptable according to the group’s desires and aspirations. The sessions are mainly based on the discussion and analysis of the extracts with the group and the cultural team. The texts being smaller than an entire book, there is a session every two weeks, but you can choose to join us whenever you desire.
In June of 2020, Harriet published her first work of fiction, Final Transgression, a harrowing story of love and loss during the Nazi occupation of France. In Final Transgression, 85-year-old Caroline Aubry tells the tale of the tragic wartime destiny of her beloved younger sister, Severine, a beautiful and intelligent woman but obstinate and unaware, two traits that will ultimately seal her fate.
In June of 2020, Harriet published her first work of fiction, Final Transgression, a harrowing story of love and loss during the Nazi occupation of France. In Final Transgression, 85-year-old Caroline Aubry tells the tale of the tragic wartime destiny of her beloved younger sister, Severine, a beautiful and intelligent woman but obstinate and unaware, two traits that will ultimately seal her fate.
Harriet Welty Rochefort grew up in Iowa, traveled to France after graduating from college, and never left. She is the author of three nonfiction books about the French. Harriet lives with her French husband, Philippe, in Paris.
English-French Translation: A Practical Manual allows advanced learners of French to develop their translation and writing skills. This book provides a deeper understanding of French grammatical structures, the nuances of different styles and registers and helps increase knowledge of vocabulary and idiomatic language.
English-French Translation: A Practical Manual allows advanced learners of French to develop their translation and writing skills. This book provides a deeper understanding of French grammatical structures, the nuances of different styles and registers and helps increase knowledge of vocabulary and idiomatic language.
The manual provides a wealth of practical tasks based around carefully selected extracts from the diverse text types students are likely to encounter, from literary and expository, to persuasive and journalistic. A mix of shorter targeted activities and lengthier translation pieces guides learners through the complexities and challenges of translation from English into French.
This comprehensive manual is ideal for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in French language and translation.
Two main parallel plots are followed through the book. The first is that of ten-year-old Sarah Starzynski, a Jewish girl born in Paris, who is arrested with her parents during the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup. Before they go, she locks her four-year-old brother in a cupboard, thinking the family should be back in a few hours. The second plot follows Julia Jarmond, an American journalist living in Paris, who is asked to write an article in honour of the 60th anniversary of the roundup.
Two main parallel plots are followed through the book. The first is that of ten-year-old Sarah Starzynski, a Jewish girl born in Paris, who is arrested with her parents during the Vel’ d’Hiv Roundup. Before they go, she locks her four-year-old brother in a cupboard, thinking the family should be back in a few hours. The second plot follows Julia Jarmond, an American journalist living in Paris, who is asked to write an article in honour of the 60th anniversary of the roundup.
The Book Club, taking place on Mondays, is a unique opportunity to discuss literature in a friendly and dynamic group environment. This club is about expressing your views and opinion towards a book, explaining why you appreciated it -or not-, and what moved you or made you laugh. 7 sessions are scheduled for this year, giving you time to read it fully and peacefully. You may join us for the entire period or choose which sessions you would like to attend.
Reviews
July 2020
I enjoyed the talk on Friday given by Nicolas. All praise to him for delivering it in such good English.
July 2020
Je voulais juste dire que moi aussi j’ai aimé ces petits amuse-bouche de la littérature française donnés au cours du book club en ligne pendant le confinement. C’était d’autant plus agréable que je pouvais y accéder de ma ville à 40 km de Cambridge! Merci Gaël pour vos explications sur les auteurs et les textes.
July 2020
Merci d’avoir mis en place le Book Club en ligne. Je trouve que nos séances ont été réussies même chez Zoom, tout le monde a eu l’occasion de participer, même plus peut-être que dans notre situation normale. Le choix de courts morceaux – contes, poèmes – a donné la possibilité de beaucoup de variété dans la même heure, la discussion n’a pas tari, et merci à Gaël de nous avoir fourni tant de mises en scène.
July 2020
I have been happy with all the teachers we have had and all the subject matter – bottom line for me is that it is French and there is always something to learnI am also very much enjoying the Club de Lecture never having been able before Covid to attend.Gael is very ‘sympa ‘ and knowledgable.
July 2020
Je suis super-contente avec les clubs de lecture. Félicitations à toute l’équipe – mais surtout à Gaël …. !