 Francophone week at
U of C c’est bien
By Arwen Fleming
The
vibrancy of francophone literature and culture around the world
will be celebrated at the University of Calgary during la Semaine
internationale de la Francophonie (International Francophone
Week) from March 19 to 23.
Hosted by Le Centre Français, International Francophone
Week will provide students with an opportunity to discover
various aspects of international francophone regions.
Beginning Monday, March 19, Le Centre Français will
host a daily lecture discussing francophone culture around
the world. Topics will include Breton immigrants in Western
Canada, wedding traditions of Algeria, whether or not Western
Africa is francophone, Quebecois identity through TV sitcoms
and a skit about the variations between hexagonal and Quebecois
French.
Complimentary coffee will be offered at all lectures,
with a special treat offered on Wednesday afternoon. All events
will be free of charge and conducted in French, providing an
immersion experience. All are welcome to attend. For more information
on la Semaine internationale de la Francophonie, please contact
Dr. Eileen Lohka at 220-5875.
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