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08/10/2026
Dr Marilyn Mallia, cheffe du Département de français, vient de participer à un colloque organisé par le laboratoire FoRe...
05/10/2026

Dr Marilyn Mallia, cheffe du DĂ©partement de français, vient de participer Ă  un colloque organisĂ© par le laboratoire FoReLLIS Ă  l’UniversitĂ© de Poitiers, consacrĂ© Ă  la figure du mĂ©chant dans la fiction.

Sa communication portait sur l’évolution de la figure du mĂ©chant gothique, du roman ‘Mauprat’ de George Sand Ă  son adaptation cinĂ©matographique muette par Jean Epstein.

Ce colloque interdisciplinaire a permis d’explorer la reprĂ©sentation du mĂ©chant dans une grande variĂ©tĂ© de mĂ©dias : romans, théùtre, cinĂ©ma, sĂ©ries tĂ©lĂ©visĂ©es, jeux vidĂ©o et mĂȘme webtoons !

Une belle occasion d’échanger autour des multiples formes que peut prendre cette figure fascinante dans la culture et les mĂ©dias.

đŸ‡«đŸ‡· UM academics follow professional development in French didactics and culture at CAVILAM – Alliance Française, VichyPr...
16/09/2026

đŸ‡«đŸ‡· UM academics follow professional development in French didactics and culture at CAVILAM – Alliance Française, Vichy

Prof. Anne-Marie Bezzina Busuttil, who lectures in French Linguistics within the Department of French at the Faculty of Arts, and Ms Anna Scicluna, Coordinator of the French Subject Area within the Department of Languages and Humanities in Education at the Faculty of Education, recently participated in a two-week professional development course at CAVILAM – Alliance Française in Vichy, France.

Held from 14 to 28 August 2026, the course offered intensive training in French as a Foreign Language (FLE), with a focus on French didactics, language pedagogy and French culture.

The experience provided a valuable opportunity for intercultural exchange with practitioners from around the world, as well as for the development of international professional networks and potential research collaborations.

The training will contribute directly to the academics’ teaching and academic responsibilities at the University of Malta, particularly in the preparation and support of future teachers of French as a Foreign Language, the supervision of postgraduate students in French didactics, and the teaching of French culture.

Prof. Bezzina Busuttil’s participation was made possible through a bursary funded by the Embassy of France in Malta. Ms Scicluna has similarly benefited from Embassy of France bursaries in previous years, enabling her to undertake professional development opportunities in the field of French language teaching.

👏 FĂ©licitations to both academics on this enriching professional development experience!

Le dĂ©partement de français rejoint la tendance ‘Kinda chic’! Avez-vous d’autres idĂ©es Ă  proposer ? Elizabeth Grech Maria...
30/08/2026

Le dĂ©partement de français rejoint la tendance ‘Kinda chic’! Avez-vous d’autres idĂ©es Ă  proposer ? Elizabeth Grech Maria Vella Leanne Farrugia Anne Marie Mifsud Kurt Meli Martina Galea Katryna Zahra Katelyn Borg Hale Bonello Nicole Vassallo Francesca Brincat Hannah Vukovic Caterina Vella Franziska Grech

10/06/2026
04/06/2026

La triste disparition de Marjane Satrapi, autrice de la BD percutante ‘Persepolis’

04/06/2026

đŸ‡«đŸ‡·đŸ‡ČđŸ‡č From Malta to Napoleon: The Controversial Fate of a Military Engineer - a conference in English

(English below)

Plongez dans l’histoire fascinante de FrĂ  Antoine Étienne de Tousard (1751-1813), le dernier ingĂ©nieur français au service de l’Ordre de Saint-Jean Ă  Malte.

🔍 Au programme de cette confĂ©rence :
‱ Son rĂŽle clĂ© dans le renforcement des dĂ©fenses de Malte, notamment la conception du Fort TignĂ©.
‱ Sa carriĂšre sous NapolĂ©on aprĂšs la conquĂȘte de 1798.
‱ La grande controverse : Tousard Ă©tait-il un traĂźtre au service des intĂ©rĂȘts rĂ©publicains français ou une victime de la calomnie historique ?

đŸŽ€ ConfĂ©renciĂšre : Dr Fleur Brincat, historienne et auteure de la rĂ©cente biographie sur le GĂ©nĂ©ral Tousard.

đŸ—Łïž ConfĂ©rence en anglais
đŸŽŸïž EntrĂ©e libre, sans rĂ©servation.
📅 10 juin 2026 à 18h30
📍 Din l-Art ĩelwa, 133 Melita Street, La Valette
đŸ· Un verre de vin français sera servi Ă  l’issue de la confĂ©rence.

Une soirĂ©e organisĂ©e par l’Ambassade de France Ă  Malte et accueillie dans les locaux de Din l-Art Helwa.

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Dive into the fascinating story of Frà Antoine Étienne de Tousard (1751-1813), the last French engineer to serve the Order of Saint John in Malta.

🔍 In this lecture:
‱ His key role in strengthening Malta’s defenses, notably the design of Fort TignĂ©.
‱ His career under Napoleon following the 1798 conquest.
‱ The great controversy: Was Tousard a traitor serving French Republican interests, or a victim of historical slander?

đŸŽ€ Speaker: Dr. Fleur Brincat, historian and author of the recent biography on General Tousard.

đŸ—Łïž Conference in English
đŸŽŸïž Open to all, no booking required
📅 June 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM
📍 Din l-Art ĩelwa, 133 Melita Street, Valletta
đŸ· A glass of French w**e will be served after the conference.

An evening organised by the Embassy of France in Malta and hosted by Din l-Art Helwa.

04/06/2026

đŸŽ¶ FĂȘte de la Musique 2026 – Let’s celebrate music together!

☀ Pour marquer l’arrivĂ©e de l’étĂ©, l'Alliance Française de Malte MediterranĂ©e, l'Ambassade de France Ă  Malte et le Teatru Salesjan vous invitent Ă  cĂ©lĂ©brer la FĂȘte de la Musique, cet Ă©vĂ©nement traditionnel français organisĂ© chaque annĂ©e le 21 juin.

Cette soirĂ©e est organisĂ©e dans le cadre de l’initiative “Breaking Bread Project” soutenu par APS Bank.

đŸŽ€ Rejoignez-nous pour une soirĂ©e de concerts en live, de rencontres et de convivialitĂ© autour d’une planche apĂ©ro et d’un verre de vin proposĂ©s par The Sea Cloud - French Bistro, Cocktail & W**e Bar, bistrot français Ă  Malte, le tout dans une ambiance festive Ă  la française !

✹ Programmation des artistes :
- Sweet & Sour
- Maracujazz
- Caña Soul

📅 Dimanche 21 juin – 18H30 à 22H00
📍 Teatru Salesjan, Sliema
đŸŽ¶ DĂ©but des concerts Ă  19h
đŸŽŸïž EntrĂ©e libre – Ouvert Ă  tous

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☀ To mark the arrival of summer, the Alliance Française de Malte-MĂ©diterranĂ©e, the Embassy of France in Malta and Teatru Salesjan invite you to celebrate FĂȘte de la Musique, the traditional French event held every year on 21 June.

This evening is organised as part of the ‘Breaking Bread Project’ initiative and with the support of APS Bank.

đŸŽ€ Join us for an evening of live concerts, socialising and good cheer, with food and drink in a festive French atmosphere!

✹ Line-up:
- Sweet & Sour
- Maracujazz
- Caña Soul

📅 Sunday 21 June – 6.30pm to 10.00pm
📍 Teatru Salesjan, Sliema
đŸŽ¶ Concerts start at 7.00 pm
đŸŽŸïž Free entry – Open to all

🎉 We look forward to seeing you all there to celebrate music, summer and French traditions together!

We are delighted to share that three members of our French Department have been awarded the Ordre des Palmes Académiques...
25/05/2026

We are delighted to share that three members of our French Department have been awarded the Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the French Embassy. Prof. Dominique Lanni, Dr Marilyn Mallia and Prof. Anne-Marie Bezzina Busuttil received one of France's oldest and most celebrated honours, recognising outstanding contributions to French education and culture.
We are incredibly proud of their dedication and commitment. FĂ©licitations ! đŸ‡«đŸ‡·

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