Le Cercle Français, Augustana University

13/10/2022

2022 French and Journalism grad Jenifer Fjelstad is working as an English language teaching assistant at two high schools in Grenoble, France. Here she is (on the left) at a French café with some of the other--clearly fun--assistant.e.s.

If you want more information about the French Government's English TA program (you don't need to be an English or French major), visit:
https://frenchhighereducation.org/teaching-assistant-program

13/10/2022

Current Undergraduate Members of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society: apply for scholarships for summer study in France and Québec.

Deadline: postmarked by Nov. 1.

Complete details, eligibility requirements and an application at:

Pi Delta Phi is proud to offer several undergraduate scholarships for summer study abroad that recognize superior achievement in the study of the French language. The annual awards are designed to enable undergraduate regular members of an active chapter to continue their studies of the French langu...

04/10/2022

The Paris Metro is phasing out paper tickets after 120 years, taking the capital's urban transit into a contactless future but leaving behind nostalgic fans who will miss the humble rectangular cards.

23/09/2022

Mark your calendars!

21/09/2022

2022 Fall French Conversation Tables, sponsored by Le Cercle Français, Augustana University

WHEN: 2x per month—1st Tuesday at 10:00 AM-10:45 AM; 3rd Monday 3:00 PM-3:45 PM
WHERE: HUM 320
WHO: Open to all, but some knowledge of French would be useful.

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:00 AM, HUM 325
Monday, Oct. 17, 3:00 PM, HUM 325
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 10:00 AM, HUM 325
Monday, Nov. 21, 3:00 PM, HUM 325
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10:00 AM, HUM 325

19/10/2021

19/10/2021

The day has finally arrived! 🎉 We are excited to announce that applications for TAPIF 2022-2023 are now open on tapif.org! 💻 This unique youth mobility program offers 7 month teaching assistant contracts in French public schools to 1500 qualified American citizens and permanent residents every year. 🏫🇫🇷

The deadline for application is January 15th, 2022. Don't wait, apply today! ⏳

22/08/2021

https://www.francetvinfo.fr/societe/debats/pantheon/la-chanteuse-franco-americaine-josephine-baker-entrera-au-pantheon-le-30-novembre_4745031.html

Joséphine Baker deviendra ainsi la première femme noire à reposer dans ce temple républicain, installé dans le 5e arrondissement de Paris.

10/08/2021

https://franceintheus.org/spip.php?article10408

Press release by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (August 9, 2021)

24/07/2021

https://www.nationalgeographic.fr/histoire/les-trois-mousquetaires-et-les-ferrets-de-la-reine-ce-que-revelent-les-ecrits-historiques?fbclid=IwAR2WeYx5_QMvPzPZTTQ8z9w6lZ1ana3bvJGHnXay9gJsWLSMNO7oLM7Uo_c

En 1625, de mauvaises langues accusent l’épouse de Louis XIII d’avoir offert des bijoux au duc de Buckingham, ambassadeur d’Angleterre. Une idylle qui couve un scandale d’État.

06/07/2021

https://www.francetvinfo.fr/culture/cinema/festival-de-cannes/festival-de-cannes-la-mythique-jodie-foster-recevra-la-palme-d-honneur_4689873.html?fbclid=IwAR1_jVmlomAJi8u9LhzpPsbBC9CcVCfWCLQ2kRYE1Z0APfCVgGnyikzYT5Y =EPR-502-[newslettervideo]-20210706-[video2]

L'actrice américaine Jodie Foster sera honorée cette année par la Palme d'honneur du Festival de Cannes. Cette récompense rend hommage à la star mythique et à sa longue carrière couronnée de succès. 

13/04/2021

https://francaisaffaires-immersion.hec.ca/en/?fbclid=IwAR3YNBFknX0Yi8eY--kIA67Lyk1p4hqvKr52TNfsRu4zi474S2gFTR5vX3g

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