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February 2023
“Masquerade as Theatre in Francophonie: Africa, the Caribbean and France”: A Presentation by Dr. Ron Popenhagen
The France-Florida Institute is delighted to welcome Dr. Ron Popenhagen to the University of Florida on February 10, 2023 at 3pm in Library East (Smathers) Room 100 for a presentation “Masquerade as Theatre in Francophonie: Africa, the Caribbean and France” as a part of the 2022-2023 FFRI Theater Revival/Le renouveau théâtral project.
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“Serious Play: Role-Playing Games in the College Classroom”: Talk by Dr. David Eick
Join us March 22, 2023 in Pugh Hall Room 302 at 4pm for an event exploring role-playing games (RPGs), theatre and pedagogy hosted by Dr. David Eick. Dr. Eick is a professor in Grand Valley State University's Modern Languages and Literatures Department as well as a fellow with the Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center. This event is a part of FFRI's Theater Revival/le Renouveau Théâtral project, which explores the challenges and opportunities of French and Francophone theatre.
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“La guerre des théâtres à Paris au siècle des Lumières”: Lecture by Dr. Françoise Rubellin
Join the FFRI on April 7, 2023 at 3pm in the Scott Nygren Scholars Studio (Library West) for a lecutre by Dr. Françoise Rubellin of the Université de Nantes on "La guerre des théâtres à Paris au siècle des Lumières." Dr. Françoise Rubellin is a Professor of French literature at Université de Nantes (France). She is a specialist of playwright Marivaux and eighteenth-century theater, with a focus on parody, interactions between music and theater, and digital humanities. Her latest book…
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“Portrait d’une femme en exil ou l’art de dérouter les lieux communs”: Lecture by Dr. Agnes Schaffauser
The UF France Florida Research Institute (FFRI) is delighted to welcome Dr. Agnès Schaffauser of the University of North Florida's College of Arts & Sciences to give a lecture on "Portrait d'une femme en exil ou l’art de dérouter les lieux communs" as a part of the FFRI's Francophone Artists, Bandes Dessinées and Diasporic Graphics project. Agnès Schaffauser is an Assistant Professor of French at the University of North Florida. Her interdisciplinary work focuses on Francophone 20th and 21st century literary productions. Her article…
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Information Session with Anthoni Dominguez, Cultural Attaché, Consulate of France in Miami
Please joins us for a presentation from Anthoni Dominguez, Cultural Attaché Consulate of France in Miami and Director of Villa Albertine, Miami. Anthoni Dominguez worked for nearly eight years as an independent art critic for specialized magazines – Mouvement, L’Art Même, Fluxnews, Nouvelles de Danse, etc. – and art galleries, but also as an artist’s assistant, teacher, or even as an exhibit curator. After joining the Corps of Inspectors and Advisors of Creation, Artistic Education and Cultural Action in 2016, he worked as an advisor for plastic arts, museums and higher education at the DAC Martinique until 2020, before becoming the Attaché…
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Concert “Sous le ciel de Paris”
With Christine Alicot (flute), Alan Clark (piano), Dale Fedele (clarinet) Mindful moment facilitated by Dr. Chuck Pickeral (UF Mindfulness) Works by Claude Debussy, Camille Saint Saëns and Mel Bonis
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An Alternative Digital Humanities: Modeling and Simulation in the VESPACE Project, Guest lecture by Jeffrey Leichman (Louisiana State University)
Jeffrey M. Leichman is William Boizelle Associate Professor in the Department of French Studies at Louisiana State University, and Director of the LSU Center for French and Francophone Studies, a member of the Centers of Excellence Network designated by the cultural services of the French Embassy. Professor Leichman is a scholar of theatre and performance, with a disciplinary focus on the global reach of French-language stage practices during the long eighteenth century, as well as modeling and simulation applications…
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Getting to Know You: Vinciane Despret’s Study of Interspecies Knowledge Practices
After spending time in the field with evolutionary biologist Amotz Zahavi, the Belgian philosopher and psychologist Vinciane Despret determined that unconventional, interactive approaches to animal knowledge can yield surprising and interesting results. That work has explored the shortcomings of assumptions and methods in mainstream scientific practice; highlighted the insights of amateurs who work closely with animals in their daily lives; analyzed the ways that humans and nonhumans become with one another, in both work and companionship; and expanded our understanding…
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UF French and Francophone Studies Dept: Poetry Contest
Students from all levels are invited to submit a poem (en francais, bien sûr!) related to the theme of environmental humanities. Your poem may touch on any aspect of the theme (environment, climate, globalization, migration, etc.), and may be written in rhyme or free verse. It may be of any length. Winners will be chosen among submissions at each of the following levels: Highest course taken at UF: Beginning French (1000-level) Highest course taken at UF: Intermediate French (2000-level) Highest…
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Listening to islands and peninsulas | À l’écoute des îles et des presqu’îles
The interdisciplinary event “À l'écoute des îles et des presqu'îles / Listening to Islands and Peninsulas.” represents UF’s contribution to the Night of Ideas 2024. This international dialogue will take place on February 29th ( from 7 PM –10 PM EST; location: Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery). The program will foster a stimulating intellectual exchange within the broader frame of Environmental Humanities and Climate Change by offering: – A roundtable discussion: Moderated by faculty members and international guests, this session will delve into a…
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“I never had a language of my own”: Jack Kerouac and the making of a “Big American Writer”, Guest Lecture by Dr. Jean-Christophe Cloutier, University of Pennsylvania
"I never had a language of my own": Jack Kerouac and the making of a "Big American Writer" Jean-Christophe Cloutier is Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University, an M.A. from SUNY Buffalo, and a B.A. in Liberal Arts and English from Concordia University, Montréal (Canada). At Columbia, he also worked as an archivist in the Rare Book and…
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Écocritique de la Seine
Dr. Florence Fix from the Université de Rouen in France will be coming to discuss the Seine River in the context of a changing environment. Friday, April 5 | 3 pm | Scott Nygren Studio
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