French in Motion
Explore how French is infused in our daily lives, and the significance it holds
Language carries stories across borders, generations, and nations.
Join us as we celebrate French in Motion with the publication of Le français autour de nous – Volume 2 and La langue française dans le monde.
From Louisiana to the Rust Belt—and from bilingual schools to Franco-American communities— discussions will shed light on a living, dynamic language that is passed down, reinvented, and reclaimed across diverse regions and generations. Broadcast online via French Morning, this evening event will offer a broad audience the opportunity to join in a lively dialogue regarding the future of the French language and the rich diversity of the Francophone world.
Program List:
06:15 PM - 06:20 PM
Welcome remarks
Welcome by His Excellency Michel Xavier Biang
06:20 PM - 06:50 PM
Francophonie in the World Report
Presentation of the Report on Francophonie in the World: Mohamed Embarki in conversation with Fabrice Jaumont (Moderator)
06:50 PM - 07:20 PM
Le français autour de nous, Vol. 2. Panel
Fabrice Jaumont (Author and Editor of Le Français Autour de Nous – Volume 2; President of CALEC)
Claire-Marie Brisson (Ch.5, French Language and Francophone Identity in the Rust Belt; Professor, Harvard University)
Bertrand Tchoumi (Ch.8, Building a Francophone Identity in Bilingual Schools: African-Centered Reflections of a Black Education Leader; Charter School Founder)
John Tousignant (Ch.18, A Heritage Recaptured; Director of the Franco-American Centre of Manchester, New Hampshire (FACNH))
Jessamine Irwin (Ch.3, Teaching, Learning and Living in French; Professor at New York University)
Peggy Feehan (Executive Director of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL))
Closing words by Kathleen Stein-Smith (Author and Editor of Le Français Autour de Nous – Volume 2; Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques; Chair of the AATF (American Association of Teachers of French) Commission on Advocacy)
This event will be held online. We encourage everyone to register and participate!
FAQ:
What language will this event be in?
The event will be in French, with AI-translated live English captions.
Where can I find this event?
The event is live streamed on Youtube!