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CULTURAL AGENDA
May - June 2014
EDITO, Nathalie Korkmaz, Director
W
e are delighted to welcome author Tanguy Viel, one the main
figures in contemporary French literature, for a talk on Thursday
29th May.
His novel Paris-Brest was studied during the first semester by some of
the students of the AF, who will now have the opportunity to discuss
their points of view and impressions of the book with the author himself.
A special soirée littéraire not to be missed!
Our end of year party with our colleagues from the Goethe-Insitut will
take place on Friday 13th June. This enjoyable evening will revolve around
Belgium, as both French and German are spoken in this exceptional country.
We hope you can join us to celebrate the end of the academic year with us!
Finally, as 21st June marks the 1st day of the summer, we hope to
warm up the atmosphere with some French music as part of La Fête
de la Musique! More details will be announced soon, so save the date!
À bientôt...
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Talk with author Tanguy Viel
AYTHURSDAY
29th MAY, 6.30-8 pm
Free event held in French, suitable for Advanced levels.
French author Tanguy Viel will present his book
“Paris-Brest” at the Alliance Française and will also answer
questions from the audience.
Born in Brest in 1973, Tanguy Viel is a French author whose
novel “Paris-Brest” was studied by the students enrolled in the
Academic classes last year.
Booking in advance is necessary.
Wine-tasting: “Sauvignon Blanc”
FRIDAY 16th MAY, 6-8pm
Fees: £18 for AF members / £20 for non-members.
This special event will introduce a discussion around ‘Old World’ and ‘New World’
wines. To complete this gustative experience, the various wines will be accompanied by
delicious French nibbles.
Please note that you must be over 18 to participate in this
event. Bookings must be made at the Language
Office by Saturday 10th May, places are limited.
This workshop is held in French: Intermediate and Advanced
levels advised (B1).
Ciné-club: “Camille redouble”
MONDAY 12th MAY, 6pm
Fees: £3 for AF members & University students / £4 for non-members
In French with English subtitles (115min).
Film followed by a discussion about the film and cinema in
general. Drinks served during the discussion.
All levels welcome for the screening.
Level Intermediate / Advanced (B1) advised for the
discussion. Booking in advance is necessary.
Yoga FRIDAY, 1.30-2.30pm
Fees: £7 for AF members / £8 for non-members
Upcoming sessions:
2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th May
6th, 13th and 20th June
All levels welcome. Booking in advance is necessary.
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Screenigs at the CCA: May - July
AYWEDNESDAY
7th May, 7pm at CCA
Fees: £3/£2 (conc. for AF and GI members)
To
commemorate
the
10th
anniversary
of
their
cohabitation in Glasgow, the Alliance Française and the
Goethe-Institut are delighted to present a series of German and
French films to be screened at the CCA:
• Alle Anderen (Everyone else) - Wed. 7th May
• Qu’un seul tienne et les autres suivront (Silent Voice) - Wed. 11th June
• Le combat dans l’ile (Fire and Ice) - Wed. 19th June
• Die innere Sicherheit (The state I am in) - Wed. 2nd July
Tickets for all screenings are available directly from the CCA (0141 352 4900).
Café Littéraire
FRIDAY 16th MAY, 2-3.30pm
Fees: £12 (book included & drinks
served)
La salle de bain,
Jean-Philippe Toussaint (1985)
Écrit à Médéa en Algérie, La Salle de bain
est le premier livre publié de Jean-Philippe
Toussaint.
Booking in advance is necessary.
Café Histoire
MONDAY 9th MAY, 6-7.30pm
Fees: £5 (drinks served)
L’exposition universelle de 1889,
une star est née : la tour Eiffel
Initialement nommée « tour de 300
mètres », la tour Eiffel célèbre cette année
ses 125 ans.
Booking in advance is necessary.
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“La Fête de la musique!” FRIDAY 20th JUNE
Free event
Let the music play and join us for the Fête de la musique at the
Alliance! More details to be announced soon.
“This Music day allows the expression of all styles of music in
a cheerful atmosphere. It aims at a large audience, working to
popularise musical practice for young and not so young people
from all social backgrounds.” fetedelamusique.culture.fr
JU
E “Sommerfest”
NFRIDAY
13th JUNE, 6.30-9pm
Free entrance. Early booking recommended, places are limited
Celebrate the start of Summer and the end of the academic year by joining
us for a “Sommerfest” in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut.
Belgium - where French and German are both spoken - will be honoured
this year with a fun quiz and typical food and drinks.
Café Histoire
Café Littéraire
FRIDAY 13th JUNE, 2-3.30pm
Fees: £12 (book included & drinks
served)
Les Égarements du cœur et de
l’esprit, Crébillon fils (1736)
Ce roman d’analyse raconte, à la première
personne, les péripéties amoureuses et
libertines d’un jeune homme, M. de
Meilcour, devenu par la suite l’un des
maîtres libertins les plus célèbres.
Booking in advance is necessary.
MONDAY 9th JUNE, 6-7.30pm
Fees: £5 (drinks served)
La libération de la France : une
guerre franco-française
(1944-1945)
6 juin 1944. L’opération Overlord
débute : les troupes alliées débarquent
sur les plages de Normandie. De Gaulle
annonce depuis Radio Londres que
« La Bataille suprême est engagée ! […] »
Booking in advance is necessary.
Language Centre information:
NEW: Phonetics class: Wednesday, 4.45-5.45pm between 7th May and 11th
June. Suitable for all levels except complete beginners.
Fees: £40 / £36 with a valid concession.
Examinations: DELF/DALF - Next session in June 2014:
Deadline to enrol is Saturday 17th May.
Summer Classes:
Semi-Intensive and 3-day Intensive Courses will be running between June and
September.
Opening Hours in May: the Language Office and the Library will be closed
on Monday 5th May; the building will however be open from 5pm for the
evening classes. The AF Glasgow will also be closed between Friday 23rd May
and Monday 26th May included.
Alliance Française de Glasgow, 3 Park Circus G3 6AX Glasgow
www.afglasgow.org.uk / Tel. +44 (0)141 331 4080 / [email protected]