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New association: Women in French Australia
The Australian Society for French Studies is pleased to note that an Australian branch of the Women in French Association has been established. The network is based on and attached to the WIF programme in North America, and the executive committee is composed of the following ASFS members: President: Christie Margrave (ANU) Vice President: Bonnie…
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Deadline extended to 25 September: Australian Society for French Studies 2020 Conference (‘Dis/connexion’, 3-4 December)
We are pleased to extend the deadline for proposals for the Australian Society for French Studies 2020 Virtual Conference, until Friday September 25. We will advise successful applicants by early October and attendees and speakers will be required to become members/ renew their membership of the Society by November 1. Please find the call for papers below. Call…
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Conferences: Translating COVID-19 in Australia (Call for Papers) and Diversity, Decolonization, and the French Curriculum (Registration)
Australian Society for French Studies members may be interested in the following two conferences in November 2020, organised by ASFS members: Translating COVID-19 in Australia (Call for Papers) Proposals for short contributions (8-10 minutes) are welcome for this symposium that seeks to investigate the translation of COVID-19 across languages and cultures in Australia, through contributions…
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Call for applications: National Recognition for Outstanding Teachers of French in Australia
The Federation of Associations of Teachers of French in Australia (FATFA), the Embassy of France and SBS French radio have announced a new prize for ‘National recognition for outstanding teachers of French in Australia’. From FATFA: “This year, to promote the profession of « professeur de français » and to celebrate the international « Journée…
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Call for Papers: Australian Society for French Studies Virtual Conference, ‘Dis/connexion’, 3-4 December 2020
Australian Society for French Studies Conference 2021 8-10 December 2021 Un.sited: “Sites” in French Studies Online conference Hosted by the French Discipline, School of Language and Cultures University of Queensland We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which the university stands. It is intended that scheduling will accommodate speakers from a range of…
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Call for initiatives: AFRAN, the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation
ASFS members are encouraged to join AFRAN, the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation, which is supported by the French Embassy of Australia. AFRAN has just announced their call for applications for funding under the 2020 initiatives scheme. Funding of up to $4,000 (from a pool of $20,000) is available for projects that strengthen French-Australian…
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ASFS News: Statement on Higher Education Funding, Support for DECRA Applicants and Extension of Postgraduate Prize Deadline
Australian Society for French Studies statement on Higher Education funding The Australian Society for French Studies is extremely concerned over the proposed changes in Higher Education funding. While many disciplines across HASS and STEM subjects will be negatively affected by the proposed changes, Humanities disciplines will be hardest hit. While we welcome the government’s recognition…
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Call for Papers: ASFS/AJFS Postgraduate Essay Prize 2020
The Australian Society for French Studies and the Australian Journal of French Studies are pleased to announce the sixth annual co-sponsored ASFS/AJFS Postgraduate Essay Prize. A prize of AU$500 will be awarded to the best article (4,000 to 6,000 words including notes) on any aspect of French Studies (except French Language Studies) by a postgraduate…
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ASFS Mentorship Program 2020
This year, the Australian Society for French Studies is launching a mentorship program for colleagues seeking extra support in their careers. Colleagues may seek mentorship for a specific professional goal, such as a promotion application, job search or grant application, and mentees may include but are not limited to postgraduate and ECR candidates. Mentees will…
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President’s Welcome 2020
Dear ASFS members, ‘Unprecedented’ seems to be the word of 2020. From the bushfires that ravaged the country at the beginning of the year to the current spread of COVID-19, the first three months of this year have affected daily life in many unexpected ways. We first send our solidarity to all our members. Many…
