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Steven Wilson @profstevenwilson.bsky.social · 8h

Please check out our wonderful new website and join in the activities of the association by renewing/taking out membership for 2026!

asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · 9h

asmcf.org has a fresh look!

Follow the link to find all our news, the details and application forms for our prizes and funds, and information about our journal @francemodern.bsky.social

Have a peek at our brand new website here:

Home | ASMCF

We exist to promote, support and share new research into modern and contemporary France and the French-speaking world, focusing on history, cinema and…

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · 9h

asmcf.org has a fresh look!

Follow the link to find all our news, the details and application forms for our prizes and funds, and information about our journal @francemodern.bsky.social

Have a peek at our brand new website here:

Home | ASMCF

We exist to promote, support and share new research into modern and contemporary France and the French-speaking world, focusing on history, cinema and…

asmcf.org

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · 9h

For all further information and to apply, visit: www.asmcf.org/funding-and-...

Initiative Fund | ASMCF

£500 to help defray the costs of research events intended to benefit a wide public, such as conferences, study days, workshops & support for postgraduate…

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · 9h

We are particularly keen to encourage & support regionally-based collaborative initiatives on the part of its members. The Initiative Fund does 𝗻𝗼𝘁 support costs associated with individual travel, participation and registration for events or conferences.

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · 9h

Our Initiative Fund is open for applications until 𝟯𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: a small grant to help defray the costs of research events intended to benefit a wide public, such as conferences, study days, workshops & support for postgraduate activities.

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School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social · Sep 5

Congratulations to finalist Sophie Starsmore who is the winner of this year's ASMCF essay prize! Her essay for the module, Paris in Revolt, was ‘Dans quelle mesure les feministes du MLF etaient-elles ‘les filles de mai ‘68’ (Lisa Greenwald)? Huge congratulations to Sophie! 🇫🇷 @asmcf.bsky.social

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Modern & Contemporary France @francemodern.bsky.social · 14d

Our 33.3 special issue on "The BUMIDOM and its Legacy" guest edited by @awimbush.bsky.social and Malika Danican is now available online !
www.tandfonline.com/toc/cmcf20/c...
@asmcf.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social

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Modern & Contemporary France @francemodern.bsky.social · 14h

Listen to our new podcast: @benbgdalton.bsky.social and @drmariatomlinson.bsky.social discuss our special issue on the BUMIDOM with @awimbush.bsky.social and Jennifer Boum Make.
@asmcf.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social
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Modern & Contemporary France podcasts | MCF

This series of podcasts accompanies special issues of our journal.

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · May 30

If you'd like to help bridge the gap between A-level and university study, have a look at our Outreach Fund, and see how we can support you to make your ideas come to life:
www.asmcf.org/funds-prizes...

ASMCF - ASMCF-SSFH Schools' Liaison and Outreach Fund for French and French History

About the prize: This prize is jointly funded by the Association for the Study of Modern and Contemporary France and the Society for the Study of French History. It aims to support outreach activities...

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · May 30

This podcast, aimed at teachers and students of French, was created as a result of outreach events for A Level students last year at Edge Hill University & Westminster University, funded by the ASMCF/SSFH Schools Liaison and Outreach Fund.

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · May 30

La Haine, 30 Years Later
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The second episode of French Talk is now available, including contributions from Florence Robles, (A Level French teacher at Runshaw College in Lancashire) and historians Louisa Zanoun, Ludivine Broch, Itay Lotem & Daniel Gordon.

French Talk | Podcast on RSS.com

Two academics invite guests to talk about studying French language, culture, and history at schools and universities across the U.K.. What does it means to learn a French at school and at university i...

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · Feb 14

🚩Instead of our traditional #FrancophoneFriday, we have an important announcement: the deadline to send a proposal for our 2025 conference on "Nomadismes" has been extended until 28/02! More details here: www.asmcf.org/news/annual-...

ASMCF - Annual Conference 2025 CfP: Nomadismes

We are delighted to announce our Annual Conference in 2025 will be hosted by the University of Kent in the Canterbury Cathedral Lodge on 2-3 September 2025. The theme for the conference will be Nomadi...

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · Feb 10

If you have queries about becoming a member of the Editorial Board/North America Editor, please contact the Executive Editor, @oliverjdavis.bsky.social ([email protected]) We wish you good luck with your application and look forward to eventually introducing you in a future #MeetTheCommitteeMonday! 5/

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · Feb 10

If you are interested in being our North America Editor, A letter of application, accompanied by a short CV (no more than 6 pages) should be sent to the Honorary Secretary of the ASMCF, Mark Wilson, [email protected] by 9 March 2025. 4/

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · Feb 10

There is also an open position for the post of North America Editor. They will help raise the profile of the journal across North America, including representing the journal at conferences and encouraging article and special issue submissions from authors based at North American institutions. 3/

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · Feb 10

Applications are invited for the Editorial Board. The initial term of appointment is 2 years and the Board meets twice a year. An application form- available from the Hon. Secretary of the ASMCF, Mark Wilson <[email protected]> – should be submitted with a cover letter by 9 March 2025. 2/

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asmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · Feb 10

This week’s #MeetTheCommitteeMonday is a special one: could we be meeting YOU next? Our Journal @francemodern.bsky.social have several positions open, so follow the thread for more details! 1/

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