Tag: France
Macron Backs Ban on Gender-Inclusive French
In France, the Senate, including President Macron, has voted in favor of a proposed law banning the use of gender neutral and gender inclusive language...
Haitian Creole is a Living Language
(May 2023) Marleen Julien celebrates Haitian Heritage Month with recognition of the vibrancy and growing importance of Kreyòl Ayisyen
French Tests May Be Required for Migrants
Lawmakers are increasing efforts to make it harder to stay in France long term if you don’t speak French. A new immigration bill presented...
France: Language defenders take legal action over ‘Franglais’
Language defense groups in France are taking legal action over a so-called “excessive” use of English and mixed English and French terms, by public...
France to introduce compulsory language tests for migrants
French lawmakers are increasing efforts to make it harder to stay in France long term if you don’t speak French. A new immigration bill...
The 3 Es of Using Translated Materials
Social–emotional learning (SEL) has gained traction in education over the last 20 years. Over the previous two years, it has held a prominent place...
Could French Prevail in Europe?
France’s European affairs minister Clément Beaune is taking advantage of France’s presidency of the European Union’s (EU’s) Council for the first time since Brexit...
A Step to Slow France’s Regional Language Decline
France is notorious for its single-language policy, which ranks French as the only official, national language in the country—despite the country being home to...
Keeping Up with les Voisins
Michael Ballagh questions the rankings race in study abroad participation
U.S. institutions of higher education have long sought validation in the rankings system dominated by...
French Strikes Positive Chord with Migrants
As Europe struggles to deal with the influx of refugees fleeing conflicts in North Africa and the Middle East, opinions are polarizing between those...
