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October 2025
French students explore the theme Global Challenges with an article about the extreme weather events that occurred during the summer of 2025 as well as the ongoing challenges that such events pose to communities worldwide.
September 2025
French students explore the theme Beauty and Aesthetics with an article about rapper Suspect 95’s musical career. The artist from Côte d’Ivoire discusses his cultural inspirations, his career’s trajectory, and the influential genres behind his work.
May 2025
French students explore the theme Personal and Public Identities with an article presenting a festival that celebrates the diverse cultures of French-speaking communities and reflects on the benefits of speaking more than one language.
April 2025
French students explore the theme Beauty and Aesthetics with an article on a book festival in Morocco that presents the ways in which cultural events can showcase and reflect local cultural heritage.
March 2025
French students explore the theme Global Challenges with a video set in the Ivory Coast that discusses the ways in which cultural heritage and agricultural production may influence culinary specialties.
February 2025
French students explore the theme Contemporary Life with a video highlighting the positive and negative impacts of short-term vacation rentals on communities and local people’s lives.
January 2025
French students explore the theme Science and Technology with an article discussing ethical and unethical practices when it comes to waste disposal.
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