French Day: Petite introduction à la Géographie et l’Histoire de la France
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: L35F
Ce cours sera l’occasion d'expliquer les bases de la géographie de la France et comment elle a évolué au fil du temps. Nous parlerons des différentes régions, des différentes langues et cultures, des différents paysages, etc.et discuterons de quelques moments de l'histoire de France.
when
From 22 Mar 2025Sat 10:00-15:00
One day
- Date
- 22 Mar 2025
- Time
- 10:00 to 15:00
with Eve Bechmann-Johnson
where
Stoke LodgeStoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
fees
full fee for this course: £40.00, concession fee: £24.00.
who
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ce cours sera l’occasion d'expliquer les bases de la géographie de la France et comment elle a évolué au fil du temps. Nous parlerons des différentes régions, des différentes langues et cultures, des différents paysages, etc.et discuterons de quelques moments de l'histoire de France...</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This course will explain the basics of the geography of France and how it has changed over time. We'll talk about the different regions, the different languages and cultures, the different landscapes, and so on, and discuss some moments in French history...</span></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Une présentation et des discutions. le professeur présentera le sujet et les étudiants auront l’opportunité de discuter, de poser des questions et de découvrir de nouvelles choses sur la France. L’objectif est d’avoir une journée informative et sympa autours de la découverte de la France.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A presentation and some discussions, The tutor will present the subject and the students will have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions as well as to discover new things about France. The aim is to spend a nice and informative day together discovering France.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move to online delivery if necessary.</span></p>
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Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">N/A</span></span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Un assez bon niveau de compéhension du français est nécessaire mais aucune connaissance préalable de la Géographie et de l’Histoire est demandé.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">A fairly good level of understanding of French is needed however no prior knowledge of French Geography or History is required.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">D’autres cours sur la culture française et la France.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Other courses on French culture and France</span></span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No</span></span></p>
What should students bring?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pen paper and smartphones might be useful</span></span></span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">presentation</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">group discussions</span></span></span></span></span></p>
Equipment Required
<p><span style="font-size:16px">Stable internet connection, a PC or tablet if the course moves online</span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>