SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER 2014

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B/S Food Corporation of India, Himali Tower Lane, Manekbaug-Shyamal Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad 380 015 Gujarat, INDIA +91 79 26733800, 26733900 [email protected] www.ahmedabad.afindia.org alliancefrancaiseahmedabad @afahmedabad Desk CampusFrance-Espace Ahmedabad (at Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad) [email protected] www.campusfrance.org

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Executive Committee President Pavan Bakeri Vice President Abhijit Sen Treasurer Swati Soparkar Secretary Shrikant Rakhe Members Parmanand Dalwadi Meera Lakhia C. K. Koshy Director Frédérique Terzan Coordinator Chintan Pandya (Culture) Paresh Punjani (Courses) Mala de Fenoyl (Courses Baroda) Administrator Raj Vakil (Ahmedabad) Shilpa Thackre (Baroda) Assistant Priyal Kothari (Course) Rutwik Khalanekar (Culture) Accountant Bobby Christie Teachers Anne Balaram Chaarvi Ladia Dipal Kansara Dipika Kshatriya Jayesh Patel Jignasa Shukla Jyoti Hotchandani Kanchan Sharma Krupa Shah Mauli Modi Megha Nayar Mruga Thakkar Nirja Parmar Nisha Vyas Nishith Shah Payal Choksi Punam Tiriar Rinku Patel Sapna Garg Seema Sheikh Shreeja Dayanand Tejal Vyas Bhasha Mewar (Baroda) Meghna Shah (Baroda) Satyen Gulabrai (Baroda) Library Sujit Nair Mira Shah Desk CampusFrance Dharti Dave Reception Francis Raj Anthonappa Aanal Prajapati Esha Kothi (Baroda) Translation Cell Rinku Patel Technical Staff Ankur Parmar (Technical Head) Jayesh Parmar Dhanbahadur Thapa Ganpat Vaghela Gautam Vaghela Shobhana Sapkal (Baroda)

After French Guiana, Hong Kong and French Polynesia where she held various senior and important positions such as Director of the airports of semi-public company, Administrator of the major airports of Polynesia as well as Director of the urban planning department, Ms. Frédérique Terzan, Civil engineer of the State, succeeds Mr. Philippe Martin as the Director of Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad. She is accompanied by her younger daughter. Her companion, temporarily handling a senior position in the Legal Dept. in Polynesia, will join her as soon as possible. “I am very well aware of my profile slightly unusual for an Alliance Française, but I know that I got selected by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs because of my long experience as an Administrator and Manager. For the conventional missions of an Alliance Française, namely the teaching of French language and organising events to spread awareness on French and Francophone culture, I know that I can rely on the knowledge and skills of the Alliance Française staff, although I have some ideas to bring along. But beyond my profile of civil service, I have entrepreneurial skills as needed in the private sectors, and I wish that Alliance Française will become a happening meeting place for locals, Indians, French as well as other foreigners. In other words, I wish to continue my predecessor’s efforts of good management to promote this Alliance, reflecting the dynamism of the Indian state in which it operates.”

– Frédérique Terzan

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at Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad with a modern pedagogy (Communicative/ Action oriented approach)!

We are recognised by the French Embassy and the only centre for DELF-DALF exam in Gujarat Register for our first 3 levels (in just one year) in Regular sessions at one go and get a 10% discount

6 Regular sessions of 4 months and 3 Sunday batches per year. Level 1 (A1), level 2 (A 2), level 3 (B1), level Diploma (B2) and Higher Diploma (C1)

September Regular session: From 04 September 2014 to 13 January 2015 Level A1, A2 and B1 (150 hours per level/4 months per level) Level B2 (200 hours/5 months)

Monday to Friday

08:00 am 10:00 am

Level 1 (A1) Level 2 (A2) Level 3 (B1) Level 4 (B2) Level 5 (C1)

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10:30 am 12:30 am

02:00 pm 04:00 pm

04:15 pm 06:15 pm

06:30 pm 08:30 pm

November Regular session: From 13 November 2014 to 20 March 2015 Level A1, A2 and B1 (150 hours per level/4 months per level) Level B2 (200 hours/5 months)

Monday to Friday

08:00 am 10:00 am

10:30 am 12:30 am

02:00 pm 04:00 pm

04:15 pm 06:15 pm

06:30 pm 08:30 pm

Level 1 (A1) Level 2 (A2) Level 3 (B1) Level 4 (B2)

Sunday batches: From 23 November 2014 (09:00 am to 03:00 pm) With 2 breaks (15 min and 30 min) SUNDAY

Duration

Level A1, A2, B1 (150 hours)

7 months/level

Level B2 (200 hours)

10 months

Monthly Conversation classes (6 hours/month) Prerequisite: Level A2 4 SATURDAYS/MONTH Batch 1 – 08:00 am to 09:30 am Batch 2 – 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm

DATES

DATES

DATES

06 to 27 September

08 to 29 November

06 to 27 December

Please note: No Conversation classes IN OCTOBER

Participating in a conversation class can be instrumental in increasing your language fluency as well as helps you in preparing for exams. Many students need the practice and can benefit from this to improve their spoken, everyday French in a comfortable environment. It’s a great confidence builder in addition to a skill builder. This class will focus on a topic of discussion with a relevant vocabulary. Students can discuss among themselves, in small group or large groups. It can be an enjoyable experience that helps you increase your word-power and communication skills.

Kid’s batch (80 hours) (Age: 8 to 12 years) (4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) SATURDAY

Start Date

Duration

Level 1

08 November

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Workshop Grammar Revision Level A2 (Part 2) – 30 hours From 07 November 2014 (20 sessions of 1 hour 30 minutes) Days: Every Monday and Friday Timings: 10:15 am to 11:45 am Prerequisite: Level A2 Dear grammar lovers, dear friends in difficulty, dear perfectionists, We covered the structure of simple sentences, articles and the place adverbs during our first session. We’ll continue with our revision of tenses and modes (Indicatif: présent, futur simple, imparfait, passé composé; Subjonctif présent; Impératif présent; Conditionnel présent and Gérondif). Finally we’ll tackle our first compound sentences: ‘les propositions subordonnées relatives et les propositions subordonnées conjonctives’. This should keep us busy enough! All are welcome: a good base makes everything easy. Come, solve your doubts and go back strong!

December Session DELF–DALF EXAM DATES Internationally recognized DELF-DALF Diplomas Only at Alliance Française. (DELF–DALF Exam certificates issued by the French Ministry of Education)

6 diplomas corresponding to the levels of Common European Framework. 4 French language diplomas for teenagers (DELF Junior) The certifications are standardised in 6 levels scale according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (J. = JUNIOR)

08/12/2014

Monday

DELF A1

09/12/2014

Tuesday

DELF A2

DELF J. B2

10/12/2014

Wednesday

DELF B1

DELF J. B1

11/12/2014

Thursday

DELF B2

DELF J. A2

12/12/2014

Friday

DALF C1

DELF J. A1

13/12/2014

Saturday

DALF C2

Registrations for the DECEMBER DELF exams 14 NOVEMBER 2014 If you clear the DELF B2 exam, you can go for higher studies in France in French medium!

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Training ‘Course coordinator’ at Cavilam Alliance française in Vichy (July 2014) Paresh Punjani, course coordinator

Why people learn French? Because… • French is spoken in all 5 continents by more than 200 million people. • It is a platform for education in France (cost competitive than other developed countries) which is the third most popular destination for higher studies in French and English medium (more than 2.7 lac international students in 2013). • Half of the top 10 fastest growing countries in Africa have French as an official language. • It helps a lot professionally as 350 French companies based in India are looking for French speaking employees and it is a big PLUS for an international career.

Join afahmedabad.ning.com and keep writing in French For any inquiry, contact:

(079) 2673 3800 / 3900

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CINÉ CLUB 05 September 2014 | 07:00 pm | French Gallery

Une place sur la Terre (A PLACE ON EARTH) [2013] By Fabienne Godet Subtitles: English Genre: Drama Duration: 100 minutes Synopsis: Antoine is a joyful but disenchanted photographer. His only true friend, Mateo, is 7 years old and the son of his neighbour, who is often absent. One day, he hears a piano sonata coming from the building across the courtyard. Mesmerized by the music, he becomes obsessed by Elena, the beautiful but mysterious pianist, and starts to photograph her at every opportunity. An intense relationship develops between fragile and idealistic Elena and Antoine, who is transformed by this encounter.

Cinéclub screenings are free for Alliance Française members and students. Entry against donation for others.

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Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad, in association with Vibrations Academy of Music, presents

Vibrato a regular musical meeting

We are very pleased to announce the second iteration of Vibrato – a new regular gathering to explore, appreciate, cherish and promote the Western Classical Music in Ahmedabad. Vibrato provides a platform for young artists to portray their musical talent and for all Amdavadis to taste the new flavour of music that is little explored hitherto. Vibrato will be organised at regular intervals, throughout the year. These concerts may be restricted to invitees only. (Members will be our priority – another good reason to become a Member of Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad!) Please call and verify before the concert for the entry constraints. For memberships, visit –

ahmedabad.afindia.org +91 79 26733800, 26733900 Date: 13 September 2014 Time: 08:00 pm onwards

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Manish Kansara A very well known drummer, he is not only a drummer but also successful percussionist on stage. In 22 years of musical career he has played with number of famous artists such as Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sonu Nigam, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Manahar Udhas etc. He has also performed in various countries and is a very successful session musician in studio.

Ritesh Upadhyay Acclaimed as one of India’s finest Tabla and Dholak players, he has drawn attention of serious musicians and connoisseurs alike for his innate artistry. He has performed with very famous international artists and worked as rhythm arranger with almost all audio companies in India. He is also one of the Co-founders of Vibration Academy of Music.

Tanay Joshi He hails from Ahmedabad where he has been studying Piano, Keyboard, Violin, Guitar, Percussion and Music Theory with Saurin Upadhyay at Vibration Academy of Music since he was 4 years of age.Gifted musically as well as academically, Tanay will be pursuing his college at Keble College, Oxford University to study Computer Science.

To get updates on the concert, please contact – +91 79 26733800, 26733900 [email protected] www.ahmedabad.afindia.org alliancefrancaiseahmedabad @afahmedabad

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A meeting-conference conducted by:

Patrice Vanoni

International The ReporterProfession of International Reporter and Film Director Correspondent Worldwide OBJECTIVES of the CONFERENCE This meeting is meant for teachers and students as well as all those who are interested in professions related to journalism, particularly that of an International Reporter. It aims at: • discovering the story of an International Reporter, understanding the steps needed to be taken and acquiring the qualities to achieve the goal. • discovering the conditions under which this job is carried out: salary, legal status, potential impacts on personal, family and conjugal life. • understanding how the profession of a reporter has evolved during the past 40 years, with, for example, the proliferation of media and new opportunities as much as competition ushered in by the Internet. ABOUT THE JOURNALIST

and a year in Morocco.

Starting as a freelance journalist for several magazines, radio and Le Monde, Patrice Vanoni has been an International Reporter and Correspondent in many countries for several major French television channels (TF1, Canal +, I TV, Arte) for 30 years.

Since late 2008, he has been serving various French institutions with his rich experience as an International Reporter. He was Audiovisual Attaché at the Embassy of France in India, seconded to Mumbai, then Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of France to the USA, seconded to Houston (Texas). Until late 2013, he was Staff on Mission to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris.

He has made reports and documentaries covering highly topical international issues: wars and conflicts, particularly in Africa, but also major political events, such as, the last France-Africa Summit of the French President François Mitterrand in Biarritz. He also met many artists whom he covered. Patrice Vanoni lived six years in Africa, four years in India, ten years in the United States 10 | DÉCOUVRIR | SEPTEMBER– OCTOBER’14

Date: 23 September 2014 Time: 12:00 to 02:00 pm Venue: French Gallery To register, write to – [email protected]

CINÉ CLUB 10 October 2014 | 07:00 pm | French Gallery

VERSAILLES [2013] By Pierre Schoeller Versailles Subtitles: English Genre: Drama Duration: 114 minutes Synopsis: A young mother Nina and her son Enzo find themselves sleeping on the streets of Paris. Their tentative lifestyle eventually leads them to Versailles. Out in the woods near the palace, they meet a man named Damien who lives cut off from the rest of the world. Nina and Enzo decide to take refuge with him overnight. The next morning, Nina seems to have disappeared. As days and seasons pass, Damien and Enzo grow fond of each other, unaware that one day they will have to leave the safe haven of the hut.

Cinéclub screenings are free for Alliance Française members and students. Entry against donation for others.

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DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

Fighting for food independence Fighting for food independence Are seeds a commodity or a vital resource to be shared for the benefit of Humanity like the water we drink or the air we breeze ?

BY VANDANA SHIVA

Are seeds a commodity or a vital resource to be shared for the benefit of Humanity like the water we drink or the air we breeze ?

In the near future, farmers might lose the right to plant their own seeds. Indeed, in Europe, a regulation is emerging which will impose strict controls on the use of agricultural seeds. Behind this appropriation stand five corporations already governing half of the seeds market and looking to spread

In the near future, farmers might lose the right to plant their own seeds. Indeed, in Europe, a regulation is emerging which will impose strict controls on the use of agricultural seeds. Behind this appropriation stand five corporations already halftheofpolar thecircle, seeds market and to This film travels from India to governing France, and even to unveil a silent and looking unknown war spread theiris stranglehold which outcome critical for all of us,even that offurther. our food independence. their stranglehold even further.

This film travels from India to France, and even the polar circle, to unveil a silent and unknown war which outcome is critical for all of us, that of our food independence. Date: 18 October 2014 Time: 07:00 pm Venue: French Gallery OPEN TO ALL 12 | DÉCOUVRIR | SEPTEMBER– 1, rueOCTOBER’14 Maurice Bouchor - 75014 PARIS - FRANCE / + 33 (0)9 54 58 35 75

 

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New attractions in the Library!

Bonjour Readers, We are pleased to announce that the recently nurtured library’s ‘Literature section’ gives access to French literary culture and books on French literary works. The multimedia library of Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad welcomes all French literature lovers to explore our grand collection of literary books about history of literature, essays, theatres, poems and novels, both classical and contemporary, in French, English and in Gujarati & Hindi.

Our ever growing online multimedia library ‘Culturethèque’ proposes all our members not to miss the Edutainment section: wherein you can learn the language while enjoying exciting games.

LIBRARY TIMINGS

Open on all days a week Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 07:00 pm Wednesday 02.00 pm to 07.00 pm Sunday 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

HURRY! The Library now offers Half-yearly Membership for the year 2014-15. Please visit us or send an email on: [email protected] ATTENTION: The deposit of Rs. 500 is fully refundable. The deposit receipt should be retained in order to reclaim the deposit at the time of closing the account.

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CULTURAL GET-TOGETHERS AT THE LIBRARY READ OUT LOUD

THEATRE

Molière in 5 Minutes Jules Verne Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a 19th century French author known for revolutionary science-fiction novels. This September the library welcomes you to explore all the adventure from his renowned novels by reading out loud fabulous extracts from his works and showcasing an interesting documentary on him.

This October, The Library brings you a hilarious evening of theatres of ‘Molière’, considered as the greatest French playwright and actor in Western theatre. Be our Participant and take up the challenge to act selected extracts of various plays of Moliere, within 5 minutes and win exciting prizes. Or enjoy the evening with our participants who perform the roles of Moliere’s most famous characters.

Those who are keen to read the extrait aloud to the audience, may register at the library as soon as possible or write to us: [email protected]

Those interested to participate in the plays, may register at the library as soon as possible or write to us: [email protected]

Date: 23 September 2014 Time: 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm Open to all

Date: 15 October 2014 Time: 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm Open to all (pre-registration required) DÉCOUVRIR | SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER’14 | 15

ADMISSION TOUR IN AHMEDABAD OCTOBER 18, 2014 @ Radisson Blu, Panchvati Ahmedabad

www.inde.campusfrance.org

CampusFrance Paris and French Embassy in India organising first time admission tour in Ahmedabad The quality of French higher education is widely recognized throughout the world. French institutions figure prominently in the Shanghai Classification of Universities, in the rankings of the Financial Times and Times higher, and in the European Report on Science and Technologies published by the European Commission. Where, you can meet French Engineering and Management Colleges to meet on a one to one basis. Face-to-face • Pre-selection of students through consultation CV • Taking appointments upstream • 4 ‘individual interviews with different school.

Predeparture Session 2014 – Students travelling to pursue their higher studies in France

Institutional meetings • A day of conferences and meetings • CampusFrance can help for the signing the MOUs with Indian and French School.

For more information, contact – Ms. Dharti Dave Email: [email protected] | Phone No: 079 2673 3801 16 | DÉCOUVRIR | SEPTEMBER– OCTOBER’14

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Alliance Française – Baroda Annexe Alliance Française – Baroda Annexe, Vasna Road, Baroda Email: [email protected] | Phone: +91 265 2252854

FRENCH CLASSES

New sessions Regular Sessions 08 September: A1 morning – 150 hrs Monday to Friday | 07:00 to 09:00 am

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

What’s IN STORE?

VATO-V Are The One (Next Event Dates)

SEPTEMBER 2014

18 September: B2 evening – 200 hrs Monday to Friday | 06:30 to 08:30 pm Weekend Sessions 07 September: A2 Level – 150 hrs Every Sunday | 10:00 to 04:00 pm Grammar Classes 06 September: (Pre-requisite B1) – 30 hrs Every Saturday | 03:30 to 05:30 pm Monthly Conversation Classes (6hrs) (Every Friday 05:30 to 07:00 pm) SEPTEMBER Batch: From 06 SEP 2014 OCTOBER Batch: From 10 OCT 2014

“EN CHANTANT”

(French Songs Workshop) Fun way to learn French with songs… Improve your pronunciation and French vocabulary while you sing French songs. Every Thursday | 08:30pm to 10:00 pm ONLY FOR STUDENTS AND MEMBERS!!! NO SKILLS REQUIRED IN MUSIC, SINGING & FRENCH…

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06 Sept: Yaman ki bandishe by Gulam Farid 20 Sept: Evening with Harmonica Players OCTOBER 2014

18 Oct: Evening with Seventy 7’s

CINÉ CLUB

Explore the French art and culture through films... Theme of the month: Historique

Les beaux gosses Date: 21 September | Time: 01:00 pm Venue: AF Baroda Annexe Synopsis: This wild, raunchy, gag-a-minute French farce concerns Hervé (Vincent Lacoste), a skirt-chasing 14-yearold boy struggling to contend with social awkwardness and the fact that he isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed. Nor do female respond favorably to him either: he suffers rejection after rejection, until he draws some attention from gorgeous and popular classmate Aurore (Alice Tremolieres). Suddenly, with Aurore at his side, Hervé lands in the middle of the most exclusive social circles, but finds himself surrounded by a series of wild and unruly characters. Meanwhile, he struggles to contend with the emotional ups and down of a young adolescent.

Bancs publics Versailles rive droite Date: 19 October | Time: 01:00 pm Venue: AF Baroda Annexe Synopsis: Bancs Publics chronicles three intersecting stories in the city of Versailles: an office worker who hangs a banner reading “Lonely Man” beneath his window, the feuding families and couples in a busy town square, and the employees and customers of a local shop. This sprawling and droll exploration of the estrangement of modern life boasts a star-studded supporting cast that features a veritable who’s who of French cinema, including Olivier Gourmet, Emmanuelle Devos, Mathieu Amalric, Chiara Mastroianni, Hippolyte Girardot, Pierre Arditi, and the grande dame herself, Catherine Deneuve. ~ Sandra Bencic, Rovi.

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YOUR ONE STOP DESTINATION FOR FRENCH TRANSLATION SERVICES Gujarati or English to French | French to English Proof reading | For any kind of document – official, non official, general, technical documents

Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad provides interpreters for your business needs. Think about it! For more information or details, please contact the Alliance Française at Phone: +91 79 2673 3800 / 3900 | Email: [email protected]

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Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad

B/S Food Corporation of India, Himali Tower Lane, Manekbaug-Shyamal Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad 380 015 Free for Members/Students. Non-members on contribution

Enquire at the Reception

Entry Free, Open to All

Cultural Events SEPT–OCT 2014

Ciné Club Une place sur la Terre | French Gallery Date: 05 September | Time: 07:00 pm Ciné Club Versailles | French Gallery Date: 10 October | Time: 07:00 pm Documentary La Guerre des Graines | French Gallery Date: 18 October | Time: 07:00 pm

Reading Out Loud Jules Verne | French Library Date: 25 September | Time: 07:00 pm Theatre Molière in 5 Minutes | French Library Date: 15 October | Time: 07:00 pm

Concert Vibrato: Musical Meetings | French Gallery Date: 13 September | Time: 08:00 pm

Courses SEPT–OCT 2014

Journalism Workshop by Patrice Vanoni | French Gallery Date: 23 September | Time: 12:00 – 02:00 pm

Date

Course

Timings

Days

04 Sept

Regular All levels

See details page 2

Monday to Friday

06 Sept

Conversation batches

08:00 am – 09:30 am | 02:30 pm – 04:00 pm

Saturdays

07 Nov

Grammar Revision Level A2

10:15 am – 11:45 am

Monday & Friday

08 Nov

Kids’ batch Level 1

04:00 pm – 06:00 pm

Saturdays

08 Nov

Conversation batches

08:00 am – 09:30 am | 02:30 pm – 04:00 pm

Saturdays

13 Nov

Regular All levels

See details page 3

Monday to Friday

23 Nov

Sunday Batches All levels

09:00 am – 03:00 pm

Sundays

06 Dec

Conversation batches

08:00 am – 09:30 am | 02:30 pm – 04:00 pm

Saturdays

Alliance Française d’Ahmedabad will be closed on the following days – 02 Oct: Gandhi Jayanti 03 Oct: Dussera 04 Oct: Bakri Eid 21–27 Oct: Diwali

The timings of the Café are: Tuesday to Sunday, 09:00 am – 03:00 pm and 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm • Closed on Monday