The lecture “The Concept of ‘Status’ in Grammar: Understanding How Languages Work, ” presented by Jean-Pierre Gabilan, associate professor at the Laboratory of Languages, Literature, Societies, Cross-Border and International Studies (LLSETI), Faculty of Letters, Languages, and Humanities, will take place on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the President’s Office of the University of Savoie Mont Blanc in Chambéry.
It will also take place on Thursday, November 18, at 6 p.m. at La Turbine Sciences in Cran-Gevrier
The conferences will take place subject to health and safety conditions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and in compliance with the safety guidelines in effect at the venue hosting the event. Admission requires presentation of a valid health pass . Registration is recommended for the conference in Chambéry.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
"Voici" or "voilà"? "À" or "de"? Indicative or subjunctive? "An" or "année"? … While native speakers can instinctively give the right answer, they are usually at a loss when it comes to explaining why that is the case. French, like any other language spoken on the planet, is based on broad, universal principles of how it works. Among these principles is the concept of “status,” which will be revealed by closely examining everyday expressions—seemingly trivial, yet rich in insight. Let’s rediscover the French language!