DISCOVERY WORKSHOPS
• A cultural and linguistic complement that will give you a deeper insight   into the French language and its context
• These workshops are designed for students who already have a good   knowledge of French
• Maximum of 5 students per class for effective teaching
• Based on active student participation. Students will be expected to carry   out their own research
• Possibility of signing up for several discovery workshops and combining   them with either intensive lessons or language practise workshops.

General conditions
(conditions of enrolment, certificates, public holidays...)

Gastronomy and the French “Art de Vivre” 6 hrs

This workshop takes a look at the three main aspects of French Gastronomy: history of French Gastronomy, an insight into the regions of France and their specialties, the art of entertaining guests and the famous French “art de vivre”.
The workshop makes use of audio-visual material, period culinary and gastronomic texts, press articles, information on present-day chefs as well as menus and recipes.

  

Paris, the world’s Fashion Capital 6 hrs

This workshop offers an historical, aesthetic and sociological approach to French fashion, fashion designers and present-day trends through the study of clothes and essential fashion accessories over the 20th century.
The workshop is based on audio-visual material, literary texts, numerous photographic documents, press articles, biographies, news on the major fashion houses and fashion shows.

  

French Society and Mentality 6 hrs

This workshop paints a portrait of France and the French through their customs, way of thinking, political, social and cultural institutions as well as the media.
Amongst the varied subjects covered are the symbols of the French Republic, French cultural exception, the school system, voting and elections.

The workshop is based on audio-visual material, statistical documents, cartographical and photographic documents as well as press articles reflecting the latest trends in French society.

  

Paris, the crossroads of art and creativeness 6 hrs

Modern and contemporary creativeness in France is the fruit of artists from all over the world who have chosen Paris as a place of expression and inspiration.
This workshop offers a panoramic view of artistic creativeness in Paris through architecture, painting and sculpture in the 20th and 21st centuries.
The workshop is based on audio-visual material, photographic documents, press articles and analysis of various works.