This online taster session will give you an insight into what it's like to study Languages and Cultures - French at university. You'll have the chance to hear from one of our academics, participate in a taster lecture and engage with current undergraduates.
Hospitality and refugees at the French militarised border zones: Calais, Dunkirk and Briançon
The question of migration in relation to the concept of hospitality in border zones in France is extremely pressing. The French government is unofficially implementing a policy of ‘zero point of fixation’ that implies evacuation of camps and settlements every 24 hours at the northern border and the systematic hunt of refugees at the Franco-Italian border. The impacts on the refugee population and on urban landscapes are drastic. Dr Sophie Watt will review the situation at three different militarised border zones in France (Dunkerque, Calais and Briançon) and discuss some of the data she collected during her field trips and her work in different refugee camps. The direct testimonies from refugees and volunteer workers from different NGOs and charities that I collated bear witness of the direct impacts the recent immigration policies and practices have upon migrant populations seeking refuge in France.
When: Wednesday 24th April - 3.50pm - 5.15pm
Age Group: Year 12 and Year 13
Location: Online
Itinerary:
3.50pm - 3.55pm - log-in & get comfortable
3.55pm - 4.05pm - welcome & introduction to the department
4.05pm - 4.50pm - taster lecture
4.50pm - 5.00pm - Q&A on the taster lecture
5.00pm - 5.15pm - Q&A about your subject at Sheffield with an Admissions Tutor and current students
Please note that this is an approximate schedule and is therefore subject to change.