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The French Table occurring every Wednesday in Pinette Dining Room, Thorne Hall is a good opportunity to improve your oral skills.

Four plays in French with summaries provided in English.
Each play is under an hour.
Marivaux’s I’le des esclaves (Slaves’ Island)
Friday, Dec. 9, 2011
8PM, Smith Auditorium, Sills Hall

Yasmina Reza’s Art
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011
7PM, Kresge, VAC

Ionesco’s La Leçon (The Lesson)
Monday, Dec. 12, 2011
7PM Kresge

Yasmina Reza’s Le Dieu du carnage (The God of Carnage)
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011
7PM Kresge
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Four plays in French with summaries provided in English. Each play is under an hour. A great study break, come join us ! Marivaux’s I’le des esclaves (Slaves’ Island) Friday, Dec. 9, 8PM, Smith Auditorium, Sills Hall Yasmina Reza’s Art Saturday, Dec. 10, 7PM, Kresge, VAC Ionesco’s La Leçon (The Lesson) Monday, Dec. 12, 7PM Kresge Yasmina Reza’s Le Dieu du carnage (The God of Carnage) Tuesday, Dec. 13, 7PM Kresge

The French section of the Romance Languages Department offers courses in French language, literature, and culture. In addition to focusing on developing students' fluency in French, the department provides students with a broad understanding of the cultures and literatures of the French-speaking world through a curriculum designed to prepare students either for international work or for graduate study.
The French Table is held on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in Thorne Hall, Pinette Room.

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Location: Sills Hall
Department Coordinator: Kate Flaherty
Dept. Phone: (207) 725-3357
Dept. Fax: (207) 725-3348