French-speaking Research Articles

MEDİA MÜHİTİNDƏ HÜQUQŞÜNASLARIN YENİ PROFESSİONAL ÜNSİYYƏT FORMALARI (Müasir fransız dilinin materialları əsasında)

New Forms of Lawyers’ Professional Communication in the Media (on the basis of modern French language materials) Summary The analysis revealed the relationship between the parameters of the institutional legal discourse and the media discourse. The media environment is a fundamental condition that determines such parameters of the description of discourses as a method of communication and a mode. These parameters influenced changes in the structure of the institutional legal discourse at the communicative level and led to significant shifts in the communicative model due to the expansion of the concept of addressee. The media environment is a decisive factor in expanding the capabilities of a text that develops the characteristics of a “media text”. The specific way of communication has caused a number of characteristics that bring the legal informal discourse closer to the ordinary and humorous discourse and causes a change in the language norm. Key words: discourse, legal discourse, informal legal discourse, media, legal media discourse, media-stylistics

ATTITUDES OF GREEK FRENCH LANGUAGE TEACHERS ON THE DISTANCE TEACHING OF FRENCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

The period of the pandemic and the imposed distance teaching in all educational institutions for almost two years changed the way of approaching the subjects on many levels. Teachers were called upon in difficult circumstances and under pressure to adapt their teaching materials, to prioritize their teaching techniques differently, to make use of the available modern and asynchronous communication platforms, restructuring their teaching accordingly. In this article we will present the results of a qualitative research conducted between March-May 2023 in the region of Thessaloniki, aiming to investigate the views of French teachers of public secondary and primary education on the distance teaching of French as a foreign language. The survey involved 20 permanent and contractual French language teachers who were teaching in secondary and primary education during the period of the health crisis. A semi-structured interview was used as a research instrument in order to have a question guide leading to specific answers. Specifically, the following axes, which are the research questions of the study, were posed: a) how did they organize the foreign language lesson during distance education and which teaching techniques were chosen; b) which tools of the WebEx educational platform were used; c) to what extent did they use the educational platforms e-class & E-me education; d) how did they evaluate the degree of development of students' linguistic communicative and pragmatic skills? e) what do they consider to be the main obstacles in distance teaching of foreign language? The teachers in the study have responded to the new challenging data, adapted their teaching practice and raised questions and concerns about distance teaching of French as a foreign language.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu/0118/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Creation of a Shared Medical Decision Support Tool for the Management of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

ObjectivePatients with an unruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) at the surgical threshold may benefit from aneurysmal exclusion either by open surgery or endovascular repair. A patient decision aid (PtDA) could be useful to help patients and their surgeons choose between the two techniques. The aim of this study was to develop a shared medical decision support tool, in french language, for the surgical treatment of AAA. MethodsFollowing the steps recommended by the International Patient Decision Aids Standards, we carried out a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with patients and vascular surgeons and focus group with patients to identify their main points of interest. After analyzing the interviews using grounded theory with independent double coding, the verbatims were discussed at a steering committee, at the end of which a prototype of the tool was created. Results4 surgeons and 14 patients were interviewed. No new codes emerged from the last two interviews. At the end of the steering committee meeting, the informations selected for inclusion in the PtDA tool were the definition of an AAA, a description of the two surgical techniques (approach, duration of operation), the main complications, the peri-operative mortality rate, and post operative follow-up (length of hospital stay, monitoring frequency, risk of re-intervention). It had to be produced on a synthetic paper format, with six illustrations and a simple vocabulary. ConclusionWe developed a PtDA tool for use in a sharing decision making process with the patient during the consultation with the vascular surgeon and the general practitioner. Further studies are needed to validate the tool and to test it in clinical practice.

Bilingual oral language development among dual language immersion students: Use of a Bayesian approach with language learning progressions

AbstractThe dual language development of dual language immersion (DLI) students, although often examined at the domain level (e.g., listening or reading), remains understudied for more specific skills (e.g., word, sentence, or discourse). This study examines the eleven-month progression of oral language skills in a picture description task in two languages (French and English) for early-elementary (Transitional Kindergarten through first grade) DLI students (N = 42). Using Bayesian methods, which estimate parameters using both the data and prior information, we describe French and English growth patterns as measured by learning progressions whose focus is on language features at the word, sentence, and discourse levels. For French oral language, we found evidence of meaningful positive linear growth for all language features, whereas for English oral language, meaningful linear positive growth was only detected for sophistication of topic vocabulary. Overall, coming from a French-speaking household was associated with steeper French oral language trajectories, but coming from an English-only household did not specifically impact English oral language trajectories. In both languages, grade level influenced the trajectories of some—but not all—features. We conclude with theoretical and practical implications, advocating for a language progression approach in instruction and research on bilingualism.

What Matisse and Picasso Owed to Jewish Collectors and Dealers

Abstract While the prominence in twentieth-century painting of Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso remains unquestioned, neither of these great artists could have emerged in their shared Parisian art world without the direct support of Jewish collectors and dealers. Foremost among the Jewish collectors of their earlier works were Americans living in Paris, especially the Steins: Leo, Gertrude, and Michael and Sarah Stein. While Leo followed by Michael and Sarah was an early purchaser of Matisse’s bold early Fauvist works, led by Bonheur de Vie (1905), Gertrude turned increasingly to Picasso, who painted her portrait (1906). Their support for Matisse was avidly seconded by the Cone sisters, whose extensive collection was donated intact to the Baltimore Museum of Art. Jews were also early adopters of French modern art in general as dealers. Chiefly led by the Rosenberg brothers, Léonce and Paul, prominent Jewish dealers during the teens also included the perceptive, if underfunded, Berthe Weill as well as the German immigrant Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler. Both of the latter gave crucial support to experimental art, the latter in particular to the art of Picasso’s Cubist phase (including a Cubist portrait of the dealer). In addition, a number of Jewish art critics served as influencers, supporting contemporary artists, albeit often castigating paintings by immigrant Eastern European Jewish artists, whom they viewed as outsiders. In their view, it was the multinational School of Paris’ often Jewish immigrants, against the greater, local School of France.

Factors Influencing Motivation for Enrollment in French Junior Certificate Course at the Institute of Modern Languages: A Case Study

This paper aims at identifying the main factors which influence learners’ motivation to seek admission into French Junior Certificate (FJC) course offered by the Institute of Modern Languages at the University of Dhaka. A sequential explanatory mix-method research design was used to address the research questions identified. Students, teachers, and database of FJC courses were chosen as data sources to collect both quantitative and qualitative data and evidences. A total of 269 students were selected for the quantitative data related to students’ background factors for the study. Besides, 12 students from six groups and 4 course teachers were selected randomly for collecting qualitative data related to factors that influence learners to pursue FJC course and challenges. The findings of the study suggest that the main motivational factors include international significance of French language, the nature of French language, desire for visiting France, love for French language and culture, desire to pursue higher studies in Francophone countries. Journal of Education and Research, 49 (1), 227-241

The impact of online learning during the pandemic on language and reading performance in English–French bilingual children

BackgroundThe COVID‐19 pandemic created a unique learning experience, characterised by school closures and a shift to online learning. Research suggests that online learning during the pandemic negatively impacted the reading development of elementary school children. However, little is known about the challenges of learning a second language (L2) remotely. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of online learning during the pandemic on language and reading development among French immersion (FI) students who learn French as an L2.MethodsA total of 137 Grade 1 and Grade 2 students from two cohorts were included in the study. The in‐person cohort consisted of 72 students who attended school in person and were tested in person before the pandemic. The online cohort consisted of 65 students who received virtual instruction during the pandemic and were tested online. Measures of vocabulary, word reading accuracy and fluency, and phonological awareness were administered in English and French to both cohorts. Analyses of covariance (ANCOVAs) were carried out to assess the effects of cohort and grade on the measures, with guardian education as a covariate.ResultsStudents in the in‐person cohort performed significantly better on French vocabulary and English word reading accuracy than students online. The cohort effect was not significant for other French and English measures. Grade 2 students significantly outperformed Grade 1 students in both English and French vocabulary and word reading.ConclusionsThe current results suggest that online learning may have had a moderately negative effect on French vocabulary but no impact on French phonological awareness or word reading. FI students' English skills were also largely unaffected. Therefore, FI students made progress on their language and literacy skills through online learning during the pandemic. The findings point to the importance of enhancing L2 vocabulary input during online learning.

Developmental Effects in the "Vocale Rapide dans le Bruit" Speech-in-Noise Identification Test: Reference Performances of Normal-Hearing Children and Adolescents.

The main objective of this study was to assess the existence of developmental effects on the performance of the Vocale Rapide dans le Bruit (VRB) speech-in-noise (SIN) identification test that was recently developed for the French language and to collect reference scores for children and adolescents. Seventy-two native French speakers, aged 10-20 years, participated in the study. Each participant listened and repeated four lists of eight sentences, each containing three key words to be scored. The sentences were presented in free field at different signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) using a four-talker babble noise. The SNR yielding 50% of correct repetitions of key words (SNR50) was recorded for each list. A strong relationship between age and SNR50 was found, better performance occurring with increasing age (average drop in SNR50 per year: 0.34 dB). Large differences (Cohen's d ≥ 1.2) were observed between the SNR50 achieved by 10- to 13-year-old participants and those of adults. For participants aged 14-15 years, the difference fell just above the 5% level of significance. No effects of hearing thresholds or level of education were observed. The study confirms the existence of developmental effects on SIN identification performance as measured using the VRB test and provides reference data for taking into account these effects during clinical practice. Explanations as to why age effects perdure during adolescence are discussed.

French-Language Adaptation of the Consensus Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice (CAPE-V)

ObjectivesThis study aimed to adapt the Consensus Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice (CAPE-V) protocol for perceptual voice assessment to the French language. The primary objective was to achieve consensus among an international panel of voice experts on the content of the adapted protocol. MethodsTo ensure the relevance and robustness of the French CAPE-V protocol, this study employed a systematic Delphi method and involved an international panel primarily comprising speech therapists and lecturers from France and Belgium. The multi-stage process included an initial panel size of 15 experts. Three rounds of online questionnaires, integrating both quantitative and qualitative data collection, were conducted. Participants provided feedback and ratings on various protocol elements until consensus was reached. Adaptations targeted the choice of task stimuli (sustained vowel, sentence reading, semi-spontaneous speech), of the rating scales, and vocal quality terminology. ResultsThe Delphi process achieved consensus on all elements of the adapted CAPE-V protocol. Notably, the sustained vowel task saw consensus in favor of the vowel /a/. Sentence adaptations achieved substantial agreement, with the final set unanimously approved. The simple Visual Analog Scale (VAS) emerged as the preferred rating scale. Agreement on terms for describing vocal qualities marked a crucial step in establishing a shared vocabulary among French-speaking voice experts. ConclusionsThe study successfully adapted the CAPE-V protocol for perceptual voice assessment to the French language through a systematic Delphi process. The final protocol closely resembles the original English version, maintaining its structure and core objectives. Consensus on sustained vowel tasks, sentence adaptations, rating scales, and vocal quality terminology indicates the relevance and robustness of the adapted protocol. Ongoing validation studies in France demonstrate the potential clinical utility of the adapted CAPE-V in French-speaking contexts, representing a significant step toward standardized and validated voice assessment tools for clinicians and researchers globally.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PLANT TERMINOSPHERE IN UZBEK, FRENCH AND LATIN LANGUAGES

Since the beginning of human learning, he strives for perfection and tries to pass on his knowledge to the next generation. Future generations have further developed the science of their ancestors, so we are living in a life where science and technology have progressed like today. Today, we are witnessing growth and development in the field of pharmaceuticals, as in all other fields. In pharmacies, the demand for medicines made from natural herbs is increasing. Training of mature specialists in this field is the demand of the times. In the following article, we tried to explain the names of medicinal plants in Latin, Uzbek and French languages, their components and methods of faster acquisition of Latin terms.

Exploring the association of gender role expectations of pain and measures of pain sensitization in people with knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional study

ObjectivesFirst, we explored the association between Gender Role Expectations of Pain (GREP), and psychophysical measures of sensitization in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Second, we explored whether the association differed by level of GREP items (high vs low scores). DesignWe conducted secondary analyses of a cohort study. Those who were (i) age of ≥ 40, English or French speaking, ii) diagnosed with knee OA using American College of Rheumatology criteria and iii) consulting with an orthopedic surgeon were included. GREP items pertaining to pain sensitivity and pain endurance of the typical man or woman were rated by males and females respectively. Psychophysical tests consisted of pressure pain thresholds (PPTs), Temporal Summation (TS), and Conditioned Pain Modulation (CPM). Multiple linear regression models for males and females were run with GREP scores (independent variables) and psychophysical tests (dependent variables). Next models stratified on the median split of GREP scores were run. Models were adjusted for age, BMI, pain catastrophizing, anxio-depressive symptoms, and radiographic severity. Results280 participants (57% females; age (SD): 63.9 (9.6) and BMI (SD): 31.3 (8.40)) were included. GREP pain sensitivity scores in males were associated with CPM values (β: 95% CI: 0.09 (0.01 to 0.17)). Males with low GREP pain sensitivity or pain endurance had very small to small positive associations with PPT and CPM values. ConclusionThis first exploration of gendered pain sensitivity and pain endurance by males and females has small and clinically unimportant associations with measures of pain sensitization requiring further validation.

The effect of storytelling on the development of language and social skills in French as a foreign language classrooms

Youth literature allows for the exploration of linguistic and cultural elements, guiding learners to develop their oral interaction skills and critical thinking in the face of sensitive topics such as coexistence, differences, tolerance, xenophobia, and racism. The UNESCO (2010) considers the learning of living together as a fundamental educational mission. Starting from the premise that these values can be embraced by educational systems, this paper examines the effect of storytelling on the development of language and social skills among French as a foreign language learners. The researchers focus on middle school students who are learning French as a foreign language, aiming to address the following question: To what extent does storytelling facilitate the advancement of language acquisition as well as socialization and coexistence skills among the target group? Approaching this, the French textbook designed for middle school students in Algeria is examined, revealing the motives behind the various selections found in the book in order to support our argument. A total of 23 students were given a pre-test to evaluate their level of socialization. After completing three storytelling sessions, a post-test was conducted to assess student's level of socialization. The findings indicate that examining narratives that focus on various social and civic principles is crucial since they affect students' perspectives. The fact that underlines storytelling's role in enhancing students' ability to coexist harmoniously. The results reveal that the study of narratives conveying various social and civic values had a significant impact on the observed students' perceptions. By exploring tales that convey these values, we observed noticeable changes in how students grasp the concepts of respect, responsibility, and cooperation within the educational and social community.

Artificial intelligence and virtual reality applied to the clinical care of women with schizophrenia: A systematic review.

IntroductionArtificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) are useful tools that can improve precision medicine and can prove useful in the clinical care of patients with psychosis.ObjectivesOur aim was to determine whether AI and VR have been applied to the prediction of clinical response in women with schizophrenia.Methods A systematic review was carried out in PubMed and Scopus from inception to September 2023 by using the PRISMA guidelines. Search terms: (“artificial intelligence” OR “intelligent support” OR “machine intelligence” OR “machine learning” OR “virtual reality” OR “intelligent agent” OR “neural networks” OR “virtual reality” OR “digital twins”) AND (“schizophrenia” OR “psychosis”) AND (“women” OR gender”). Inclusion criteria: 1)English, French, German or Spanish language, 2) reporting treatment response in schizophrenia (as long as information in women was included), and 3) including AI and VR techniques.ResultsFrom a total of 320 abstracts initially screened (PubMed:182, Scopus:138), we selected 6 studies that met criteria. -Prediction of treatment response. (1) Clinical information, genetic risk score and proxy methylation score have been shown to improve prediction models. (2) Graph-theory-based measures have been combined with machine learning.-Therapeutic drug monitoring. (1) A machine learning model has been useful in predicting quetiapine blood concentrations.-Pharmacovigilance. (1) Machine learning has connected prolactin levels and response in olanzapine-treated patients. (Zhu et al., 2022).-Treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS). (1) Women with TRS have been found to receive clozapine less frequently than men (adjusted for sociodemographic, biological and clinical factors). (2) Statistical learning approach: Women have been found to respond better to clozapine than men. ConclusionsAI, including machine learning, show promising results in the prediction of treatment response in women with schizophrenia. As of yet, digital twins have not been investigated to test specific interventions or to personalize treatment in women with schizophrenia.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

The Role of the French Language in facilitating Trade: A Case Study of Maje Border Town Markets

This study explores the role that the French language plays in promoting trade in Maje's marketplaces, a well-known border town. Maje, which is located where cultural and economic exchanges converge, provides an intriguing backdrop for examining the complex relationships that exist between language, trade, and cross-border connections. The research explores the particular ways in which the French language influences business operations, communication patterns, and market dynamics in Maje through the use of a case study technique enhanced by anthropological inquiry. The study looks at how common French is among dealers, clients, and other stakeholders as a lingua franca through observations, interviews, and linguistic studies. The study looks into the various ways that the French language is used in the marketplace to facilitate cross-cultural interactions, negotiate agreements, and mediate transactions. It examines the linguistic tactics used by market players, such as code-switching, language accommodation, and cultural adaptation, to take capitalize on French proficiency for business benefit. The study also assesses the effects of fluency in French on competitive advantage, market segmentation, and market integration. It takes into account how linguistic asymmetries and impediments may affect a variety of stakeholders' access to markets, ability to establish trust, and economic prospects. Our understanding of the socio-economic dynamics driving cross-border commerce is enhanced by this study's illumination of the complex interactions between language and trade in border town markets. In border regions where the French language is significant, the findings offer insightful information to policymakers, market participants, and language planners who aim to encourage inclusive economic development and cross-cultural understanding. Keywords: French language, Trade promotion, Linguistic tactics, Market dynamics, Cross-cultural interactions, Competitive advantage

The Relevance of French Language Learning to National Development in Nigeria

Language is an integral part of a society and its role in national development cannot be undermined. Since its acceptance as the second official language by Nigerian government, French language has not been given immense attention like English language. This has affected its acquisition and its function as the country’s second official language. Its low acquisition has also affected the country’s bilateral relationship not only with France but also with other francophone countries especially in Africa hence preventing some aspects of socio-economic development. This article examines the relevance of French language learning to national development in Nigeria. It adopts an explorative approach to depict the importance of French language acquisition and Its role in national development. It anchors its analysis on the Nigerian education system to expose why the teaching of French language must be accorded immense importance. The article revealed that Nigeria has the great potential of achieving its development policy if French language becomes as functional as English language. It also recommends among others that the learning of French language should be encouraged and supported in schools for easy acquisition by learners. Keywords: Development Education, French, Language, Nigeria, Schools

French Language Integration and Security Dynamics on Nigerian Borders

This research explores the multifaceted relationship between the integration of the French language and its impact on the security dynamics along Nigerian borders. The study delves into the historical, cultural, and linguistic dimensions of French language adoption in Nigeria, examining how this integration influences diplomatic ties, cross-border communication, and regional cooperation. Furthermore, the research investigates the security implications stemming from linguistic interactions, considering factors such as information exchange, intelligence sharing, and collaborative efforts between Nigeria and neighboring Francophone countries. Through a comprehensive analysis, the study aims to provide insights into the evolving landscape of language integration and its role in shaping the security dynamics within the geopolitical context of Nigerian border regions. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the complex interplay between language, diplomacy, and security, offering valuable perspectives for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners involved in regional cooperation and conflict resolution. Keywords: Security, Border, French Language, Integration

Conceptual and Semantic Relationship of the Nominations “Lumière”, “Illumination”, “Éclairage”, “Éclaircissement” in the French Language

Conceptual and Semantic Relationship of the Nominations “Lumière”, “Illumination”, “Éclairage”, “Éclaircissement” in the French Language

ASPECT-TAXIC RELATIONS THROUGH TYPOLOGY (BASED ON THE MATERIAL OF FRENCH AND RUSSIAN LANGUAGES)

The article attempts to show that in the French and Russian linguistic cultures multidimensional and rather intricate connections develop in the sphere of aspect-taxic relations. In French, such the relationships appear more fully and prominently within the framework of the sequence of tenses. The focus is on the correlation of the action with the moment of speech or with the "point of reference", explicitly or implicitly formed by a specific discursive situation. In the Russian language, aspectual-taxic relations are a complex bicentric or polycentric formation formed within the functional and semantic field of aspectual-temporal relations. Bipolar structures (the so-called taxi pair) are most often considered, one of which is positioned as supporting while the other as a dependent one. The purpose of the study was to identify the inter-categorical relationships that are between the categories of aspect and taxis within the designated linguistic cultures. Materials and methods. The theoretical basis for the proposed analysis is the research which, in our view, most fully covers the issues discussed in the article. The practical basis is the empirical material reflecting complicated and rather filigree relationships of studied in the article grammatical categories. In accordance with the objective, comparative and descriptive methods were used as a methodological basis for linguistic review of factual material. The results of the analysis made during the research may be considered in studying separate sections of theoretical and practical grammar of the French language. The results of the proposed analysis may be used in special courses and special seminars on the contrastive study of languages of different typological nature, as well as serve as a basis for special courses and special seminars on aspectology.

Développement durable et mode : réflexions terminologiques

Sustainable Development and Fashion: Terminology Considera¬tions. Since the beginning of the 2000s, international and local initiatives to promote sustainable development in the fashion industry have been carried out. These actions contributed to the spread of a new terminology introduced in several types of texts – from institutional documents to e-commerce articles and texts from the specialised press. The aim of this study is to explore this terminology in a corpus built ad hoc. Firstly, the analysis of the most frequent terms and collocations will lead to the description of sustainable fashion subdomains, to underline the interdisciplinarity of this sector; secondly, the focus will be on the formation of terms and collocations. Keywords: specialised language, terminology, sustainable development, fashion, French language

Tout est « éthique » … mais c’est une éthique à étiqueter ?

Everything Is “Ethical” ... but Do We Label Ethics? During the 20th century, science and technology have developed remarkably, improving the quality of life for many people. However, this development, characterised by the excessive exploitation of natural and human resources, has also had negative consequences. In the 21st century, the spread of alarming news has prompted reflection on the ethical standards to be adopted in different areas of human activity, leading to the development of new practices as well as new terminology. These considerations bring us to the quest for the meaning of « éthique » in today’s time. The aim of this study is to examine the meaning of the adjective « éthique », which is often used to describe new concepts in this context. The analysis, carried out on a sample of N + éthique combinations extracted from the French Web 2020 corpus (frTenTen20) revealed that the meanings of « éthique » depend largely on the specialised field concerned. In some cases, the adjective can also be used to emphasise the absence of dishonest practices or with the intention of concealing the nature of an activity whose basic principles are often contested. Keywords: specialised language, terminology, neologism, ethics, French language