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Dominic Thomas (academic)
''For the British footballer, see Dominic Thomas.'' Dominic Thomas is a British academic. He is the Madeleine L. Letessier Professor and chair of the Department of French and Francophone Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is the author and editor of several books comparative literature and postcolonialism, with a focus on francophone African studies. Early life Dominic Thomas graduated from University College London, where he earned a bachelor's degree in French and Philosophy in 1989. He earned a PhD in French from Yale University in 1996. Career Thomas was the Dr William M. Scholl Collegiate Professor in Romance Languages and Literatures at the University of Notre Dame from 1996 to 2000. He was professor of French, Francophone Studies and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 2000 to 2013. Since 2013, he has the Madeleine L. Letessier Professor at UCLA, where he is also the chair of the Department of French ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominic Thomas
Dominic William Thomas (born 23 November 1995) is an English professional association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder. He was forced to retire from professional football due to injury after spending 5 years at EFL League One, League One side Bristol Rovers. Born in London, Thomas started his career at Charlton Athletic before signing a scholarship at Bristol Rovers. Thomas won the league and cup double for the Under-18s during the 2012-13 campaign. He then went on to sign his first professional contract in 2014 with Bristol Rovers at the age of 18. Career Charlton Athletic Thomas joined Charlton Athletic at 7 years old, where he then signed for their academy at the age of 9. He played there for 7 years until he was released at the age of 16 years. He then signed for Bristol Rovers. Bristol Rovers Thomas signed a scholarship at Bristol Rovers at the age of 16. In his first year as a scholar, he won the league and cup double for the Under-18s during the 2012 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calixthe Beyala
Calixthe Beyala (born 1961) is a Cameroonian-French writer who writes in French. Biography A Cameroonian author and member of the Eton people, Calixthe Beyala was born in Sa'a to Cameroonian parents. Her aunt and grandmother were particularly strong influences on her development, and she grew up listening to her grandmother's stories. Stories from which she drew inspiration and used to motivate her to work hard toward the creation of a meaningful career. Beyala was educated at the École Principale du Camp Mboppi in Douala and went on to study at the Lycée des Rapides à Bangui and the Lycée Polyvalent de Douala. She eventually won a scholarship to study in Paris at the age of seventeen, where she through a strong academic performance obtained a baccalaureate. After a few years in Spain she published her first book, ''C'est le soleil qui m'a brûlée'', at the age of 23 and eventually chose to become a full-time writer. Awards * 1998 - Le Prix comité français de l'U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of California, Los Angeles Faculty
A university () is an institution of higher (or tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In the United States, the designation is reserved for colleges that have a graduate school. The word ''university'' is derived from the Latin ''universitas magistrorum et scholarium'', which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". The first universities were created in Europe by Catholic Church monks. The University of Bologna (''Università di Bologna''), founded in 1088, is the first university in the sense of: *Being a high degree-awarding institute. *Having independence from the ecclesiastic schools, although conducted by both clergy and non-clergy. *Using the word ''universitas'' (which was coined at its foundation). *Issuing secular and non-secular degrees: grammar, rhetoric, logic, theology, canon law, notarial law.Hunt Janin: "The university ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Notre Dame Faculty
A university () is an educational institution, institution of higher education, higher (or Tertiary education, tertiary) education and research which awards academic degrees in several Discipline (academia), academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate education, undergraduate and postgraduate education, postgraduate programs. In the United States, the designation is reserved for colleges that have a graduate school. The word ''university'' is derived from the Latin ''universitas magistrorum et scholarium'', which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". The first universities were created in Europe by Catholic Church monks. The University of Bologna (''Università di Bologna''), founded in 1088, is the first university in the sense of: *Being a high degree-awarding institute. *Having independence from the ecclesiastic schools, although conducted by both clergy and non-clergy. *Using the word ''universitas'' (which was coined at its foundation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yale University Alumni
Yale University is a private research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Established in 1701 as the Collegiate School, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and among the most prestigious in the world. It is a member of the Ivy League. Chartered by the Connecticut Colony, the Collegiate School was established in 1701 by clergy to educate Congregational ministers before moving to New Haven in 1716. Originally restricted to theology and sacred languages, the curriculum began to incorporate humanities and sciences by the time of the American Revolution. In the 19th century, the college expanded into graduate and professional instruction, awarding the first PhD in the United States in 1861 and organizing as a university in 1887. Yale's faculty and student populations grew after 1890 with rapid expansion of the physical campus and scientific research. Yale is organized into fourteen constituent schools: the original undergraduate colleg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alumni Of University College London
Alumni (singular: alumnus (masculine) or alumna (feminine)) are former students of a school, college, or university who have either attended or graduated in some fashion from the institution. The feminine plural alumnae is sometimes used for groups of women. The word is Latin and means "one who is being (or has been) nourished". The term is not synonymous with "graduate"; one can be an alumnus without graduating ( Burt Reynolds, alumnus but not graduate of Florida State, is an example). The term is sometimes used to refer to a former employee or member of an organization, contributor, or inmate. Etymology The Latin noun ''alumnus'' means "foster son" or "pupil". It is derived from PIE ''*h₂el-'' (grow, nourish), and it is a variant of the Latin verb ''alere'' "to nourish".Merriam-Webster: alumnus .. Separate, but from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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French Forum
''French Forum'' is a peer-reviewed academic journal. It covers research about French and Francophone literature and film. It is published by the University of Pennsylvania Press. The editor-in-chief is Philippe Met. Overview The journal was established by Virginia and Raymond La Charité in 1975. It is produced by the French Section of the Department of Romance Languages at the University of Pennsylvania. Articles are both in English and French. It uses The Chicago Manual of Style ''The Chicago Manual of Style'' (abbreviated in writing as ''CMOS'' or ''CMS'', or sometimes as ''Chicago'') is a style guide for American English published since 1906 by the University of Chicago Press. Its 17 editions have prescribed writi .... References Publications established in 2001 Multilingual journals University of Nebraska System University of Pennsylvania Triannual journals Literary magazines published in the United States Film studies journals University of Pennsylvania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicolas Sarkozy
Nicolas Paul Stéphane Sarközy de Nagy-Bocsa (; ; born 28 January 1955) is a French politician who served as President of France from 2007 to 2012. Born in Paris, he is of Hungarian, Greek Jewish, and French origin. Mayor of Neuilly-sur-Seine from 1983 to 2002, he was Minister of the Budget under Prime Minister Édouard Balladur (1993–1995) during François Mitterrand's second term. During Jacques Chirac's second presidential term he served as Minister of the Interior and as Minister of Finances. He was the leader of the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) party from 2004 to 2007. He won the 2007 French presidential election by a 53.1% to 46.9% margin against Ségolène Royal, the Socialist Party (PS) candidate. During his term, he faced the financial crisis of 2007–2008 (causing a recession, the European sovereign debt crisis), the Russo-Georgian War (for which he negotiated a ceasefire) and the Arab Spring (especially in Tunisia, Libya, and Syria). He initiated th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
African Studies Review
The ''African Studies Review'' is a Peer review, peer-reviewed academic journal covering African studies. The journal also publishes book and film reviews. The journal was established in 1958 as the ''African Studies Bulletin'', obtaining its current name in 1970. The editor-in-chief is Benjamin N. Lawrance (University of Arizona); the Deputy Editor is Cajetan Iheka (Yale University). History During its history, it published several supplements, which have now all been consolidated in the main journal. *''Issue: Quarterly Journal of Opinion'' (1971–1999), later renamed ''African Issues'' (2000–2004) *''ASA Review of Books'' (1975–1980) *''Africana Newsletter'' (1962–1964) Abstracting and indexing The journal is indexed and abstracted in the following bibliographic databases: Journal Prizes The ''African Studies Review'' awards prizes to recognize the achievements in scholarship of African studies scholars. In 2001, the Board of Directors of the African Studies Associatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène (; 1 January 1923 or 8 January 1923 – 9 June 2007), often credited in the French style as Sembène Ousmane in articles and reference works, was a Senegalese film director, producer and writer. The ''Los Angeles Times'' considered him one of the greatest authors of Africa and he has often been called the "father of African film". Descended from a Serer family through his mother from the line of Matar Sène, Ousmane Sembène was particularly drawn to Serer religious festivals especially the ''Tuur festival''. Gadjigo, Samba, "Ousmane Sembène: The Making of a Militant Artist", Indiana University Press, (2010), p 16,(Retrieved : 10 August 2012) Early life The son of a fisherman, Ousmane Sembène was born in Ziguinchor in Casamance to a Lebou family. From childhood he was exposed to the Serer religion especially the ''Tuur festival'', in which he was made "cult servant". Although the ''Tuur'' demands offerings of curdled milk to the ancestral spirits (Pangool), S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdinand Oyono
Ferdinand Léopold Oyono (14 September 1929 – 10 June 2010 ''Jeune Afrique'', 10 June 2010 .) was a diplomat, politician and author from . His literary work is recognised for a sense of irony that reveals how easily people can be fooled. Writing in French in the 1950s, Oyono had only a brief literary career, but his anti-colonialist novels are considered classics of 20th century African literature; his first novel, ''Une vie de boy''—published in 1956 and later translated as '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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