Journals, Modern Languages, News, open access

Celebrating 50 Years of Contemporary French Civilization

To celebrate fifty years of Contemporary French Civilization (CFC), the journal’s editorial team has put together a blog post reflecting on its past, present, and future. As part of the anniversary, readers are also invited to explore a special 50th Anniversary Virtual Issue —free to read for a limited time.

Journals, Modern Languages, News, open access

Liverpool University Press Launches LUP Open Languages: A New Subscribe to Open Initiative

Liverpool University Press (LUP) is pleased to announce the launch of LUP Open Languages, a new Subscribe to Open (S2O) initiative designed to make high-quality research in languages, literatures and cultures openly accessible to all.

Journals, Literature, Modern Languages

French Studies: The interviews (1985–2025) | A Virtual Issue

This virtual issue of French Studies brings together interviews published by the journal since 1985, featuring six of the most significant writers of this period: Annie Ernaux, Abdellah Taïa, Marie Darrieussecq, Nathalie Sarraute, Richard Ali A Mutu, and Catherine Malabou.

Journals, Modern Languages

Conference Call for Papers: 50 years of ‘Contemporary French Civilization’

In 2025, Contemporary French Civilization (CFC) turns 50 and we are pleased to launch a call for papers for the anniversary conference that will assess and position both the field and the journal(s) for the next 50.