Navigating “Francophonie” with Gemma King

Gemma King is a Senior Lecturer in French Studies at the Australian National University, specializing in contemporary cinema, museum and cultural studies.

Written by Emily M. Monaco

25 Feb 2022

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The word francophonie might seem to mean “the ability to speak French,” but when explored through a socio-political lens, it emerges as something far more complex than one might think at first glance. Our guest this week is Gemma King, Senior Lecturer in French Studies at the Australian National University, specializing in contemporary cinema, museum and cultural studies.

Emily M. Monaco

Emily Monaco moved to Paris from New York in 2007, and ever since, she has been writing about cheese, language, and more. Her work has previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the BBC, Saveur, and more. Find out more about her French food faves and international adventures on Instagram @emily_in_france.

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