Asphalt French: When Words Become Weapons|NOUVA

Course Introduction

Marc Nammour doesn't write parlor poetry. With his group La Canaille, he chants the French of the asphalt, the factories, and social struggles. A major figure in independent rap, he wields slang and metaphors like weapons. Diving into his lyrics means discovering the France of today: the one that struggles, shouts, and lives. Ready for a real linguistic shock?

Session 1: The Streets Rumble (Understanding Social Conflict) France is the country of protests. Through incisive texts, you will learn the vocabulary of protest and the complex structures to justify a strong opinion and defend your convictions without hesitation.

Session 2: French Myths (Nuance and Debate) What is identity? How can the French language express paradoxes? You will learn to wield irony and concession, formidable weapons for shining in difficult conversations.

Session 3: In Praise of Slowing Down (Philosophy and the Conditional) In a world moving too fast, how do we say "stop"? We will explore texts on the refusal of productivity to teach you how to express complex hypotheses and imagine alternative worlds.

Session 4: The Power of the Word (Mastering the Language) With Redéfinition, Parler aux inconnus, and Le silence, we will see how Marc Nammour twists the dictionary to reclaim power over words. Here, there are no intimidating, heavy literary exercises: make way for the game of interpretation. The culmination of your journey will consist of "redefining" everyday words in your own image to recount an urban encounter.

Asphalt French: When Words Become Weapons

6/18 - 7/9

Thurs 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

NT$ 2,400 NT$ 2,000
Arthur Chambard

Teacher

Arthur Chambard

Arthur Chambard

M.A. in French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

Certified DELF Examiner (Levels A1 – C2)

15 Years of Teaching Experience

Adjunct Faculty, Department of French at Tamkang University