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More than half of the world’s French speakers live in Africa, according to the Observatoire démographique et statistique de l’espace francophone. In this visual post, Professor Nadine Machikou looks at the repoliticization and future of French on the African continent. She also criticizes certain barriers to the international circulation of knowledge, and stresses the importance of scientific spaces supporting the vitality and dynamism of the French language. An interview conducted by Jurivision in collaboration with CIRCEM as part of the XXIIᵉ AISLF Congress.
As a student it can sometimes be difficult to mix passion and profession, particularly in a field as demanding as the legal one. In the context of her clinical teaching course, Amanda Buttice had the opportunity to learn and explore how she can combine her love for art and a career in law with the experience and guidance from lawyer François Le Moine ultimately exposing her to the niche field that is “Art Law”.
French-language research faces many challenges, both in Canada and internationally. In this visual post, Professor Linda Cardinal looks specifically at some of the issues affecting Francophones in minority settings, including Franco-Ontarians. She highlights the weight given to the impact factor of publications, as well as the barriers to accessibility of scientific texts for French-speaking audiences. She also discusses some possible solutions. An interview conducted by Jurivision in collaboration with CIRCEM as part of the XXIIᵉ AISLF Congress.
Otakuthon, Quebec’s largest festival of Japanese culture and anime, welcomed Professor Thomas Burelli and law students to explore the emerging field of video game law. Captivating panels covered topics such as legal concepts in video games, legal issues related to e-sports and the presence of ‘Dark patterns’. With packed rooms and enthusiastic participation, the event demonstrated how geek culture and the law can come together to make complex issues accessible and relevant to a diverse audience.
