‘...because language belongs to those who make it their own’.
Source: Quote by Mr. Wilfried N'Sondé from the text “Bienvenue en français” from the anthology Manifeste pour l' hospitalité des langues; publisher: La passe du vent
The Center provides a platform for interdisciplinary exchange and promotes the visibility of research and teaching related to Francophonie at the University of Tübingen, as well as activities related to it.
Fields of activity
Promoting research into the French- speaking world and francophonie
Making visible the existing collaborations with Francophone countries in research and teaching in Tübingen and providing opportunities for them to network with each other
Deepening the exchange of students and researchers with the French-speaking world, especially in German-French double degree programs (B.A., M.A., PhD)
Encouraging cooperation in teaching and research and supporting the raising of third-party funding in this field
Communicating the results of exchanges and research into the French-speaking world to the public
Here, we inform you about events organised by the ZFW: cooperation with the Francophonie, as well as other interesting scientific or cultural events organised by our Francophone partners.
Program of Events
13 & 14.11.2025; Les francophonies de la migration – perspectives (socio)linguistiques et didactiques
