The "High end Forum on French Speaking Countries and Regions" is an academic lecture organized by the French Research Center and the French Speaking Countries and Regions Research Center of the School of French Language and Culture at Beijing Foreign Studies University, hosted by Professor Ding Yifan. The forum invites renowned scholars at home and abroad to deliver academic reports on hot issues both domestically and internationally. It is the only academic forum in China that focuses on international political economy and research on French speaking countries and regions, with French as the working language. Starting from 2021, the forum will be renamed as the "BFSU French World Lecture Hall" and included in the original "Alumni Lectures" and "Art Lectures" series, with the working language changed to Chinese or French. The lecture hall will continue to invite renowned experts and scholars in the fields of humanities and social sciences from China and abroad to give speeches, share academic achievements, and inspire thinking about French, French literature, translation theory and practice, French speaking countries and regions, and the world today.

Lecture 75: The Historical Evolution of the Multicultural Society in Quebec, Canada

Introduced the historical evolution of the multi-ethnic society in Quebec, Canada. The lecture was given by Mr. Zhao Dekai, starting with the geography, climate, resources, and official language of French in Quebec. It sorted out the historical stages of Quebec from the Indigenous period to English and French colonization, British rule, the influx of British royalists after the American Revolutionary War, and the development of Quebec after the establishment of the Canadian Federation. The focus is on the prosperity of Quebec's culture, education, and economy after the Quiet Revolution in the 1960s, as well as the introduction of French language protection policies. It also mentioned the 19th century Chinese immigration wave and the Chinese community culture in Quebec. Finally, the political system and study abroad advantages of Quebec were introduced.

Lecture 76 of BFSU French World Lecture Hall: Integration of Chinese and French Poetry, Calligraphy and Painting

Mr. Ji Dahai shared his artistic career and insights on the Sino French Poetry, Calligraphy, and Painting Association in the 76th lecture of the BFSU French World Lecture Hall. He aspired to become a painter at the age of 10 and began learning French at the age of 11. After graduating from Beijing Foreign Studies University, he pursued a freelance career and persisted in painting. In 2005, Mr. Ji walked to sketch the "Saint Jacques Road" and published a collection of ink and wash sketches titled "The Pilgrimage of a Chinese Artist", which received widespread praise. Later, he created and published a large-scale album titled 'Provence by a Chinese Painter' in Provence. Mr. Ji shared his love for painting and pursuit of freedom, believing that art is individual expression, and facing a blank canvas is like facing oneself. Only by facing oneself can one achieve freedom. The lecture brought a cultural and artistic feast to the audience.

Lecture 77 of BFSU French World Lecture Hall: Introduction to Literary Studies

Professor Huang Xiyun shared his rich experience in learning French and teaching literature at the 77th lecture of the BFSU French World Lecture Hall, emphasizing the importance of foreign literary research in accumulating knowledge of literature, history, and philosophy. He explored the definition of literature and the purpose of literary research, believing that literary research focuses on aesthetics while pursuing truth. Professor Huang has presented literary interpretations from different perspectives through works such as "Dream of the Red Chamber" and emphasized that the core of literary research lies in understanding people and human nature. After the lecture, Professor Huang interacted with the teachers and students, discussed the relationship between literature and other art forms, and shared his insights on reading notes. Professor Huang Xiyun is a professor and doctoral supervisor in the Department of French at Beijing Language and Culture University, with profound expertise in the field of literary research.