We exist to promote, support and share new research into contemporary France with an expert focus on post 1789 politics, history, cinema and culture through providing journals, hosting events, and by offering financial support to our members

Founded in 1979, the ASMCF pioneered an interdisciplinary approach to French Studies that challenged traditional ways of examining France and the French, advancing our understanding modern and contemporary France through politics, history, film, literature, poetry and much more.

The Association’s world wide membership continues to bring together scholars, researchers and graduate students in disciplines ranging from history and the social sciences to philosophy, education, language, literature, media and the arts.