Culture Générale

General Culture for All Levels

• History: Covers the study of past events, societies, and cultures. Includes different historical periods, significant figures, and major historical developments. Focuses on understanding cause-and-effect relationships and societal changes across time.

• Geography: Focuses on the Earth's physical features, climates, and human populations. Examines spatial relationships, regional differences, and the interactions between humans and the environment. Includes concepts like cartography, population distribution, and environmental issues.

• Art and Literature: Encompasses various forms of artistic expression and written works. Explores artistic movements, styles, and techniques (painting, sculpture, music, dance, literature). This includes studying the historical context, social influences, and aesthetic values of these forms. Literature includes critical analysis of works, authors, genres, and literary periods.

• Sciences and Technology: Deals with the natural world and the application of scientific knowledge. Includes various scientific disciplines (physics, chemistry, biology, and others) and their impact on technology. Examines the history of scientific advancements and technological innovations, current scientific concepts, and real-world applications.

• Society and Current Events: Explores contemporary social issues, cultural trends, events, and developments. Includes examining social structures, political systems, economic trends, and social interactions. Focuses on understanding current affairs' impact on individuals and communities.

• Social Media: Examines various platforms and how they influence communication, information sharing, interpersonal relationships, and social behaviours. Includes analyzing the impact of algorithms, filter bubbles, the spread of misinformation, and their role in shaping public opinion. Consider the impact of social media on the individuals, society, and the virtual world.

• Cinemas: An area that encompasses the history, theory, criticism, and art of film. Considers a film's narrative, cinematography, acting, costumes, sets, and visual effects. Examines cinema's cultural impact and how it reflects and shapes societal perspectives. Includes various film movements, directors, and genres. Also includes the technical aspects of film production.