Af Melbourne 2012 Brochure

2012

AllianceFranรงaise de Melbourne We teach French

www.afmelbourne.com.au

Let yourself be tempted by the French experience!

The Alliance Française de Melbourne is an Australian non-profit association dedicated to the promotion of the French language and culture. Founded in 1890, it is the oldest Alliance Française in Australia and part of a national network of 31 Alliances Francaises belonging to a worldwide network of 968 institutions in 136 countries.

The premier language school for French in Victoria with more than 2200 students enrolled last year, we provide a large variety of courses for adults, teenagers and children. The Alliance Française offers specialised courses, private tuition, workshops, outings to museums or restaurants, school visits, the Berthe Mouchette poetry competition, immersion days…. and teaches all levels, all ages, from 3 years old!

Located in the heart of St Kilda in the superb Victorian era Eildon Mansion, the Alliance Française de Melbourne possesses unrivalled expertise and relies on a dynamic administrative team as well as twenty five native French-speaking teachers.

It is also and importantly a vibrant cultural centre that offers a rich and varied program throughout the year, in partnership with institutions across Melbourne: exhibitions, talks, concerts, and of course, the highly anticipated Alliance Française French Film Festival in March each year.

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2012 Course Calendar Adult Courses Private Tuition / Corporate Courses High School Student Courses Children Courses Tests and Diplomas Berthe Mouchette Competition Memberships Resource Centre Cultural Activities 2012 Highlights Venue Hire The Violette Fund / Translation & Interpreting Services Enrolment Procedure Contact Us

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Adults Why choose Alliance Francaise de Melbourne? ● Friendly and intimate environment; ● Class size limited to 16 students; ● Courses orientated towards conversation skills and conducted in French; ● Teaching team comprising of native French speakers; ● All levels covered; ● Various formulas to match your timetable and your required pace; ● Latest technologies available (whiteboards, video projectors).

Choose Your Own Pace Standard courses - $345/c$311 - 20h 2 hours/week over 10 weeks.

Daytime, evening or Saturday afternoon.

Express courses - $345/c$311 - 20h 4 hours/week over 5 weeks.

Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons.

Weekday express courses - $685/c$617 - 40h 2 hours/day, 2 days a week, over 10 weeks.

Tuesday & Thursday, evening time, 2 grades covered.

Holiday intensive courses $260/c$235 Cover one grade in a week. $224/c$202 Conversation workshops.

Private tuition - from $76/hour Study wherever and whenever you want!

Contact us to discuss your needs.

Levels and Courses Our courses are designed following the European Common Framework for Languages.

European levels Our corresponding courses A1 Breakthrough A2 Waystage B1 Threshold B2 Vantage C1 Mastery C2 Perfectionnement

Beginner grades 1 to 4 Beginner grade 5 to Intermediate grade 4 Intermediate grade 5 to Advanced grade 6, 7 days on Earth Conversation & Grammar, Art History and Culture, Delf-Dalf preparation, Reading and writing Current Affairs, Delf-Dalf preparation Private tuition -5-

How to choose your course?

Alliance Française de Melbourne offers a wide range of courses divided into General and Special courses. A general course can be added to a special course.

If you are a complete beginner

► Go straight to the Beginner grade 1 course.

If you have some background Step 1 ► Please go to our website and fill in the placement test (found on the homepage); Step 2 ► You will be contacted for an oral assessment over the phone within 72 hours; Step 3 ► We will tell you your exact level and you can enroll in your preferred timeslot.

General Courses $345/c$311 Opt for a General Course of 20hr and take regular classes over a term

3 levels covered: ● Breakthrough: Beginner grades 1 to 4 ● Waystage: Beginner grade 5 to Intermediate grade 4 ● Threshold: Intermediate grade 5 to Advanced grade 6

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Special Courses $355/c$320 Choose a special course of 20hr to increase your proficiency after having completed your general course or if you want to go to France.

A1 level > Breakthrough

French for travelers

The perfect survival kit for your trip to France!

A2 level > Waystage

Des clips pour apprendre

Practise your French in music! Work on your listening skills, expand your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation while discovering some of the most popular French songs, singers and bands.

B1 level > Threshold

7 days on Earth

Conversation based on videos and grammar activities to polish your skills.

B2 level > Vantage

Read and write in French

Perfect to strengthen your reading and writing practices while discovering French speaking authors.

Conversation & Grammar

A great class to practise your French while dealing with more complex grammatical structures.

Art, History & Culture Delf & Dalf preparation Learn about French culture and discuss various topics related to art, culture and history in a friendly atmosphere.

This preparation course will help you familiarise yourself with general content of the examinations (B2 & C1 levels).

C1 level > Mastery

Current Affairs

For more information, please contact Alice Gauny at deputy@afmelbourne.com.au or AurĂŠlie Pierre at education@afmelbourne.com.au

Take part in a vibrant discussion and debate on the latest news from the Frenchspeaking world, with the help of press articles and TV programs.

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Casual conversation groups Soirée du mardi - $18/c$15

All levels - Tuesday 6.30pm > 8.00pm Intimate French conversation with a glass of wine and French cheese.

P’tit Dej’ du jeudi - $18/c$15

Waystage level - Thursdau 10.30am > 12.00pm French conversation around a table laden with coffee and croissants.

Special events

Check the dates on our website

Atelier cinéma - $20

A good level of French required - Wed 6.00pm > 8.30pm Enjoy a French movie and talk about it afterwards, while enjoying a glass of wine and some French cheese.

Apéritif or dîner in french

Join us for a “beyond Alliance Française walls” and gourmet French experience. Sessions animated by a French teacher.

Catch-up lessons You’ve missed a class? Don’t despair!

You can take a catch up lesson:

● 2 hours missed ► 30-min catch up ► $20 ● 4 hours missed ► 1-hour catch up ► $40 ● More than 4 hours missed, you will have to organise a private tuition.

You will be away for 3, 4 or 5 weeks?

You are required to enrol for the whole term. However we offer you: ● 1-hour private tuition for 3 classes missed ● 1.5-hour private tuition for 4 classes missed ● 2-hour private tuition for 5 classes missed

Help and support A teacher is present every evening in the cafeteria from 5.30pm to 6.00pm. Feel free to ask him/her for help with your homework and grammatical queries.

For more information, please contact Alice Gauny at deputy@afmelbourne.com.au or Aurélie Pierre at education@afmelbourne.com.au

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I♥ AllianceFrançaise de Melbourne

Private Tuition from $76/hour Choose a one-on-one class and get: ► Flexibility - you choose when, where and how often you want your class to be ► Reactivity - you get a teacher within 3 working days ► A tailor-made approach - your teacher designs a course suited to your needs

Corporate Courses

Is French language an asset in your company?

Alliance Française de Melbourne offers corporate clients tailormade French language training specifically designed to meet the requirements of business organisations.

As the premier French language school in Victoria, we guarantee: ● Personalised general or specialised French language courses; ● Qualified native French-speaking teachers; ● Quality educational standards and up-to-date teaching methodology; ● Expert advice on the French culture and cross-cultural communication; And we offer: ● Free level assessment for non-beginners; ● Private or group tuition; ● Flexibility in times and locations; ● Internationally-recognised diploma or certification for DELF/ DALF, TCF and TEF; ● Individual progress reports for your employees. ● Access to our library and resource centre; ● A range of cultural events throughout the year.

To receive a free needs analysis or a quote, please contact: Alice Gauny at deputy@afmelbourne.com.au or Aurélie Pierre at education@afmelbourne.com.au

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High School Students High School Courses

$275/c$248 1.5 hours a week over 10 weeks DISCOVER FRENCH from 12 to 16 years old

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This class is specially made for complete beginner teenagers.

Get the chance to jump into French and start this language from scratch with us!

ADO from year 7 to year 10

ADO courses are a good opportunity to improve your French skills and complement your high school studies.

FRANCOPHONE TEENS from 12 years old

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If you are fluent or close to fluent, join this class to maintain your level and keep on practising!

Get ready for your exams the earlier, the better! Check our wide range of rendez-vous!

VCE/IB PREPARATION CLASS - $275/c$248

All year long review of the several steps of the exams, practise both your oral and written French.

VCE/IB SPEAKING WORKSHOPS - $185/c$167

Holiday intensive program that gives you more oral practise and more vocabulary while covering VCE/IB themes and topics.

PRIVATE tuition available from $76/hour

You can also choose one-on-one tuition for “a 100% designed to your needs” course!!

For more information, check our website: www.afmelbourne.com.au or contact Alice Gauny at deputy@afmelbourne.com.au or Aurélie Pierre at education@afmelbourne.com.au

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VCE Year 11 & 12 IMMERSION CAMP - $370 16-18 March 2012 – PortSea Camp

This weekend is dedicated to various activities focusing on reading, writing, listening and speaking. Join our dynamic team of French teachers and enjoy speaking 100% French over a weekend, in a pleasant location, with live entertainment and a movie screening in the evening.

IMMERSION DAYS - $135

►23 Jun ►22 Sep ►10 Nov 2012

Packed with conversation, a ‘French-style’ buffet and a delicious afternoon snack, our immersion days are designed to prepare VCE students (Units 3&4) for their final examination.

School Programs Our education team delivers a unique program of film screenings, lectures and workshops tailored to the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) for students from Grade 5 to Year 12.

Scheduled throughout the year, these workshops are a great opportunity to be completely immersed in French and practise whilst having fun.

From only $20/student!

An optional French breakfast or buffet-lunch* can also be organised if you choose to come to the Alliance Française de Melbourne.

For a stress-free day, note that we can also come to your school to run our workshops!* Bookings are essential for all school programs.

Please log onto our website to see our selection of workshops on offer: www.afmelbourne.com.au or email Aurelie PIERRE for more information at education@afmelbourne.com.au *conditions apply, please refer to our website

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Children The Alliance Française has many years experience working with children and is now opening its doors to the preschoolers for an exciting French discovery.

Les P'tits Loups NEW $375/C$338 2 hours/week over 10 weeks

Les P’tits Loups 1

Les P’tits Loups 2

3-4 years old

This course is based on the French kindergarten/pre-primary school’s curriculum. It will rely on projects focusing on events or themes such as animals, family, the beach…

5-6 years old

A fun introduction to everyday French themes (seasons, animals, colors, family, shopping) through stories, songs, handicrafts, games and dance.

Children Classes $283/c$255 1.5 hours/week over 10 weeks

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FRANCOPHONE CHILDREN

We offer your child the possibility of progressing through 4 different levels, from beginners to more advanced. Our programs provide hands on activities to create an enjoyable yet effective learning experience.

Special courses are available for bilingual children who have lived in a French-speaking country or have a Frenchspeaking parent and want to keep on maintaining their high proficiency in French.

7 to 11 years old

7 to 11 years old

Private Tuition from $76/hour One-on-one courses are also available for children from 4 years old!

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Special Activities French is fun - $ 283

L’heure du conte - $10

3 hours /day over 5 days Story telling session Holiday intensive program

Open to kids from 6 to 11 years old, this workshop follows a theme. It is meant to introduce everyday life vocabulary and situations through hands-on, playful and creative activities.

Every Thursday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm (during school terms only). A workshop to delight youngsters!

For children aged 4 to 6 and their parents. Come along and join us for a special time packed with beautiful stories and lots of fun hands-on activities.

Booking essential, limited seats

For more information please call us on 9525 3463 or email Alice Gauny at deputy@afmelbourne.com.au or AurĂŠlie Pierre at education@afmelbourne.com.au

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Tests and Diplomas Do you need to have your competency in French assessed and certified in order to enrol in a French university?

Do you plan to migrate to France or to another French-speaking country such as Canada?

The Alliance Franรงaise de Melbourne is accredited by the French government and the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry to run all the French language tests allowing you to achieve your goals!

French Tests TCF & TEF

Both tests allow non-native speakers of French wishing to study in France or to move to Canada to obtain a simple, yet effective evaluation of their skills in comprehension and expression in general French.

TCFQ & TEFAQ

These tests have been specially designed to be consistent with the standards of the Ministry of Immigration and Cultural Communities (MICC) of Quebec and are only intended for non-native speakers of French wishing to settle in Quebec.

Sessions will be organised throughout the year.

Please log onto our website for more information: www.afmelbourne.com.au or email Aurelie Pierre at education@afmelbourne.com.au

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Delf & Dalf What are they?

Issued by the French Ministry of Education, the DELF and DALF exams are designed to assess the communicative skills of a candidate in a real-life situation and to evaluate know-how (writing a letter, asking for information, exchanging opinions, etc.) rather than the linguistic and formal grammatical knowledge.

Why should I take these exams?

Contrary to other language tests, DELF and DALF diplomas are valid for life. They are recognised everywhere in the world and valued by French and European employers. Furthermore, for admission to a French university the DELF B2 diploma is the minimum level required.

What are the DELF Junior and DELF Prim?

The junior version of DELF can only be taken by secondary school aged students. It has the same structure as the standard DELF, only the topics are different: the materials take into account the interests of young people.

The DELF Prim is aimed at all children aged from 8 to 11 years old who are beginners in French.

When can I sit for these exams?

Examination sessions are organised throughout the year at the Alliance Franรงaise de Melbourne. Please log onto our website for more information: www.afmelbourne.com.au or contact Aurelie PIERRE at education@afmelbourne.com.au

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2012 Competition Making French the best subject at school The Berthe Mouchette Competition, named in honour of the Alliance Française de Melbourne’s founder, has been alive and running since 1894.

Each year more than 12,000 young Victorians bring French poetry to life through recitals… but the BMC is more than just a poetry competition.

Year 3 to 6 students participating in the poetry recitation are invited to portray their impressions of the poems by entering our drawing competition, “J’illustre mon poème”.

VCE preparation - Consisting of oral conversation and written examinations (Years 9-12) that provide an excellent resource for VCE preparation.

Prix Special des Ecoles Françaises – is open to bilingual students in Years 3 to 12 attending French or Bilingual Schools in Victoria. At primary level students recite poems while at secondary level, students compose poems in French, bien sûr!

The Alliance Française de Melbourne runs the competition and awards prizes (DVDs, books, CDs and encyclopedias ) to the best students at each year level from Years 3 to 12 in Victoria.

Le Prix La Pérouse – a French Cultural trip to New Caledonia is awarded to the Year 11 or Year 12 student who scores the highest overall mark (oral and writing skills).

Get ready for the Competition!

Please note that you must complete enrolment by the following deadlines: 24th April (Years 3-10) and 8th June (Years 11-12).

Competition Calendar 2012 :

Years 3-10 14th May > 22nd June Years 11-12 16th July > 18th August For all you need to know about our Competition, please visit our website www.afmelbourne.com.au or contact Kellee Lewis, the BMC Coordinator on 9525 3463.

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Become a member!

of the alliance française de melbourne The Alliance Française de Melbourne (AFM) offers many advantages to all lovers of French culture, be they francophone or francophile and as a member you will enjoy: ● Discounts on all AFM’s events (concerts, Beaujolais Nouveau wine degustation, Bastille Day, the French Film Festival, etc.): ● 10% off our course fees; ● Reduced prices for AFM activities; ● Free borrowing access to our multi-media library; ● Participation in our book clubs; ● Complimentary tickets to NGV events if you are an NGV member too; ● Our quarterly newsletter ‘Alliance Magazine’ mailed to you; ● Invitations to our exhibition’ openings; ● Possibility to enter our regular give-away competitions and our partners’ discounts listed in ‘le coin des membres’; ● A chance to be an active member of the AFM by voting at the AGM and even to be elected as a Board member if you wish.

Tempted to join?

To do so, either ● Go to our website: www.afmelbourne.com.au ● Pop in to see us at 51 Grey Street ST KILDA or ● Call us on 9525 3463.

2012 MEMBERSHIP FEES ● ● ● ●

SINGLE CONCESSION FAMILY SCHOOL

$73 $45 $92 $100

A bientôt !

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Resource Centre Enjoy a dynamic library collection for all ages, language levels and interests.

Our collection ● Over 520 comic books (both for adults and children) ● Over 295 DVDs ● Over 520 CDs ● Over 5,000 books ● Audio books and books+CD

● Easy reader books ● Current magazines ● A reference collection of dictionaries And much more…

Our reading room is at your disposal

Hours

Other services

Mon-Thu: 9.00am to 8.00pm Fri-Sat: 9.00am to 6.00pm Sun 1.00pm to 6.00pm

● Computer with free internet access (for members & students) ● Secondhand books ● LBF TV ● Wi-fi access

Gift policy The library welcomes gifts of books in good condition. These gifts may be added to the collection or they may be made available for sale.

Borrowing renewals via E-mail at library@afmelbourne.com.au You may renew only once.

Book Club Le Book-Club a été lancé en 2010 à l’occasion du Festival de la Francophonie. Chaque trimestre un thème différent est abordé.

Venez découvrir avec nous, dans une ambiance conviviale, des auteurs et des livres.

A très bientot For more information, contact Fabienne Roussel at library@afmelbourne.com.au

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Cultural Activities Highlights 2012 Alliance Française French Film Festival 2012 07 to 25 March

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● 46 recent French films ● 300 screenings at Palace Cinemas around Melbourne ● Programme release on 1 February 2012 ● Official website: www.affrenchfilmfestival.org

SYDNEY 6 - 25 March MELBOURNE 7 - 25 March BRISBANE 14 March - 1 April CANBERRA 14 March - 1 April ADELAIDE 20 March - 8 April PERTH 21 March - 9 April

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Fête de la Musique 21 June

● A rendez-vous for amateur and professional musicians ● Free concerts across various venues ● Open to all Make Music Melbourne

Bastille Day 14 July

● Celebration of the French National Day with music and dance.

Early Music Studio

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Beaujolais Nouveau 16 November

● A grand degustation event of this young French wine with food and live music

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Fri 18 Nov 2011 7PM TILL 10PM / $50 FuLL / $35 AFM MeMbers

● Imported French products ● Products made in Australia by French artisans B ●express Food and wine ● Free French language trial courses ● Free placement tests ● Free activities for kids

Inc. Two glasses of Beaujolais Nouveau, French country-style buffet, live music

ALLIANCe FrANCAIse De MeLbOurNe - 51 GreY sT, sT KILDA Bookings essential: www.afmelbourne.com.au or 9525 3463

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Xmas intensive 12 > 16 Dec

Many other activities offered all year round ● Art exhibitions ● Conferences

● Music concerts ● Screenings

Visit our website www.afmelbourne.com.au for latest information

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Venue Hire AT ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE’S HERITAGE LISTED MANSION

FUNCTIONS & MEETINGS GALLERY HIRE Venue hire is available for: ● Corporate functions; ● Wedding ceremonies; ● Private functions(*)

Available upon successful application to: ● Local graduated artists; ● Local professional artists.

Eildon Mansion’s spaces: ● The Ballroom (up to 200); ● The Cafeteria (up to 60); ● The Basement Kitchen (up to 45); ● Meeting rooms with interactive whiteboards (up to 20).

Exhibition spaces include: ● The Ballroom (main gallery); ● The Gallery B (small gallery); ● The Basement Kitchen (medium gallery).

To view our various spaces available, please visit our website at www.afmelbourne.com.au For further information, please contact Françoise Libotte at cultural@afmelbourne.com.au *Subject to approval

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Alliance Française de Melbourne School Building Fund

Named In honour of Jean-Marie Violette

You can help

Why the fund?

Tax deductible!

by donating to the fund – every little bit assists us to keep our home, your Alliance in top condition.

(23/3/1944-27/6/2008) administrator and benefactor of AFM

Donations over $2.00 are 100% tax deductible!

Call, go online or ask at reception.

Eildon Mansion is a heritage listed St Kilda landmark that requires significant ongoing maintenance.

For more information contact us on 9525 3463 or at www.afmelbourne.com.au

Translation services?

We provide NAATI-accredited French<>English translations, officially recognised by Australian and French authorities. An original or a certified copy needs to be sighted by our staff for all official documents. Translations of standard documents only take a few days and our rates are very competitive.

Please note that technical documents or those requiring a specific presentation may attract a surcharge. To obtain a quote, please submit your document by email: reception@afmelbourne.com.au or fax: 9525 5064, attention Elyne Austruc or Nicole Vu-Minter.

Interpreting services?

We provide French<>English interpreting services for a wide range of needs. A detailed description of your requirements will be needed as well as, in most cases, oneweek’s notice to arrange an interpreter. To discuss your needs, please contact us by telephone on (03) 9525 3463.

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Enrolment made easy

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If you have studied French previously

You can enrol directly in our Beginner 1 classes or in our French for Travellers course without a placement test!

► Visit our website www.afmelbourne.com.au to complete our placement test (free of charge).

► After completion, we will receive your answer sheet with your details and we will contact you for a short telephone interview to provide the result of the test and recommend a course that would suit you best.

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If you are a current student of Alliance française

you are entitled to a 5% early bird discount upon reenrollment.

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►Call us on 9525 3463 and enrol over the phone with VISA or MASTERCARD. ►Pop in to our office in St Kilda and register at our front desk.

Student fees From January 1st 2012 the Alliance Française de Melbourne will be implementing a compulsory student fee.

Students will have the option of paying per term for a fee of $15 or per annum for a fee of $50. A student card will be issued upon enrolment which will allow students access to our multimedia library, special offers and promotions.

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Contact us

Alliance Franรงaise de melbourne 51 Grey Street, St Kilda Vic 3182 or PO Box 2042, St Kilda West VIC 3182 Tel: (03) 9525 3463 Fax: (03) 9525 5064 info@afmelbourne.com.au www.afmelbourne.com.au

Office hours

Mon-Thu: 9.00am to 8.30pm Fri-Sat: 9.00am to 6.00pm Sun 1.00pm to 6.00pm

How to find us

Melway: 58 A9 Trams: 16 , 96, 3a Fitzroy Street 3, 5, 64, 67 St Kilda Junction (3, 64, 67 Alma Road) Please note on site parking is limited

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