University President Resigns After Calling Police to Campus in Paris
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The president of Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris has announced his resignation.
His decision came after he asked the police to enter the university campus.
Students and high school students had been protesting on the campus.
The president called for CRS officers to come to the university.
CRS are special French police units that control large crowds and protests.
Their arrival on campus caused anger among many students and teachers.
The mobilisation of students and high school students grew stronger after the police action.
Because of this reaction, the president decided he could not continue in his role.
He announced that he would step down as president of the university.
The news has caused discussion about how universities should deal with student protests.
It also raises questions about when police should be allowed on campuses.
Many people see this case as an example of tension between universities and the police.
No further details were given about what will happen next at the university.
It is not yet clear who will become the new president.
Vocabulary7 words
- resignation
- the act of leaving a job on purpose
- protesting
- showing anger about something in public
- CRS
- special French police who manage big crowds
- campus
- the land and buildings of a university
- mobilisation
- a large group of people acting together for a cause
- intervention
- when someone acts to stop or change a situation
- tension
- a feeling of difficulty between two sides
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Answer key
1. He announced his resignation 2. Because of a student protest 3. Special French riot police
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The president of Sorbonne Nouvelle University in Paris has announced his _____.
His decision came after he asked the police to enter the university _____.
Students and high school students had been _____ on the campus.
The president called for _____ officers to come to the university.
CRS are special French police units that control large crowds and protests.
Their arrival on campus caused _____ among many students and teachers.
The _____ of students and high school students grew stronger after the police action.
Because of this reaction, the president decided he could not continue in his role.
He announced that he would step down as president of the university.
No further details were given about what will happen next at the university.
Discussion questions
- Do you think police should be allowed to enter university campuses during protests?
- Why do you think the president's decision led to his resignation?
- How can universities handle student protests without calling the police?
- Have you heard of similar events happening in your country?
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