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Welcome to Thə Definite Article

Durham University students proudly present to you Thə Definite Article.
Our very own publication dedicated to all matters cultural, international, artistic and linguistic. Explore inspiring travel destinations, fascinating foreign affairs and a world of art and cuisine. The perfect antidote to grey Durham days or year abroad nostalgia. 

From Thə Definite Article Team
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​Latest Articles

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Analysis: India’s stance on Ukraine seems to baffle Western leaders but the answer lies in India’s history

Current Affairs Editor Matthew Kavanagh discusses the historical nature of India's policy of non-alignment and its hesitancy to​ join alliance systems
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Explaining Northern Ireland to the French: the struggles of a student abroad

Caitriona Marsh examines her own national identity whilst living in France.


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Longer Read: A Catalan Escapade

Hugo Millard recounts a road trip around the northern Spain that him and his brother undertook over the summer. 
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Don't Look Up, otherwise you'll encounter the truth

Emily MacTaggart dissects Netflix's 2021 smash-hit film Don't Look Up and its discussion of the climate misinformation crisis for ​Visual Arts.

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Year Abroad Experience in Jordan

​​Frankie shares her unique experience in Jordan, giving us an insight into how enriching the year abroad will be for language students.
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​The disquiet of translating Dépaysement: is it really an untranslatable word?

​​Laila Hulatt discusses all the ways that you can be a stranger in a new place, and the two sides to the French 'depaysement.'
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The Moon Exhibition at Durham Cathedral

A review of the 'Moon' Exhibition in Durham Cathedral, and a look at some of the representations of the moon in art history.
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Modern Arabic Love Songs 

Erin Waks gives us five of her favourite modern Arabic love songs, giving an insight into the lyrics and background of each.

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Music as the enabler of intellect and eroticism in the film, 'Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu'.

 Léa Wakim skillfully analyses how music develops the concealed passion between Marianne and Héloïse in Céline Sciamma’s film, 'Portrait de la Jeune Fille en Feu'.
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Istanbul Ignites Following Election Overturn

Istanbul’s residents have swarmed the streets en masse following a decision to overturn the city’s mayoral election results

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