A report on the classroom use of Voix et Images de France," the French text prepared by the Centre de Recherche et d'Etude pourla Diffusion du Francais (CREDIF) at the Ecole Normale Superieure de Saint-Cloud in France. (FB)

Presents a selective bibliography of dictionaries, books, and articles. References are grouped under three sections: I. Lexicology, II. Dictionaries and III. Didactics. Each item is followed by a concise critical note. The compilation is by the "Centre d'Etudes du Lexique" (CELEX, Paris-Villetaneuse). (MES)

A critique of the audiovisual courses of Level 1 produced by the Centre de Recherche et d'Etudes pour la Diffusion du Francais. Discusses the textbook "Bonjour Line" (for 8- to 11-year-olds), "Voix et Images de France" and "De Vive Voix" (both for those older than 11). (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Articles include: (1) "L'elaboration du materiel pedagogique pour des publics adultes" (The Elaboration of Teaching Materials for the Adult Public) by G. Painchaud-Leblanc, (2) "L'elaboration d'un programme d'etudes en francais langue seconde a partir des donnees recentes en didactique des langues" (The Elaboration of a Program…

Discusses the role of illustrations used to clarify the meaning of dialogues in instruction in French as a second language. (Text is in French.) (AM)

The grade 4 social studies curriculum on metropolitan areas for French immersion is outlined. The syllabus, almost entirely in French, consists of seven units. Each contains an instructional objective (in English); a number of specific performance objectives; and for each performance objective, required and optional vocabulary, required and…

Instructional materials from the Milwaukee Public School System's elementary school French immersion program are presented. The materials for the Multi-Language School-German/French, are as follows: (1) Summer Reading Booklet, First Grade French Immersion; (2) L'automne: Livret de la premiere annee; (3) L'Halloween: Livret de la premiere annee;…

Since Reunification of French Cameroon and British Cameroons in 1961, the country has adopted French and English as its joint official languages and recommended the promotion of bilingualism in these two foreign languages in official domains. This paper focuses on the primary school level in the francophone sub system of education and examines the…

Analyzes the expressive and stylistic role of punctuation in French literary works, pointing out that this aspect of language deserves more attention by teachers of advanced French courses. Suggests that students should be gradually sensitized to the value of punctuation as a tool for interpretation and production of creative writing. (MES)

These proceedings are the result of a recommendation of the Royal Commission on bilingualism and biculturalism in Canada that in second language education in Canada the emphasis should be on the Canadian milieu, not on the foreign language aspect of French and English. The following papers are presented here: (1) "Realite culturelle au Canada…

An analysis of a small neighborhood of Paris looks at its layout and spatial constraints, habitats, symbols, sense of territory, and rhythms and styles of the inhabitants and their roles in the group. The description, including photos, is intended for use in the French language classroom. (MSE)

The French cultural heritage is filled with tales, songs, and poems that reflect the culture, civilization and language of France. This paper suggests using these cultural products as instructional materials in French language classes for second language learners. Some of these materials are already in use in French schools, and it is suggested…

The official curriculum for the first three years (fourth, fifth, and sixth grades) of the Manitoba Department of Education's nine-year core French language program is presented. The guide, intended for teachers, outlines the program's admission criteria, original and revision curriculum committee membership, recommended instructional materials,…

The official curriculum for the second three years (seventh, eighth, and ninth grades) of the Manitoba Department of Education's nine-year core French language program is presented. The guide, intended for teachers, outlines the program's curriculum committee membership, program requirements, philosophy, objectives, content, recommended…

An account of an American teacher's experience in gathering material for her projected teaching experience in France. The material described consists of songs with commentaries on why they were representative of U.S. culture and essays on different aspects of their life prepared by the teacher's French students in Connecticut. (AMH)