Wonder why there are so many French names in the United States? Come explore the impact of early French exploration, commerce and politics on the development the northern US and the Mississippi Valley. A sample interactive unit will be presented, including a variety of resources that help the people and history come to life for our students, as we reflect on this history that continues to impact our daily lives.
I propose sports as a “Big C” cultural lens for exploring French. To explore sports, we ask ourselves the following “little c” questions Which sports are popular? Who practices them? How are sports consumed (e.g., professional or national sports teams watched)? When do people practice or watch sports? Where do athletes get their training? What are the inequities in access to sports training, and how can these be addressed? I had the immense privilege to be in Paris both in 2017 when the city was making its bid and in 2024 when the Games took place. I was able to observe the city making its final preparations for the Olympics before attending several events. I was also able to witness the presence of the Games at other events and sites around the city, including museums with exhibitions related to sports and the Olympics, and activities in the arrondissements of Paris. In this session, I will share what I learned as well as how I will bring it into my classroom.
Découvrez comment une mascotte de classe peut transformer votre enseignement en créant une communauté vivante et connectée. En reliant école et maison, elle permet aux élèves de partager leur quotidien tout en renforçant leurs compétences en écriture. Au-delà des apprentissages, elle apaise l’anxiété et apporte de la joie, même aux plus grands. Et si elle parlait français ? Cette touche ludique et immersive stimule la motivation et favorise un apprentissage authentique et engageant de la langue.
This session offers curated information to teach students abroad from a guidebook being written by Ray Kleinlein, artist and art historian, with Joan McRae, French professor. Focusing on key elements from the architecture, art, history, culture, and customs of Paris, this is not Rick Steves, but is made so teachers have at hand the information needed when standing before the grand monuments, the art in the Louvre, the metro system or shopping in the Marais.
What comes to mind when you think of a boxer? Mike Tyson or Mohamed Ali? In the short documentary "Salma the Boxer" you'll meet another type of boxer: a 14-year-old Moroccan Muslim immigrant who challenged the preconceived notions surrounding her. Salma's compelling story provides a rich listening comprehension experience for novice to advanced learners, encouraging discussion about identity and immigration. Participants will leave with lesson plans in hand!
Cette communication présente l’organisation d’un festival de cinéma universitaire issu d’une collaboration entre le Champs-Élysées Film Festival et l’Université de Chicago. Elle propose divers modèles pour créer un espace d’échange culturel autour du cinéma francophone indépendant en classe et en dehors. Les aspects budgétaires, la sélection et l’intégration pédagogique des films, ainsi que les événements filmiques et leur impact sont notamment abordés. Cette initiative favorise une approche immersive de la langue et de la culture.
For those times when unplanned events occur, 25+ activities beyond the norm that you can use right away with no planning or materials needed, little stress and great results…come ready to try some!
How to enhance a French class with a virtual partnership? This session discusses a sample project conducted at the presenter’s institution. In it, a college class in the US partnered virtually with a High School class in France. Presentation points include project rationale, course units, course goals, oral and written assignments designed to meet ACTFL goals, as well as student feedback. The presentation concludes with the benefits, limitations, and future of this virtual partnership.
