Caribbean films in the French curriculum: strengthening linguistic and multicultural competency

Article Abstract:

Francophone Caribbean films can enrich the French language curriculum and also promote linguistic skill development and enhance multicultural competency in elementary, intermediate or advanced level classes. Strategies for using two documentary videos by Alain D'Aix, 'Goute Sel' and 'Nou Pres, Nou Loin,' are described, with some suggested learning activities related to the films. 'Gout Sel' deals with literacy and education in Haiti, while 'Nou Pres, Nou Loin' explores Creole languages as aspects of cultural identity in the Caribbean.

Usage, Study and teaching, French language, Video recordings, Documentary films, Documentary movies, Caribbean Islands

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Dangerous intersections: the near-collision of French and cultural studies in Maspero's 'Les Passagers du Roissy-Express.'(Critical Essay)

Article Abstract:

'Les Passagers du Roissy-Express,' a 1990 nonfiction work on the Parisian suburbs by Francois Maspero, is examined in relation to French cultural studies. Maspero's blurring of the boundary between poetry and politics is discussed.

Portrayals, Criticism and interpretation, Suburban life, Critical Essay, French literature, Maspero, Francois

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