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aspects immatériels (modes de pensée et de vie, coutumes, traditions, dialectes, etc.). J’ai ainsi découvert dans la publica- tion d’albums semi-autobiographiques un moyen captivant de témoigner de la langue et de la culture québécoise. Ainsi, la série de BD Histoires d’escaliers met en scène deux jeunes enfants francophones, Doudou et Danny, dans le Montréal de la fi n des années 1950. Les trois albums, tout en couleurs, regroupent une collec- tion d’histoires humoristiques, parfois nostalgiques; avec en fi ligrane, une foule d’informations sur la langue et la culture québécoise de cette époque. Une langue colorée aux sonorités bien québécoises dans un décor, lui, bien montréalais. Les albums sont bilingues, anglais-français, dans une présentation recto-verso, et comprennent un glossaire français qué- bécois-français européen-anglais. Je partage cet intérêt pour la bande dessinée lors de conférences et d’anima- tion d’ateliers dans divers établissements d’enseignement, de l’école primaire aux institutions universitaires. Cette complé- mentarité du visuel et de l’écrit fait de la bande dessinée un support pédagogique de choix pour les professeurs de langue seconde. Elle devient aussi objet d’étude et l’apprentissage des techniques qui

Index Message de la Présidente ...... 3 AATF Small Grants ...... 4 Exemplary Programs ...... 4, 31 Letter from President Obama ...... 6 AATF Executive Council ...... 7 Excellence in French Awards ...... 9 ISE Language Matters Award ...... 9 Call for Nominations ...... 9, 32 AATF Commissons ...... 10 Jeunes Amis du Français ...... 14 Discours au congrès d’ACTFL ...... 17 Salut les jeunes! ...... 19 Excellence in Teaching Awards ...... 21 LA BANDE DESSINÉE : UN OUTIL PRIVILÉGIÉ Outstanding Senior Award ...... 22, 34 Thinking About Syncing ...... 23 POUR L’APPRENTISSAGE DE LA LANGUE ET Future Leaders Announcement ...... 24 DE LA CULTURE FRANÇAISE Integrated Performance Assessment ..25 Auteure, chercheure et éducatrice, artistique, par l’utilisation complémen- Walter Jensen Scholarship ...... 26 linguiste de formation, je m’intéresse taire des aspects narratif et visuel, permet Société Honoraire du Français ...... 26 depuis quelques années déjà à la bande une représentation privilégiée des Austin Convention Highlights ...... 27 dessinée comme véhicule des paysages caractéristiques culturelles d’un milieu, FLES* Poster Contest ...... 29 linguistiques et culturels de la société. En tant dans ses aspects matériels (archi- Summer Scholarships ...... 33 effet, ce moyen d’expression littéraire et tecture, art, artisanat, etc.) que dans ses AATF Convention Travel Award ...... 37 AATF Materials Center...... 38 AATF NATIONAL BULLETIN Volume 41 Number 3 (January 2016) Editor: Jane Black Goepper, Cincin- nati, Ohio Reading Committee: Therese C. Clarke, Dept. of Modern and Classical Languages, Buffalo State University, NY; S. Pascale Dewey, Kutztown University, PA; Gisèle Loriot-Raymer, Northern Kentucky University, High- land Heights, KY; Elizabeth Miller, Crystal Springs Uplands School, CA; Samia I. Spencer, Auburn University, AL. The AATF National Bulletin (ISSN 0883-6795) has its editorial of- fi ces at 2700 Ashland Avenue at Victory Parkway, Unit 22, Cincin- nati, Ohio 45206; e-mail: [nbeditor@ frenchteachers.org]. Correspon- dence and manuscripts should be sent to the editor at this address. lui sont propres, peut facilement être soli- et programmes universitaires dédiés à la The American Association of Teach- difi é en permettant aux élèves de créer bande dessinée confi rment de nos jours ers of French publishes the AATF leur propre bande dessinée. Au début le statut important de la bande dessinée National Bulletin four times a year in 2013, j’ai eu le plaisir de mettre sur pied, dans le patrimoine culturel francophone. September, November, January, and conjointement avec un professeur de Et même si les jeunes de 11 à 14 ans April as a service to its members in français d’un lycée californien, Mme Anne constituent le plus large segment de supplement to the offi cial journal of Dumontier, un projet pédagogique pour lecteurs de bande dessinée, les adultes the association, the French Review. une classe de français. Une cinquantaine en sont aussi bons consommateurs et Subscription to the AATF National d’élèves de 14 et 15 ans ont été initiés tout un secteur du marché de la bande Bulletin requires membership in the à cette forme d’expression littéraire et dessinée leur est dédié. La place que organization. Periodicals postage artistique qu’est la bande dessinée. Ils en prend la bande dessinée dans le monde paid at the Marion, IL Post Offi ce. ont appris les genres, les codes, les prin- francophone de la publication ne cesse Offi ce of Publication: AATF, 302 N. cipales composantes. Après un appren- de s’agrandir. Ainsi, 37 millions de BD ont Granite St., Marion, IL 62959-2346. tissage des techniques de création, les été vendues en France en 2012. L’univers All items published in the National élèves ont produit eux-mêmes une page de la bande dessinée a connu dans les Bulletin are the property of the de bande dessinée et leur travail a été dernières décennies un essor remar- American Association of Teachers réuni sous forme d’un album numérique. quable et il s’est enrichi d’une grande of French. They may be copied for Dans cet article, après avoir brossé variété de styles, de genres et de formats. classroom or workshop use only if un tableau rapide des multiples aspects On utilise généralement le terme the source and date of publication de la bande dessinée dans le monde de bande dessinée franco-belge (le are indicated on the copies. francophone, je donnerai un aperçu de terme faisant référence à son origine Postmaster: Send address changes ses principales composantes ainsi que géographique) pour décrire la bande to AATF, 302 N. Granite St., Marion, IL des techniques créatrices qui la carac- dessinée traditionnelle, caractéristique 62959-2346 térise. Je décrirai ensuite brièvement le des pays francophones. Les sujets traités Deadlines for submissions of mate- projet pédagogique développé à Gunn s’adressent parfois à un public jeunesse, rials to the National Bulletin: Septem- High School. Je terminerai en proposant parfois à un public adulte et les styles et ber issue, August 1; November issue, quelques ressources qui sauront être les formats peuvent varier. L’utilisation September 1; January issue, Novem- utiles aux enseignants intéressés par du terme roman graphique, traduction ber 1; April issue, February 1. la bande dessinée dans un but didac- littérale du graphic novel anglais, com- Please note: Because of convention tique. mence à se répandre dans le domaine de dates and other deadlines, unlike la bande dessinée francophone. L’ex- 1. Les multiples visages de la bande commercial magazines, the issues of pression est généralement utilisée pour dessinée the National Bulletin are mailed dur- décrire une bande dessinée assez longue La bande dessinée, que l’on appelle ing the given month of publication (plus de 80 pages), souvent sérieuse et aussi BD ou encore bédé, est un mode and should reach most readers by qui s’adresse à un public adulte. d’expression littéraire et artistique recon- the end of that month. nu, dans lequel une succession d’images, Les comics, terme anglais qui a fait son généralement avec textes, raconte une apparition dans le dictionnaire Le Petit histoire. Considérée à ses débuts comme Robert en 2015, mettent surtout en scène un art mineur, elle est maintenant accep- des superhéros (terme aussi intégré dans tée, particulièrement en Europe, comme ce dictionnaire la même année), tels Su- un art à part entière, le neuvième art. perman et Wonderwoman, aux pouvoirs Musées, festivals, centres de recherche surhumains. (continué à la page 35)

2 AATF Twitter/Facebook/YouTube at AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) MESSAGE DE LA PRÉSIDENTE Les mots ne peuvent exprimer le les attentats. Nohemi était en France chagrin immense des Français, des Nord- pour un semestre, pour étudier au Strate Américains et de notre planète devant College of Design à Sèvres. Son rêve était l’attaque de la ville des Lumières. «Pour d’étudier à Paris. Sèvres est l’un des plus qui, comment, quand et pourquoi? Con- prestigieux lieux de production de porce- tre qui? Comment? Contre quoi?» nous laine du monde avec la Manufacture interrogeons-nous encore et toujours, en nationale de Sèvres, fondée en 1756. La reprenant les paroles écrites et chantées couleur Bleu de Sèvres est inégalée et par la grande chanteuse Barbara en 1972 l’on peut imaginer que ce bleu unique se («Perlimpinpin»). Rares sont les peuples refl ète un peu dans la Seine à ses pieds. et les pays épargnés par les tragédies: les L’on aperçoit de Sèvres, fl anquée sur les attentats, les violences terroristes ainsi coteaux de la Seine face à Boulogne- que les tueries de masse minent notre Billancourt, les péniches qui coulent Quand on n’a que l'amour monde. Pour nous qui enseignons la lentement vers la Normandie, la tour Pour parler aux canons langue française et les cultures franco- Eiffel qui s’impose sur notre droite. Et l’on Et rien qu'une chanson phones en Amérique du Nord, plus que y devine Paris grouiller non loin. Nohemi Pour convaincre un tambour jamais nous sommes tous parisiens. La voulait vivre cette expérience de beauté Alors sans avoir rien douleur nous unit et les messages de et d’excellence et aussi embrasser ces Que la force d'aimer sympathie de nos familles, de nos amis, perspectives. Son parcours me touche. Je Nous aurons dans nos mains de nos voisins, de nos collègues nous l’honore parce qu’à elle seule cette belle Amis, le monde entier. touchent, parce qu’eux aussi se sentent jeune femme est le visage de tous nos «Quand on n’a que l’amour» fait renaître parisiens et notre humanité est touchée. élèves et étudiants et notre raison d’être. notre espoir. Faites-la découvrir à vos Nous tous pleurons les morts et bles- Aujourd’hui encore, ce sont ces élèves! sés, partageons la peine des familles, et mêmes images, ce rêve de découverte, pleurons pour Paris. cette détermination d’ouverture au Le 13 novembre restera toujours gravé monde et à l’autre, cette même passion, Je commence mon «voyage prési- par la douleur dans nos coeurs, comme le et surtout ces mêmes valeurs de soli- dentiel» (le mot semble un peu exagéré, fut le 11 septembre désormais indélébile darité, d’esprit critique, et de liberté que prenez-le avec humour) à vos côtés dans nos conscience et notre souvenir. nous nous devons de continuer d’instiller en ce début de 2016. Je vous remercie Nous n’oublions pas nos frères et soeurs en nos étudiants. Qu’ils rêvent, comme chaleureusement de m’avoir accordé Aujourd’hui encore, ce sont ces mêmes images, ce rêve de découverte, cette détermination d’ouverture au monde et à l’autre, cette même passion, et surtout ces mêmes valeurs de solidarité, d’esprit critique, et de liberté que nous nous devons de continuer d’instiller en nos étudiants. libanais, Beyrouth ayant été touché Nohemi, d’explorer la francophonie et de votre confi ance. J’espère en être digne. par des attentats-suicide un jour avant partir pour Paris ou Grenoble, Chicoutimi Je suis reconnaissante également de Paris. Quels que soient vos inclinations ou Montréal, Fort de France ou Pointe- vous représenter. C’est un grand honneur politiques, je vous encourage à lire le à-Pitre, Tanger ou Marrakech, Dakar ou de pouvoir conduire l’AATF et mener discours du Président François Hollande, Douala, Bruxelles ou Genève ou tant notre organisation vers les horizons prononcé lors de l’hommage national d’autres belles villes. qu’ensemble nous avons identifi és dans aux victimes de l’attentat célébré aux In- Deux chansons ont été chantées nos réunions de stratégie, avec des pri- valides le 27 novembre. Le Président des durant l’hommage national aux Invalides, orités que nous toutes et tous défi nirons. Français y honore ceux venus de toute la la chanson de Barbara intitulée «Per- Je reviendrai plus tard cette année sur les France et de dix-sept pays différents dont limpinpin», ainsi que «Quand on n’a que défi s qui sont les nôtres et les directions la vie fut injustement fauchée ce soir-là, l’amour», que le grand chanteur belge que nous voulons prendre. Mais pour en partageant la peine des familles. Mais Jacques Brel avait enregistrée en 1957 l’instant, permettez-moi d’insister sur il met également l’accent sur la ville de pour son deuxième album au Théâtre l’un des piliers qui font notre force: notre lumière et de vie que représente Paris de l'Apollo à Paris, non loin du Bataclan passé de travail assidu et acharné et la et les valeurs de tolérance, de frater- dans le 11e arrondissement. Reprise par confi ance passée par nos prédécesseurs, nité, d’égalité, de liberté, d’espérance et Dalida, Céline Dion, Lara Fabian, Patricia enseignants passionnés et leaders de d’humanité qui font la France. Kaas, Latifa et pour la triste occasion par l’AATF. Ce sont ces mêmes valeurs, le désir Nolwenn Leroy, cette chanson traverse Aujourd’hui par ma présence à vos d’enrichissement culturel, la passion les époques et les générations. Elle côtés en tant qu’enseignante, je rends pour la vie, et le design français qui reconnaît notre tristesse en nous encour- hommage à deux de mes professeurs à conduisirent à Paris Nohemi Gonzalez, la ageant à travailler à rendre meilleur notre Michigan State University, qui tous deux jeune étudiante américaine de California monde. Elle nous intime l’espoir et la foi m’ont donné des ailes et l’amour de State University-Long Beach tuée dans en l’humanité: notre profession: Georges Joyaux, ancien président de l’AATF, et Frieda Brown, Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 3 dont la bonté, la confi ance en moi, et AATF SMALL GRANTS AATF EXEMPLARY l’esprit critique ont changé ma vie. Sans eux je ne serais jamais devenue profes- The AATF Small Grants program is FRENCH PROGRAM seur. Par ma présence à vos côtés en intended to support local projects by Would you like your French program tant que nouvelle présidente de l’AATF, members who need an extra infusion to become a model for others? Would j’honore aussi la grande amitié et le of cash in order to get their project off you like your department to be recog- travail remarquable de tous les collègues the ground or to bring their project to nized in your school, in your city or town, du Conseil Exécutif avec qui j’ai travaillé completion. The total amount of funds and on the AATF Web site? Then you jusqu’à présent, mais également à Jayne available is $5000, with the maximum may be a candidate for the new Exem- Abrate, notre Secrétaire Générale, ainsi award being $500. Matching funds plary French Program sponsored by the qu’Ann Sunderland et Sister Mary Helen from the chapter to which the applicant AATF. Read the indicators and apply on Kashuba, nos Présidentes précédentes belongs or from another source must be the offi cial form by March 15, 2016. dont les compétences, l’humour, la déter- committed. In this way, it is hoped that For complete instructions, go to the mination et la force d’esprit me servent the applicant can attract suffi cient overall AATF Web site at [www.frenchteachers. d’inspiration chaque jour. J’espère funding. org]. qu’aujourd’hui, en lisant ces mots, vous Applicants should use the on-line prendrez le temps de penser à celles et à application form at [www.frenchteachers. org/hq/forms/smallgrant/]. Applica- ceux qui ont fait une différence, qui ont What’s New in the compté dans vos carrières et dans vos tion requirements remain the same as vies professionnelles, parce qu’elles et in previous years: (1) name of applicant French Review? eux aussi sont les piliers de notre profes- and chapter to which he/she belongs; (2) Vol. 89, No. 3 (March 2016) sion et de l’AATF. a brief summary of the project, includ- • “Bilan cinématographique Ensemble, célébrons une nouvelle ing purpose, individuals involved, dates; 2014–2015: Combattant(e)s en année pleine de possibilités. Le semestre (3) total anticipated budget; (4) funds tout genre“(Beschea-Fache, Bis- va vite passer, commençons à penser requested; (5) other sources of funds, sière, Brunet) à nos projets d’été! Je vous encourage including amount to be matched from • “Dossier pédagogique: Hip- vivement de nous rejoindre à Austin, au chapter treasury, if applicable (This must pocrate” (Lilti) Texas, pour le Congrès annuel de l’AATF be attested to by the Chapter Secretary- • “iPad Apps to Develop French du 3 au 6 juillet! J’espère vous y voir Treasurer). Every year some interesting Speaking Skills” (Work) nombreuses et nombreux. requests remain unfunded because of • “Expanding the Comparisons lack of fi nancial support at the chapter Goal Area in the French Cur- level; it is important to begin the appli- riculum: Language Variation in cation process as soon as you read this Canada and France” (Douglass, by alerting your chapter offi cers to your Williams) Catherine Daniélou upcoming request. • “‘On a la liberté de parler comme Présidente Applicants should remember that on veut’: Acadian Discourses of University of Alabama, Birmingham the basic purpose of this modest pro- Francophone Authenticity” (Keat- [[email protected]] gram is to aid those members who need ing Marshall) supplementary funds to carry out a • “Le Chambon-sur-Lignon: Liens cités worthy project that would otherwise be 1979–2015” (Henry) [www.slate.fr/story/110717/hommage- unfunded or underfunded. Projects must • “The Scotsman’s Fearsome Sword: national-texte-discours-francois-hollande] bear a relationship to the purposes of the Political Subtexts in a Fifteenth- [https://memoirechante.wordpress. Association, namely furthering the study Century Nouvelle” (Fein) com/2011/02/27/jacques-brel-quand-on-a- of French in the U.S., and be of potential • “A New Genealogy of French que-lamour] benefi t to other AATF members or to his/ Science Fiction: Le Merveilleux her students. Under no circumstances Scientifi que in Third Republic QUEBEC SCHOLARSHIPS will awards be made to carry out strictly Literature” (Mitchell) Le ministère des Relations internatio- personal research or to travel abroad for • “Saint-John Perse: ‘mauvaise con- nales et de la Francophonie (MRIF) du the sake of general enlightenment. science de son temps’” (Kocay) Québec, l’Association internationale des Members at all levels of instruction • “Agency in Exile: Spectatorship, études québécoises (AIÉQ) et l’American may apply. Television, and Mediation in Kossi Council for Québec Studies (ACQS) sont A committee will evaluate the ap- Efoui’s Play Récupérations “(Nony) fi ers d’annoncer le lancement de trois plications and determine the recipients. • “Peut-on être Justes en ayant Les bourses de recherche sur le Québec pour Preference will be given to new projects e e mains sales? De l’entente à la les étudiants de 2 et 3 cycle universita- having a wide impact. Projects for Na- rupture entre Sartre et Camus” ires des États-Unis (volet compétitif). La tional French Week 2016 are encouraged. (Van de Wiele) date limite est le 5 février 2016. [www. • “Room to Grow: The Convent in international.gouv.qc.ca/fr/atlanta/pro- Graffi gny, Riccoboni, and Gouges” gramme-bourses-quebec-etats-unis]. (Sullivan) Vous trouverez les informations du • “La solitude de l’écrivain homo- Programme Qc-É-U de bourses universi- MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The AATF is launching a member- sexuel: entretien avec Abdellah taires (modalités, exigences) à l’adresse: ship campaign! See page 39 for infor- Taïa” (Schroth) [www.mrif.gouv.qc.ca/fr/programmes- mation concerning the 2-for-1 et-projets/programmes/programmes- offer for a year’s free membership. bourses-etats-unis].

4 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) MESSAGE DE LA SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRALE Chers Collègues, nos murs, il faut engager de nouveaux affi chent des conseils pour monter des J’aimerais vous souhaiter un heureux publics et il faut mettre en évidence les campagnes de défense, pour convaincre et prospère 2016. Si vous n’avez pas accomplissements des élèves (pages 22, des décideurs et pour contacter les élus. encore renouvelé votre adhésion à l’AATF 34). Il est plus diffi cile de suggérer la cou- Notre Commission pour la Défense pour 2016, je vous encourage à le faire pure d’un programme qui brille par des du français est prête à venir au secours aussi rapidement que possible. Si vous activités, des prix, des projets innovateurs des programmes directement menacés. voulez participer au Grand Concours, à la ou des échanges. La meilleure défense N’hésitez pas à faire appel à nous. Société Honoraire de Français (page 26), pour un programme est une offensive NOUVEAUX MOYENS DE COMMUNICA- à la nouvelle société des Jeunes Amis du planifi ée et soutenue pour mettre en TION Français destinée aux niveaux primaire évidence la valeur de l’enseignement Nous faisons appel tous les jours aux et collège (page 14) ou enfi n au congrès du français et la qualité du programme. nouveaux moyens de communication d’Austin (page 27), il est important Pensez à soumettre votre candidature pour aider les professeurs de français. de vous occuper de votre cotisation à pour l’Exemplary Program Award (page En plus du site Web où vous trouverez l’avance. Plus les membres renouvellent 4 ou 31). Ne restez pas dans un coin en maintes ressources promotionnelles et tôt, plus nous économisons des frais de espérant que tout ira bien. pédagogiques, vous pouvez régler votre poste, et vous n’encourez pas le risque Aidez-nous à contacter tous les pro- cotisation, passer des commandes pour de manquer des annonces pertinentes. fesseurs de français à tous les niveaux. la Société Honoraire de Français, obte- Nous vous remercions de votre fi délité. Envoyez-nous les noms de membres nir des documents publiés par l’AATF, POURQUOI DEVENIR MEMBRE DE potentiels. Vous pouvez nous les envoyer vous inscrire au congrès et nommer L’AATF? directement à [recruit@frenchteachers. un/e élève pour un Outstanding Senior Les avantages de l’adhésion à une org]. in French Award ou pour l’Excellence in association professionnelle varient d’une ADVOCACY French Award par le biais de notre maga- personne à l’autre. Il suffi t de parler aux Si vous vous sentez nerveux quant au sin en ligne [https://store.frenchteachers. membres qui assistent à un congrès de soutien de vos administrateurs, familiari- org]. l’AATF et deviennent par la suite des sez-vous avec les documents suivants sur L’AATF a une présence Facebook et habitués, aux professeurs qui inscrivent notre site Web à [www.frenchteachers. Twitter [AATFrench]. Vous pouvez poser régulièrement leurs élèves au Grand org]: des questions aux collègues, affi cher des Concours et à la Société Honoraire de • Advocacy First-Responder Kit: il annonces des activités de vos élèves, voir Français et qui créent une tradition existe une abondance de ressources, des offres d’emploi, et vous trouverez des d’excellence dans leur école ou aux pro- de statistiques, de conseils et d’appuis liens vers d’autres ressources. La Société fesseurs d’université qui soumettent un pour venir en aide aux programmes en Honoraire de Français a sa propre page article ou un compte-rendu à la French danger; Facebook [SHF.AATF]. Le Grand Concours Review et qui se retrouvent plus tard • Advocacy Depot: vous y trouverez a aussi une page Facebook [Natio- comme évaluateur ou même rédacteur des liens utiles vers des ressources pour nal-French-Contest], ainsi que plusieurs de la revue. Il est étonnant de voir dans la la défense du français, des sites consa- de nos chapitres. liste des boursiers, des récipiendaires des crés à plusieurs états avec des données La Commission sur la Technologie pro- Small Grants, des lauréats de nos diffé- historiques et économiques ainsi que des duit un blog [http://aatftech.blogspot. rents prix, ceux qui profi tent de cette ex- stratégies d’utilisation; com] où l’on propose des astuces pour périence pour servir l’association comme • Advocacy Wiki: vous y découvrirez l’emploi des nouvelles technologies responsable au niveau du chapitre ou au des échantillons de documents, des dans la salle de classe. Nous continuons niveau national. Une association comme lettres-types, des articles sur la diffi culté à affi cher sur la chaîne YouTube des la nôtre ne peut pas fonctionner sans relative de différentes langues étran- clips vidéos [www.youtube.com/user/ l’appui de tous. gères, des données culturelles et éco- aatfrench]. Voir l’article à la page 23 pour RECRUTEMENT nomiques sur l’importance du français; un recensement de ressources clé. La force de l’AATF vient de nos effec- des témoignages d’anciens élèves; des CONGRÈS RÉGIONAUX tifs. Il est important que tous les profes- stratégies qui marchent; Si vous assistez au congrès régionaux seurs de français, quel que soit le niveau, • Archives du National Bulletin: il y a de NECTFL, de SCOLT ou au Central States soient membres de l’AATF. De cette façon, des articles sur la promotion du français, Conference, visitez le stand de l’AATF nous pouvons mieux cerner la situation des activités grandes et petites pour dans le salon des expositions, et pen- de l’enseignement du français, mieux mettre en valeur le travail des élèves sez à participer aux sessions et ateliers défendre les programmes en diffi culté et et des idées pour la célébration de la organisés par l’AATF. N’oubliez surtout encore plus signifi catif, éviter les crises Semaine du Français mais qui pourraient pas le congrès de l’AATF du 3 au 6 juillet par les efforts de promotion soutenus. servir tout le long de l’année; à Austin, TX (voir page 27). Profi tez d’un Ceux qui s’intéressent à ce que le français • Joint National Committee for Lan- congrès entièrement dévoué au français reste parmi les langues offertes dans les guages/National Council for Languages et amenez votre famille pour visiter cette écoles et universités américaines de- and International Studies (JNCL/NCLIS): belle ville texane. vraient se joindre à nous afi n de sou- L’AATF est membre fondateur de cette Jayne Abrate tenir nos efforts pour sauvegarder des fédération qui regroupe plus de 100 Executive Director programmes menacés de disparition. Il associations et entreprises consacrées à [[email protected]] faut rester vigilants. Il faut promouvoir l’enseignement et à l’industrie des lan- l’importance du français en dehors de gues. Le site [www.languagepolicy.org]

Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 5 Note: This letter from President Obama was received on the fi rst day of National French Week when there was little time to distrib- ute it. We e-mailed it to all AATF members, but since the message is timeless, we wanted to make sure that everyone saw it and has it to use in promoting the study of French.

6 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) AATF 2016 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL President Catherine Arts et des Lettres, and the 2006 recipient tion Specialist in an elementary school, Daniélou (Ph.D. Michigan of the ACTFL Nelson Brooks Award for and is a faculty member at Towson State) is Associate Pro- Excellence in the Teaching of Culture. E- University (MD). Karen presents her re- fessor and Associate mail: [abrate@ frenchteachers.org] search and experiences at local, regional, Dean at the Univer- Vice-President national, and international conferences. sity of Alabama at Madeline Turan E-mail: [[email protected]] Birmingham. She (M.A. Long The Editor in Chief of the specializes in Island Univer- French Review Edward 17th-century sity) is Adjunct Ousselin (Ph.D. Ohio French lit- Lecturer at State University) erature and SUNY Stony taught French also likes to teach Brook. She at the Institut de advanced grammar, taught Touraine. He now French history, and contempo- in the teaches French fi lm rary French culture. She has been active Sachem and culture at Western with state language teaching organi- Schools (NY). Washington University. A zations and enjoys working with K-12 She has served as a frequent contributor to the teachers in immersion workshop settings. board member and on nu- French Review, he served as Review E-mail: [catherinedanielou@frenchteach merous committees, including Editor for Creative Works. He is a Cheva- ers.org] advocacy, for the New York State As- lier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques. Past-President sociation of Foreign Language Teachers. E-mail: [[email protected]] Mary Helen She is a frequent presenter on the use of The Managing Editor of the Kashuba, SSJ, song in the classroom. E-mail: [madeline. French Review Nathalie (D.M.L. Middle- [email protected]] Degroult (Ph.D. bury) is Profes- Vice-President University at sor of French Rita Davis was Albany), a and Russian born in Cler- French native, is at Chest- mont-Ferrand, Associate Profes- nut Hill France. She sor of French at College has taught Siena College (NY) (PA).She Middle where she teaches served as AATF Vice- and courses in language, President and Regional Upper fi lm, literature, and Representative and has been School culture. She specializes local French Contest Administrator since French in contemporary French Cinema 1978. She was also a member of the for 30 years and is a regular presenter on the use of Board of Directors of ACTFL, Northeast at the Agnes Irwin fi lm in the classroom. Nathalie served as Conference, and PSMLA. She received the School (PA) and is cur- Review Editor for Creative Works for the Lindback, Ludwig, and PSMLA Awards rently coordinator of the French French Review. E-mail: [nathalie.degroult@ for excellent teaching and has published program. She serves as a consultant to siena.edu] several articles and presents frequently the College Board and has presented Jane Black Goepper, Editor at conferences. She is an Offi cier dans numerous workshops. She has served of the National Bulletin, l’Ordre des Palmes académiques. E- mail: as an AP Exam Reader and Table Leader. taught French at the [[email protected]] Rita also served as Co-President of the high school Jayne Abrate (Ph.D. Philadelphia AATF Chapter. E-mail: and univer- Purdue), Executive Direc- [[email protected]] sity levels. tor since 1997, taught Passionate about She has taught at the university teaching French to literature, civiliza- level in Missouri people of all ages, tion, methods and for 15 years and new Vice-Pres- curriculum courses, has presented ident Karen supervised fi eld experi- and published Campbell ence, student, and intern widely on Kuebler teachers as well as having served French cul- currently as mentor and cooperating teacher for ture and cul- consults student teachers. She is an Offi cier dans tural pedagogy, for ele- l’Ordre des Palmes académiques. E-mail: Québécois culture and menta- [[email protected]] literature, and the use of tech- ry French nology in the French classroom. language in- She is an Offi cier dans l’Ordre des Palmes struction programs, académiques, a Chevalier dans l’Ordre des serves as a Dance Integra-

Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 7 Lisa Narug, Director Region III (Mid-At- Region VI (West of the National French lantic) Representative Central) Represen- Contest, has been Christine Gaudry tative Eileen involved with Le (Ph.D. UNC at Walvoord Grand Concours Chapel Hill), a (M.A. Montclair since 1991 when French native, State University, she “temporarily” is Associate NJ) is a member of fi lled in as Na- Professor of the Chicago/North- tional Awards French and ern Illinois AATF Chair. She was Chair of For- Chapter and served National Chair for eign Languages two consecutive terms Computer Operations and at Millersville University as both program chair Assistant Director. She has a (PA). She served as Chapter and president. She is currently the chair degree from the University of Illinois President and has been active in of the chapter’s Advocacy Committee and worked at AATF National Headquar- the AATF, ACTFL, Northeast Conference, and serves as immediate past-president. ters for 6 years. She worked at various PSMLA, and several other organizations. Eileen is a member of the committee nonprofi t associations before returning She is currently working on a book on that created the French Advocacy Wiki. as Director. E-mail: [legrandconcours@ Georges Simenon. E-mail: [Christine. She taught at Niles North & Niles West sbcglobal.net] [email protected]] High Schools in Skokie, IL. E-mail: [eileen Region I (New Eng- Newly-elected [email protected]] land) Representative Region IV Repre- Region VII (South Central) Margarita Dempsey sentative Deanna Representative Marie- currently teaches Scheffer Luce Schein French and Span- teaches at St. (Ph.D., Univer- ish at Smithfi eld Augustine sity of North High School (RI) High School Texas) is Instruc- and is Adjunct (FL) and tor of French at instructor at has Texas Christian Uni- Bryant Col- served versity. She has been lege. She has the AATF as President of the North served on the board National French Texas AATF Chapter of the Rhode Island Contest Administrator and Co-Chair of the AATF Foreign Language Associa- and three terms as Chap- Commission on Cultural Compe- tion and the Rhode Island AATF ter President. She was also AATF tence. Her interests include French and Chapter. In 2013, she was Northeast Outstanding Chapter Ofi cer. She serves Francophone cultures and literatures, Conference Teacher of the Year (TOY), as a Table Leader for the AP French Technology, and Service-Learning. E-mail: one of fi ve ACTFL TOY fi nalists. E-mail: Language and Culture Exam and is an [[email protected]] [[email protected]] AP Consultant and Consultant Mentor. Region VIII (Southwest) Region II (New York & She is a Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Representative Ryan New Jersey) Represen- académiques. E-mail: [deannascheffer@ Rocque has tative Abbe Guillet gmail.com]. worked for is French teacher at New Region V (East 11 years as a Baldwinsville (NY) Central) Representa- French teacher Schools. She has tive Dan Noren at Lakeridge Jr. served previous- (DML, Middlebury) High School (UT). ly as a chapter is Professor of He has served on offi cer and French at Ferris the community coun- regional rep- State Uni- cil, served as Presi- resentative. She versity (MI) dent of the Utah AATF has studied in France where he Chapter, and has worked with teach- and Senegal, and is a AP has taught ers across the state and nation. E-mail: reader and Test Development since 1985. He is [[email protected]] Committee member. She is a Cheva- currently President of lier dans l’Ordre des Palmes académiques. the Michigan AATF Chapter E-mail: [[email protected]] and was elected Vice-President of the Michigan World Language Association (MWLA). His specialty is la Francophonie, and he has conducted numerous study programs to France and Martinique. E-mail: [daniel noren@ferris. edu]

8 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) New Region IX (North- 2016 ISE “LANGUAGE MATTERS” AWARD west) Representative Catherine Ousselin The AATF is pleased to announce that promote and improve students’ speak- obtained her B.A. Intercultural Student Experiences (MN) ing abilities in French, students’ achieve- and M.A in French will again recognize an outstanding high ments, and student exchange/travel Language and school teacher of French at the AATF experiences, as well as other immersion Literature from annual convention in Austin, Texas in July experiences outside the classroom. the University 2016. Previous recipients of this award Deadlines: The nominee’s dossier must of Kansas. She are Marion (Mimi) Hagedorn (KY) in 2005, be received by February 1, 2016. It currently teach- Davara Potel (OH) in 2006, Donna should be sent electronically in .pdf or es French II-AP in at Czarnecki (IL) in 2007, Teresa Lambert Word format to [abrate@frenchteach Mount Vernon High School (KY) in 2008, Beth Pierce (MS) in 2009, ers.org]. The recipient of the award will (WA). Catherine is Chair of the Megan Iranpour (KY) in 2010, Dawn be notifi ed by April 1, 2016. The award AATF Commission on Technology, the Young (NC) in 2011, Kadidia Doumbia will be presented during the AATF AATF Social Media Manager, and a tech- (GA) in 2012, Sarah Sexton (CO-WY) in Convention in Austin, TX, July 3-6, 2016. nology intergration specialist for World 2013, Tripp DiNicola (VA) in 2014, and Questions about this award should be Languages. She is also an active member Abbe Guillet (NY) in 2015. directed to [[email protected]]. of ACTFL, NNELL, IALLT, and ASCD. E-mail: Tanya Gajewski, former Director of For more information in ISE visit [www. [[email protected]]. Education at ISE, said: “ISE is committed isemn.net]. to recognizing outstanding educators who inspire their students to speak AATF EXCELLENCE IN French inside and outside the classroom. FRENCH AWARD ISE is honored to provide this recognition The AATF has established a new in support of the creative and dedicated award to recognize French students at all French language high school teachers levels. This will allow teachers to reward who have made it their life’s work to students in each year of French study or provide the most meaningful and effec- multiple students in a given class. It will tive language immersion experiences for also allow teachers at the elementary or their students. This award is a refl ection NOMINATIONS middle school levels or in community of our commitment to nonprofi t educa- FOR REGIONAL colleges to recognize their students. tional travel organization ‘where lan- The AATF Oustanding Senior in French guage matters.’” REPRESENTATIVES Award (see Web site or November issue) AWARD: The ISE Language Matters The AATF is seeking nominations for is still available for one exceptional senior award will consist of a framed award Regional Representatives for Region III student each year at the high school or certifi cate accompanied by a cash award (Mid-Atlantic—Pennsylvania, Delaware, university level. Nominations must be funded by ISE. Maryland, Virginia, Northern Virginia, Re- made by a current AATF member. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The applicant se- gion V (East Central—Indiana, Michigan, To qualify for the award, a student lected for this award will be a high school Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee), must: teacher of French and member of the and Region VII (South Central—Texas, • have demonstrated excellence in AATF who has achieved outstanding suc- Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, the study of French; cess in getting students to speak French Louisiana) for a three-year term, 2017- • be currently enrolled in French; through exemplary motivation and 2019. Nominees must be members in • have demonstrated commitment to creative methods. In addition, the win- good standing of the AATF and reside the study of French by participating ner will be a teacher who has provided within the region that will be electing a in extracurricular activities related authentic immersion experiences outside representative. to French which may include but are the classroom for students to apply their Nominations may come from mem- not limited to the Grand Concours, speaking skills. Participation in an ISE bers or from chapters, including those study abroad, National French Week program is not among the criteria. outside the nominee’s own chapter. The activities, or French Club, Pi Delta DOSSIER: The following items, which AATF Constitution states that a Regional Phi, tutoring; should not be bound or stapled, consti- Representative cannot be succeeded by • be a non-native speaker of French; tute the nominee’s dossier: (1) A letter someone from the same chapter. There • be nominated by an AATF member. of nomination from an AATF member are incumbents in Regions V and VII. Students will receive a certifi cate outlining why the nominee deserves the The Nominating Committee encour- acknowledging their award and a press award and specifi cally addressing the cri- ages the AATF membership to consider release to distribute to local media; and teria listed above; (2) A letter supporting candidates with a proven record of a congratulatory letter will be sent to the the nominee from a school or district su- participation in local, state, and national principal or dean. The registration fee for pervisor/administrator; (3) The nominee’s AATF activities. Nominations should be the award is $25. For an additional $10 CV (with all contact information), plus submitted to the chair of the Nominating fee, students can also receive an Armes de the name of the school principal and his/ Committee, Eileen Walvoord [eileen Paris medal. her contact information, and the e-mail [email protected]] by March 1, 2016. There is no deadline for this award. address of those providing letters in #1 The committee will contact nominees The nomination form is posted on the and #2; (4) A personal statement from the to submit their curriculum vitae and a AATF Web site. Nominations can also be nominee, noting evidence of activities, personal statement. made through the On-line Store. Address strategies, and techniques designed to questions to [[email protected]]. Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 9 AATF 2016 COMMISSIONS Commission on Advo- Commission on Cul- Commission on cacy Kathy Stein-Smith, tural Competence High Schools Chair [2017] Michèle Bissière, Anne Jensen Fairleigh-Dickinson Co-Chair [2015] , Chair [2017] University UNC Charlotte Henry M. Gunn 1000 River Road Languages and High School Teaneck, NJ Culture Studies 780 Arastradero Road 07666 9201 Uni- Palo Alto, CA 94306 E-mail: versity City E-mail: [annejensen@ [kathystein- Boulevard att.net] [email protected]] Charlotte, NC 28223 E-mail: [[email protected]] Commission on Middle Schools Janel Lafond- Paquin , Chair Commission on At-Risk, Marie [2018] High Needs, Mi- Schein, Co- Rogers High School nority, and Chair [2015] 15 Wickham Road Immigrant Texas Chris- Newport, RI Populations tian University 02840 Margarita 2800 South Uni- E-mail: [madame Levasseur, versity Drive [email protected]] Chair [2017] Fort Worth, TX Bloom Township 76129 Commission on Student School District E-mail: [m.schein@ Standards 100 W 10th St, Chi- tcu.edu] Rebecca Fox, cago Heights, IL 60411 Chair [2015] E-mail: [[email protected]] George Mason Commission on Cinema Commission on University Joyce Beckwith, Co- French for Business 4400 University Chair [2016] and Economic Drive E-mail: [mmejoyob@ Purposes Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 aol.com] Deb Reisinger, E-mail: [[email protected]] Chair [2015] 06 Languages Commission on Technol- Building ogy Catherine Ousselin, Duke University Chair [2016] Durham, NC 27708- Mount Vernon High 0257 School E-mail: [email protected]] 314 North 9th Street Dolliann Mount Vernon, Commission on Professional WA 98273 Hurtig, Teacher Standards Co-Chair E-mail: [catherineku72@ Adina Alexandru , gmail.com] [2016] Chair [2017] Louisiana Tech Southington University Commission on Universi- Public Schools ties P.O. Box 3178 720 Pleasant Ruston, LA 71272 Scott Sheridan, Street Chair [2017] E-mail: [dhurtig@ Southington, CT latech.edu] Illinois Wesleyan 06489 University [[email protected]] 1312 Park Street Commission on FLES* Commission for the Bloomington, IL Karen Campbell Kue- Promotion of 62701 bler, Chair [2017] French Justin Frie- E-mail: [spsheridan@ 709 Sudbrook Road man, Chair [2016] comcast.net] Pikesville, MD Adlai E. Stevenson 21208 High School E-mail: [kkc 1 Stevenson danser@ Drive, Lincoln- verizon.net] shire, IL 60069 E-mail: [justin [email protected]] 10 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) REGIONAL REPORTS REGION V: EAST CENTRAL A special thank you to a few key DETROIT CHAPTER Region V has had a great year. What people who really helped to pull off this The Detroit Chapter has new leader- impresses me the most is the under- fantastic weekend. Wendy Duffy kindly ship: Luciana Jeler, President, Thuan Tran, standing in all the chapters of the prepared three different soupes estivales Secretary/Treasurer, Pam Foster, Vice- importance of regularly meeting with the for all the hungry participants arriving President, and Nicola Gilson, National membership. Friday evening. Karine Daddah, Chap- French Contest Administrator. It is always a heartening and encour- ter Secretary-Treasurer, handled all the The impressive list of activities noted aging thing to hear about chapters that logistics, shopping, and communication below attest to their vibrant, energetic are meeting and keeping in touch with leading up to the weekend. and resourceful chapter. each other, using, in some cases, very Ohio Chapter 2016 Film Club: The • Soirées Cinéma chez Suzie Martin innovative ideas that have even crossed chapter offi cers will present on the fi lm à [[email protected]] regional AATF “borders.” La Famille Bélier at the CSCTFL/OFLA 2016 • Chantons Noël: Notre réunion OHIO CHAPTER Conference. amicale A big “Bravo!” goes out to Lucas Hoff- KENTUCKY CHAPTER A statement from Luciana provides man, Chapter President, who has been President Laura Roché Youngworth a clear lens into their chapter and their promoting regular videoconferencing reported on a number of high-profi le dynamic élan. sessions for chapter presidents, spear- successes. Two noteworthy members are Chers amis, heading this initiative with Andrea Behn, Laura Roché Youngworth, who earned Un des objectifs de l'AATF est de AATF Wisconsin Chapter Co-President. the Kentucky World Language Teacher promouvoir des événements qui nous permettent d'enrichir notre horizon culturel. Notre collègue Suzie Martin a eu l'initiative de proposer une visite guidée au Musée de Toledo, pour découvrir les oeuvres d'Edgar Degas exposées à Toledo. The Detroit and Michigan Chapters shared another memorable immersion weekend at Camp Dainava with 30 mem- bers in attendance from both chapters. It is always a time of cultural enrichment, recharging of teaching batteries, and reconnecting with old friends and begin- ning new friendships. NORTHWEST INDIANA CHAPTER The Chapter is clearly one of the leaders in its focus on the importance of regularly meeting with the membership. The Ohio Chapter Immersion Week- of the Year Award and will continue to Their fall activities speak to this obser- end was a prime example of the impor- SCOLT to compete for Regional Teacher vation and included several immersion tance of getting to know other French of the Year, and Tracy Lambert who is dinners, each hosted by a different chap- teacher colleagues personally. The one of three fi nal candidates for Ashland ter member. Their spring meeting will two-day event was all about engaging in Oil's Teacher of the Year. be April 9 at 10 a.m. at the Lake County networking conversations, professional Aggie Manion was elected as Chapter Library in Merrillville. development, and cultivating lasting and Treasurer/Secretary. The Kentucky Chap- Other events included the Feast of meaningful relationships that are mutu- ter held a professional learning oppor- the Hunters' Moon, a re-creation of the ally supportive. These relationships are tunity, focusing on the Web-based tool annual fall gathering of the French and the source of encouragement over many Learnerator, participating in a SwapShop, Native Americans which took place at years of successful and fulfi lling teaching. and enjoying a French luncheon. Fort Ouiatenon, a fur-trading outpost in The Immersion Weekend celebrated The chapter also recognized French the mid-1700s. It is held annually in early its 12th anniversary this past September. programs through their AATF Kentucky autumn on the banks of the Wabash Approximately twenty teachers gathered Program Recognition. All interested River, four miles southwest of West Lafay- in beautiful Mohican State Park for a wet, French programs could submit a self- ette, Indiana. end-of-summer weekend. Even though evaluation and receive a rating (1-3), a the weather wasn’t super, teachers and certifi cate, and a letter sent to their ad- TENNESSEE CHAPTER friends did have a good time chatting, ministration highlighting achievements. The chapter again sponsored an watching Francophone fi lms, and playing Overall winning programs received exhibit booth where offi cers spoke with and learning new French card games. plaques at the annual meeting, In ad- members and potential members about They also enjoyed a nice potluck dinner dition, they began a lending library of the benefi ts of AATF membership. Bro- thanks to the tasty Francophone dishes French movies and a scholarship for high chures were distributed free of charge. all participants brought! school seniors graduating with the inten- The chapter held its 2014 annual tion of majoring or minoring in French. meeting at the Tennessee Foreign Lan- Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 11 guage Teaching Association (TFLTA) tance. She mentioned the Sister Cities ters, and Region VI chapter presidents are Conference. The meeting was presided program, which includes the Nashville- now routinely sharing with each other by President Jane Weaver , and 28 Caen alliance. Heather Cunningham is the messages that they send to their members attended. Special guests were the contact person for Alliance française members. Jayne Abrate and Amélie de Gaulle, Con- and the Sister Cities program. Laurie It has become clear that many, if not sule honoraire de France. She announced Ramsey thanked outgoing President most, French teachers are now exchang- the opening of a gourmet food store Jane Weaver for her years of service. ing electronically and through social with French products available. Execu- Respectfully submitted media huge amounts of information on tive Director Jayne Abrate talked about Daniel Noren topics ranging from classroom bulletin the upcoming National Convention in Region V Representative boards, lesson plans, French Club activi- Saguenay. [[email protected]] ties, the ever-popular authentic resources President Weaver gave the report REGION VI: WEST CENTRAL and, last November, how to process their for Secretary-Treasurer Lark Torti. Jane In Region VI, this past year there has own feelings and discuss the attacks in requested that members share with her been a surge of new energy, new col- Paris with their students. So it is inspiring and the board any ideas to provide sup- laboration, and new thinking, much of it to see that widely available technology port of their activities with chapter funds. based on being able to rely on communi- is keeping members tied to each other Will Thompson reported on the 2014 cating electronically. and to our association and offering them National French Contest. Over 90,000 access to invaluable resources. At the students participated nationally, with COMMUNICATION AND CONNECTIONS same time, and perhaps more impor- 3216 from Tennessee, an increase of With keeping in touch using a variety tantly, these outlets are helping members more than 200 students, ranking the of devices becoming more and more create the personal connections that also Tennessee Chapter sixth in the nation. In frequent in our personal lives, it is not support their professional growth and Tennessee there were nearly 170 nation- surprising that many presidents of the success. chapters in Region VI have increasingly ally ranked students, including two gold COLLABORATION medal winners and 11 silver medalists. taken advantage of these opportunities Those who also serve in leadership positions and take on the responsibilities of being chapter president deserve our admiration and our heartfelt thanks.

The gold medalists were from Franklin to send information and offer support. Connections made at the 2014 Future High School (teacher: Allison Nixon) and Leaders program in New Orleans, in from Harpeth Hall in Nashville, student They are, for example, keeping members informed and tying them to the AATF fact, paved the way for current on-line of Amy Miller. A total of 89 teachers from collaboration between regions. This 64 schools in Tennessee participated. with e-mail updates, in some cases, on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. This kind of began when Region VI chapter leaders All participating teachers present at the were invited by the president of the Ohio meeting were recognized and thanked outreach refl ects some of the discussion at the Delegate Assembly in Saguenay Chapter to a Facebook page devoted to for their efforts. sharing information specifi cally among Members voted on and approved that centered on how it was personal connections that led many of us to be- chapter presidents. This kind of sharing a motion to divide the position of is also going on between chapters. This Secretary-Treasurer into two positions. come members of the AATF and motivat- ed us to become active in our chapters. past fall, the presidents of the Chicago / The members voted on and approved Northern Illinois and Downstate Illinois a motion to ratify the subsidy to AATF So it was perhaps not surprising to hear that one Region VI member responded Chapters presented a session designed members who participated in the French for French teachers at the ICTFL confer- immersion workshop at the conference. to this increased level of chapter com- munication by saying that she had “never ence; and the presidents of Wisconsin Jane suggested that chapter funds be and Chicago/Northern Illinois have used for professional development. She felt so connected” to our organization. This kind of personal communication begun exchanging ideas and are looking also reminded members of the deadline toward collaborating on a Teacher Im- for applying to the Future Leaders Fel- extends as well to chapter Facebook pages where members in the Chicago/ mersion Weekend. lowship Program. A well established partnership con- New offi cers elected were Mela- Northern Illinois and St Louis chapters are sharing support and information on tinues between the St. Louis Chapter, the nie Taylor, Vice-President (to become Centre francophone at Webster University, President in January 2017), Allison Nixon, both closed and public pages. Chicago/ Northern Illinois and Wisconsin members and the Alliance française de St. Louis who Secretary, and Suzanne Lange, Treasurer. together organize, host, and award prizes Laurie Ramsey, Vice-President, became are also active on their Twitter accounts. The newly-updated Wisconsin Web site for an annual student essay contest. A President in January 2015. new collaborator for the Chicago/North- Executive Director Jayne Abrate pro- includes new features and great look- ing visuals. Another use of electronic ern Illinois Chapter is the Alliance fran- moted National French Week and read a çaise du North Shore, an organization that letter from President Obama. She invited media can be seen with the newsletters in Chicago/Northern Illinois, Minnesota, created a Soirée Trivia in 2015 with the members to travel to Saguenay in July close involvement of several retired AATF 2015 and to recruit new members. and Wisconsin that can now all be found online and fears that teachers might members who were also members of the Tennessee Bob Peckham echoed the AF du NS. At the Spring AATF meeting need for advocacy and promotion of the not read them in this new format have disappeared. On-line surveys looking for the AF president presented a gift check AATF. Consule Amélie de Gaulle updated in the amount of $1700 to the chapter members on her activities and encour- information and ideas from the members have also begun to appear in some chap- from the event’s profi ts. The value of aged attendees to call on her for assis- personal connections between these ac- 12 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) tive and retired teachers clearly made a held concurrently with the Tête-à-Tête which the French are so well known. positive contribution toward supporting workshop, “Theater and Carnaval in the “Ionesco and La Leçon” were the focus local French programs. This past summer, World Language Classroom,” sponsored in St. Louis where this chapter each year a Wisconsin Chapter member and her by the University of Iowa. presents a teacher workshop focused students partnered with the local Alli- The AATF was well represented at the on a French writer and one of his/her ance française de Milwaukee to help staff Illinois Conference on the Teaching of works and then invites teacher and their their café at the city’s four-day Bastille Foreign Languages (ICTFL) with a display, students to a professional dramatic Day celebration. The Kansas City and AATF materials, and a greeter to make performance of that work. This year it Minnesota Chapters continue to have a personal connections with members and was Lionel Cuillé, Webster University, close relationship with the local Alliance non-members alike. As mentioned above who helped prepare the members for the française. theatrical event with his presen- As part of the effort by Service tation “Eugène Ionesco: Com- culturel du Consulat de France ment un théâtre de l’Absurde et à Chicago to create resources pourquoi?” Later in the month, for French teachers based on André Nerman and the Com- art works found in Midwest art pagnie Caravague presented La museums and in which mem- Leçon. bers of the St. Louis Chapter Teachers in Kansas City participated last year, a group gathered to “bring the spirit of Wisconsin members has now of Saguenay” to Kansas City met with a representative of the so members could hear about Service culturel to help guide the the sessions, events, and excur- efforts of those who will create sions of the July convention. the online materials. This chapter cultivates personal PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP- connections with each of their MENT events by sharing a meal and a Chapters across Region VI holiday gift exchange at their continue to provide in-person Chicago/Northern Illinois Chapter President Martha Behlow ac- annual December dinner. As professional development op- cepted a $1700 donation check from Margot Steinhart, President of always, the St. Louis teachers portunities designed for French the Alliance française du North Shore. did not miss the opportunity teachers. Kansas City members in January to meet to divvy up came together for their annual Teacher as an example of collaboration, the presi- the traditional galette to see who would Immersion Day that focused on the city dents of the Downstate and Chicago/ wear the crown. Minnesota teachers had of Bordeaux and on cinema. Iowa AATF Northern Illinois Chapters presented a the opportunity to make and strengthen members, some supported with scholar- session focussed on a French teacher’s those personal connections at this year’s ships from the chapter, gathered at Simp- parcours and the support and resources “less formal and more social than in the son College last summer for a Teacher needed along the way. At Wisconsin past” dinner featuring Lebanese cuisine. Immersion Weekend. St. Louis organized Association of Foreign Language Teach- Likewise, members in the Chicago/North- a spring workshop on the use of Tech- ers (WAFLT) conference, the Wisconsin ern Illinois Chapter have now made it a nology in the Classroom. The Chicago/ Chapter again made use of their profes- tradition to enjoy each other’s company Northern Illinois Chapter held their usual sionally-produced table-top display. At during National French Week at a local winter program of mini-workshops on the chapter’s fall meeting during the restaurant. a variety of topics, devoted their spring conference, they elected President-Elect, STUDENT ACTIVITIES program to learning about Saguenay Ellen Onsrud and delighted many of the The combined Chicago/Northern with teachers competing “Kahoot”-style members with their tombola terrible that Illinois and Downstate Illinois Chapters with their iPads, computers, or phones, included French wines and multiple- deserve congratulations for having the and at the fall program, focused on ways copy sets of Tintin hard-bound albums highest participation in the National to encourage middle and high school donated by a recently retired member. French Contest in the country with 6635 students to continue their French studies New this year was a French Trivia Night students registered. Bravo also to both into college and to inform elementary for attendees and the unveiling of AATF the Iowa and St. Louis chapters for top- and secondary teachers about the op- of Wisconsin “swag” (t-shirts, magnets, ping, for the fi rst time, 1000 student reg- portunities that lie ahead for their stu- lanyards for the Grand Concours and the istrations! Region VI has three chapters, dents. The Wisconsin leadership decided Concours Oral). Iowa AATF members Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin, spon- to expand their programing to include gathered as they do each year at the soring Concours Oral student competi- not only annual events for French stu- Iowa World Language Association (IWLA) tions, each with hundreds of individual dents but something for teachers as well. conference and elected a new president, entries, and Minnesota’s À Vous la Parole They created a fi rst-ever Summer Teacher Sheila Conrad, who was a Future Leader this year topping 1000! Video and trivia Workshop and invited Toni Theisen, in Saguenay, and a new Vice-President, contests are traditional National French the 2009 ACTFL Teacher of the Year, to Maria Snyder. Week events in the Chicago/Northern Il- lead the day-long workshop attended by CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND ENJOY- linois Chapter, and the Wisconsin Chapter teachers from Wisconsin and Illinois on MENT this year created a #ouisconsin Instagram Thematic Units, IPA’s, and putting more French teachers in Region VI enjoy and Twitter challenge for National French math in French class. Last spring, in Iowa, and continue to build traditions in terms Week. The Chicago/Northern Illinois there was an exceptionally large turnout of offering cultural programs and oppor- Chapter’s day-long Journée Intensive, of members at their spring AATF meeting tunities to cultivate the joie de vivre for with 95 students this past year, continues Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 13 to offer a great day that includes singing, President Andrea Behn, received “Exem- As you read this, please “put your acting, dancing, talking, and, of course, plary French Program with Distinction” hands together” to thank immediate eating. and Geneva High School (IL), nomi- AATF Past-Presidents Kristine Sieren MEMBERSHIP/ADVOCACY/PROMO- nated by Chicago/N IL President Martha (IA) and SuAnn Schroeder (WI) for their TION Behlow, received “Exemplary French Pro- service to French teachers. Each of us The Iowa leadership lent its support gram with Honor.” Region VI members knows that a full-time teaching job risks to an endangered program that happily at the convention applauded especially taking up every waking minute. So those was retained. Many chapters have been loudly when the 2015 Dorothy S. Ludwig who also serve in leadership positions using e-mail messages to encourage Excellence in Teaching Award was given and take on the responsibilities of being membership and the Chicago/Northern to Minnesota member Caroline Little. chapter president deserve our admira- Illinois Chapter created Infograph-style Three Region VI members were tion and our heartfelt thanks. Kristine publicités featuring members telling awarded 2015 AATF Summer Scholar- and SuAnn, we hope that you can hear why they are AATF members and posted ship.: Tom Sapp from the Chicago/N IL the applause. them on their Facebook page and will chapter studied in Vichy, France while Bravo to all the members and leaders be offering a “buy one, get one free” offer Jeanne Engelkemeir from the same chap- in Region VI who have and are continu- to encourage members to reach out to ter and Jamie Gurholt from the Wisconsin ing to contribute to the success of their their colleagues. Wisconsin has created chapter studied in Mons, Belgium. chapters and their members! a new initiative called “Francofocus” that This past October, the ICTFL chose Submitted by puts a spotlight on colleges and univer- Chicago/Northern Illinois Chapter Presi- Eileen M. Walvoord sity French programs in their state while dent Martha Behlow as Teacher of the Region VI Representative Chicago/Northern Illinois continues to Year which means that many AATF mem- [eileenwalvoord@gmail. feature local college programs in their bers from sixteen states will be proud to com] three-times-a-year newsletter. see one of our own represent Illinois at By supporting Future Leader Fellows the Central States Conference in Ohio in Sheila Conrad (IA) and Rebecca Léal (IL) March. NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL at the Saguenay convention, both the The décoration of Todd Bowen, Chi- HONOR SOCIETY: Iowa and Chicago/Northern Illinois Chap- cago/Northern Illinois Chapter member ters made an investment in the future of and former Treasurer and board member JEUNES AMIS their chapters and our organization. They of ACTFL, took place last spring. Denis DU FRANÇAIS enabled these members to meet many of Quénelle, Attaché culturel adjoint at the The AATF and the Société Honoraire de the current leaders of our organization, French Consulate in Chicago, did the Français (SHF) are pleased to announce to see themselves in those roles, and to honors bestowing on Todd the Palmes the formation of a new honor society for create relationships with each other that académiques. Former Minnesota Teacher middle and elementary school students. of the Year, Linda Albertson, received Full details can be found on the Honor l’Ordre des Palmes Society Web page at [www.frenchteach- académiques at her ers.org/jaf]. school. Two other The new society, called Jeunes Amis members of the du Français (JAF), was approved by vote Minnesota Chapter, of the SHF sponsors. The Jeunes Amis du President Joëlle Français will function similarly to the SHF. Vitiello; Managing Any middle or elementary school teacher Editor of the chap- can request a JAF Charter for a one-time ter newsletter Les fee. Because of the diversity of middle Refl ets de l’Ètoile du school programs, a school must select Nord and organizer the Cultural or Academic option. Each of the local French chapter must induct students at least Book Club, Fran- once per year in order to remain active. çoise Denis were The sponsoring teacher must be a cur- also decorated with rent AATF member. l’Ordre des Palmes There is a per student induction fee. académiques. Each student will receive a certifi cate Many Region attesting to his or her membership. Ad- VI chapters have ditional materials will be available for AATF members at ICTFL. their own award purchase. ceremonies with Membership in the JAF does not im- have continued and are in evidence on Minnesota seeing this past year an ply membership in the SHF nor give the social media. exceptional number of students and student the right to SHF materials. parents attending the May Awards Break- RECOGNITION fast and the chapter honored Nancy One of the highlights of the Saguenay Solo-Taylor as their Chapter Teacher of convention was the announcement of AUSTIN, TEXAS the Year. Wisconsin continues giving out the programs across the country that AATF CONVENTION awards including one for a new-to-the- received the 2015 Exemplary Schools profession teacher and, this year, to three awards. Parker High School (WI), nomi- July 3-6, 2016 non-teaching French program support- nated by AATF of Wisconsin Chapter ers known as “Les Héros du Français.” 14 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) NEWS FROM THE AATF EMBERS’ NOTES M EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Linda Quinn Allen, Iowa It is with sadness that we recognize This year there have been several Chapter, Associate Professor the passing of long- changes to the AATF Executive Council. of French and World time AATF member We would like to take this opportunity to Language Educa- John D. Rassias. welcome new members. tion at Iowa At Dartmouth Abbe Guillet was elected to the posi- State College, he tion of AATF Region II Represen- tative founded the (New York and New Jersey) for a three- Rassias year term and assumed offi ce on January Center for 1. Deanna Scheffer was elected to a World three-year term as Region IV Represen- Lan- tative (Southeast). She had previously guages and been appointed to complete the term Uni- Cultures and, with of her predecessor. Catherine Ousselin versity, the Center, became one (Region IX) was elected to a three-year received the of the founding partners of term as Regional Representative. Karen ACTFL-NYSAFLT the Inter-American Partnership for Campbell Kuebler was elected to three- Anthony Papalia Award for Education, a Clinton Global Initiative. year term as Vice-President of the AATF. Excellence in Teacher Education. After serving in World War II and com- We would also like to thank the out- The testimonials of students and pleting his French studies, he spent time going members of the Executive Council colleagues supporting her nomination in Paris studying theater. This theatrical for their dedication and service to the describe her as a scholar and teacher training helped him as he developed his AATF. Marie-Christine Massé agreed to with a long history of training successful unique and effective method for teach- complete the term of her predecessor language teachers. The AATF was proud ing a language. The Rassias Method was as Region II Representative (New York to nominate her for this award. adopted by the Peace Corps, with whom and New Jersey). Ann Williams served Martha (Haag) he worked starting in 1964, for training two terms as Region IX Representative Behlow , French its volunteers. He was an AATF member (Northwest), and Steve Daniell served teacher at Geneva and supporter for more than 30 years. two terms plus a year of the term of his Community High predecessor as Vice-President. All three School (IL) was made invaluable contributions to the selected as the CONTACT YOUR FRENCH smooth running of the AATF, and we are 2015 Illinois sure they will continue to be involved in Foreign GOVERNMENT AATF activities in other ways. Language REPRESENTATIVE Teacher If you are looking for support or infor- of the mation from the Cultural Service of the CONTRIBUTIONS Year by ICTFL French Embassy regarding any of their at their fall confer- programs, you can go to their Web site NEEDED ence. Martha taught at to fi nd the most current information for We are looking for brief ready-to-use the junior and senior high each of the consulates, including Atlanta, teaching units (12-20 pages) for inclusion school levels in Albert Lea, Roches- Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Ange- on the AATF Store. Submissions will be ter, and Mahtomedi, Minnesota before les, Miami, New Orleans, New York, San reviewed by a committee of teachers for moving to Geneva High School in 2001. Francisco, as well as for the Embassy in accuracy, usefulness, and pedagogical She is a National Board Certifi ed Teacher, Washington. Go to [www.frenchculture. soundness before being accepted for on- is active in ICTFL, and is currently the org]; click on “About Us,” then “Regional line publication. President of the Chicago / Northern Il- Offi ces.” Units will be posted in downloadable linois Chapter of the AATF. Martha travels pdf format and can be duplicated for extensively with her students, advises use in the classroom by AATF members. Costs will range from $5-$10, depending both the French Club and the Société CONTACT Honoraire de Français at her school. In on length. 2015, Martha's French program was REPRESENTATIVES OF To contribute a unit, e-mail the text awarded the AATF Exemplary Program QUEBEC as one fi le in either Word or pdf format with Honors designation. If you are looking for support or infor- to [[email protected]]. Be sure mation from the Government of Quebec and indicate the targeted level in terms of French and age. NEW AATF regarding any of their programs, you can go to their Web site to fi nd the most cur- The fi rst such document is now avail- HEADQUARTERS rent information for each of the déléga- able. Entitled “Exercices pour accompa- CONTACT INFORMATION tions, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, gner Le Ballon rouge, le livre par Albert 302 N. Granite St., Marion IL 62959 Los Angeles, New York, and Washington. Lamorisse,” was contributed by Jacque- Phone: 815-310-0490 Go to [www.gouv.qc.ca/portail/quebec/ line Thomas, Texas A&M University-Kings- Fax: 815-310-5754 international/usa/delegations/] ville, former AATF Region VII Representa- E-mail: [[email protected]] tive. To obtain a copy, go to the AATF Web site at [www.frenchteachers.org]. Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 15 SPECIAL OFFER: NEW AATF FLYER The AATF has produced a new fl yer targeting school guidance counselors. Entitled “Help Wanted: Encourage Students to Learn French,” it outlines how studying French can provide important career advantages for students. The fl yer was developed by the AATF Commission on High Schools. Limited quantities of the fl yer will be offered to AATF members free of charge. Send a self-addressed stamped business-size envelope to the AATF with a note requesting the new fl yer. one fi rst-class stamp required for 4 copies of the fl yer two fi rst-class stamps required for 9 copies of the fl yer As usual, the fl yer is available in larger quantities for the member price of $.12 per copy or in any quantities to non- members at $.20 per copy. Mail your SASE and request to AATF Flyer, 302 N. Granite St., Marion IL 62959.

AATF PROMOTIONAL KIT We have put together this promotional kit offered for only $75 to help teachers promote French during National French Week and throughout the year. For complete descriptions of all of these materials as well as other items avail- able from the AATF, see the Materials Center listing in the National Bulletin (p. 38). All items can be purchased sepa- rately. The Promotional Kit includes the following: • A set of 8 one-page promotional fl yers suitable for duplication (appeared in past issues of the National Bul- letin) • 100 copies of the fl yer French by the Numbers • 100 copies of the fl yer 10 Reasons to Learn French • 100 copies of the fl yer Speaking French: An Investment in the Future _____ 25 copies of the Why French FLES*? fl yer (optional at no extra cost; check if you would like to receive them) _____ 10 copies of the “Help Wanted” fl yer for counselors (optional at no extra cost; check if you would like to receive them) • 10 bumper stickers • one AATF promotional video/DVD or CD (Please indicate your choice; select only one.) _____ DVD Forward with French _____ DVD Forward with FLES* _____ DVD French-Speaking Louisiana • one AATF guide or FLES* report (Please indicate your choice; select only one.) _____ Calendrier perpétuel ____ La Vie des mots _____ Vive le français! (activities) ____ Les Fables de la Fontaine _____ FLES* report (See the National Bulletin, p. 38 for descriptions and titles; specify by year.) • promotional items (Select only one.) _____ 50 World Speaks French pencils _____ AATF Notecards (2 sets of 12 cards) _____ 25 On est les meilleurs! buttons _____ 25 Forward with French pens Total ($75 per kit): ______This entire kit is available for $75 (postpaid). This represents a 40% savings over ordering the items individually. Payment accepted by check or school purchase order. This form must accompany all orders. Valid through 5/31/16.

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16 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) DISCOURS DE BIENVENUE AU DÉJEUNER FRANCOPHONE CONGRÈS DE L’AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES, SAN DIEGO, 21 NOVEMBRE 2015 Chers amis, Chers collègues raklès s’est vu métamorphosé en héros, ou d’Assia Djébar, qui, dans son Les Services culturels de l’Ambassade père de famille, et citoyen exemplaire par discours de réception à l’Académie de France m’ont fait le grand honneur les tragédiens comme Sophocle. Désor- française en 2006, décrivait la langue de m’inviter à vous souhaiter la bien- mais Hercule occupe dans l’histoire une française comme «le tempo de ma venue au déjeuner francophone qu’ils place de choix comme le guerrier connu respiration», les auteurs de la littéra- organisent chaque année à l’occasion du pour ses douze travaux qui ont servi à ture francophone ne cessent de nous Congrès de l’ACTFL. Cette année nous défendre l’Hellas, la partie civilisée de la offrir une sagesse, une esthétique et nous réunissons en Californie. Bien que Grèce, contre l’incursion bestiale venue un plaisir sans pareils. n’étant pas Californien de naissance, je du Péloponnèse, terre des passions et du 2. Cherchons toujours à recruter davan- le suis doublement: à la fois d’adoption minotaure cher à la Phèdre de Racine. tage d’étudiants dans les écoles se- mais aussi et surtout par ce sentiment Au cours des siècles la France nous a condaires et lors des deux premières qui caractérise l’esprit l’américain au dire appris que la pensée n’est pas collective années de l’enseignement supérieur de Jean Baudrillard: la conviction. et que, sauf dans notre illustre théâtre en multipliant les réunions d’infor- C’est en effet ma profonde convic- classique, dire n’est pas nécessairement mation sur des aspects attrayants et tion que la Californie se distingue pour faire. Le défi pour nous, comme pour Her- méconnus de la culture française. Par plusieurs raisons, mais surtout par sa cule, c’est donc de changer de tactiques, exemple: diversité. Diversité de gens, de régions, de passer à l’attaque, de ne plus per- de tempérament, de langues—dans une mettre à autrui de défi nir notre identité. 3. Offrons aux jeunes des activités école élémentaire près du campus de Soyons des Hercule. culturelles francophones qui pour- l’Université de Californie à Santa Barba- Permettez-moi donc de vous proposer raient les intéresser comme le basket ra, les élèves parlent au total près de 46 très brièvement les douze travaux que (soulignons d’ailleurs que bon langues différentes à la maison. Et enfi n, nous pourrions entreprendre, à l’instar nombre de joueurs dans la National diversité de climat: en Californie on peut d’Hercule. Et pour mettre en lumière Basket Association sont franco- subir des incendies, des inondations, des les accomplissements des pays franco- phones), ou le ski (l’équipe française coulées de boue et des tremblements de phones, insistons sur deux domaines qui féminine est excellente), ou même terre—tous dans la même journée! les distinguent et qui sont méconnus du encore la natation où Laure Manau- Plus sérieusement, je souhaiterais grand public américain: la science et les dou et son frère Florent, lui que l’on vous dire quelques mots sur ce qu’il affaires. surnomme la «torpille», dominent les championnats, etc. conviendrait de faire, à mon sens, afi n 1. Premier travail: Commençons par de promouvoir les intérêts de la France faire exploser certains mythes. Par- 4. Signalons le rôle de leader que joue et des communautés francophones à lons de ces préjugés qui obstruent la France en médecine, surtout en l’heure actuelle. Pour ce faire, je prendrai la voie vers une vraie vision de la immunologie, en recherches sur le pour guide le demi-dieu Hercule, héros langue et de la culture françaises SIDA et sur la maladie d’Alzheimer. de pièces de théâtre, de poèmes, et de et francophones. Pour prendre N’oublions pas que deux Français fi lms. l’exemple le plus fl agrant, aux ont récemment remporté un prix Dans l’antiquité on citait souvent le USA on regarde toujours la France Nobel en science: Jules Hoffmann en choix diffi cile qui s’était présenté à ce fi ls premièrement comme le pays de la médecine en 2011 et Serge Haroche de Jupiter. En fait, on appelle ce moment cuisine et de la couture, du parfum en physique en 2012. Rappelons que soit Hercules in bivio, soit Hercule au car- et du panache, des caniches et des Médecins sans frontières fut fondé à refour, ou bien Hercules at the Crossroads. croque-monsieurs… Mais, elle n’est Paris en 1971. Et si vous connaissez Or, nous nous trouvons, nous autres perçue ni comme un centre de la des gens qui travaillent pour fonder représentants de la France aux États-Unis, haute technologie en biosciences, un programme STEM (Science, Tech- également devant un choix aux multiples ni comme le lieu de travaux exem- nologie, Engineering, Mathematics) conséquences signifi catives. Doit-on plaires en transport, ou de plus dans votre école, demandez-leur si céder aux exigences du temps; ou bien d’informatisation ultra-rapide do- vous pourriez faire une présentation faut-il renforcer le niveau de notre en- mestique per capita que n’importe sur l’utilité d’une langue étrangère— seignement dans l’espoir que le reste du quel autre pays. De même passent peut-être même le français—dans monde en jugera les résultats fructueux, inaperçus ou du moins sont mé- leur curriculum. voire enviables? connus l’implantation de centaines 5. Proclamons à ceux qui se pas- Il s’agit, vous le voyez bien, d’une d’entreprises françaises dans notre sionnent pour les mathématiques crise d’identité. Et pour confi rmer notre pays, et un nombre de prix Nobel que les mathématiciens les plus forts identité comme professeurs de français, en littérature qu’on ne peut pas du monde se trouvent dans les uni- il nous faut d’abord élucider celle même trouver ailleurs. Après tout, le geste versités et les centres de recherches de la France qui fait l’objet de toute une fondateur de la culture française ne français. constellation de mythes fi nissant, hélas, fut-il pas la création de l’Académie par trahir la réalité. 6. Insistons sur les accomplissements française en 1635? de l’ingénierie et de la technologie Comme l’exemple d’Hercule le prouve, Et depuis, qu’il s’agisse de Blaise on peut changer ce qu’on appelle com- françaises, comme le Chunnel, l’Air- Pascal qui mit en oeuvre le français bus, le TGV, la fusée Ariane, le viaduc munément son «image». D’abord le lour- moderne dans ses Lettres Provinciales daud hyper-musclé d’Aristophane, Hé- de Millau—un des ponts les plus hauts et les plus longs du monde— Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 17 et l’invention de la Smart Card. Et, proactive se distingueraient politi- exigent une maitrise de la langue si votre institution sponsorise un quement au sein de l’institution. surtout écrite (comme le droit), de chapitre des Engineers without 10. Traçons avec fi erté, avec orgueil créer des opportunités pour ceux qui Borders, allez donc lui parler de la même les vastes frontières de la fran- auront besoin de vivre dans un pays haute qualité des ingénieurs français cophonie, des 56 pays où les franco- étranger, comme les médecins sans comme ceux qui ont conçu Ubisoft, phones occupent une place de choix frontières, les artistes et les écrivains, une entreprise française qui compte parmi les locuteurs de sorte que le ou les explorateurs sur les traces de parmi les cinq meilleurs créateurs de grand public sache, par exemple, que la famille Cousteau. jeux de vidéo. le français est une des deux lan- En guise de conclusion, je vous de- 7. Remontons le moral de nos collè- gues—avec l’anglais—qui se parlent manderai de vous rappeler un gues qui luttent tous les jours pour sur tous les cinq continents. C’est fait: nous ne sommes pas entrés dans enseigner la langue française et aussi la langue de Wided Boucha- l’enseignement parce que nous avions les sciences humaines dans une maoui, Prix Nobel de la Paix 2015. le profond désir de passer 40 ans à faire conjoncture dans l’histoire de l’édu- Et chose étonnante, selon une prononcer «je parle[s], tu parles, il/elle cation aux USA qui est marquée par enquête de Natixis, une banque parle». Non, je suis prêt à parier que, pour un retrait important du fi nancement internationale, grâce au boom dé- vous comme pour moi, la première mo- public aux institutions scolaires. De mographique qui traverse les pays tivation était la passion de la lecture et toute évidence nos compatriotes ne africains où le français est la langue surtout des idées et des leçons que nous regardent plus l’éducation comme de l’école, il n’est pas exclu que la offre la littérature. un bien public mais plutôt comme langue de Molière dépasse celle de Par exemple: vous êtes confondu par un investissement personnel. Il faut Shakespeare comme la plus prati- le débat sur la diversité? Lisez Les Essais sérieusement soigner cette myopie. quée du monde en 2050. de Montaigne. Vous êtes intrigué par 8. Comment aider nos collègues? 11. Les Services culturels à l’appui, en- les relations problématiques entre les cultures? Lisez L’Étranger de Camus. À Faisons donc le plus grand effort pour promouvoir les études françaises et francophones comme le moyen de formuler un curriculum de très haute qualité....

En établissant beaucoup plus de courageons de sérieux partenariats contacts et d’échanges entre le entre les entreprises américaines votre avis, l’argent tend à étouffer notre secondaire et l’enseignement supé- et françaises afi n d’établir plus de humanité? Balzac vous en dira long. Le rieur, en partie grâce aux projets que stages en France pour nos jeunes racisme et l’immigration vous travaillent? pourraient entreprendre l’ACTFL, et de persuader les businessmen Consultez Les Raisins de la galère de Tahar l’American Association of Teachers of français de soutenir des initiatives Ben Jelloun. Comment discuter les deux French et l’admirable Centre de la culturelles et académiques dans la maux dominants de notre époque, le nar- francophonie des Amériques. Mais région des États-Unis où ils se sont cissisme et le matérialisme? La Roche- aussi par des collaborations régio- implantés. C’est une initiative qui foucauld et La Bruyère vous montreront nales et même locales. mérite toute notre énergie. le chemin. Si vous hésitez quant à la façon 9. Et pourquoi ne pas multiplier les 12. Expliquons à ceux qui se pas- d’aborder avec vos élèves le rôle de la initiatives qui consistent à offrir sionnent pour l’écologie la stratégie femme, de son éducation, de sa liberté des cours de «French for Hispano- française pour la protection des de choisir un partenaire, de l’oppression phones» dans nos universités? L’ex- ressources naturelles comme les fo- exercée par certaines familles tradition- périence exemplaire à ce sujet est rêts, car la France jouit d’une compé- nelles, étudiez avec eux attentivement— celle du département de French and tence technique extraordinaire à cet et avec grand plaisir—l’École des femmes Italian à California State University à égard. N’oublions pas non plus que, de Molière. Vous cherchez à reprendre la Long Beach dont nous avons tiré de si l’un des meilleurs sites consacrés question du pouvoir et de ses ravages? précieuses leçons à UCSB. à l’environnement s’intitule [planet. On n’a qu’à ouvrir n’importe quelle Ces stratégies interventionnistes org], il s’agit néanmoins d’un site Fable de La Fontaine. Cherchez-vous un porteront leurs fruits, j’en suis francophone. beau texte sur les rapports entre liberté convaincu, affi chant des résultats 13. Je me permets de rajouter un trei- et prédestination? Manon Lescaut se gratifi ants à la fois pour les étudiants zième labeur herculéen parce que, présente volontiers à vous. Vous voulez et les professeurs. Par la suite, et ici en tant que spécialiste des rapports savoir comment stimuler une épouse qui j’avoue que «I Have a Dream»: celui entre cuisine et littérature, je connais s’ennuie? Ne lisez surtout pas Madame de voir les inscriptions augmenter, l’utilité du Bakers Dozen, (du treize à Bovary. les élèves et les étudiants suivre la douzaine). Au boulot, les francophiles et les fran- davantage de cours de français, les Faisons donc le plus grand effort cophones, il y a du pain sur la planche! «Majors» et les «Minors» au niveau pour promouvoir les études fran- Ronald W. Tobin universitaire atteindre des chiffres çaises et francophones comme le Université de Californie à Santa importants et, chose non-négli- moyen de formuler un curriculum de Barbara geable, la direction des high schools très haute qualité capable de contri- Membre honoraire de l’AATF et des universités se verrait ain- buer au Creative Thinking, d’ouvrir les [[email protected]] si confrontée à un phénomène portes à des carrières internationales quasi-insolite: les départements de scientifi ques, à des professions qui langues ayant adopté une approche 18 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) SALUT LES JEUNES! DANS MON SAC À DOS IL Y A...

Old-fashioned fl ash cards are out of vogue, replaced by more modern on-line quizzing for vocabulary, but something vieux jeu isn’t necessarily useless! For younger language learners, the concept of “vocabulary drill” is non-existent as FLES teachers are very clever at fi nding ways to make repetition happen by disguising it as play. Play, as even Einstein agrees, is the best way to learn anything! To avoid using English translations, use pictures which are easily found on line, or copy from copies of past Grand Concours. You will fi nd a few below to start. (Color would be more fun, of course!) The older students can write the French on the back, but it is not necessary for the little people. Students will cut out the squares, adding to them throughout the year, and storing them in their SAC À DOS they will make which is found on the next page. JEU: Partners can drill each other in class or with parents at home. For an accumulation game, I use a real backpack with pictures run off on 8 1/2 X 11” paper of the same vocabulary the students have. The fi rst student holds backpack and states: “Dans mon sac à dos il y a …” and chooses a picture blindly from inside the backpack. The sec- ond student joins the fi rst, takes the backpack and repeats: “Dans mon sac à dos il y a…” including the fi rst item, then choosing a second picture. Game continues in the same manner, adding people to the line at the front of the class, until someone chooses the picture of un éléphant! All students standing fall down, return pictures to backpack and you start over or save for another day when you need a few minutes for quick drill.

LE SAC À DOS Copy onto full-sized paper (card stock is sturdier, but regular paper works, too). Have students write their name (je m’appelle_____) and then cut around the outside border. Fold on the two dotted lines where it says PLIEZ. Using a stapler (une agrafeuse) or tape (le scotch), secure the two sides, but not the top. The buckle should line up and now the student has a great SAC À DOS for keeping fl ash cards. Amusez-vous bien!

Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 19 Elizabeth Miller Northern California AATF Chapter Share with other FLES* and middle school teachers your ideas, classroom gimmicks, games for oral interaction, and suc- cessful lessons. Join the teacher network! Send your ideas to Elizabeth Miller, 74 Tuscaloosa Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027; E-mail: [[email protected]].

20 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) AATF DOROTHY S. LUDWIG EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARDS The AATF invites nominations for four annual awards for Evidence of professional growth and development outstanding teachers, one at each level: elementary school, a. participation in AATF chapter and national activities, middle school or junior high school, high school, and postsec- b. participation in foreign language conferences, work- ondary (university, college, or community college). The purpose shops, and seminars, of the award is to recognize teachers who have demonstrated c. pursuit of advanced degrees and education, or excellence and commitment in the teaching of the French lan- d. grant-supported research, projects, workshops, or travel. guage and French and Francophone cultures and literatures. Evidence of contributions to the profession may include Each winner will receive a certifi cate from the AATF recog- a. leadership and service in professional organizations, nizing his or her outstanding contribution to the teaching of including the AATF, French and a one-year complimentary membership in the AATF b. research or presentations at conferences or publications for 2017, a cash award, and a one-year subscription to Le Fran- in professional media, or çais dans le monde. An offi cial presentation will be made at the c. sponsorship of extracurricular activities or student ex- AATF Awards Banquet in Austin, Texas in July 2016. change programs or other innovative programs. Nominations may be made by any AATF member in good NOMINATION PACKET standing or by an AATF Chapter. The nominee must be an ac- The nomination packet may not exceed a total of fi ve pages tive member of the AATF. All documents must be submitted by and must include the following: February 1, 2016. 1. A résumé of education, teaching experience, member- The selection committee will consist of two members of the ship and offi ces in professional organizations, AATF ac- AATF Executive Council and one member at large. Any nomina- tivities and other professional activities, and awards, us- tion that does not conform to the guidelines below in length ing only the offi cially provided two-page form (found on or content will not be considered. A teacher may receive the the AATF Web site, from Chapter Presidents, and upon award only one time at a given level. If there is no suitable can- request from AATF Headquarters), so that all candidates didate at a given level, the AATF reserves the right not to make will be compared in identical rubrics. This two-page an award. required form constitutes pages one and two of the The AATF will acknowledge the recipients of the awards fi ve-page packet. Cover letters from nominators will not by sending a letter to their principal and/or supervisor and be included as part of the fi ve-page packet forwarded to will issue a press release, if requested. The National Bulletin will the selection committee. include a feature article on the recipients. 2. A one-page personal statement by the nominee in TIME LINE which he or she addresses in detail the following topic: Because the awards will be presented at the annual conven- Of your contributions in and out of the classroom, of tion, the deadline for receiving all documents will be February which are you the most proud? Explain your choice 1, 2016. Decisions will be made by March 1. Recipients will be (page 3). notifi ed by March 15 so that they can make arrangements to be 3. Two one-page letters of recommendation that address present at the awards program. the candidate’s teaching excellence, professional growth REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS and development, and contributions to the profession. 1. Nominees must have a minimum of fi ve years teaching These two letters of recommendation are limited to one experience at the level for which they are candidates page each and constitute pages 4 and 5 of the fi ve-page and must be teaching currently at that level. packet. They should come from colleagues or superiors 2. Nominees must have been members of the AATF for the who have fi rst-hand professional knowledge of the can- past fi ve consecutive years. didate’s classroom performance. 3. Current AATF offi cers are not eligible for these awards. 4. All nominations and forms should be submitted togeth- 4. Nominees must have made a signifi cant impact on stu- er in one fi le. dents, school, and community at the award level. 5. Submit the nomination packet electronically in .pdf for- 5. Nominees must be active participants in AATF activities mat (one fi le with the candidate’s name in the fi le name) locally, regionally, or nationally. to [[email protected]]. The nomination must be received no later than February 1, 2016. EVALUATION CRITERIA Nomination packages will be evaluated for evidence of (1) outstanding teaching experience, (2) professional growth and ADVOCACY development, and (3) contribution to the profession. • Information about the most effective way to Evidence of outstanding teaching experience may include but is not limited to advocate for foreign language programs a. demonstration of students’ exemplary profi ciency • Links for language-related Congressional testi- in French, knowledge of French language and Fran- mony cophone cultures and literatures, and motivation for • Federal government grant opportunities continued study of French, b. increased enrollment or expansion of curricular offer- ings, or previous teaching awards, Check out the JNCL-NCLIS Web site at c. student participation in extracurricular French activities, www.languagepolicy.org exchange programs, internships, and competitions, or d. students’ high performances in French on standardized tests. Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 21 OUTSTANDING SENIOR IN FRENCH AWARD Recognize outstanding students! Students at the high school or university level are recognized with: • a certifi cate signed by the AATF Executive Director • a press release for local or school newspapers • a congratulatory letter to principal or dean • Outstanding Senior medal, available for an additional charge.

Student must be a senior in at least the third year of French study, have maintained a high average, participated in French-related activities, and be a non-native speaker of French. The nominating teacher must be a current AATF member. For more information and complete eligibility requirements: [www.frenchteachers.org/hq/outstandingsenior.htm] or [[email protected]] (Basic award: $25 / Award + medal: $35)

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22 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) THINKING ABOUT SYNCING: REPORT OF THE AATF COMMISSION ON TECHNOLOGY The AATF Commission on Technology [https://goo.gl/ZYUh9s] rations. A fun way to encourage student offers technology integration support for or [youtube.com/aat- narration of a picture or scene. Use your those who are “Thinking About Sync- french] (Choose “Cre- own photos or license-free images from ing” with their students and curriculum. ated Playlists.”) Creative Commons as the background Whether it is an idea for a Digital Story- There are over 60 for the avatar. Videos can be downloaded telling project, a fl ipped-class approach, thematic playlists and hundreds of vid- or uploaded to YouTube. or a complete switch to one-to-one eos organized by AP theme, music, his- My School Avatar - $2.99 devices, members of the Commission tory, advertisements, etc. You do not need (If you have class devices are available on line and in your region to use each video in a playlist, but your or 1-to-1, look into the 50% to assist you. As we transition from fi rst searching time for the “perfect” video discount from the Apple semester into the testing season, French may disappear. Subscribe to our channel Volume Purchase plan for teachers seek ideas to continue thought- to receive updates when new videos are education.) This app mimics ful, enriching instruction even while stu- added to playlists. Additionally, look at the popular “Voki” Web-based site. 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While it for teachers / free mantra for several years, technology was created by the Technology Com- access for parents does not replace authentic, thoughtful mission, anyone can join for free with a and students. This instruction, nor does it “improve” a class. Wikispaces account. There are pages for app, created by the Technology tools enhance and support nearly every aspect for French teaching same company that the curriculum and students’ learning. and learning. Wiki members may share created one my favorite Digital Storytell- The current role of the Technology resources, links, handouts, and videos. ing Apps, “Shadow Puppet EDU, allows Commission has two parts: curriculum Please consider populating the pages students to record their learning through and resource curation and technology with your unit plans, lessons, or ideas. pictures, videos, or by adding digital tool integration. If you haven’t visited our This resource may become your fi rst stop creation such as a Shadow Puppet video. curricular resources, this will be a late hol- curricular shop. This is one of my newest favorite apps iday surprise! Using the AP themes and TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION LEARN- for World Language teachers because ACTFL thematic units, we have organized ING OPPORTUNITIES students can create quick videos that a veritable treasure chest of authentic Members of the Technology Commis- demonstrate their knowledge through resources that may end your hours of sion will host three Webinars through multiple modes. Students’ creations are searching and vetting. Many of these Google Hangouts. The live Webinars will saved in a digital portfolio that can be resources are also tweeted and shared be free for AATF members, but available shared with families. Not only an iOS app, on the AATF’s Twitter and Facebook ac- later on YouTube. The exact dates will be this tool can be used on Android phones counts. Do you follow us? announced on the AATF Facebook and and tablets as well as Chromebooks. This is a “must try” app for new or experienced CURATED RESOURCE SITES Twitter pages and by e-mail updates. If you are interested in participating in a users of technology. [https://www.pinterest. Webinar, or if you are interested in lead- WEB AND CHROMEBOOK TOOLS com/aatfrench/] ing a Webinar, please contact Catherine MicNote - (Chrome For those who ap- Ousselin [[email protected]] browser/Chromebook preciate visuals, visit our to be added to the e-mail group. The app) If you or your Pinterest boards. There are upcoming topics will be: students are using currently 26 boards and 271 January – Using Thinglink.com to cre- Chromebooks and pins that are organized by themes and ate interactive and culturally-enhanced need an easy voice recording app (as op- units. The most popular board of the fall images. posed to a Web tool), MicNote is my fi rst was “Films et courts-métrages” with pins February – Social Media in the World suggestion. Users can sync notes with for 32 fi lms and shorts as well as fi ches Language classroom – Tips and projects. Google Drive, download as Mp3, and eas- pédagogiques. If you are not a Pinterest TECHNOLOGY TOOLS AND TIPS ily edit recordings. It could be a good al- user, try our [delicious.com/aatfrench] ternative for AP testing because the app Apps for mobile devices site. Links are thematically organized can be used without Internet connection. like Pinterest and can be sorted. You do Zoobe - Free (with Please read the new AP mobile device not need to be a member of Delicious to in-app purchases) Use the recording guidelines carefully. The app is explore the links. three free animal avatars found in the Chrome Web Store. to create short animations with students-created nar-

Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 23 WeVideo [www. HAVE YOU MOVED OR PLANNING TO MOVE? LET US KNOW. wevideo.com] This AATF publications are mailed Second Class. The U.S. Post Offi ce does not forward on-line video editor second class mail unless you have paid for this service. If you move without inform- provides basic tools ing us of your new address, the Post Offi ce destroys the lost issues and charges to add text, music, AATF $.80 per item. This amounts to hundreds of dollars per year in charges in and trimming to video projects. Import addition to the cost of the destroyed material and replacing it. Therefore, if you video and images from your computer or have moved or intend to move, please let us know your new address by returning social media sites. The site provides 2GB this form to National Headquarters as indicated. Changes can also be emailed to of storage space for free, which should be [[email protected]]. adequate for most users. Beginners will fi nd this editor easy to use. Change of Address Wideo [http://wideo.co/] Name ______A free tool for teachers and Last First Middle students for creating ani- New address ______mated video projects. There are templates and clip art ______City State Zip available or users may cre- ate or upload their own images. Add text Old address ______and narration to create a professional, yet (as it appears on mailing label) easily-created, project. This tool is good ______for beginners who have created previous City State Zip projects and seek new skills. Date new address takes effect: ______Has your school adopted a certain Send this form to: AATF, 302 North Granite Street, Marion, IL 62959-2346: FAX: (815) tool or device, but didn’t provide any pro- 310-5754; E-mail: [[email protected]]. fessional development? Are you curious about ways to thoughtfully integrating technology into your curriculum? 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24 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) MY EXPERIENCE WITH INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT My introduction to IPA’s came when dents’ profi ciency as a result of using this AATFrench], and [https://www.facebook. my state (Ohio) announced that the new type of evaluation. Two years later I am in com/AATFrench], and on their new wiki, teacher evaluation system would include awe of what my students are able to do [http://frenchteachingresources.wiki- a student growth measure. Like many with their language skills! The profi cien- spaces.com/]. of my colleagues, I was immediately cy-based methodologies I have adopted After selecting the authentic text(s) concerned by this change. While many of as a result of implementing IPA’s have not for the IPA, I create the comprehension my students were successfully learning only increased my students’ profi ciency, guide that I will use to assess the extent the vocabulary and structures that I was they have fostered my own professional to which the students are able to inter- teaching them, there were others who growth enormously. I am now design- pret the text. ACTFL provides a useful were not able to memorize the long lists ing my own thematic units and creating template for these guides in their manu- of vocabulary and various verb conjuga- IPA’s in each of the fi ve different French al, Implementing Integrated Performance tions that comprised my textbook-based classes that I teach each day. Assessment (available for purchase at curriculum. These students often did While each teacher will fi nd her own [www.actfl .org/publications/books-and- very well on the communicative activities ways of creating and implementing IPA’s, brochures/implementing-integrated-per- that I incorporated into my teaching, but I have found that the following process formance-assessment#sthash.PBGCLqCB. they weren’t able to demonstrate mas- works well for me. As suggested by the dpuf]). tery of isolated vocabulary and structures principles of backwards design, I begin Next, I create the interpersonal task in on written tests. my planning of each thematic unit by which the students will discuss a topic Fortunately for me, both the Ohio creating the IPA I will administer at the related to the authentic text. The Novice Department of Education and the Ohio end of instruction. My fi rst step in this Mid learners in the earlier examples Foreign Language Association provided process is to identify a context in which might discuss their own school supplies a series of professional development my learners would use the functions, after reading the offi ce supply fl yer or opportunities designed to introduce my structures, and vocabulary that I will their personal likes and dislikes after colleagues and me to a type of assess- teach in the unit. For example, a student reading posts on a keypal Web site. Nov- ment that would enable us to measure must be able to express his likes and ice High students might discuss their dai- growth in our students in a more com- dislikes, to write a letter to a keypal and ly routines after reading an article about prehensive way. Rather than assessing describe her family, to write a post for an a Francophone child’s typical day, while the extent to which our students had au pair Web site. These contexts play an the increased profi ciency of Intermediate memorized a specifi c set of vocabulary or important role in establishing how the students allows them to complete more grammatical structures, we were encour- students’ learning can be applied to a complex tasks such as debates related to aged to evaluate our students’ growth in real world experience. the content of an article on an environ- language profi ciency using an Integrated After identifying a context for the mental or political topic. While I prefer to Performance Assessment (IPA). Although IPA, I choose the authentic texts that assess my students’ interpersonal per- ACTFL has been encouraging this type the students will read and/or listen to formances “live,” other teachers have the of assessment for years, I had never used for the interpretive task. Although many students record these conversations so one with my own students and knew teachers are hesitant to assign authentic that they can be assessed at a later time. very little about this type of evaluation. resources to their novice learners, I have Finally, I create the presentational As I have since learned, an IPA is an as- found that when I adapt the task to the task in which the students present the sessment of all three modes of commu- students’ profi ciency level, they are able information they have learned from the nication. In the fi rst phase, the students to successfully interpret these texts. For interpretive and interpersonal tasks ei- read and/or listen to an authentic text example, a new learner can comprehend ther orally or in writing. The type of task and complete a comprehension guide. In an offi ce supply store’s fl yer by using depends, of course, on the profi ciency the second, they complete an interper- visual clues, cognates, and basic vocabu- level of the students. At the beginning sonal task in which they have a conver- lary that he learned in the fi rst few days of instruction the writing may be limited sation related to the topic in the text of language study. As his profi ciency to composing lists, but after a few weeks they interpreted. In the third phase, the increases, he will be able to interpret of instructions the students can write students present what they have learned meaning from infographics, Tweets, chil- Tweets, keypal messages, and blog posts from the text and/or conversations in a dren’s magazine articles, and eventually incorporating information gleaned from written or oral presentation. Rather than longer texts related to his own personal the authentic text and interpersonal identifying the extent to which a student interests. Likewise, a student’s increas- conversation. has memorized a list of vocabulary words ing profi ciency in interpretive listening Although an IPA is, by defi nition, a or mastered a grammatical structure, skills allows her to progress from un- type of assessment, adopting this form of these assessments assess a student’s derstanding the main idea in a cartoon measurement has signifi cantly changed overall profi ciency on tasks related to the to identifying specifi c details in a news how I teach. When I began using this type unit of study. video. While the process of curating ap- of test, many of the traditional methods After consulting some examples of propriate authentic resources takes some I had been using no longer seemed rel- IPA’s created by other teachers, I was time, there are many great resources evant. Exercises which focused on forms ready to begin implementing this type that can streamline this process. AATF rather than meaning did not provide of assessment for my students and us- curates appropriate YouTube videos at opportunities for my students to practice ing the resulting data to measure their [https://www.youtube.com/user/aat- the skills they would need on the IPA. growth. While my IPA’s have continued to french/videos?view=1] and resources While a well-designed IPA assesses the improve since these fi rst attempts, I saw of all types at [https://www.pinterest. extent to which students have acquired immediate improvements in my stu- com/aatfrench/], [https://delicious.com/ the vocabulary and structures required Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 25 to perform the tasks, rote memorization able to experience success in language WALTER JENSEN of this content is not enough. Instead, learning. While some types of learn- students need to practice the commu- ers struggle to memorize long lists of SCHOLARSHIP FOR nicative skills that will be evaluated on vocabulary and grammatical rules, in STUDY ABROAD these assessments. my experience nearly all students can Thanks to the generosity of the late As a result of incorporating IPA’s into demonstrate increased learning on an Walter Jensen, the AATF is able to offer a my teaching practices, I have made con- IPA. Not because it’s “easier” but because scholarship for study abroad to a future siderable changes to my overall method- I am assessing them on a continuum teacher of French. One $2000 scholar- ology. The majority of my instructional of performance. Instead of taking tests ship per year is given to help a student time is now devoted to activities in which designed to reveal what they don’t know, pay for a semester or year’s study abroad. my students interpret authentic texts, my students are now completing assess- This award is intended to allow a deserv- discuss topics related to the unit theme, ments designed to show what they can ing student to participate in a long-term and present information orally and in do with their evolving language skills. study abroad experience he or she might writing. These tasks enable the students While I might spend more time creating not otherwise be able to afford. This to not only acquire the vocabulary and an IPA than I did when using a textbook award will be made for the academic structures that they will demonstrate assessment, I fi nd that the time is well year 2016-2017. on the IPA, they also develop the stu- worth it in terms of increased student Eligibility Requirements dents’ overall profi ciency. By providing confi dence and ability to use their The student applicant must be at least opportunities for students to interpret language skills in real-world tasks. As my 18 years of age at the time of application authentic texts throughout the instruc- students experience this success and un- and enrolled in an established teacher tional period, I ensure that my students derstand the relevance of their learning, education program (B.A., B.S., or M.A.T.) improve their ability to use context they are increasingly enrolling in upper in French. Applications for independent clues and make inferences, while at the level classes. Lastly, the IPA’s I use for my study abroad trips or summer programs same time increasing their vocabulary. annual pre- and post-tests have provided will not be considered. The applicant Frequent open-ended partner conversa- data that demonstrates growth in every must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resi- tions provide opportunities to use both student. dent and a non-native speaker of French. vocabulary and structures in context and For specifi c examples of IPA’s that He or she must be recommended by an negotiate meaning, while preparing writ- I have used with my students, see my AATF member teacher. ten and oral presentations help students blog, Madame’s Musings, available at memorize these structures. [madameshepard.com]. Scholarship As my methodologies have evolved Lisa Shepard The $2000 scholarship will be paid to focus on profi ciency I have seen many Hilliard City Schools (OH) directly to the study abroad program of positive results in my classroom. Most [[email protected]] the winner’s choice to cover tuition, fees, importantly, all of my students are now travel, or housing costs for a semester- long or one-year study abroad program in a Francophone country. The recipient SOCIÉTÉ HONORAIRE SOCIÉTÉ HONORAIRE DE may attend an established program in DE FRANÇAIS ON THE FRANÇAIS any Francophone country that is accred- The establishment of a chapter of ited by his or her American university. WEB Students may also attend established The Société honoraire de français now the Société Honoraire de Français offers several benefi ts to a secondary French programs sponsored by universities has information up on the Web site at other than their own providing credit is [www.frenchteachers.org/shf]. You will program. It provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding scholarship in the transferable. Cash payments will not be see the link to information about starting made directly to recipients. a chapter, including the form, a sample study of French language through selec- constitution, suggestions for initiation tion for membership, the placement of Application Form ceremonies and the form to report new a special seal on the graduate’s diploma, Applicants should use the on-line student initiates and information on the wearing of a blue/white/red cord form at [www.frenchteachers.org/hq/ ordering supplies. Charters and materi- (or white cord) at graduation, and the forms/jensenscholarship/]. Recommen- als can now be ordered through our right to wear the offi cial emblem/pin of dations, with the applicant’s name in on-line store. We hope this will facilitate the honor society. The chapter provides the subject line, should be e-mailed to your communication with the Execu- a vehicle for focusing activities around [[email protected]]. The tive Secretary Angelica Vickers who can French language and literature and also deadline for receipt of application mate- be reached at AATF Société Honoraire for encouraging member participation rials is March 15, 2016. de Français, 302 N. Granite St., Marion, IL in the annual writing contest as well as 62959-2346; phone: (607) 821-2120; fax: application for the annual travel grants. (815) 310-5754; e-mail: [shf@frenchteach- There is the opportunity for students ers. org]. If you do not currently have a to serve as offi cers, directing the induc- chapter of the Société Honoraire at your tion ceremony, or leading other chapter school, start one this year! events. Information is available from An- SEE YOU IN gelica Vickers, Secretary SHF, AATF, 302 AUSTIN! North Granite Street, Marion, IL 62959- AATF ON-LINE STORE 2346; phone: 607-821-2120; fax: (815) July 3-6, 2016 www.frenchteachers.org 310-5754; e-mail: [shf@frenchteachers. org]. or from the AATF Web site at [www. frenchteachers.org/shf]. 26 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS: AATF PUBLICATIONS AUSTIN, TX IN 2016 AVAILABLE The next AATF conference will take From the AATF Commission on appreciation of Texas history and culture Cultural Competence: place from July 3 to July 6, 2016 in Austin, through preservation of the legacy, Texas. La Francophonie en Europe: le cas de structure, and collections of the French la Suisse romande et de la Communauté HOTEL Legation of the Republic of Texas. For française de Belgique. Special issue of Dia- The conference will be held at the Hil- more information, visit [http://french logues et Cultures (No. 56, 2010), journal of th ton Hotel, 500 East 4 Street, Austin, TX legationmuseum.org]. the Fédération Internationale des Profes- 78701. The rate that we have negotiated BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MU- seurs de Français (FIPF). Marie-Christine for convention-goers is 145$ US + taxes SEUM Weidmann Koop, guest editor. ISSN for single or double rooms. You will After having explored much of the 0226-6881. Pp. 190. $25, May be ordered fi nd more information about registering from the AATF Materials Center or on-line and reserving a room in the next issue Great Lakes and Mississippi River basin and founded several forts, Robert-René store at [www.frenchteachers.org]. of the National Bulletin. The deadline for A book analyzing contemporary reserving a room at the convention rate Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, returned from France in 1684 with four ships, provided French culture France in the Twenty-First is June 2, 2016. Century: New perspectives / La France au The hotel is located only ten minutes by Louis XIV. He was supposed to land at e the mouth of the Mississippi River, estab- XXI siècle: nouvelles perspectives, Marie- from the airport and two blocks from Christine Weidmann Koop and Rosalie the 6th Street Entertainment District. The lish a colony and trade routes, and locate Spanish silver mines. Instead, in a series Vermette, eds. Summa Publications, Inc., sights and sounds of Austin are easily 2009. ISBN 978-1-883479-61-9. Pp. xxxiii accessible from the hotel. of catastrophes, La Salle lost ships to pi- rates and disaster, apparently missed the + 340. $36.95 + $4.00 S&H at [http://sum- REGISTRATION mouth of the Mississippi, and was mur- mapub2.googlepages.com]. Accom- Registration will be available in dered by his own men. In 1686, the one panied by a Web site with activities and March. There will be several rates that remaining ship, La Belle, sank in Matago- regular update. vary according to the registration date rda Bay in the Gulf of Mexico where it Le Québec aujourd’hui: Identité, société as well as a selection of excursions and remained for over 300 years. In 1996, et culture, ed. by Marie-Christine Koop, activities. We do not yet have the fi nal archaeologists located the 17th-century 2003, 309 pp., $30 Can. ISBN 2-7637-8032- registration fees, but they will be ap- ship and began a decades-long process 6. May be ordered from [www.ulaval.ca/ proximately $225-$275. The deadline for of excavating, recovering, and conserving pul]. pre-registration will be May 1, 2016, and the ship’s hull, along with more than 1.6 Prices are subject to change without the deadline for reduced rates will be million artifacts. La Belle is the central ar- notice. June 3, 2016. tifact in the Museum’s fi rst-fl oor galleries PROGRAM and introduces new scholarship on early CALENDRIER Texas history. For more information, visit PERPÉTUEL We are planning a high-quality pro- [thestoryoftexas.com]. gram with presentations and workshops led by AATF members from around the Other local cultural sites include the On what day... country. We will also have a selection Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential • was the Édit de Nantes re- of exhibitor sessions, sessions led by the Library and Museum at the University of voked? chairs of our thirteen AATF commissions Texas at Austin, the Lady Bird Johnson • was the Moroccan writer (see page 10), and sessions and work- Wildfl ower Center, the State Capitol, and Tahar Ben Jelloun born? the Blanton Museum of Art. shops on AP, the Grand Concours, and the • did France win the World French Honor Society. The convention Nearby, visitors can experience life in Cup in soccer? will again be preceded by our Leadership Texas’ past at Jourdan Bachman Pioneer • is Labor Day in France? Fellows Program for future chapter lead- Farms, visit wineries, Barton Springs Hot ers (see page 24). Springs and Geysers, a lavender farm • was the fi rst yellow jersey created for the Tour de ACTIVITIES and market, or take an overnight trip to Castroville, the Little Alsace of Texas. France? We are currently exploring opportu- These and many other facts nities for excursions and visits, but here In addition, we will try to provide opportunities for convention-goers to regarding the French-speaking are just a few of the sites to visit in and world are listed on the Calendrier around Austin. sample the cuisine at several of Austin’s fi ne restaurants. perpétuel for every day of the FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM For the most up-to-date information, year. A complete index of people Austin’s oldest house, built in 1840- go to [www.frenchteachers.org/conven- and events and a Teacher’s Guide 1841, the French Legation Museum tion]. are included. Newly revised and began as a private home built for the expanded. See page 38 or more French chargé d’affaires, Alphonse information. Dubois. Over the years, it was sold and BE SURE TO VISIT THE Answers: 22 novembre 1685; 1er passed through the hands of the Robert- JNCL WEB SITE décembre 1944; 12 juiller 1998; 1er son family before being bequeathed to mai; 19 juillet 1919. the state of Texas. The French Legation www.languagepolicy.org Museum promotes understanding and

Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 27 PARLEZ-VOUS... POSTER SERIES

This series of six full-color 11x17” promotional posters for French teachers is based on the themes Parlez-vous... histoire?”...cuisine?...civilisation?...sciences?...sports? and fi nally Parlez-vous...français? They were designed especially for the AATF with support from a grant from the French Cultural Service and the AATF. The brightly-colored abstract post- ers suggest many aspects of French and Francophone cultures that can be treated in the classroom. Includes a 123- page guide for using the posters to promote French. Thumbnail sketches of the six posters can be viewed at [www. frenchteachers.org/hq/materials/material.html]. Send this form and payment of $25 (members)/$40 (non-members) to AATF Materials, 302 N. Granite St., Marion IL 62959; Fax: (815) 310-5754. Prices valid through 5/31/2016. Name : ______Address: ______City, State, Zip: ______Telephone: ______(H/W/C) E-mail: ______

COULEURS ET PARFUMS AND TANT QU’ELLE CHANTE, ELLE VIT apprendre le français grâce à l’héritage de Carole Fredericks Tant qu’elle chante, elle vit, available on DVD, is a joint venture of the AATF and the Carole Fredericks Foundation. Based on the music of Carole Fredericks, an African-American singer who emigrated to France in 1979. There are now two levels: the Elementary edition and the new advanced Anniversary Edi- tion. Carole’s Couleurs et parfums CD is now available with an accompanying Activity Book containing reproducible lyrics, activities, and lesson plans. The CD delivers a blend of rap and rhythm & blues inspired songs en français. Send this form with payment to AATF Materials,302 N. Granite St., Marion IL 62959; Fax: 815-310-5754. Tant qu’elle chante, elle vit ___$55 Elementary: DVD and Workbook ___$59.95 Anniversary Edition (Advanced): Video and Workbook Couleurs et parfums ___ $49.95 CD and Activity Book Total enclosed ______Check enclosed. Make check payable to the AATF. _____ Credit card ______Exp. date ______Security Code Name ______Address ______City/State/Zip ______Daytime telephone: ______E-mail: ______

28 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) AATF COMMISSION ON FLES* 2016 ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL FRENCH POSTER CONTEST The AATF National FLES* Commission 12x18 inch paper and may be done postmarked by March 1, 2016 to is delighted to announce the 2016 Poster in crayon, pen and ink, water colors, Karen Campbell Kuebler, 709 Sud- Contest for elementary and middle pastels, or magic marker. The cap- brook Road, Pikesville, MD 21208; e- school students of French in kindergar- tions may be in French or English. mail: [[email protected]]. Please ten through grade 8. Students enrolled 2. Grade categories are: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-8. mail the posters fl at, fi rst class, and in both public and private schools are 3. The sponsoring teachers must be protected by cardboard. eligible, and we hope you will encour- current members of the AATF. Winners will be notifi ed in early May. age your students to participate in the 4. Each poster MUST be accompanied The fi rst place winners in each category contest. by the AATF student information will receive a cash prize. Winners in sec- The AATF chapters will publicize the form found below (or requested ond and third place will receive gifts and Contest. Individual teachers will submit from Karen Campbell Kuebler, 709 certifi cates. Certifi cates of recognition up to three posters in each category to Sudbrook Road, Pikesville, MD 21208; will be sent to all students. We again look the National FLES* Commission Poster e-mail: [[email protected]]). All forward to receiving delightful and cre- Contest which is chaired by Karen Camp- information must be completed for ative posters from students throughout bell Kuebler. The theme for this year’s the poster to be submitted. the country for the 2016 National FLES* contest is “Nord, sud, est, ouest, les îles 5. Entries will be limited to THREE PER Poster Contest. francophones: North, south, east, west, TEACHER FOR EACH CATEGORY. The NOTE the Francophone islands.” This theme teachers are asked to select the best Please take a photo of the poster(s) may be presented in a variety of tech- posters to be judged on the appli- before sending! Posters become the niques and artistic interpretations. cability to the theme, creativity, and sole property of the AATF and are not REQUIREMENTS: effort. returned. 1. Entries MUST be completed on 6. Each teacher should send the posters

AATF NATIONAL FLES* COMMISSION ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL POSTER CONTEST STUDENT INFORMATION FORM

Student's Name: ______Student’s Address:______City/State/Zip ______Student’s Phone: ______School: ______Grade: ______School Address: ______City/State/Zip______School Phone: ______Principal's Name: ______Sponsoring Teacher: ______Teacher's Address: ______City/State/Zip ______Teacher's Telephone: ______Teacher’s Email: ______SIGNATURES (All are required) We understand that this poster becomes the sole property of the AATF National Commission of FLES* and are not returned. They may be duplicated in publications and/or displayed at meetings. Student ______Date ______Parent/Guardian ______Date ______Sponsoring Teacher ______Date ______

PLEASE ATTACH THIS FORM TO THE BACK OF THE POSTER.

Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 29 NEW AATF PUBLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE!

INTEGRATING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE INTO THE CURRICULUM Twelve Francophone children’s stories are presented with vocabulary and activities for the middle school classroom. Edited by Janel Lafond-Paquin, Chair, AATF Commission on Middle Schools. ______Integrating Children’s Literature x $25 = Total enclosed ______Name: ______Address: ______City, State, Zip ______Tel: ______Mail to: AATF, 302 N. Granite St., Marion, IL 62959.

ALLONS AU CINÉMA: PROMOTING FRENCH THROUGH FILM Fourteen French and Francophone fi lms are presented with vocabulary and activities for the classroom at both secondary and post-secondary levels. Edited by Joyce Beckwith and Dolliann Hurtig, Co-Chairs of the ATF Commission on Cinema. ______Allons au cinéma x $25 = Total enclosed ______Name: ______Address: ______City, State, Zip ______Tel: ______Mail to: AATF, 302 N. Granite St., Marion, IL 62959.

ÉTUDIANTS SANS FRONTIÈRES NEW VOLUME IN THIS SERIES ON SERVICE LEARNING VOL. 1: Concepts and Models for Service-Learning in French. Edited by Jacqueline Thomas. VOL. 2: Integrating Service-Learning and Volunteer Opportunities into French Study Abroad Programs. A Guide for Educators and Students of French. By Ada Giusti. ______VOL. 1: Concepts & Models x $25 = Total ______VOL. 2: Integrating Service-Learning x $25 = Total ______Both volumes x $40 = Total ______Total enclosed: ______Name: ______Address: ______City, State, Zip ______Tel: ______Mail to: AATF, 302 N. Granite St., Marion, IL 62959.

30 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) NATIONAL FRENCH FRENCH ADVOCACY CONTRIBUTE TO THE WEEK AT IN A NUTSHELL AATF FUND FOR THE ALBRIGHT COLLEGE The AATF has a Commission on FUTURE At Albright College in Reading, PA, we Advocacy to defend your French pro- The AATF Fund for the Future sup- celebrated National French Week for the gram, whether you are a member or not. ports initiatives which promote French fi fteenth straight year. We started small We have a Web site to explain our goals studies. For the past several years, the in 2001 with a French breakfast and a and objectives entitled “Ideas for French Fund for the Future has been used to public lecture on the theme of exile in Language & Culture Advocacy” in the support National French Week. To this French-Caribbean literature. While the U.S. [www.utm.edu/staff/globeg/advofr. end the Executive Council established French breakfast remains one of our shtml] with a number of state-specifi c the following categories and benefi ts for most anticipated events, the reputa- Web sites and informational databases Fund for the Future Benefactors: tion of National French Week has truly linked to it. PLATINUM LEVEL BENEFACTOR: grown thanks in large part to our focus What do we do? We work with you to Awarded to any member who shows on campus outreach and commitment develop a group of local and state allies that they have named the AATF as to collaborating with other departments (at school, in business, in the local and a benefi ciary in their will for no less as much as possible. In the past, faculty state political scene, among parents, etc.). than $10,000; will receive a framed from the departments of Music, Politi- We help you develop a corpus of local- certifi cate, honorary membership sta- cal Science, Sociology/Environmental specifi c knowledge and give you state- tus, complimentary registration to all Studies, and Education have presented specifi c reasons why French is important. future AATF conventions, be placed on at events we have cosponsored. We have Among these allies, in most cases we the Web site Honor Roll of donors; had a presence on the campus radio can put you in contact with a chapter GOLD LEVEL BENEFACTOR: Awarded station and in the dining hall for at least advocacy team. to any member who shows that they the past fi ve years. Our soirée crêpes is a What kind of knowledge do we have named the AATF as a benefi ciary huge success. Last year, over 100 people offer? Recent economic, demographic, in their will for no less than $5000; attended. This year, we are extending historical knowledge about your state will receive a framed certifi cate, life our outreach to the local high schools that can be openers with power brokers membership status, complimentary by inviting students learning French to or part of a winning argument in a de- registration to all future AATF conven- campus for an abbreviated campus tour bate. We offer the addresses of valuable tions, be placed on the Web site Honor in French, a short pause-café designed contacts from consulates, state supervi- Roll of donors; especially for them, and a question/an- sors, your state’s AATF chapters, regional SILVER LEVEL BENEFACTOR: Award- swer session about college life in France chapters of the Alliance française, and ed to any member who contributes with our visiting instructor of French many more. at least $2500 in a given year to the from France. We are also holding an AATF; will receive a framed certifi cate, What else will we do? We will help alumni event, cosponsoring an exhibit of complimentary registration to all you create a game plan, and then play an Haitian-American art in the campus art future AATF conventions, be placed on appropriate role in its execution. Though gallery, and using National French Week the Web site Honor Roll of donors; we cannot guarantee to thwart the to help launch a service-learning trip to BRONZE LEVEL BENEFACTOR: bad guys, we can be your best chance Haiti during spring break 2016. There is Awarded to any member who contrib- to save a good program, provided you so much more I could say, but I will con- utes at least $1000 in a given year to let us know early enough. Of course, clude be reiterating that outreach and the AATF; will receive a framed certifi - AATF members receive regular news of collaboration have been the keys to our cate, be placed on the Web site Honor what we are doing through our paper success. The full schedule of our events Roll of donors. publications and on our Web site [www. for 2015 can be accessed by clicking on Members will also be recognized each frenchteachers. org]. the following link: [http://www.albright. November in the National Bulletin as a Tennessee Bob Peckham edu/mfl l/FRENCH/Home/French_Week/ Sponsor ($500-$999), Patron ($100-$499), E-mail: [[email protected]] national_french_week_2012.html] Sustaining Member ($50-$99). How- Adam John ever, we welcome contributions in any Albright College (PA) amount. We are nearly 10,000 members [[email protected]] strong, and if every member donated Surf the Web only $1, we would have $10,000 to AATF EXEMPLARY FRENCH devote to scholarships and the devel- PROGRAM Visit the AATF Web site at opment of promotional materials and Would you like your French program [www.frenchteachers.org] activities. Please consider making a dona- to become a model for others? Would All the latest information on: tion to the AATF Fund for the Future as you like your department to be recog- • National French Week you return your dues invoice this fall. nized in your school, in your city or town, Contributions are tax deductible. • Société Honoraire de Français and on the AATF Web site? Then you may be a candidate for the new Exem- • Jeunes Amis du Français plary French Program sponsored by the • French Review Note: The symbol after a mem- AATF. Read the indicators and apply on • National French Contest ber’s name in this publication means the offi cial form by March 15, 2016. that that individual is a National For complete instructions, go to the Board Certifi ed teacher. Visit [www. AATF Web site at [www.frenchteachers. nbpts.org] for more information. org]. Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 31 REPORT OF THE AATF SEEKING NOMINATIONS COMMISSION FOR THE FOR VICE-PRESIDENT PROMOTION OF FRENCH The Nominating Committee is asking level as well as in their region or even on The Commission for the Promotion all AATF members to submit nominations the national level and should possess of French is currently in the middle of for the position of AATF Vice-President leadership qualities. three projects: updating fl yers created for the term 2016-2018. According to The term of offi ce of the Vice-Presi- by the commission prior to 2005, making the constitution, the duties of AATF Vice- dent begins on January 1 of each year. a promotional video series, and provid- Presidents are as follow:“The Vice-Presi- The Vice-President is “limited to two ing a wiki where members can access dents shall oversee particular Association consecutive terms of three years or one promotional materials. functions or undertake special projects term if over a year has been served just Updating fl yers: The facts for both as determined by the Executive Council.” previously in fi lling a vacancy.” French By the Numbers and French is Not Further explanations have been devel- Keeping these terms and qualifi ca- a “Foreign” Language have been updated oped as follow: tions in mind, we ask that all of you and modifi ed. A former French student To serve and assist at the discretion consider possible candidates for this and graphic designer is currently work- of the President: by attending executive position. In addition, we ask chapter ing to present the information in both council meetings; by attending the full presidents and other colleagues to fl yers in a way that is eye-catching and annual conference of the AATF; through submit nominations. The term of offi ce attractive to both students and parents. excellent communication skills; through will begin on January 1, 2017 and run for These fl yers should be available for pur- designated areas of focus germane to three years, renewable for another three chase from the AATF Store in 2016. the concerns of the AATF; years. Promotional Video Series: We are To support and promote the mission The committee will present a slate of still seeking video submissions for this of the AATF; see mission statement at two candidates for this position to the project. We are looking for videos of [www.frenchteachers.org/hq/aatfmiss. Executive Council for its consideration at students from FLES to Graduate-level an- htm]. the Annual Meeting in Austin in July. swering the following questions: When To facilitate program development by We ask that you check with the person and why did you start learning French? supporting permanent concerns of the or persons whom you nominate to be What was your favorite part of learn- AATF: promotion and advocacy; recruit- certain that they are willing to run for ing French? What have you done that ment; leadership development. offi ce and that they understand the you would not have done had you not Additional areas of focus could terms of offi ce and duties of the offi ce of studied French? An example of one of include, but are not limited to: develop- Vice-President. You may send their CV at these interviews can be seen at the Com- ment of materials centers; development the time of nomination or it may be sent mission’s wiki, [http://frenchpromotion. of resource packets; development of Web later, but should arrive by the closing wikispaces.com]. If you have a student sites; inter-commission liaison; grants date for nominations, March 1, 2016. The or former student who has an amazing and scholarships; workshops and other CV should stress the work of the person story to tell, please consider submitting a presentations; support of commission with AATF as well as other language re- video of them to the commission. projects as needed; correspondence lated organizations. It shall be limited to Commission Wiki: A few educators with allies (local politicians, PTO, busi- no more than fi ve (5) pages in length. have submitted ways that they promote ness executives, etc.); If additional information is required, French in their school and communities. To initiate one or more special proj- the committee will request it. While pub- The majority of the resources have been ects based on the individual’s area of lications and career paths are important, submitted by middle school and high interest and expertise as it meets with they should not be the primary focus of school teachers. We are still looking for the AATF’s mission and focus. the CV. more activities for all levels that can be To submit an annual written progress Send your nominations and address shared with other members. Any other report to the President. any questions to Rita Davis [rdavis@ ideas or resources that you have created Nominees for the position of Vice- agnesirwin.org] no later than March 1, and are willing to share are welcome too. President should have made signifi cant 2016. Please visit our wiki at [http:// contributions to the AATF on the chapter frenchpromotion.wikispaces.com].

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32 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) AATF SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS Application deadline: February 15, 2016

French Government Scholarships tive speaker of French is eligible to apply. the principal, dean, or department We have not yet received confi rmation Scholarships will be given for participa- chairperson, and one from some- for 2016, but in the past the French Cul- tion only in programs accredited by the one who knows the candidate and tural Service has offered AATF members host country. Partial payment will be his/her work well.) These letters of who teach at the K-12 levels scholarships made upon submission of proof of enrol- recommendation should contain a for study in France during the summer. lemnt with the remainder being paid serious, detailed evaluation of the The programs provide intensive study of upon submission of proof of completion applicant’s professional and per- French language, teaching French, and of the program. sonal qualities. Recommendations should be e-mailed to [scholar- modern French culture. Eligibility [email protected]] with the The scholarship covers the cost for a Applicants for all of the scholarships applicant’s name in the subject line. two-week program during the fi rst half must be U.S. citizens (as specifi ed in the 4. The application must be received by of July, food, lodging, and cultural visits description) or permanent residents February 15, 2016, to be consid- during the program. Participants are whose fi rst language is not French. The ered. responsible for their own travel and per- recipients must hold a full-time teach- sonal expenses, although there has been ing position in French during 2015-2016. a small stipend to assist with travel. Preference will be given to members Candidates must propose a project who have been in good standing since that they plan to carry out during the January 1, 2013. Current AATF chapter PHOTOS NEEDED stage. This project should involve some presidents and Executive Council mem- We are looking for high quality aspect of research on French culture and bers are not eligible. Members who have digital photographs of the Fran- should be of benefi t to students. Final received an AATF scholarship during the cophone world for use in upcom- details will be posted on the AATF Web past fi ve years (2011-2015) are also not ing Francophone calendars. Each site as soon as they are available. eligible. Scholarship recipients agree year’s calendar will have a differ- Belgium to make a presentation based on their ent theme, and we are looking for There will be two scholarships in experience at a foreign language confer- contributions of photographs for 2016 to the Université de Liège. In the ence in 2016-2017. future years. Upcoming themes past, Wallonie Bruxelles International may include, monuments, nature, Selection Process iconic images, Paris, castles, Quebec, has offered two summer scholarships Scholarships will be awarded to to the Université de Liège in Belgium Francophone Africa, the Caribbean. members who indicate a plan to use the Submit photographs or ques- for AATF members at the secondary or scholarship to benefi t themselves profes- college levels. In the past, recipients tions to Jayne Abrate at [abrate@ sionally and to enhance or expand the frenchteachers.org]. have attended a three-week session on curriculum for students. Each applicant language and culture during the month must submit a proposal for a project to of July. While we have not yet received be completed during the course of the fi nal details, scholarships in the past have stage. Applications will be reviewed included tuition and fees, housing in a and the decisions will be announced NOW AVAILABLE university residence hall, and a stipend by early April 2016. A number of factors ON-LINE PAYMENT for meals. Transportation is at the charge will be weighed: clarity and specifi city of www.frenchteachers.org of awardees. the candidate’s statement (1-2 pages); • Pay on-line for membership As a follow-up, recipients are expected reasons for applying and level of French to (1) prepare a cultural project on the (candidates are expected to have a level • Outstanding Senior Awards country to be disseminated through the of profi ciency which will allow them • Materials AATF and (2) present a session around to follow university-level coursework • Société honoraire de français the same topic at the 2017 AATF conven- in French); quality of project; teaching tion in St. Louis. Details will be posted on (special member prices vailable for assignment; evidence of professional most materials) the AATF Web site as soon as we receive commitment; future career plans in edu- them. cation; and letters of recommendation. AATF Scholarships Application This year the AATF will also offer two IT’S DELICIOUS! The application form is available on Visit the AATF Delicious bookmark site Summer Professional Development the AATF Web site at [www.frenchteach- at [Delicious.com/aatfrench]. The site Scholarships in the amount of $3000 ers.org/hq/forms/scholarships/]. Appli- contains 120+ links for French teachers each for an AATF member to study in cants should do the following: and learners. The links are categorized a French-speaking country. Any AATF 1. Complete the application form. by themes, including technology, lesson member currently holding a full-time 2. 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34 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) (continué de la page 2) La bande quo- tidienne (comic strip, en anglais), quant à elle, est une série de bandes dessinées publiées dans la presse quotidienne. Elle prend généralement la forme d’une suc- cession de trois ou quatre cases, en noir et blanc. Le comic strip est de tradition américaine. Les manga, bande dessinée de style japonais, ont connu un essor consi- dérable en Europe et en Amérique dans les dernières décennies et leur vente occupe maintenant une part importante du marché de la bande dessinée. Le man- hua est d’origine chinoise et le manhwa, d’origine coréenne. La bande dessinée en ligne (webcomic, en anglais) se retrouve sur l’internet et est souvent autoéditée. Elle prend parfois la forme d’un blog BD. La bande dessinée est un genre littéraire qui peut être divisée en plu- sieurs sous-genres, tels que l’humour, l’aventure, le récit policier, le fantastique, la science-fi ction, le roman historique, etc. Les bandes dessinées, comme toute autre oeuvre littéraire, peuvent aussi être associées à plus d’un genre à la fois. Ainsi, Persépolis (Marjane Satrapi) est à la fois roman graphique autobiographique et historique alors que Jérusalem (Guy Delise), en plus d’être lui aussi un roman autobiographique, est souvent associé au genre journalistique. 2. Éléments d’une BD Malgré la variété de genres et de formes que peut prendre la bande dessi- née, celle-ci se caractérise par un tronc d’éléments communs. La BD possède aussi une iconographie et un langage qui sont généralement entourés d’un trait 3. Étapes de la création d’une BD lui sont propres. et un appendice en forme de pointe, s’il La bande dessinée que le lecteur tient La bande dessinée se reconnaît avant s’agit d’un texte parlé, ou de petits ronds, entre ses mains est le résultat de toute tout par son l’utilisation de l’art séquen- dans le cas d’une pensée, relie le texte à une série d’étapes. Il existe, bien sûr, plus- tiel, c’est-à-dire une succession d’images, son locuteur. La forme des phylactères ieurs façons de travailler; certains auteurs avec ou sans textes, qui raconte une peut varier en fonction du style de parole. préfèrent les techniques traditionnelles histoire. Un album de bande dessinée Celui-ci peut ainsi indiquer si le texte est de papier et d’encre de Chine, alors que (on utilise le mot album plutôt que livre, parlé, crié, ou pensé. Il peut aussi ajouter d’autres utilisent des logiciels. En fait, de ce dernier ayant un caractère général) des effets spéciaux dans le lettrage pour nos jours, beaucoup d’auteurs adoptent peut comprendre une histoire longue ou marquer diverses émotions (tristesse, une façon hybride de travailler. Mais peu encore un recueil d’histoires courtes. On froideur, peur, etc.). Les éléments narratifs, importe le choix des outils, les étapes de utilise le terme planche pour désigner la tels que les commentaires du narrateur, création d’une bande dessinée restent feuille de papier sur laquelle est dessinée ou encore les informations de lieux et de sensiblement les mêmes. la page et, par extension, la page même temps apparaissent dans des panneaux À partir d’une idée, l’auteur de bande de l’album. Sur cette planche, les différ- récitatifs (aussi appelés récitatifs, tout dessinée écrit d’abord un résumé de son entes scènes de l’histoire sont organisées court, ou encore cartouches). Ils prennent histoire, en quelques phrases: le synopsis. sous forme de cases (parfois appelées souvent la forme d’un encadré rectangu- Celui-ci sert de départ à l’écriture du vignettes), lesquelles sont souvent, mais laire. scénario, une présentation plus détail- pas obligatoirement, délimitées par un Alors que certains éléments comme lée, de son projet qui peut à ce stade cadre. La forme et la taille de ces cases les onomatopées et parfois même inclure dialogues, descriptions de lieu peuvent varier. L’espace entre les cases se quelques idéogrammes peuvent être et d’atmosphère, ainsi que des notes nomme la gouttière ou l’intercase. spécifi ques à une langue ou à une cul- graphiques. Vient ensuite l’étape de la Dans la bande dessinée, les textes ture, d’autres, tels les émanata (trainées recherche et de la documentation (dé- se présentent sous des formes variées. de vitesse, larmes, gouttelettes de sueur) tails historiques, lieux, objets, costumes, On appelle phylactères ou encore bulles, traversent souvent les barrières linguis- etc.), étape importante et essentielle, tant l’espace dans lequel sont écrits les textes tique et culturelle. pour l’écriture que pour la réalisation parlés ou pensés par les personnages. Ils graphique. Le stade suivant est celui du Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) 2016 National French Week - November 4-10 35 teur, parfois même un lettreur, un encreur et un coloriste. (La version fi nale de la planche se trouve en couverture.) 4. Une classe de français se met à la BD: le projet pédagogique de Gunn High School Dans le cas particulier de l’apprentissage du français, la bande dessinée se révèle un outil d’autant plus précieux pour l’enseignant du fait qu’elle apparaît elle-même dans le patrimoine culturel des francophones. Peu d’adultes de langue française n’ont pas souvenir d’avoir suivi dans leur jeunesse les aven- tures de divers héros de bande dessinée, tels que Tintin, Astérix, ou encore Gaston Lagaffe. La lecture de BD est encore aujourd’hui une activité privilégiée par les gens de tous âges, mais en particulier chez les jeunes de 11 à 14 ans. Une activité centrée sur la bande dessinée est toujours bien accueillie par les élèves. De plus, si la lecture de bandes dessinées en classe constitue une fenêtre privilégiée sur la culture et la langue fran- çaise, la création même d’une planche de BD permet aux élèves de s’initier de façon pratique à l’art du récit en bande dessinée, de solidifi er leur connaissance de la langue française et de pratiquer une activité culturelle populaire chez les jeunes francophones. Au cours du deuxième semestre 2012-2013, deux classes d’élèves de Français 2, à Gunn High School à Palo Alto (Californie) ont participé à un projet pédagogique développé par leur profes- seur de français, Mme Anne Dumontier, et par moi-même. Le projet s’est déroulé en trois temps. Les élèves ont d’abord assisté à une conférence-atelier portant découpage (storyboard, en anglais) et de et le crayonné. La version défi nitive des sur l’art de la bande dessinée et de son la mise en page. C’est ici un moment stra- textes et des dessins est alors réalisée rôle en tant que véhicule culturel de tégique, moment où l’histoire est décou- dans le format choisi par l’auteur, au la culture francophone, ses principales pée en ses diverses scènes et organisée crayon à mine, généralement un porte- composantes, ainsi que sur les tech- en séries de cases sur la page. La bande mine, sur un papier de qualité. Le lettrage niques et les étapes de la création d’une dessinée fait appel à des techniques sem- est généralement fait à la main et con- planche de BD. Dans un deuxième temps, blables à celles utilisées au cinéma, tels stitue un outil important pour indiquer, nous avons demandé aux élèves de créer, les enchaînements de plans, les angles par la forme et la taille des lettres, les en équipe de deux, une planche origi- et les prises de vue. La composition de la émotions, les sentiments des person- nale, à partir d’un modèle en sept cases page et de chacune des cases à l’intérieur nages. Le lettrage fait partie intégrante qui leur a été fourni. Leur tâche consistait de celle-ci est soigneusement choisie par du dessin. Lorsque l’auteur est satisfait à raconter une histoire de leur choix en l’auteur. Il doit s’assurer que les aspects de son crayonné, il passe alors à l’étape utilisant de façon appropriée, les temps narratif et visuel travaillent ensemble de l’encrage, l’application de l’encre de du passé composé et de l’imparfait. Les pour raconter l’histoire. Ils ne doivent Chine, une opération délicate qui se fait à premiers brouillons ont été corrigés en pas être une répétition l’un de l’autre. l’aide de différents outils, plume, pinceau, classe et les élèves ont pu faire les correc- Pour trouver l’organisation optimale de pinceau rechargeable ou feutres selon les tions nécessaires et terminer leur travail toutes les cases sur la planche, l’auteur préférences de l’auteur. Finalement vient à la maison. Ensuite, les planches ont été peut choisir à cette étape de travailler sur l’étape de la mise en couleur. L’auteur numérisées et rassemblées en un recueil une version réduite de sa page utilisant peut choisir d’appliquer ou non de la de travaux d’élèves, autoédité par leur de minicroquis (thumbnails, en anglais) et couleur avec les outils de son choix. professeur et moi-même sous forme d’un des annotations de texte en marge. On Certaines bandes dessinées sont le livre numérique. Les élèves ont alors pu parle aussi de scénarimage. travail de plusieurs mains, le plus souvent ensuite télécharger cet album numéri- Les étapes suivantes sont le lettrage réparti entre un scénariste et un dessina- que sur les iPad de l’école ainsi que sur

36 AATF Twitter / Facebook @ AATFrench Vol. 41, No. 3 (January 2016) leurs tablettes et téléphones personnels, Sites: 2016 AATF CONVENTION ce qui leur a permis de partager leur Café Pédagogique. Outils pour créer travail avec leur famille et leurs amis. TRAVEL AWARD de la bande dessinée, ainsi que de This award is intended to provide Au total, 53 élèves de 14 et 15 ans nombreux liens pertinents au monde ont participé avec grand enthousiasme assistance for AATF members traveling de la BD. [www.cafepedagogique. to the 89th annual AATF Convention, July à la première édition de ce projet. Les net/lemensuel/lenseignant/langues- élèves ont été enchantés de leur expéri- 3-6, in Austin, TX. vivantes/allemand/Pages/2008/91_ The Executive Council has voted to ence. Le recueil des travaux d’élèves est AlaUne.aspx] disponible gratuitement en différents allot funds to provide Travel Awards to Laboratoire junior Sciences dessinées AATF members to help defray the cost formats (ePub, PDF et Kindle) et peut être [http://sciencesdessinees.ens-lyon.fr/] téléchargé à partir du site suivant [http:// of attending the July 2016 convention in Neuvième art 2.0. La revue en ligne de la Austin, TX. Applicants may receive the danielebd.com/e-book-bd-numeriques/ Cité internationale de la bande dessi- bd-numeriques]. On y trouve aussi une travel grant only once every fi ve years. née et de l’image [http://neuviemeart. Funds are available to cover a limited description détaillée du projet. Cette citebd.org/] expérience pédagogique a été reprise number of awards; if applications exceed Notes avec quelques modifi cations les années available funds, priority will be given to 1. L’histoire “Le Renard, le Loup et les suivantes. applicants from AATF Regions I (New Raisins” peut être visionnée en format England), II (New York & New Jersey), VI 5. La bande dessinée: une fenêtre sur vidéo sur le site Viméo: [https://vimeo. (West Central), and IX (Northwest). Prior- la francophonie com/40936906] ity will also be given to members who En choisissant des albums de BD 2. Je veux remercier Mme Anne Dumon- have never attended an AATF conven- mettant en scène des personnages tier, enseignante au lycée Gunn High tion. évoluant dans diverses communautés School à Palo Alto (CA), pédagogique. Award amount: $1000 + basic conven- francophones, l’éducateur permet à Nous avons collaboré conjointement tion registration (not including excur- l’élève de s’ouvrir à l’éventail du patri- à l’élaboration de ce projet pour ses sions, workshops, activities, or meals not moine culturel et linguistique mondial classes de Français 2. Le tout s’est fait à covered by the basic registration). The de la francophonie. À titre d’exemples, on son initiative. On peut la rejoindre par full amount will be paid upon presen- peut penser à la série Paul (Michel Raba- courriel: [[email protected]] tation to National Headquarters of a gliati) pour le Québec, à Aya de Yopougon Lexiques français-anglais receipt for travel attached to a signed (Marguerite Abouet et Clément Oubrerie) Éléments de la bande dessinée letter agreeing to reimburse the money pour la Côte d’Ivoire, et à L’Arabe du futur in the event of nonattendance at the (Riad Sattouf) pour la Libye et la Syrie. album de bande dessinée, m. comic book convention. Au niveau linguistique, les textes des Eligibility: Candidates must have been dialogues, souvent plus proches de la art séquentiel, m. sequential art AATF members since January 1, 2015. langue parlée que dans la langue écrite, Requirements: Recipients agree to permettent à l’élève d’observer le vernac- bandeau quotidien, m. comic strip make a presentation at an AATF function ulaire d’un pays, d’une région. Par l’étude (chapter meeting or subsequent national de ces textes, l’élève peut alors décou- cadre, m. frame case / vignette, f. panel convention) on a topic inspired by the vrir la variété d’expressions, de lexiques convention in Austin. et même de prononciations présentes emanata emanata onomatopées, f.pl. Applicants should submit a one-page dans les diverses variantes de la langue description of the project and its docu- française. L’image, quant à elle, permet onomatopoeia, sound effects mented or expected impact on the their à l’élève d’apprécier la variété dans les students. Applicants should also explain paysages, l’architecture, et l’habillement. gouttière / intercase, f. gutter their need for travel assistance. Enfi n, par les histoires, les sujets abordés Recipients of the award will be ex- et la façon de les approcher, les jeunes panneau récitatif, m. narration box pected to attend all days of the conven- sont aussi mis en contact avec divers tion. One half of the grant will be paid modes de vie, traditions et coutumes planche, f. page phylactère, m. / bulle, f. upon receipt of proof of travel arrange- d’une région à l’autre. Ces observations ments and one half on arrival at the peuvent alors servir de point de départ à speech balloon roman graphique, m. convention. une réfl exion culturelle importante non The application form can be found at seulement sur la diversité, mais aussi sur graphic novel symboles, m.pl. symbolias [www.frenchteachers.org/convention/ l’identité francophone. grant/]. Danièle Archambault Étapes de la bande dessinée Deadline: March 15, 2016 [[email protected]] 1. Synopsis (synopsis) Notifi cation: April 2, 2016 Quelques ressources 2. Scénario (script) Livres: 3. Recherche (research) 4. Découpage (storyboard) Check out all our Commissions Duc, L’Art de la BD T.1 Du scénario à la 5. Scénarimage (storyboard) and their various réalisation, éd. Glénat, avril 1994,192 p. 6. Minicroquis (thumbnnails) projects at: Geoffroy, Géraldine et Unter, Bulles de 7. Lettrage (lettering) France. Les stéréotypes et l’interculturel 8. Crayonné (penciling) en BD, Presses universitaires de 9. Encrage (inking) www.frenchteachers.org/ Grenoble, 2015, 144 p. 10. Couleur (colorisation) hq/commissions.html

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We ask you Decatur, GA 30033; phone: (404) 290- AMERICAN COUNCIL ON TEACHING to reinforce the benefi ts of belonging 1942; Web: [www.scolt.org]. FOREIGN LANGUAGES (ACTFL), Novem- to a professional association to your col- SOUTHWEST COUNCIL ON LANGUAGE ber 18-20, 2016, Boston, MA. Information: leagues. ACTFL, 1001 North Fairfax Street (Suite TEACHING (SWCOLT), “In Language How It Works 200), Alexandria, VA 22314; phone: (703) There is Life,” March 3-5, 2016, Honolulu, We are offering a special pay-two-get- 894-2900; fax: (703) 894-2905; e-mail: HI. Information: Jocelyn Raught, Program one-free incentive to current members [convention@actfl .org]. Chair, 713 Rock Hollow Road, Edmond, OK to recruit new members. If the current 73034; phone: (405) 330-1318. AFRICAN STUDIES ASSOCIATION member can get two new members to CENTRAL STATES CONFERENCE ON (ASA), November 30-December 4, 2016, join, 2016 membership will be free. The THE TEACHING OF FOREIGN LAN- Washington, DC. 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