American Association of Teachers of French NATIONAL BULLETIN VOLUME 29 NO. 4 APRIL 2004 FROM THE PRESIDENT this communication, she didn’t wait for us want to try something new, and to learn someone else or some structural entity to about resources for us as professionals assume that task. She also provided a and for our students. Many ideas spring reminder that teachers need to work from our informal encounters with together and can be even more satisfied colleagues over lunch or during and after with their professional life if they do extend sessions and at special events during the their collegiality beyond their own building conference. or district. This year’s conference will have a truly After we have gone to a professional international flavor, thanks to our joint meeting or a state, regional, or national meeting with the Fédération internationale conference, we are infused with a level of des professeurs de français. The possi- energy and enthusiasm that buoys us for bilities to learn about French in a worldwide several days or even weeks. What we really context and to interact with colleagues who want is to find a way to perpetuate and share with us our enthusiasm for the French sustain that feeling of “I can do this, too.” language and for the cultures of the French- Margot M. Steinhart, President Let me make a suggestion: build a collegial speaking world are just the spark that could Building a Collegial Network network. This may start at a session or make next school year even more As spring becomes more evident, this conference where you meet others who are stimulating for you, your students, and your is the moment to take stock of the tools and open to future dialogue or collaboration. colleagues. Where else could you expect resources we need to turn over that new With e-mail contacts so readily available, to have within close proximity the leaf. In this case, we are not talking about time does not have to be spent in travel or Francophone world represented by such house cleaning and beautifying our coordinating schedules. This is important diversity and in such numbers as at this surroundings; rather, let us reflect on what even in schools and institutions with more conference? Are you ready to get on board? professional aspects we can renew and than one French teacher, for connecting with which ones we want to change. It is the hint colleagues who have classrooms or offices of dissatisfaction or even ennui that provides in the same building has its own set of the impetus to try something new or to seek constraints. In addition, one does not need Margot M. Steinhart ways to re-invigorate what we are doing. to limit collegiality to one’s own geographic President Teaching students, no matter the age or region. We can be inspired, challenged, [[email protected]] proficiency level, is like being on a roller and motivated by ideas, projects, and coaster. There are days that put us as programs that are similar as well as teachers at the crest and others that make dissimilar. The observation that one cannot Inside this issue Page us feel as though we have hit bottom, times duplicate exactly what is successful in a National French Week Grants ...... 3 we leave our schools and institutions with single location is undoubtedly correct, but it AATF Executive Council ...... 4 a bounce in our step, and other days, when is precisely the adaptation or the selection Convention Highlights ...... 5 the bags we carry home seem laden with of project components developed by Regional Reports ...... 6 more than papers to correct and books to another colleague with a different student Chapter News ...... 7-10 study. In addition to our own personal population that makes the effort interesting Atlanta Preliminary Program ...... 11-12 challenges, we are subject to the and eventually one’s own. Members’ Notes ...... 15 vicissitudes of life experienced by our If our image of ourselves is one portrayed In Memoriam: Howard Nostrand ...... 15 students and our colleagues. While la by the Energizer bunny, whose batteries just Classroom Activity ...... 16 condition humaine may not change, there don’t seem to run down, then, we have to Partial List of Sessions for Atlanta ... 17-19 are perhaps other ways to respond to the find ways to make these connections for Academic Credit for Convention ...... 20 ups and downs of our professional life. ourselves, to be truly branché. As we start AATF Commissions ...... 22 Attending an AATF chapter meeting, I was or continue to make these collegial Convention Registration Supplement .. 22 recently impressed by the initiative taken by contacts, we need to remind ourselves that Fund for the Future ...... 23 one of the attendees. She stood up and the opportunities to learn, to create, and to Outstanding Senior Award Form ...... 24 asked that attendees who taught at the share have endless possibilities, just like National French Week Contests ...... 25 middle-school/junior high level put their the Internet. One unique occasion happens National French Week Materials ...... 25 name and contact coordinates on a sheet this July in Atlanta: the AATF national Flat Stanley ...... 26 that she was circulating. She wanted to conference. The annual convention Summer Program in Belgium ...... 26 provide a venue of exchange for herself and provides an efficient and effective way to Membership Drive ...... 26 for other colleagues who work with a similar meet the leaders of our French-teaching Mots Chassés ...... 29 age cohort. Not only did she feel a need for profession, to attend sessions that make Materials Center ...... 34 AATF VICE-PRESIDENTIAL 50 AATF MEMBERS RECEIVE NOMINATIONS NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION The AATF Executive Council is seeking candidates to fill a position of Vice-President This year, the second year National Board Certification has been offered in world for a term of three years beginning on languages, a number of AATF members received certification in World Languages. The January 1, 2005 and ending on December results were announced in November, and we are pleased to congratulate the following 31, 2007. Individuals, Chapter Officers as AATF members. Please note that the name highlighted in bold was inadvertantly elimi- well as current members of the Executive nated from the January issue. Council are all welcome to nominate persons for this position. Individuals are also Sally Adkinson Nathan (VA) Andea La Combe (DE) welcome to nominate themselves. Lynn Aertker (LA) Christine Lindberg (CA) Prospective candidates are requested to Mitzi Bayne (GA) Sylvie Little (NC) limit their CV to a maximum of five pages Janice Biby (CA) Phyllis Loiacono (GA) double-spaced. The CV should focus on Elizabeth Bunting (IN) Sheila Mansier (FL) the following areas: Richard Chivers (SC) Gloria Marie Martineau (SC) 1. Name, address (home and Beverly Chivers (SC) Judith McDermott (FL) institution), telephone (home and Rebecca Christenberry (FL) Judy McFarlin Fritz (GA) work), fax, e-mail; Terri Coke (KY) Harvey Morrow (NC) 2. Degrees obtained and current Jacquelynn Collins (WI) Lisa Myhre (WI) position and length of time in this Linda Cotsford (SC) Nicole Naditz (CA) position as well as the total number Melissa Lynn David (MN) Paul Newhouse (MD) of years in foreign language teaching. Daniel Desmond (MD) Kathleen Rhodes (NC) In addition, a short list or statement Margaret Dolan (WV) Helene Robinson (SC) of the candidate’s expertise or relative Richard Dubois (NC) Laura Rogers (NC) interests that the candidate would Marjorie Duus (NY) Georgette Schmidt (NY) bring to the Executive Council; Julie Frost (IL) Paula Shewmake (WI) 3. AATF activities at local, state, regional William Gautreaux (LA) Bernadette Takano (OK) and/or national levels, as Anita Greenwood (LA) Lisa Tamiso (NY) appropriate; Jacob Henry (NC) Micki Taylor (OK) 4, Other foreign language-related Gail Hetler (CA) Manuelita Tietz (AL) activities at local, state, regional and/ Patricia Hodge (UT) Barbara Ward Knowles (NC) or national levels as appropriate; Sandrina Isebaert (LA) Kim Nadine Young (NC) 5. Awards, honors or grants relating to Anne Jensen (CA) Becky Youngman (FL) foreign language. Teri Knight (WI) Carol Zimmerman (NC) If additional information is needed during the nomination process, applicants will be contacted. A slate of two nominees and an alternate will be presented to the Executive Council Volume 29 Number 4 AATF NATIONAL BULLETIN April 2004 of the AATF at its annual meeting in Atlanta. Editor: Jane Black Goepper, Cincinnati, Ohio fice. Office of Publication: AATF, Mailcode Prospective candidates are asked to 4510, Southern Illinois University, Reading Committee: Therese C. Clarke, Dept. submit their documentation to the Chair of Carbondale, IL 62901-4510. the Nominating Committee, Jane Black of Modern and Classical Languages, Buffalo Goepper, 2324 Park Avenue, #34, State University, NY; S. Pascale Dewey, All items published in the National Bulletin are Cincinnati, OH 45206 or [[email protected]] by Kutztown University, PA; Gisèle Loriot- the property of the American Association of by no later than April 30, 2004. Raymer, Northern Kentucky University, High- Teachers of French. They may be copied for land Heights, KY; Elizabeth Miller, Crystal classroom or workshop use only if the source TOUR DU MONDE DE LA Springs Uplands School, CA; Samia I. Spen- and date of publication are indicated on the cer, Auburn University, AL. copies. FRANCOPHONIE Postmaster: Send address changes to AATF, TEACHER CONTEST The AATF National Bulletin (ISSN 0883-6795) Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, has its editorial offices at 2324 Park Avenue, Be one of two teachers to accompany Carbondale, IL 62901-4510. Apt. 34, Cincinnati, Ohio 45206; e-mail: the twelve winners of the Tour du Monde de Deadlines for submissions of materials to the [[email protected]]. Correspondence and manu- la Francophonie contest on their trip around National Bulletin: September issue, August 1; scripts should be sent to the editor at this the world. This contest is open to all AATF November issue, September 1; January is- address. The American Association of Teach- members. Preference will be given to can- sue, November 1; April issue, February 1. ers of French publishes the AATF National didates with secondary school teaching Bulletin four times a year in September, No- Please note: Because of convention dates experience, experience accompanying vember, January, and April as a service to its and other deadlines, unlike commercial maga- groups of students abroad, and experience members in supplement to the official journal zines, the issues of the National Bulletin are traveling in a non-European country. Con- of the association, the French Review. Sub- mailed during the given month of publication sult the AATF Web site at [www.french scription to the AATF National Bulletin requires and should reach most readers by the end of teachers.org] for an application form and membership in the organization. Periodicals that month. specific requirements and evaluation crite- postage paid at the Carbondale, IL Post Of- ria which include a written statement and letter of recommendation. 2 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) ESSAGE DE LA SECRÉTAIRE GÉNÉRALE NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK M GRANTS FOR 2004 Chers Collègues, de candidats, mais il faut prévoir un délai The AATF is pleased to announce that Pour ce dernier numéro du National d’au moins deux semaines pour la the Executive Council has approved fund- Bulletin avant la fin de l’année scolaire et préparation des dossiers. ing for additional Grants for National French en préparation au congrès mondial À l’occasion de la Semaine Week 2004 which will again take place No- d’Atlanta, je voudrais vous faire part de internationale de la Francophonie, j’ai vember 5-11. This money is in addition to plusieurs événements d’importance participé le 16 mars à une émission du regular AATF Small Grants and will be for nationale. programme «Rideau rouge», diffusée en projects of all types related to National Tout d’abord, nous félicitons Sid direct sur TV5 et intitulée «Le Coût de la French Week. The maximum award will be Teitelbaum et toute l’équipe du Grand langue». On m’a demandé de représenter $500. Both AATF chapters and individual Concours qui ont réalisé encore une année les membres de l’AATF et les professeurs members may apply. New projects related record avec plus de 96.000 participants, le de français aux États-Unis et de parler de to the themes of National French Week (Cui- plus grand nombre jamais. Après une l’enseignement du français en Amérique sine; the Arts and Arts and Crafts; Commu- période difficile où la francophobie s’est ainsi que les efforts promotionnels menés nity Events; Sports, Games, and Traditions; manifestée dans beaucoup de milieux, nous par l’AATF et les instances gouverne- Science, Technology, and Careers; and avons été rassurés de voir cette mentales françaises et francophones. Music and Dance) and which reach the wid- augmentation. Avec un peu de chance on Parmi les autres invités figuraient Pierre- est audience will be given priority. dépassera les 100.000 inscrits en 2005. André Wiltzer, Ministre délégué à la Proposals from chapters should include Nous vous encourageons à venir Francophonie, Youssouf Ouedraogo, (1) the chapter name and the person desig- nombreux au congrès d’Atlanta du 19 au Ministre des Affaires étrangères burkinabé, nated to be responsible for the project (this 23 juillet. Étant donné l’envergure Érik Orsenna, membre de l’Académie may be a chapter officer but does not have internationale de ce congrès, nous ne française, Claude Hagège, linguiste et to be); (2) a one-page (minimum) summary pouvons pas reproduire le programme professeur au Collège de France, Denis of the project which includes a description intégral dans ce Bulletin, mais vous Tillinac, écrivain, Galina Dragan, Directrice and the names and responsibilities of the trouverez à la pages 11-12 le programme de l’École française à St. Petersbourg en organizing team or committee as well as d’invités tel qu’il existe à l’heure actuelle Russie, et Abel Eyinga, universitaire plans to obtain appropriate proclamations ainsi qu’une liste des ateliers et des camerounais. Cette invitation était une and publicity; (3) the anticipated budget in- communications (pages 17-19) qui vous grande occasion de donner de la visibilité cluding funds contributed by the chapter or donnera une idée de la diversité de ce internationale à l’AATF. any additional funding sources; (4) evi- programme qui célèbrent la diversité. Si vous n’avez pas encore renouvelé dence of a multiplier effect such as plans to Il y a presque 100 pays représentés au votre adhésion à l’AATF pour 2004, nous reach the maximum number of people in programme et nous espérons que les vous demandons de bien vouloir le faire le the school and local community; (5) a letter membres de l’AATF viendront nombreux plus rapidement possible. Nous invitons of support from the chapter president out- pour accueillir ces professeurs de français aussi tous les membres de l’AATF à faire lining the chapter's commitment to the venus du monde entier. Quoique les part de nos activités et services aux project. problèmes rencontrés par les enseignants collègues qui ne sont pas encore membres Proposals from individuals should in- de français langue maternelle, langue et de convaincre à au moins un collègue clude (1) the chapter name where the ap- seconde ou langue étrangère puissent d’adhérer à l’AATF avant la fin de l’année plicant is located and evidence that the lo- varier selon les circonstances, les langues scolaire. À cette époque où l’enseignement cal chapter has been informed of the project; environnantes ou la politique linguistique du français peut être menacé non (2) a one-page (minimum) summary of the du pays, il existe des similarités seulement par la francophobie, mais par les project which includes a description and the méthodologiques, programmatiques et crises budgétaires tant au niveau names and responsibilities of the organiz- promotionnelles à partager entre collègues. secondaire qu’au niveau universitaire, par ing team or committee as well as plans to En plus du programme professionnel, le manque général de considération pour obtain appropriate proclamations and pub- nous planifions cinq soirées culturelles, à l’étude des langues ou par un manque de licity; (3) the anticipated budget including commencer par une soirée de musique professeurs, la solidarité professionnelle est evidence of additional means of support américaine francophone et à terminer par plus importante que jamais. À partir de which may include but are not limited to une soirée rock ‘n roll. Le concert statistiques obtenues du Département support from the local AATF chapter, school d’ouverture sera donné par le grand d’éducation américain, nous estimons qu’il or business support, plans to charge en- chanteur cadien Zachary Richard. Les trois y a environ 30.000 personnes dans trance fees, support from local French or autres soirées culturelles seront l’enseignement du français à tous les Francophone agencies, or the Alliance consacrées à l’Afrique, à la France et au niveaux. À peine 10.000 sont actuellement Française; (4) evidence of a multiplier effect Québec. Pour fêter la fin du congrès, on membres de l’AATF. Si nous pouvions faire such as plans to reach the maximum num- organisera une soirée avec DJ où l’on adhérer à l’AATF même une partie de ces ber of people in the local community. écoutera toutes les grandes classiques du professeurs, nous pourrions réaliser encore Proposals will be evaluated by a national rock, du jazz et du blues américains. de projets de promotion du français et committee which will determine the recipi- Nous rappelons aux professeurs de accroître les services offerts à nos membres. ents. Applications should not exceed five lycée de proposer un élève ou une élève Donc je vous encourage vivement à parler pages and must be postmarked by June pour le 2004 AATF Outstanding High School du travail de l’AATF à vos collègues et de 15, 2004. The original application materi- Senior in French Award. En 2003, l’année les convaincre à devenir membres. als and two copies should be submitted to où nous avons créé ce prix, il y a eu 200 Jayne Abrate AATF National French Week Grants, lauréats de 40 états. Nous espérons Secrétaire générale Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, augmenter le nombre de lauréats en 2004. [[email protected]] Carbondale, IL 62901-4510. Il n’y a pas de date limite pour la proposition Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 3 AATF 2004 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Margot M. Steinhart, President [2006] Christopher Pinet, Editor in Chief, David Graham, Region III Rep. [2006] Dept. of French and Italian French Review [2007] 344 Trim Road Northwestern University, Kresge 152 409 West Morrow Morrisonville, NY 12962 Evanston, IL 60208-2204 Bozeman, MT 59715 E-mail: [[email protected]] Phone: (847) 467-1448 Fax: (406) 587-8490 Diana Regan, Region IV Rep. [2004] Fax: (847) 491-3877 E-mail: [[email protected]] 411 Dartmouth Road E-mail: [[email protected]] Clyde Thogmartin, Managing Editor, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Jayne Abrate, Executive Director French Review [2004] E-mail: [[email protected]] [2006] Dept. of Foreign Languages Danielle Raquidel, Region V Rep. [2006] AATF, Mailcode 4510 300 Peason Hall Fine Arts, Languages & Literatures Southern Illinois University Iowa State University University of South Carolina Carbondale, IL 62901-4510 Ames, IA 50011 800 University Way Phone: (618) 453-5731 Fax: (515) 294-9914 Spartanburg, SC 29303 Fax: (618) 453-5733 E-mail: [[email protected]] Fax: (864) 503-5825 E-mail: [[email protected]] Jane Black Goepper, Editor, National E-mail: [[email protected]] Jean-Pierre Piriou, Past-President Bulletin [2007] Valérie Lastinger, Region VI Rep. [2004] [2004] 2324 Park Avenue, #34 West Virginia University Dept. of Romance Languages Cincinnati, OH 45206 P.O. Box 6298 University of Georgia Fax: (513) 861-5572 Morgantown, WV 26506-6298 Athens, GA 30606 E-mail: [[email protected]] Tel: (304) 293-5121 Fax: (706) 542-3287 Sidney L. Teitelbaum, Director Fax: (304) 293-7655 E-mail: [[email protected]] National French Contest [2004] E-mail: [[email protected]] Brenda Benzin, Vice-President [2005] P.O. Box 32030 Ann Sunderland, Region VII Rep. [2005] 824 Delaware Road Sarasota, FL 34278 Truman High School Kenmore, NY 14223-1236 Fax: (941) 364-9820 3301 South Noland Road E-mail: [[email protected]] E-mail: [[email protected]] Independence, MO 64055 Éliane Kurbegov, Vice-President [2004] Myrna Delson-Karan, Region I Rep. E-mail: [[email protected]] Dr. Michael Krop Senior High School [2003] Helen Lorenz, Region VIII Rep. [2004] 1410 NE County Line Road Dept. of Modern Languages & Literatures 4120 Eldorado Miami, FL 33179 Fordham University Plano, TX 75093 Tel: (305) 652-6808 Faber Hall, Room 553 E-mail: [[email protected]] Fax: (305) 935-6208 Bronx, NY 10458-9993 Suzanne Hendrickson, Region IX Rep. E-mail: [[email protected]] Fax: 718-817-2655 [2005] E-mail: [[email protected]] Robert “Tennessee Bob” Peckham, Vice- Dept. of Languages & Literatures President [2006] Jean-Pierre Berwald, Region II Rep. Arizona State University Modern Foreign Languages [2005] Tempe, AZ 85287-0202 University of Tennessee 49 Maplewood Drive. E-mail: [[email protected]] Martin, TN 38237 Amherst, MA 01002 Phone: (731) 587-6562 E-mail: [[email protected]] Fax: (731) 587-1407 E-mail: [[email protected]]

AATF MEDALS AATF medals make excellent awards to give to outstanding students at the end of the school year. We have medals in two price ranges. The Washington/Lafayette and Hexagone medals are $5.25 each. They are 1-inch in diameter, blue, gold, and white cloisonné enamel. The other medal is a bronze medal from the government mint in Paris. 32 mm in diameter, it displays Les Armes de Paris for $18. All prices include shipping and handling. To order medals, please fill out the form below, and send it with payment to: AATF Materials Center, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4510. Please print. Name ______Telephone: (Home) ______

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4 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONGRÈS MONDIAL IN ATLANTA, JULY 19-23, 2004 Convention Registration Ground transportation AATF Delegate Assembly Tuesday, July The convention registration form is avail- Transportation from Hartsfield Interna- 20 (5:00-6:30 p.m.) able on the convention web site at tional Airport to the Hilton Hotel is available The AATF Delegate Assembly will meet [www.2004atlanta.org]. The registration fee via subway, shuttle service, or taxi. For those early in the convention. Since many differ- for the five-day convention, including all the arriving on Sunday, July 18 and departing ent activities must be coordinated for both events and activities listed below (except on Saturday, July 24, a free shuttle bus will the AATF and the FIPF, time and space must as noted where additional registration is re- be provided by the convention. be used to their best advantage. We en- quired) is $175. This is a great bargain for courage all chapters to send at least one the chance to hear speakers and perform- Other activities delegate to the meeting. ers of international reknown, and it includes Opening Ceremonies Monday, July 19 (10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) AATF Awards Luncheon Thursday, July the opening reception and closing dance 22 (12:00-2:00 p.m.) as well as four evenings of Francophone The convention begins with an opening plenary session where speakers will include Join us to celebrate a successful con- music and performances. After June 15, vention at the AATF Awards Luncheon and 2004, the cost increases to $225. If you can- Abdou Diouf, ancien Président du Sénégal et Secrétaire général de la Francophonie, as we honor the achievements of our mem- not obtain the convention registration form bers during 2004. Menu: mixed green salad, from the Web site, please contact us for a and His Excellency Jean-David Levitte, French Ambassador to the U.S. broiled mahi-mahi, jasmine rice with egg hard copy at [[email protected]] and scallions, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit Academic Credit Opening Plenary Speakers Monday, July tart with mango coulis ($45 per person; We are again pleased to offer one gradu- 19 (4:00-7:00 p.m.) spouses and guests are welcome; pre-reg- ate credit for attending the convention The afternoon plenary session will fea- istration required; see page 22). through Webster University in St. Louis, Mis- ture conférences by invited speakers, in- cluding Hélène Carrère-d’Encausse, Closing Celebration Friday, July 23 (8:00- souri. See page 20 for requirements and 11:00 p.m.) page 22 for registration information. You must Secrétaire perpétuelle à l’Académie Française and author Andréï Makine, Join us for a Soirée rock ‘n roll as we register for the convention itself using the celebrate a successful convention, bid fare- Convention Registration Form on the web Exhibit Opening Monday, July 19 (4:00- well to our foreign guests, and enjoy a so- at [www.2004atlanta.org]. 7:00 p.m.) cial evening and dance featuring classic Hotel Our exhibit hall featuring over 70 exhibi- American rock, jazz, and blues. The convention hotel is the Hilton Hotel, tors will open with a wine and cheese re- ception. Celebrate the opening of the con- Excursions Saturday, July 24 located at 255 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, A number of day-long and two-day ex- GA 30303. We have negotiated a rate of vention, and see what our exhibitors and sponsors have to offer. Also located in the cursions are planned to allow attendees to $115 + tax for single/double rooms, $125 + experience the sights of the city of Atlanta tax for triple, or $135 + tax for quad rooms. exhibit hall will be a snack bar, a café con- cert and a press corner where attendees and the state of Georgia. Attendees can See the convention web site to make your choose to visit CNN Headquarters, Coca reservation. Reservations must be made have their picture taken and receive a press release in English or in French. Cola, the High Museum, the Martin Luther by June 28, 2004 to receive the convention King Center, Stone Mountain or participate group rate. Concert by Zachary Richard Monday, in overnight excursions to Savannah or Roommate List July 19 (8:00-10:00 p.m.) Charleston. For more information, consult We will again provide a roommate list for Help us welcome our international guests the web site at [www.2004atlanta.org]. those wishing to find someone with whom to Atlanta by celebrating American Valerie Wilson Travel will also help mem- to share a room. However, since this ser- Francophone music with a concert by re- bers plan post-convention trips to vice will only be offered to AATF members, nowned chanteur cadien Zachary Richard. Disneyworld, Washington, DC or New Or- you must use the form on page 22 to sign His commitment to the preservation of the leans. up and include it with your convention reg- French language and the Cadien heritage in Louisiana as well as his musical genius Volunteers istration form (which can be found on the We thank all those who have volunteered web site). We provide the names and con- make him the perfect artist to open the congrès mondial. to help with the convention. The Organizing tact information for other AATF members re- Committee will be in touch as plans develop questing the roommate list, and individuals Theme Days Tuesday, July 20-Thursday, further and needs become clearer. The can contact others on the list directly. July 22 Committee thanks you for your offer to help Getting There Each day will highlight one of the main and your patience. sub-themes of the convention: Diversité des Airline politiques linguistiques, Diversité didactique Program We do not have specific arrangements et pédagogique et Diversité des usages. The Comité thématique has received with any airline. However, we do invite you Each day will begin with a plenary speaker more than 800 proposals from more than to contact Valerie Wilson Travel, our official who presents the theme, followed by semi- 80 countries. See pages 11-12 and 17-19 convention travel agency. They will be happy plenary speakers further delineating each for the preliminary program and a list of se- to help members make their flight arrange- theme. Each afternoon begins with several lected sessions. ments. Please contact Lisa Kader at 1-800- concurrent round table discussions on dif- 776-1116, x3225 or 914-701-3225 or e-mail ferent aspects of the theme. Break-out ses- [[email protected]]. Remember to leave your sions fill the rest of the day. Each evening BE SURE TO VISIT THE travel requirements and your e-mail ad- will feature a performance from a different AATF WEB SITE dress when calling. Francophone region. The program will be posted on the web site in late spring. www.frenchteachers.org

Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 5 NATIONAL SECURITY AND LANGUAGES EGIONAL REPORTS DIALOGUE CONTINUES R REGION VII: WEST CENTRAL The national dialogue regarding even a minor impact on languages and A great variety of activities and events languages and homeland security international studies, most experienced marked the fall and winter calendars of AATF continues to be active and serious. small decreases. For example, International chapters in Region VII. Dedicated officers, However, with the exception of changes Education and Foreign Language Studies active members and exciting programs are within federal agencies, there also continues (Higher Education), Star Schools, Gifted and the norm among chapters in this region. to be a great deal more emotion than Talented, Cooperative Education and Participation in National French Week and substance. Many federal policymakers Exchanges were reduced. The Foreign the Grand Concours as well as locally or- seem unable or unwilling to make a Language Assistance Program (FLAP) was ganized events and contests enrich teach- connection between languages, national increased from $16.1 million to $16.5 million. ers and their students throughout the West security, and education. A greater concern NEH and the State Department’s Central region. The many accomplishments is that a few who do make the connection Educational and Cultural Exchange of AATF members in this region attest to their define national security so narrowly that they Programs experienced increases of $9.3 talents and abilities as they strive to moti- actually hurt the cause of languages in million and $75 million respectively. vate students and provide them with rich general. Nevertheless, there has been a In February, the Bush Administration sent and unique experiences. great deal of activity in the last few months. its FY2005 budget request to Congress. Submitted by Ann Sunderland At the end of last year, the Senate passed Most of the programs of interest to the Region VII Representative S. 589, the Homeland Security Federal language profession were level-funded. A Workforce Act. The bill would create number of smaller programs such as Gifted REGION VIII: SOUTHWEST fellowships for graduate students to enter and Talented and Star Schools were again Recent reports submitted by Region VIII federal service, a national security service eliminated. Foreign Languages in Higher Chapter Presidents reveal that our mem- corps, and a pilot program for student loan Education (Title VI) was level-funded at last bership has been retaining and refining repayment in exchange for federal service year’s level of $103.6 million. Despite certain popular, successful activities. La in eight agencies. Foreign languages is one foreign languages and international Semaine du Français continues to offer the of the disciplines for eligibility. S. 589 has education being a Department of Education opportunity to publicize French culture, spot- been referred to the House of Repre- priority, the Foreign Language Assistance light students’ creative strengths as demon- sentatives. Program (FLAP) was targeted for strated in poster making, cooking classes, Also last year, the House passed H.R. elimination once again. musical performances, poetry recitations, 3077, the International Studies in Higher The National Security Education pétanque/boules matches, photographic Education Act, which reauthorizes Title VI of Program (NSEP) was funded for another and painting exhibits, etc., and build aware- the Higher Education Act dealing with year at $8 million and has a great deal of ness (and hopefully enrollments) of French languages and international education. This Congressional support. However, the in the schools. bill renews and fine tunes current programs Congressional Intelligence Committees Another activity which continues to find and calls for a national study of foreign continue to try to restrict the federal service favor is the interaction among schools in language heritage communities. On a requirement for fellowships to the friendly competition and appreciation as negative note, however, in seeking intelligence agencies and the Department developed in festivals, business and career accountability H.R. 3077 created an of Defense. symposia, as well as film offerings. Many of International Higher Education Advisory The FY 2004 Budget contained a these activities are eagerly awaited and Board that is more supervisory than advisory. provision to establish a commission to planned from year to year. Another signifi- The board even has the power to intervene consider a new Abraham Lincoln Study cant area of development has been the in curricular matters. The Senate, where Abroad Fellowship Program, which will building of professional links through shared there is considerable opposition to the provide more opportunities for students in interests very often finding expression in a creation of any advisory board, will address higher education to study in developing cultural basis. Particularly gratifying are the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act nations. This program is the brainchild of increasingly close relationships being within the next few months. the late Senator Paul Simon who forged between faculty of the secondary and Representative Rush Holt (D-NJ) and 47 envisioned fellowships of up to $7,000 for university levels Once faculties and ad- bipartisan co-sponsors introduced H.R. 500,000 students. ministrative personnel recognized that ar- 3676, the National Security Language Act. Last year’s Intelligence Authorization Act ticulation and shared knowledge of current This significant bill focuses exclusively on directed the National Security Education issues was important, this relationship grew foreign languages and creates six Program (NSEP) to prepare a report on the and flourished. This change is clearly re- programs: early foreign language feasibility of establishing a Civilian Linguist flected in the types of programs offered for instruction; science and technology Reserve Corp comprised of individuals with the edification of teachers as well as ex- advanced foreign language education; a advanced proficiency in foreign languages changing ideas relating to methodology, as- federal foreign language marketing of national need. The report has been sessment, and very specifically, in the shar- campaign; a study of heritage language completed and submitted to Congress. ing of responsibility in the working of local communities; the international flagship For additional information and details on chapters. language initiative; and loan forgiveness to any of these policies and programs, please Submitted by Helen Lorenz language students at institutions of higher visit the JNCL-NCLIS Web site at Region VIII Reprentative education. The bill has been jointly referred [www.languagepolicy.org]. to committee. J. David Edwards In January, Congress finally passed an Executive Director, JNCL-NCLIS NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK omnibus spending bill for the current fiscal year. Of the 44 federal programs that have NOV. 5-11, 2004

6 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) CHAPTER NEWS Central Texas nual Summer Immersion Institute. This France, discoursed on his favorite libations. Michael Hydak, Chapter President, highly successful event has drawn teach- An amusing evening was provided by Dr. writes that their spring meeting was held in ers from neighboring states and has re- Celia Varick who regaled the group with Castroville. He is elated to note that due to ceived much praise from participants. The tales of the Avignon Popes And finally, the extraordinary efforts of Grand Concours chapter newsletter Francofeuilles, hard copy Justine Dimbo brought an interesting pre- Administrator Jennifer Shaf, the contest en- and on-line versions, continues to inform sentation on her country, the Ivory Coast. rollment exceeded all previous records. Part members of events. Thanks to volunteer The group journeyed to Houston to at- of her strategy to increase registration was efforts of member Wendy Stiglic of tend the exhibition, “Paris in the Age of Im- based on her talks of encouragement at the Homewood-Flossmoor High School, a pressionism; Masterworks from the Musée Texas Foreign Language Association meet- chapter Web site is now on-line. d’Orsay.” Prior to the visit at the Houston ing and a presentation she gave to Austin Many members attend and present at na- Museum of Fine Arts, the group was invited teachers. In her view, the Grand Concours tional conventions as well as at ICTFL con- to a cheese tasting at the home of Dr. Mary is a wonderful tool to build enrollments and ferences. Chapter members are also ea- Santina. to challenge those students who continue ger to attend and participate in the ACTFL While winter may symbolize a dead sea- their studies. Conference in Chicago on November 18- son, that certainly was not the case for this Submitted by Helen Lorenz 21, 2004. dynamic chapter. On the agenda for Febru- Region VIII Reprentative Submitted by Ann Sunderland ary, Dr. Anne Gwin of Baylor University talked Chicago/Northern Illinois Chapter Region VII Representative about the French medieval troubadours and their lyric works. In March there was a lec- President Jane Castle is proud to report Downstate Illinois ture by Gloria Sakombi of the Congo. Also, recent achievements of this vital, dedicated In September the chapter hosted an ate- during March and April 2004, the Fifth and talented chapter. Not long after con- lier d’immersion at Southern Illinois Univer- French Film Fest was held on the Lamar gratulating National French Contest Direc- sity in Edwardsville. The workshop focused University campus. There were five Wednes- tor Ted Haldeman on his award of a trip to on Lewis and Clark and the Louisiana Pur- day sessions. Martinique for directing the chapter with the chase. Activities included the sharing of Dr. Rivers points out that all members of largest student enrollment, the chapter is information regarding Lewis and Clark com- any AATF chapter or prospective members proud to announce three other awards. memorative activities in the region and dis- are enthusiastically invited to attend any of Executive Council member Barbara Hoerr tribution and discussion of articles relating these events. won first prize for teachers participating in to Louisiana history. Resources for teach- Submitted by Helen Lorenz National French Week activities. She was ing Louisiana history and literature were Region VIII Reprentative awarded a stay of seven days for two at the provided to attendees. The workshop also FIAP Jean Monnet in Paris. On January 16 included a round table discussion about Greater Kansas City, Missouri in New York City, Marie-Simone Pavlovich, challenges and successes in increasing In August, a French Advocacy Summit who directs the chapter’s annual Grande enrollment in French courses. The workshop was held on the campus of Missouri West- Dictée, won first prize in the Trophées de la concluded with a segment of the video pro- ern State College in Saint Joseph. Orga- langue française, a dictée given by Bernard gram A French City Speaks, dealing with nized by Professor Susie Hennessy with the Pivot. Other competitions were also held in education in France. During fall 2003, the participation of Ann Sunderland and Alexandria and Beyrouth. Marie-Simone Chapter also participated, along with other Guylaine Thévénot, the three-hour meeting won a trip to Paris to participate in the final French organizations in the St. Louis area, covered such topics as promoting French competition on March 15. Vice-president in sponsoring Molière amoureux presented within a school district, using resources stra- Eileen Walvoord also won the local dictée by André Nerman at Webster University. tegically, and how to support and strengthen competition last spring and represented the Activities organized for 2004 began with a French programs. Susie and Ann are plan- Chicago chapter in Quebec where she also luncheon in Belleville, IL where discussion ning to organize a repeat summit in Kansas won at her level. among participants facilitated networking City. In November, Regional Representa- Eileen and her program committee con- and information sharing among teachers in tive Ann Sunderland held a meeting for all tinue to organize outstanding programs. In the downstate region. Missouri AATF members at the Foreign Lan- February, the chapter was treated to a se- guage Association of Missouri (FLAM) con- East Texas ries of workshops entitled “Beyond the Ba- ference. Entitled “Let’s Promote and Pre- Chapter President Ken Rivers takes us sics: Activities to Enhance the French Pro- serve our French Programs,” it was at- back to April 2003 to their annual banquet gram.” The May 1 program will focus on holi- tended by over 25 teachers who enjoyed a at which the LeRoy Ellis Scholarship was days and celebrations as the chapter rec- lively and inspiring discussion. presented to Jacquay Collins of Beaumont. ognizes outstanding achievements of mem- The Kansas City Chapter has not had The speaker for that gathering was Dr. bers and celebrates the chapter’s long his- any organized activities recently due to the Rolande Leguillon of St. Thomas University tory. In February chapter members and their departure of President Katie Madigan for who gave a historical talk on the fleur de students had the chance to participate in Senegal. Professor Madigan of Rockhurst lys. the annual Grande Dictée at Northwestern University received a Fulbright grant to teach Evidently the Chapter is really into blend- University under the leadership of Marie- for an academic year at the École normale ing haute cuisine with fascinating talks! Six Simone Pavlovich. The chapter’s annual supérieure de Dakar where all Senegalese soirées were organized along these lines. National French Contest award ceremony teachers are trained. Chapter members Among the speakers were Bruno Laustic will take place on May 22 at Dominican are anxiously awaiting her return, not only who discussed international business op- University. We look forward to a visit from to hear about her experiences, but to once portunities available to students of French. Region VII Representative Ann Sunderland. again enjoy the interesting and stimulating Noted wine connoisseur, Miguel Saureil of Work is continuing on co-hosting the an- activities that she organized for chapter

Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 7 members and interested teachers. opportunity to bid farewell to David Long, French literature in translation for non- Submitted by Ann Sunderland former AATF Regional Representative and French majors. Not only has he served the Region VII Representative very involved chapter member. David left Kansas Chapter as president but he has Greater Saint Louis, Missouri for Paris in March with plans to find an apart- helped promote the cause of French by co- In September, the chapter presented an ment and a job. ordinating the National French Contest for atelier “en direct de la Martinique.” Several This chapter has long been involved with both the Kansas and Kansas City chapters members repeated their presentations from the celebration of la Francophonie, and they of AATF for a record 13 years. In an effort to the Martinique convention for the benefit observed many activities during the third promote French enrollment and also expose and enjoyment of local teachers who were week in March. Another major activity was students first hand to Francophone coun- unable to attend the summer congrès. Ka- the Texas French Symposium held at Alief tries, Professor Salien has taken students ren R. Bettis of Parkway South High School Taylor High School. This activity has on trips to Montreal, Quebec, and Paris. On gave a presentation entitled “Ceci est un spawned other symposia in Dallas and his own campus he has taken the initiative Magritte,” in which she explored the works Brownsville. As they say, “imitation is the to “take French outside the classroom” by of René Magritte and discussed his favorite greatest form of flattery.” Still another im- organizing a Cercle français, a French table, themes as well as the use of language in portant activity will be the Distribution des and a French Ciné Club. his artistic works. A second presentation prix on April 30 at the University of St. Tho- Following the presentation of this award was entitled “A Real-life Survivor: The Story mas. by the chapter president, the chapter en- of Madame Chouteau.” Presented by Anna President Katy Koch and her officers joyed four presentations in French on la Amelung of University City High School, have been instrumental in informing their Francophonie. Lily Fang-Yen, originally from Chapter President Anne Gray-Le Coz, and constituency of the many opportunities for l’Île Maurice, Claudia Schur, Belgium, Fahd Cheryl Reed of Villa Duchesne Academy, growth and participation in the Houston area. Razik, Morocco, and Nicolas Becue, from the presenters discussed the controversial Submitted by Helen Lorenz Lille, France traced the history of their four life of Marie Thérèse Chouteau, the “mother Region VIII Reprentative countries and touched upon cultural and political highlights, including recent terror- of Saint Louis.” Iowa ATTF members of both the Saint Louis ism in Morocco. At the end of these illumi- National French Contest Administrator nating presentations, members were invited and Downstate Illinois chapters enjoyed a Lowell Hoeft reports that the state of Iowa special presentation at the Loretto Hilton to choose several classroom gifts from an sponsors a yearly Concours oral at Central array of pencils, pens, buttons and balloons Theater in October. Molière amoureux” was College in Pella. This event is hosted by presented by Continent II, a French theater to promote both National French Week and Professors Patricia Westphal and Roger their French enrollments throughout the year. troupe. Excerpts from L’École des femmes, Pieroni. The top winners in the Grand Con- Don Juan, Le Misanthrope, Les Femmes In an effort to continue the ambiance cours participate in an oral interview, a quiz chaleureuse of the evening, members and savantes, Le Dépit amoureux, and Le Ma- bowl, and memorize a literary selection. lade imaginaire were included in the guest speakers gathered at a local restau- The top three winners in each rant. presentation. Given just before National category receive prizes. Even though many French Week, many Saint Louis area Last spring, prizes consisting of posters, students participate in the Grand Concours, buttons, note pads, pencils and French rul- teachers incorporated this theatrical event no state award ceremony is held due to the into their National French Week celebrations. ers were awarded to first, second and third- geographic distances involved. Each place winners at the chapter level in the In January, several members gathered school holds its own recognition for its for a breakfast meeting where they also National French Contest. Plans were made winners. for another immersion weekend and mem- enjoyed a wonderful galette des rois. Those Submitted by Ann who ventured out on a Saturday morning bers were urged to apply for AATF Summer Sunderland Scholarships. participated in lively French conversation Region VII Representative between colleagues and friends. Submitted by Ann Sunderland The chapter, under the able guidance of Kansas Region VII Representative Anne Gray-Le Coz and other officers, spent The Kansas Chapter held its fall meet- Minnesota the winter months preparing for the Grand ing in conjunction with the convention of the Mary Ellen Kasak-Saxler and Michèle Concours, held at Villa Duchesne. A special Kansas Foreign Language Association. Cassavante, co-presidents, report that the presentation of prizes will be held at Villa Chapter members were encouraged to en- chapter has developed a series of profes- Duchesne on May 14. The chapter is also ter students in the National French Contest sional enrichment opportunities throughout involved in the organization of an essay with the goal of increasing participation at the year in the hopes of meeting the needs contest, the Concours de rédaction, both the chapter and national levels. Kris of both new and experienced teachers. Fall organized in conjuction with the Alliance Redburn, chapter president, asked mem- and winter events included the continua- française. This event will also be held at bers to complete a Web survey, prepared tion of the Cercle de lecture with discussion Villa Duchesne on April 17. by the Kansas Committee for International focusing on a selection of québécois works Submitted by Ann Sunderland Education in the Schools, concerning what including Les Fous de Bassan, Les Enfants Region VII Representative subjects, including which languages, du bonhomme dans la lune, Volkswagon should be taught in secondary schools. A Houston, Texas blues, and Le Figuier enchanté. Three of highlight of the meeting was the second pre- the books were selected for their potential At the Chapter’s spring meeting, the sentation of the annual KSAATF French members heard a brief talk by Sylveria Ogu, use in the classroom and one for the sheer Educator of the Year Award to Jean-Marie pleasure of reading. The Book Club has recipient of a 2003 AATF summer scholar- Salien, professor of French at Fort Hays State ship to France. The meeting was held fol- attracted a variety of teachers with all levels University. A native of Haiti, Professor Salien of teaching experience and from both pri- lowing the Houston Association of Teach- has spent the past 24 years teaching vari- ers of Foreign Languages meeting at St. vate and public schools. ous levels of French at Fort Hays and Members gathered in October at their Thomas University. Everyone enjoyed the courses such as multiculturalism and

8 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) annual dinner to honor the exceptional ca- Four members of the group volunteered to ten to NM Secretary of State Rebecca Vigil reer and accomplishments of Teacher of plan and organize this activity-oriented week- Giron, congratulating her on being elected the Year, Betsy Kerr. Betsy is currently As- end for 100 French students and their teach- President of the National Association of sociate Professor of French at the Univer- ers. Four other chapter members have vol- Secretaries of State this past summer. Mme sity of Minnesota and coauthor of the col- unteered their expertise to revise the con- Giron, along with Governor Bill Richardson lege text, Deux Mondes. After some remarks stitution and job descriptions, which are and Georges Millinaire, the (now former) by Lydia Belateche, Betsy’s nominator and overdue for some fine-tuning. President French Honorary Consul in New Mexico, colleague, Betsy spoke about what teach- Stephen Plank reports that National French have been extremely supportive of French ing French has meant to her. The chapter Week in Nebraska was a busy time. In Lin- activities in this area. also recognized the outstanding service of coln a group performed L’Illusion comique, In March the World Language Expo took À Vous La Parole coordinator Clare Hagen and at the University of Nebraska students place at the University of New Mexico. The and Grand Concours Administrator Mary enjoyed a showing of the French film The AATF was highly visible as many teachers Ellen Weller. The chapter also welcomed Greenhouse. In Omaha a tour of the French enrolled their students in the numerous ac- two special guests, Mathieu Peyraud, the collection was provided for French students tivities. This Expo resembles the symposia Vice-Consul from the French Consulate in at the Joslyn Museum, and a reading of and fêtes of other areas with the difference Chicago, and Eric Damien, Director of the French children’s stories by French students that over 20 languages were represented. Minneapolis-St. Paul Alliance française. Af- took place at the Bookworm. In Kearney, Nancy Oakes, who was honored with the ter dinner, Vice-Consul Peyraud talked the middle schools held their third annual SWCOLT Award for Excellence in Teaching about how the Consulate can help Minne- Tour de France tricycle race in the halls of for 2003, was contact person for the very sota French teachers and their programs. the school. Students formed their teams successful SWCOLT meeting held in Albu- A January workshop presented by early (three to a team–run as a relay) and querque in March. Again, an AATF session Gaëlle Berg of the Minneapolis Public practiced on their younger siblings’ tri- was scheduled. Schools introduced members to the prac- cycles. One team even had T-shirts printed Another project involving AATF members tice of reflecting on student work to improve for their team members. Activities during the Phaedra Shively, Barbara Reeback, Joyce instruction. Future plans include a day-long week included many contests that the whole Lentz, and Katy Zipf was the nomination to workshop on Quebec, its cultural landscape student body participated in with an authen- serve on a team to develop assessments and literary traditions. tic French breakfast served at school to the of teachers. These teachers all share the The 2003 À Vous la Parole Oral French winning class by 8th grade French students. reputation of being knowledgeable, and out- Contest at the University of Minnesota was As a way to mentor new teachers and standing members of the teaching profes- a highlight of the year with 700 Minnesota promote interest in AATF, Omaha teachers sion. We shall follow this development. students from grades 7-12 participating in have scheduled two informal meetings a closely. categories such as prose, poetry, theater, semester. Called Le Salon, the group meets Submitted by Helen Lorenz song, video, extemporaneous reading, and at coffee shops to relax and speak French Region VIII Reprentative extemporaneous conversation. Opening together. Planning is under way for the an- North Texas ceremonies were enhanced by the perfor- nual French Convention at Omaha North The Chapter held its fall meeting at mance of French immersion students from High School this spring as well as for the Nimitz High School in Irving. Under the ae- Normandale Elementary School of Edina. annual Foreign Language Days that occur gis of President Andreanne Bauman, the Efforts continue to welcome new mem- in Lincoln, Wayne, and Kearney. Though members used this time to revise the guide- bers into the ranks of AATF membership. To Nebraska participation in the Grand lines for the Fête française, a major activity that end, chapter secretary Mary Kuettner Concours was down slightly in 2003, over which recognizes student achievements in developed an informational brochure pro- 750 Nebraska students took part. Nearly many different areas. Host Martin Johnsen moting the benefits of AATF membership. 150 of these students received special cer- showed video clips taken at the AATF con- In an attempt to make participation in events tificates and 90 students also received vention in Martinique more affordable and attractive to beginning prizes from the state chapter. Nebraska had The 7th French Business Symposium was teachers, the chapter has subsidized par- twice as many national winners as in 2002 held in November at the University of Texas ticipation in a variety of chapter events in- and 73 students scored in the top 20% na- at Dallas. This successful event was directed cluding the Cercle de lecture, annual din- tionally. Contest Administrator Nikki by Jean-Marc Chemla of the French Ameri- ner, and workshops. McDonald reports that initial registration can Chamber of Commerce with the help of Submitted by Ann Sunderland numbers for the 2004 contest look good. AATF Special Events Vice-President Martin Region VII Representative Submitted by Ann Sunderland Johnsen. High school and university stu- Nebraska Region VII Representative dents heard outstanding presentations in The chapter met in Lincoln in October at New Mexico art, education and translation, industry, in- the Nebraska International Language As- Phaedra Shively, dynamic chapter presi- ternational trade, medicine, and govern- sociation (NILA) Conference. Janet dent, has led her group through a reward- ment. Numerous prizes were offered. Schmitz was awarded the French Teacher ing year. They held their fall meeting in con- The Fête française was held at Flower of the Year award for her outstanding work junction with NMOLE at Albuquerque Acad- Mound High School in March. DeLynn at Wayne State University. Those present emy. This formula has been particularly suc- Denton and Megan Diercks worked exceed- received an updated Nebraska membership cessful especially when AATF membership ingly hard to make this day enjoyable and roster which included home telephone num- is dispersed around the state. They have educational. The student exhibits and talent bers and the most recent e-mail addresses– taken as their devise for National French were exceptional. Each year the member- all prepared by one of the chapter’s former Week to “publicize, energize, collaborate, ship supports this activity by signing up stu- presidents, Sheryl Wiitala. Members voted inspire, celebrate,” and this has proven to dents to compete and perform. Judges to hold the state’s third Auberge de jeunesse be highly effective. come from the loyal group of teachers who in March at the Aurora Leadership Center. Phaedra enclosed a letter she had writ- show their interest in this activity.

Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 9 Several AATF members were present at take up the reins. However, due to the he- by and for teachers of French. In addition, Mountain View College on November 7 to roic efforts of Art Burnah (who has stayed the chapter welcomed Evelyne Pâquier of honor former Chapter President Dr. Sherry on as Treasurer for many years,) Stew CAVILAM (Vichy, France), who gave an in- Dean who was decorated as a Chevalier Shaver, and Vi Horseley, they have had a teractive atelier pédagogique, “La Musique dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques. M. very active year. et TV5 dans la salle de classe.” Véronique Joel Savary, Attaché Culturel du Consulat In October, they held a meeting at the Renault, the Attachée culturelle adjointe au Général de France of Houston, bestowed Utah Foreign Language Convention at We- Consulat de France in Chicago this honor, and Dr. Maurice Elton was Mas- ber State University to build up interest in accompanied Mme Pâquier to the atelier, ter of Ceremonies. the chapter, exchanging e-mails and ideas which was sponsored by the Service cultu- At the April meeting, Sherry Dean will for future activities. At the Waterford School, rel de l’Ambassade de France as well as give a talk based on her dissertation research Kent Hercules and Art Burnah collaborated the Wisconsin-AATF, SWAAF, and the Al- topic on globalization and education and on a mammoth presentation on Normandy liance française de Milwaukee. the implications for the teaching of French. using movie footage, home video, maps, To celebrate National French Week, Other good news! Dr. Antoinette Sol an- and slides to regenerate interest in the up- schools all over Wisconsin held various nounced that due to student demand and coming 60th anniversary of the Normandy activities, including trivia contests, French increased interest, the master’s program in invasion. In November Steve Haslam, a music over the announcements, cafés at French will be reinstated at the University of French teacher at Westminster College school, waiter races, scavenger hunts, pé- Texas at Arlington. This offers yet another chaired an event about speaking activities. tanque competitions, crêpe eating venue, in addition to the program headed Mardi Gras was celebrated with a “crepe competitions, among other events. The by Dr. Christine Koop, former AATF National orgy” (Burnah’s words, not mine) again at Wauwatosa East High School drama Vice-President, at the University of North the Westminster School. The program at department presented Le Malade imagi- Texas in Denton, to pursue advanced stud- that time was a sharing of cultural and his- naire, and invited area French students to ies. torical activities that can be done in class. two special performances. Thanks to a The Hockaday School observed an all- The final activity was held at Westminster in grant from the Helen Bader foundation of school celebration of Mardi Gras. Necklaces March. The focus then was cinéma littéraire Milwaukee, UWM’s Department of French, and beads were distributed, and posters at which time the group watched the Louis Italian and Comparative Literature hung in the halls. The students in grades 1- de Funès version of L’Avare. sponsored its 6th annual French Film 4 wore costumes and had a défilé. The Art Burnah expresses the chapter’s grati- Festival in February. The three films shown Middle School French classes designed tude to Vi Horsley who continues to coordi- during the first weekend all centered around miniatures “crewes” which were on display. nate the National French Contest. She has the theme of France during World War II: The Upper School had bake sales. The din- graciously accepted to do this for the past Laisser-passer by director Bernard ing room prepared a menu of gumbo, shrimp five years. Tavernier (2002); La Dernière Lettre by étouffé, rice and red beans. Submitted by Helen Lorenz Frederick Wiseman, and Un monde pres- The French International School in Dal- Region VIII Reprentative que paisible directed by Michel Deville las was the site for the visit of French Am- Wisconsin (2002). The January SWAAF meeting bassador Jean-David Levitte in February. In September the chapter kicked off the featured two UWM professors who spoke Organized by the World Affairs Council of school year at a meeting of the Southeast about France during the Occupation, as Greater Dallas, this meeting gave students Wisconsin Academic Alliance in French, of preparation for using these andother such the opportunity to learn more about matters which the chapter is a charter member. films as pedagogical tools in the classroom. of international interest. Speaking in French, Members convened on the campus of the Chapter officers spent the winter months Ambassador Levitte encouraged students University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and preparing for the Grand Concours as well to continue their French studies as a means enjoyed presentations by several members as the Concours oral which takes place of keeping the U.S. and France within a who had attended the AATF congrès in during March and April. The chapter held worldwide “family of democracies.” He also Martinique. Ann Line (Wauwatosa East an informal meeting in February as part of urged them to participate in foreign ex- High School), Gabrielle Verdier (UWM), and the WAFLT Winter Workshop at Edgewood change programs and to consider the pos- Bonita Ahner (retired) shared the sights and Collegein Madison. The discussion, sibility of earning dual diplomas. Garland sounds of Martinique through posters, sou- “Strategies for the AP French Classroom,” High School, Plano West High School, and venirs, music, games and other items they was led by president Margaret Schmidt Greenhill and Hockaday schools were in- had brought back with them. In addition, Dess. vited to send students to the forum as these two Martiniquais living in the Milwaukee Submitted by Ann Sunderland schools are known to have excellent French area shared their native culture in a lively Region VII Representative departments. Student response was very Power Point show as well as through music favorable. and song. President Margaret Schmidt Breaking news! Essilor of America, Inc. Dess led the annual business meeting, Promotional Materials will extend its scholarship for a fifth year to a which was held during the Wisconsin university student of French in the North Association of Foreign Language Teachers Looking for materials to attract Texas area. (WAFLT) conference in November. The late students, promote French, and Submitted by Helen Lorenz Senator Paul Simon gave the keynote enliven your classes? Region VIII Reprentative address, one of his final public appearances. Check out the During the awards banquet, WAFLT Utah • AATF Materials Center (p. 34) recognized Jacquelyn Dove, AATF/NNELL It has been very gratifying to see the re- • Poster series (p. 33) member, as the 2003 Wisconsin emergence of this chapter. It has had a rocky • Promotional Flyers (p. 14) Distinguished Foreign Language Educator. road because the membership is so scat- • Other Promotional Items (pp. 25, 32) tered throughout the state and because it During the conference there were over a has been difficult to find teachers willing to dozen sessions and workshops specifically 10 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 2004 ATLANTA: CONGRÈS MONDIAL DES PROFESSEURS DE FRANÇAIS LE FRANÇAIS : LE DÉFI DE LA DIVERSITÉ lundi 19 juillet France), Aminata Sow Fall (Sénégal), Marie-Louise Moreau (Communauté française de Belgique), Michel 10h00-12h00 Ouverture officielle du congrès Gueldry (USA), André-Patient Bokiba (Congo), Delia • Dário Pagel, Président de la FIPF et Président du congrès Gómez Rubio (Argentine) • Jean-Pierre Piriou, Président du Comité organisateur Modérateur: Bengio Abraham, Délégation générale à la du congrès et Président honoraire de l’AATF langue française • Margot Steinhart, Présidente de l’AATF C. Le Français dans le dialogue des cultures en vue d’enrichir • Abdou Diouf, Secrétaire général de l’Organisation la personnalité des apprenants internationale de la Francophonie Participants: Pierre Dumont (France), Frieda Ekotto • Ministres ou représentants des Ministres (France, (USA), Rose Gasibirege (Rwanda), Romuald Fonkoua Communauté française de Belgique, Canada, Québec…) (France), Denise Lussier (Québec), Samir Hoyek L’Honorable Denis Coderre Maeci, président du Conseil (Liban), Moussa Daff (Sénégal) privé de la Reine pour le Canada, Ministre responsable Modérateur: Matateyou Emmanuel (Cameroun) de la Francophonie 15h00-18h30 Assemblée des délégués de l’AATF • Maire d’Atlanta 15h30-18h00 Communications et ateliers 13h45-15h15 Conférences inaugurales 16h15-18h00 Tables rondes des commissions de la FIPF Hélène Carrère d’Encausse, Membre de l’Académie française A. Afrique-Océan Indien & Andréï Makine, écrivain Titre: Quelle pédagogie pour l’enseignement du français 15h15-16h30 Débat avec les opérateurs de la Francophonie dans le contexte multilingue en Afrique? et les associations de la Francophonie (Agence internationale Participants: Peter Inampasa (Swaziland), Nola Bienvenu de la Francophonie, Agence universitaire de la Francophonie, (Cameroun), Jorge Banze (Mozambique), Younis El Amin TV5, Comité de suivi des Organisations internationales non- (Soudan), Agnela Lucas (Seychelles) gouvernementales.…) Modérateur: Félix Bikoi, Président de la Commission (Ca- Modérateur: Hugo Sada, OIF meroun) 16h30-19h30 Ouverture des expositions et réception B. Amérique du nord 20h00 Soirée d’ouverture: Concert de Zachary Rich- Titre: La CAN, FLS et FLE en Amérique du Nord ard Participants: Marcel Danan, Louise Savoie, Anne-Marie mardi 20 juillet Boucher, Loretta Hyrat et Marilyn Lambert-Drache Diversité des politiques linguistiques C. Asie-Pacifique Titre: Quels moyens pour la création d’une synergie dans 8h00-9h00 Conférence plénière: Guy Dumas (Québec), la région dans le but d’imprimer une dynamique Sous-Ministre associé responsable de l’application de la francophone en Asie-Pacifique? politique linguistique Participants: Shirley Bain (Nouvelle-Zelande), Peiwha Titre: La Mondialisation et la diversité linguistique: le Chi Lee (Taiwan), Choi Kim Yok (Malaisie), Dadang nécessaire dialogue Sunendar (Indonesie), Tran Thi Mai Yen (Viet Nam) 9h15-10h00 Conférences semi-plénières en simultané: Modératrice : Nguyen Xuan Tu Huyen, Présidente de la A. Bernard Cerquiglini (France) Commission (Viet Nam) Titre: La Francophonie plurilingue: un défi pour le D. Europe centrale et orientale monolinguisme français? Titre : Promouvoir la langue et les cultures francophones B. Jean-Marie Klinkenberg (Communauté française de dans un contexte plurilingue et pluriculturel: défis, straté- Belgique) gies, solutions Titre : La Diversité linguistique: un programme ou un Participants: Olivier Tulliez (Ambassade de France en dogme? Pologne), Dan Ion Nasta (Roumanie), Renata Klimek- C. Jean Tabi Manga (Cameroun) Kowalska (Pologne), Tatiana Svatkova (Ukraine), D. Malika Mokaddem (Algérie) Svetlana Chachkova (Biélorussie) E. Rodrigue Landry (Canada) Modératrice: Janina Zielinska, Présidente de la Commis- Titre : Comment l’éducation peut-elle favoriser la vitalité sion (Pologne) d’une communauté ethnolinguistique minoritaire? E. Europe de l’ouest 10h30-12h30 Communications et ateliers Titlre: Les Politiques d’enseignement du français en Eu- 13h30-15h00 Tables rondes en parallèle rope de l’ouest: problématique, défi et réponses possibles A. Le Rôle des associations dans la politique linguistique Participants: Christine Krainz (Autriche), Julian Serrano Participants: Présidents des commissions de la FIPF: (Espagne), Margit Pennanen (Finlande), Chantal Bruno Dufour (Français langue maternelle), Félix Bikoï Wetstrate (Pays-Bas), Nikki Papa (Chypre), Anna Maria (Afrque-Océan Indien), Janina Zielinska (Europe centrale Crimi (Italie) et orientale), Raymond Gevaert (Europe de l’ouest), Modérateur: Raymond Gevaert, Président de la Commis- Ingrid Diaz (Amérique latine et Caraïbes), Marcel Danan sion (Belgique) (Amérique du nord), Nguyen Xuan Tu Huyen (Asie- F. Français langue maternelle Pacifique), Mohamed Miled (Monde arabe). Titre: Le Bilinguisme ou le plurilinguisme constitue un Modérateur: Dário Pagel, Président de la FIPF (Brésil) apport culturel essentiel à la vitalité de la langue française: B. Langue française, culture et mondialisation quelles sont les conditions et les balises dont s’est doté Participants: Simon Langlois (Québec), Xavier North votre pays pour qu’il en soit ainsi. Sont-elles suffisantes? (Directeur de la coopération culturelle et du français, Des améliorations ou des politiques seraient-elles Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 11 souhaitables? Alavoine-Kervarrec (France), Christian Marcadet Participants: Alain Braun (Communauté française de (France), Bernadette Delchambre (France), Olivier Belgique), Aurélien Boivin (Québec), Jean-Pierre Cuq Dezutter (Québec), Mustafa Ennaifar (Tunisie), Neang (France), Denise St-Jean (Canada) Muth (Cambodge) Modérateur: Bruno Dufour, Président de la Commission Modérateur: Gervais Mendoze (Cameroun) (Québec) 15h30-18h00 Communications et ateliers G. Amérique latine et Caraïbes 18h00-19h30 Réunion des Commissions de la FIPF Titre: Quelles stratégies d’enseignement dans un continent 20h00 Soirée française où le plurilinguisme n’est pas favorisé? Participants: Felino Martínez (Cuba), Raquel Pirca jeudi 22 juillet: Diversité des usages (Vénézuéla), Delia Gómez Rubio (Argentine), Márcio Barbosa (Brésil) 8h00-9h00 Conférence plénière: Henriette Walter (France) Modératrice : Ingrid Díaz, Présidente de la Commission 9h15-10h00 Conférences semi-plénières en simultané dans (Chili) quatre salles H. Monde arabe A. Loïc Depecker (France) Titre: Quelles contributions des associations d’enseignants Titre: La Néologie du français: de quoi bouleverser les de français à la mise en place des rénovations idées reçues pédagogiques dans les systèmes éducatifs? B. Louis-Jean Calvet (France) Titre: L’Aïoli et l’Académie Participants: Samir Hoyek (Liban), Sophie Salloum C. Denise St-Jean (Canada) (Liban), Lachen Nachef (Maroc), Naji Chokri (Maroc), Titre: Quel est l’avenir du français langue maternelle au Gharraa Mehanna (Égypte), Mohamed El Mokhtar Canada? (Mauritanie), Mustapha Ennaïfar (Tunisie). D. Samir Marzouki (AIF) Modérateur: Mohamed Miled, Président de la Commis- 10h30 -12h30 Communications et ateliers sion (Tunisie) 12h00-14h00 AATF Déjeuner d’honneur (voir fiche d’inscrip- 20h00 Soirée africaine tion à la page 00) 13h30-15h00 Tables rondes en parallèle mercredi 21 juillet: Diversité didactique A. Les Revues francophones pour le public enseignant, reflets de la diversité 8h00-9h00 Conférence plénière: Sally Magnan (USA) Participants: Françoise Ploquin (France), Monique Noël Objectifs et enjeux de la diversité pédagogique Gaudreault (Québec), Christopher Pinet (USA), Zila 9h15-10h00 Conférences semi-plénières en simultané dans Bernd (Brésil), Suzanne Fradette (Québec), Miura quatre salles : Nobutaka (Japon), Isaac Tcheho (Cameroun), Roland A. Jean-Louis Chiss (France) Delronche (Communauté française de Belgique) Titre: La Didactique du français entre conceptualisation Modérateur: Bruno Dufour, Président de la Commission et contextualisation du Français langue maternelle (Québec) B. Claude Germain (Québec) B. Favoriser la diversité du français ou au contraire veiller à Titre: La Diversité des régimes pédagogiques en français son unité pour assurer la promotion de la langue langue seconde au Canada Participants: Médoune Gueye (USA), Martine Defontaine C. Adiza Hima, Secrétaire générale de la CONFEMEN (France), Raquel Pirca (Vénézuéla), Maria Fenclova Titre: L’Enseignement du français dans les écoles (République Tchèque), Benoît Cazabon (Canada), bilingues: exemples dans certains pays de l’Afrique François Wioland (France), Dadang Sunendar subsaharienne francophone (Indonésie), Maes Vanna (Cambodge) D. Zheng Lihua, Vice-Doyen de la Faculté des langues et Modérateur: Pierre Martínez (France) cultures (Chine) Titre: L’Enseignement du français en C. La Création culturelle comme ouverture à la diversité Chine: traditions et défis (chanson, BD, cinéma, peinture, TV…) 10h30-12h30 Communications et ateliers Participants: Claudette Paquin (Canada), Anne-Marie 13h30-15h00 Tables rondes en parallèle Boucher (Québec) + artistes A. L’Exploitation de la diversité didactique pour enrichir la Modérateur: André Patient Bokiba (Congo) personnalité des apprenants D. Dictionnaires et anthologies: reflets de la diversité Participants: Jean-Pierre Cuq (France), Raymond Garry Participants: Hélène Cajolet-Laganière et Chantal-Edith (France), Raymond Gevaert (Belgique), Assia Djebar Masson (Québec), Aurélien Boivin (Québec), Jean-Marie (Algérie), Suzanne Belzil (Québec), Andrée-Marie Klinkenberg (Communauté française de Belgique), Jean Diagne (Sénégal), Felino Martínez (Cuba) Binon (Communauté flamande de Belgique), Mwatha Modératrice: Sharon Shelly (USA) N’galasso (République démocratique du Congo), Jean- B. Les Différents Points de vue nationaux dans une per- Pierre Cuq (France), Daniel Latin (AUF) spective internationale Modératrice : Louise Savoie (Québec) Participants: Janina Zielinska (Pologne), Denise Moulun 15h30-18h00 Communications et ateliers Pasek (Canada), Mohamed Miled (Tunisie), Gabriel 20h00 Soirée québécoise Boko (Bénin), Tahani Omar (Egypte), José Carlos Chaves da Cunha (Brésil), John Anzalone (USA) vendredi 23 juillet Modérateur: Alain Braun (Communauté française de 8h00-8h45 Conférence plénière: Belgique) Dyane Adam (Canada) C. La Diversité des supports didactiques Titre: Le Canada et le défi de la diversité Participants: Christian Depover (Communauté française 9h00-10h15: Tables rondes en parralèle de Belgique), Michèle Magnin (USA.), Christine A. Les Défis de la diversité dans les Amériques:

12 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) convergences et divergences GRANT FOR NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK 2003 Participants: Monique Lebrun (Québec), Catherine Chung How On October 30, 2003, the Department of appealing to students whose budgets do (Canada), Felino Martínez (Cuba), European Languages, Literatures and Cul- not permit travel to France. It will also facili- Ingrid Diaz (Chili), Jayne Abrate tures launched National French Week fes- tate French study by non-traditional students (USA), Zila Bernd (Brésil) tivities by hosting Consul général Harry with families since possibilities exist for sum- Modérateur: Jean-Pierre Piriou, Fouché of the République d’Haïti, Nicole mer study in Québec including family hous- Président honoraire de l’AATF McKinnon, Director of Governmental Rela- ing and activities. (USA) tions, and Dr. Maryalice Mazzara, Attachée We believe that the event we were able B. Table ronde avec les écrivains: les aux affaires éducatives, the latter two of the to host has contributed in the broadest pos- littératures, expressions culturelles Gouvernement du Québec, for a day of sible way to the promotion of the learning de la diversité events on the Stony Brook University cam- and teaching of French in our region. This Participants: Aminata Sow Fall pus. These events included an informative event would not have been possible with- (Sénégal), Samir Marzouki (Tuni- presentation by Consul général Fouché on out the financial support of AATF nor could sie), Malika Mokeddem (Algérie), the history of Haiti and its ties to the French- it have occurred without the determination Baylee Toumi (Algérie), Angèle speaking world. Mme McKinnon then pre- and dedication of Monique Watts who Kingué (Cameroun), Andre Pierre sented valuable information on “Living, sought out presenters, secured their par- Louis Monchouachi (Martinique) Studying, and Working in Québec.” These ticipation, and made all necessary arrange- Modérateur: Christopher Pinet, Co- presentations honored the 2004 AATF/FIPF ments for the event. président du Comité thématique conference theme of diversity in the French- We would like to thank AATF for helping (USA) speaking world by exposing students to us to promote National French Week, and 10h30-13h30 Assemblée générale de some of the diversity of French found in such we would like to encourage all AATF mem- la FIPF close proximity to our borders. These pre- bers to seek out ways to promote French 15h30-16h15 Synthèse générale du sentations were then followed by perfor- during National French Week and through- Congrès et adoption de mances of French musical selections by stu- out the year. la déclaration d’Atlanta dents from Stony Brook’s Music Department Sarah Jourdain reprenant la position de and by local French artists. Suffolk, NY Chapter la FIPF quant aux thèmes Approximately 250 Stony Brook students . étudiés and faculty, regional high school students AATF PUBLICATIONS 16h30 Cérémonie de clôture and teachers, as well as community mem- AVAILABLE 20h00 Soirée festive bers participated. Our celebration concluded with a reception for all of the students, fac- AATF COMMISSION ON FRENCH FOR CALL FOR PAPERS ulty, and guests. BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL Our promotion of National French Week TRADE SARTRE CENTENARY Vol. 1: Issues and Methods in French for CONFERENCE 2005 was made possible by a grant from AATF which allowed us to cover expenses related Business and Economic Purposes, edited This is a call for papers for a special two- to the reception. Additional funding for post- by Patricia W. Cummins, 1995, 172 pp., day conference of the UK Society for $24.00. Contact AATF Headquarters ers and flyers was provided by the Office of Sartrean Studies (UKSSS) which will be regarding availability (while supplies last). the Provost of Stony Brook University. The held at the Institut Français, London, March Vol. 2: Making Business French Work: Department of European Languages, Lit- 18-19, 2005, to celebrate the centenary of Modes, Materials, Methodologies, edited eratures, and Cultures funded mailing in- the birth of Jean-Paul Sartre. by Steven J. Loughrin-Sacco and Jayne formation about our event to all local French We welcome papers (35-40 minutes) on Abrate, 1997, 275 pp., $25.00 + $3.00 teachers and hosted a luncheon for our any aspect of Sartre’s work or life, literature, postage and handling, ISBN 1-891611- guests and for representatives of the faculty theatre, cinema, philosophy, psychoanaly- 003. Contact SDSU CIBER Press, San and student groups. sis, biography and autobiography, journal- Diego State University, 5500 Campanile One of the unanticipated results of this Drive, San Diego, CA 92182-7732. ism and the media, politics; also on com- event was a commitment on the part of Con- Frost in France: An American Recycling parative themes, e.g. Sartre in relation to sul général Fouché to return to the campus Company Negotiates a Joint Venture in his influences, contemporaries or succes- this spring to host an event in honor of Haiti’s France, Maureen Maguire Lewis, 2001, 80 sors. Send proposals for papers (one page) bicentennial. We have a large population pp., $30.00 Instructor’s Book, $42.50 by 1 July 2004 to the conference organisers: of Haitian and Haitian-American students Complete Student Packet. Includes post- Dr. David Drake, 3 Ockendon Road, Lon- on campus, so we are particularly interested age and handling. Contact SDSU CIBER don N1 3NN; e-mail: [d.drake@britishlibrary. in serving their needs. Press [http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/ net] or Dr. Benedict O’Donohoe, School of Another unanticipated benefit of this ciber/frost.html]. European and International Area Studies, event was an agreement to develop an ex- AATF COMMISSION ON CULTURAL Faculty of HLSS, Frenchay Campus, UWE, change partnership through the COMPETENCE Bristol BS16 1QY; e-mail: [benedict. Gouvernement du Québec to promote France at the Dawn of the Twenty-First o’[email protected]]. 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14 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) EMBERS’ NOTES AATF MEMBERSHIP DRIVE M 2004 IN MEMORIAM AATF Executive Director Jayne Abrate The AATF is again sponsoring a mem- Howard Lee Nostrand, Professor was invited to appear on the program bership recruitment campaign. Member- Emeritus at the University of “Rideau Rouge,” hosted by Claude Serillon, ship in your professional association is the Washington, died on March 13, 2004. which was broadcast live on TV5, March 16, business of each member. Just as we seek Born in New York City in 1910, he was 2004. The program was a discussion of la to promote the study of French among our educated at Amherst (B.A.), Harvard Francophonie. The other guests were students and administrators, we must also (M.A.), and the Université de Paris French Ministre de la Francophonie Pierre- promote membership in the AATF to all our (doctorate, 1934). He went to the André Wiltzer, académicien Erik Orsenna, colleagues, in particular our younger col- University of Washington in 1939 as author Denis Tillinac, linguiste Claude leagues. We ask you to reinforce the ben- professor and chair of the Department Hagège, Ministre des Affaires étrangères efits of belonging to a professional associa- of Romance Languages. During World burkinabé Youssouf Ouedraogo, professeur tion to your colleagues. War II he worked for the State camerounais Abel Eyinga, et Galina Dragan, Department as the cultural attaché for directrice de l’école française de Saint- How It Works the U.S. in Lima, Peru. He wrote over Petersbourg. We are offering a special 3-for-1 incen- 100 publications, many of them with his This year’s Martin Luther King Legacy tive to current members to recruit new mem- wife, Frances Nostrand, on issues of Award was given to Jean-David Levitte, the bers. If the current member can get three language competence and cultural French Ambassador to the U.S. Each year, new members to join, his or her 2004 mem- competence. His latest book will be the King Award honors a personality who bership will be free. The requirements are: published this spring. has helped spread Martin Luther King Jr.'s ♦ the three new members’ forms with Howie, as he was known to his message internationally. Previous recipients payment must be mailed together to friends and colleagues, was the oldest include Kofi Annan and Colin Powell. Am- National Headquarters with the living president of the AATF, having bassador Levitte's acceptance speech can sponsoring AATF member’s name served from 1956 to 1959. Most be read at [www.info-france-usa.org]. In prominently indicated; recently, he served as Chair of the AATF addition, the AATF would like to extend its ♦ the current member’s preprinted re- Commission on Cultural Competence gratitude to Ambassador Levitte for his sup- newal invoice should, if possible, ac- and was the driving force behind the port and encouragement of French teach- company the three new forms; publication of the Commission’s first ers. ♦ if the current member has already report, Acquiring Cross-Cultural Com- Samia Spencer, longtime Secretary- paid dues for 2004, the free mem- petence: Four Stages for Students of Treasurer of the Alabama Chapter of the bership will be applied to the next French. AATF, has been named Consul honoraire calendar year; no refunds will be He retired from the University of de France in Alabama. We congratulate made. Washington faculty in 1981 but Samia on this extraordinary honor. continued to contribute actively to his For over forty years, since graduate stu- If you are a teacher trainer, we ask you to fields of interest. He was honored as dent days, Mel Yoken has been correspond- encourage your students who are planning an Officier dans l’Ordre des Palmes ing with some of the prominent writers of a career in teaching French to join as stu- académiques, a Chevalier de la Légion France. Over the years this correspondance dent members. Membership forms are d’Honneur, and an Officier dans l’Ordre has continued and currently includes writ- available on the AATF Web site [www. frenchteachers.org], or we will send mem- des Arts et des Lettres. In the U.S., he ers and luminaries in many different fields bership forms to anyone who requests was honored by the American throughout the world. Mel and his wife Cindy them. Association of Teachers of French Yoken have donated manuscripts, letters, If you have access to state or local mail- (AATF), the American Council of signed books and other items to the John ing lists of French teachers or members of Teachers of Foreign Languages Hay Library at Brown University. These ar- other language organizations, please think (ACTFL) and the Washington chives, housed on the third floor of that li- to forward those lists to us, and we will verify Association of Teachers of Foreign brary were officially recognized as the Yoken whether or not they are already members of Languages (WAFLT). Howard and Archives in April 2004. These archives which the AATF and, if not, do a special mailing to Frances Nostrand were founding include papers of historical, literary and po- them. The lists must be current and must members of the Pacific Northwest litical interest will now be available to re- contain specifically French teachers. Conference on Foreign Languages. searchers. Please help us recruit new and veteran They were instrumental in establishing teachers to help the AATF continue to be a the Seattle-Nantes sister city organ- dynamic and growing organization! ization, as well as many other formal UPCOMING AATF and informal cultural exchange CONVENTIONS activities. Join us as we celebrate the Have a Question? Professor Nostrand is survived by his wife, Frances Brewer Nostrand; his French-speaking world in: If you have a question about the sons David Nostrand of Sheridan, • Atlanta (July 19-23, 2004) Grand Concours, about the AATF Convention, about membership, • Quebec (July 7-10, 2005) about your local chapter, about the • Milwaukee (2006) work of our Commissions, about Na- tional French Week, go to the new • Baton Rouge (2007) AATF Web site at [www. NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK • Belgium (2008) frenchteachers.org]. You’ll probably find the answer there. NOV. 5-11, 2004

Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 15 CLASSROOM ACTIVITY ALPHABET RACE This activity is designed to reinforce rec- rectly in French, he plays last. All four play- ter, he must stay where he is and move for- ognition and pronunciation of the alphabet ers in each group return the letters to the ward on a future turn only when he can cor- in French. Divide the class into groups of envelope and play begins. rectly pronounce the letter drawn at that four and distribute one game board per Without looking, the first player draws a let- time. If a player draws a letter which is no group. (See the end of this activity for an ter from the envelope and pronounces it in longer represented on the board, he pro- appropriate pattern.) Also give each group French. He then places it in an empty enve- nounces it and places it with the rest of the an envelope containing the 26 letters of the lope or on an empty desk and starts his race. discarded letters; he does not draw another alphabet plus duplicates of any two letters He finds his letter the first time it appears on letter until his next turn. The winner is the you wish. Without looking into the envelope, the game board and places a marker in its player whose marker or initial is in the each player selects a letter and pronounces square or initials it if the game board is made square nearest the end of the game board it in French. This selection determines the of paper. The next player does the same and when all letters have been chosen. Luck playing order—the person who chooses the play continues in this manner. Each player plays an important role in this activity. letter closest to A plays first, followed by the always begins looking for his new letter on Nancy K. Stump person whose letter is second closest, etc. If the board from his current square; he does Marshall University a player fails to pronounce the letter cor- not move from the leader’s position. If a [[email protected]] player does not correctly pronounce the let-

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Vous trouverez ci-dessous une sélection représentative des (Roumanie) interventions acceptées pour le Congrès mondial. La liste Le Québec et le Canada: portrait de la situation politique actuelle complète des interventions se trouve sur le site web du congrès à et présentation de quelques œuvres littéraires–Jean-Denis [www.2004atlanta.org]. Côté (Canada) La Valorisation de la diversité par la Francophonie–Pierre La Télévision, un défi pour l’enseignant du français comme langue Alexandre (France) étrangère–Fouzia Chaoui de Arana (Pérou) Entre l’anglo-américain et le chinois, la langue française a-t-elle Travailler l’interculturel en cours de langue: l’expérience d’un un avenir en Thaïlande?–Sumitra Baffie (Thaïlande) projet éducatif européen–Panagiota Stergiu, Efi Della et Le Parler des jeunes de banlieue: de la créativité lexicale à l’écart Anastasia Siacotou (Grèce) normatif–Olivier Banquet et Marie-Anne Guiral (France) Le Conte africain comme support pour l’enseignement du La Didactique du français à l’école primaire au Rwanda–Célestin français–Bienvenu Nola (Cameroun) Bizimungu (Rwanda) Emploi d’un assistant de français dans les écoles africaines–Nally Le Discours d’un projet international: émergence du sens social et Kapinga Wa Diamba et Claude Kazadi Lubatshi (République interculturel–Valentyna Burbelo (Ukraine) démocratique du Congo) Stratégies pédagogiques visant le développement de l’autonomie– Quelques jeux et activités communicatives de la classe de Neira Loaiza V. et María O. Cancino Rico (Colombie) traduction utiles dans la classe de français–Juan José G. Le Portfolio: un outil d’évaluation alternative dans un enseignement Vinardell (Cuba) différencié–Dany Douani et Michèle Ben Avraham (Israël) Le Roman policier comme support pour des activités sur les L’Utilisation de la télévision et le rôle de l’enseignant en classe de registres de langue–Mathieu Engouang (Gabon) français langue étrangère–Tetyana Geyko (Ukraine) Les Enjeux esthétique et éthique de la création lexicale chez Motiver les apprenants et les faire devenir autonomes avec RFI– Mongo Beti et Calixthe Beyala–Barnabé Mbala Ze (Cameroun) Myriam Gonzalez de Zarate (Colombie) La Promotion du français: partout et pour tous–Diana Regan, Lorsque le chien «rachète» l’homme dans les œuvres d’Albert Joyce Beckwith et Brenda Benzin (USA) Camus–Vincent Grégoire (USA) À propos d’une pédagogie de l’image–Eric P. Fernández Symbolisme initiatique dans L’Appel des arènes d’Aminata Sow Hernández (Cuba) Fall–Médoune Guèye (USA) Le Jeu théâtral dans l’enseignement du français–Iryna Sytdykova Langue française et langues nationales face aux enjeux de la (Ukraine) mondialisation–Ahmed Hafdi (Maroc) L’Exploitation des films comme ressource en classe de français Le Cinéma francophone et la pédagogie–Melissa McKay, Debbie langue étrangère–Rosa M. Zepeda Ramirez (El Salvador) Bell, Teri Hernández et Daphne McConnell (USA) La Littérature libanaise d’expression française: une identité La Diversité des lieux d’apprentissage comme facteur de multiple–Sophie Salloum (Liban) promotion, d’enrichissement et de dynamisme du français– La Formation des maîtres et la gestion de la diversité: analyse Kassoum Kone (Côte d’Ivoire) comparée aux États-Unis et en France–Michèle Sellier Le Français pour enfants à la télévision: un projet de (France) et Robert Lafayette (USA) sensibilisation à la langue française–Alfredo de la Caridad Le Proverbe comme vecteur des valeurs morales et comme Montero Pardo (Cuba) source d’enrichissement des apprenants/son enseignement Langue française et jeunes congolais–Ntita A. Nyembwe en classe–Viviane C. Nguimeya (Cameroun) (République démocratique du Congo) La France divisée: les deux faces de la France pendant la Outline for Designing a Hybrid Introductory French Language Seconde Guerre mondiale–Eileen Angelini et Barbara P. Course with WebCT Software–Giovanna Summerfield et Barnett (USA) Pamela F. Paine (USA) Le Petit Prince de Saint Exupéry, un livre universel–Maryse Ionesco, le professeur ou la mise en scène de la langue française– Brumont (France) Mariana Perisanu (Roumanie) La Rencontre des peuples et l’utilisation de la langue française en Les Outils ludiques: chansons et marionnettes au service de la littérature: le cas singulier de la Martinique–Pascale Bermude- grammaire implicite–Lydia Romo (Équateur) Libos et Jean G. Libos (Martinique) Le Français des affaires: pour un commerce éthique et équitable– Le Dialogue des cultures en réseau de lecture littéraire–Jaleh Annette Sampon-Nicolas (USA) Kahnamouipour (Iran) La Nouvelle fantastique: un défi de l’imagination pour diversifier Les Auteurs migrants québécois de 1980 à aujourd’hui–Bruno, l’apprentissage–Nongnapas Tapasanant (Thaïlande) Dufour (Canada) Le Français médical et multimédia–Jacqueline Tolas (France) La Traduction littéraire et la rencontre des langues–Nasrine Comment mettre en place un cours de français juridique–Freddy Khattate (Iran) Barranco Escobar (Colombie) Chanson et musique folkloriques (France, Amérique du Nord)– Langue française et exercice du pouvoir en Afrique noire Jean-Paul et Dominique Carton (USA) francophone–Macaire Eyupar Epietung (République Le Journal télévisé en classe de français langue étrangère–Stela démocratique du Congo) M. S. Chagas de Moraes et Othon J. Nacif de Moraes (Brésil) Des films français dans la classe de français langue étrangère: Le Français: le défi de la diversité au sein des institutions de mille et une manières d’exploiter la présentation d’un film en l’Union européenne–Roland Delronche (Belgique) classe de langue–Elissavet Stamati (Grèce) Les Romans virtuels multimédi–Monique Perdrillat (USA) La Reponsabilité des pays francophones en matière de promotion Brel et Simenon facilitateurs de la diversité en didactique de la du français–Christine Mvondo Pashi (République démocratique littérature–Jacques Lefebvre (Belgique) du Congo) L’Éducation bilingue au Burkina Faso–K. Ambroise Cologo Techniques communicatives interpersonnelles dans (Burkina Faso) l’enseignement du français précoce–Adriana E.C. Stanescu L’Utilisation des nouvelles technologies dans l’enseignement du Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 17 français–Stéphane Derone (United Kingdom) Davis (USA) Le Portfolio européen des langues: de la théorie à la pratique– La Diversité des points de vue et différends franco-américains Berry Van de Wouw (Pays-Bas) dans la presse–Liliane Vassberg (USA) La Radio communautaire confiée aux élèves–Pia M. O’Leary Projets multimédia comme une partie intégrante de l’enseignement (Canada) de la langue française–Marina Prokhorova (Russie) Comment organiser un voyage scolaire éducatif en France: les Le Français des affaires au niveau secondaire–William Thompson clés de la réussite–Olga González (France) (USA) Enhancing Francophonie with Oral Literature/Traditions from L’Humour pour acquérir un savoir-être et s’approprier une Francophone Countries–Daniel Noren (USA) culture–Sylvie Gachet (France) La Colonisation: compromis, tension et conséquences–Madalina La Technologie à l’avancement de la communication–Rebecca K. Akli (USA) Fox, Nancy Gadbois et Stephanie Segretto (USA) La Voix de l’autre dans la littérature maghrébine de langue The Poetics of Scent in Anne Hébert’s Les Fous de Bassan– française–Abdellah Baida (Maroc) Steven Daniell (USA) La Motivation et les manuels: comment les analyser pour bien La Vie comme espace d’étude: vers une libération du français– choisir?–Juliana C. F. Bergmann (Brésil) Wafa Berry (Liban) Les Francophones doivent rebâtir la tour de Babel: diversité dans Le Cours universitaire à distance: le français du tourisme– l’unité, tel doit être le maître mot–Astrid Mujinga Nzambi Phenphan Thipkong (Thaïlande) (République démocratique du Congo) La Simulation globale: une approche différente de la formation La Langue française, instrument de la coopération culturelle– initiale des professeurs de français langue étrangère–Radost Habou Ousman (Niger) Tzaneva (Bulgarie) Un Programme préparatoire de bourses à l’intention des futurs La Chanson actuelle et nouveaux usages du français–Élodie enseignants et enseignantes–Benoît Cazabon (Canada) Ressouches (France) L’Enseignement de la littérature en restauration rapide–Chantal La Pédagogie du projet: de la prise en compte à l’exploitation de la Weststrate (Pays-Bas) diversité–Agnès Bracke et Jeannine Gerbault (France) La Littérature algérienne d’expression française: entre l’exil et Lettre aux professeurs de français langue étrangère: le français en l’aliénation–Ali Benmesbah (Algérie) danger, légende ou réalité?–Raymond Gevaert (Belgique) et Cinécriture dans Chocolat (1988) de Calire Denis–S. Pascale Julián Serrano (Espagne) Dewey (USA) Le Français comme patrimoine humanitaire–Sekou Coulibaly et Entrée en français langue non maternelle par la littérature– Adjossan Toussaint Yapi (Côte d’Ivoire) Raphaël Mukendi Sambayi et Chantal Chiralwira Kabika La Politique linguistique et l’enseignement du français au (République démocratique du Congo) Kazakhstan–Irina Danilovskaya et Bakhyt Makhmetova L’Accent sur la culture: enseigner le français grâce à l’art–Sven E. (Kazakhstan) J. Pagot (Équateur) Enseigner le cinéma français avec un site web–Alan Singerman La Musique de Carole Fredericks: une réponse définitive au défi (USA) de la diversité de la langue française–Nancy Gadbois et L’Enseignement de la langue francaise à travers des chansons– Connie Fredericks-Malone (USA) Oluranti Margaret Ogunbiyi (Nigeria) La Dimension culturelle dans l’enseignement du français des La Méthodologie du regard ou comment lire un tableau affaires–Régis Kawecki (Maroc) surréaliste–Marie-Dominique Gaviard Dunand (Espagne) Le Passage de la pensée à la pratique orale–Rosa B. Cantero- Le Rôle des langues dans une éducation internationale: le cas du Domínguez (Paraguay) Programme du diplôme du Baccalauréat international–Rhona L’Ordinateur et les pratiques de lecture–Monique Lebrun et Armour (Royaume uni) Priscilla Boyer (Canada) De la langue/culture des banlieues à la langue/culture de l’école: La Formation des enseignants de langues: démarche actionnelle une alliance nécessaire–Assatou Kote (France) et multimodalité–Edvige Costanzo (Italie) Parodie et poésie dans Lohengrin, fils de Parsifal de Jules Le Français en Égypte: passé, présent, avenir–Salwa Lotfi Laforgue–Andressa C. De Oliveira (Brésil) (Égypte) Les Documents authentiques historiques dans l’enseignement du Diversité et articulation des enseignements linguistiques en français–Nicole Boudreaux et Richard Guidry (USA) Bulgarie: la place du français–Gueorgui Jetchev (Bulgarie) La Contribution du français à l’émanicipation des peuples Saint-John Perse et l’Amérique: exil, transfiguration et quête africains: cas de la Côte d’Ivoire de l’ouest–Appolinaire Atsain poétique–Dan Ion Nasta (Roumanie) (Côte d’Ivoire) L’Utilisation du document authentique vidéo en classe de français Comment l’éducation peut-elle favoriser la vitalité d’une langue étrangére–Quentin Sonneville (Équateur) communauté ethnolinguistique minoritaire?–Rodrigue Landry Une Harmonieuse Diversité dans Le livre des fuites de Le Clézio– (Canada) Néfissa Eleishe (Égypte) Trois BDs de Bretécher: une approche (inter)culturelle et Linguistic Diversity in Alsace: A New Study–Laurie A. Ramsey linguistique–Fanny Pomp (Brésil) (USA) Big Mac Attack: José Bové Confronts Ronald McDonald–Michael Le Français sur objectifs spécialisés à travers la littérature: le cas Kline (USA) du français juridique–Rania Mohamed Fathy (Égypte) Parlons de l’actualité: exploitation de la presse écrite pour Les Technologies de l’information et de la communication et la l’enseignement de la langue et de la culture contemporaine– diversité des espaces francophones: défis et synergies– Colette Henriette (USA) Jeannine Gerbault (France) Le Film d’Anne Frank en classe de français langue étrangère– On ne peut pas apprendre...sans se tromper–Jorge Rodríguez Heleen Jansen-Steenbergen (Pays-Bas) Iglesias (Cuba) Les Notes de participation: comment évaluer les étudiants?– Le Tour de France: la petite reine et la grande boucle dans la Ulrike I. Stroszeck (USA) classe de français–Bette Hirsch, LaRae Ellingson et Pamela S. Pour une utilisation de l’ordinateur dans l’apprentissage et

18 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) l’évaluation de l’expression orale–Thierry Leger (USA) histoire de l’art...) dans la classe de français langue étrangère– À la découverte de la Louisiane par la parole–Albert Valdman et Delphine A. M. Modica (France) Barry Ancelet (USA) Le Pouvoir de l’apprentissage communautaire par le volontariat: à Modèle d’intervention didactique en lecture et en écriture l’université de Millersville, Pennsylvanie–Carolyn Amodio- littéraires au primaire–Noëlle Sorin (Canada) Busque et Christine Gaudry-Hudson (USA) Apprendre la langue et la culture françaises dans les milieux Les Implicites socioculturels dans les titres et articles de presse– associatifs–Ada Giusti (USA) Blanka Stastna (Grèce) La Lisibilité linguistique et culturelle des œuvres de littérature Découvrir d’autres horizons à travers la publicité–Yi-Chine Yong jeunesse–Marie-Hélène Gervais et Louise Savoie (Canada) (Taïwan) Échanges scolaires: interaction et communication–Clarissa La Musique du monde pour la classe de français dans une ville de Brunet et Danitsa Becker (Brésil) province japonaise–Yuichi Kasuya (Japon) L’intercompréhension des langues latines, une vision américaine: Le Rôle de l’émotion dans l’enseignement/apprentissage des l’intercommunicabilité–Susana Courau de Arellano (Argen- langues–Olga Ozolina (Lettonie) tine) L’Apprentissage du français à travers l’interprétation théâtrale– L’Utilisation de la BD en classe de langue–Edith Blinder (Israël) César Merino (Espagne) La Littérature française au baccalauréat–Sylvie Housiel (Israel) Starting a Peer Tutoring Program–Elizabeth Wodarski (USA) Le Français de la gastronomie: pratique de la langue à travers le La Pédagogie du projet en toute diversité–Irina Goloubeva langage de la communication–Herminia Hüttemann (Para- (Russie) guay) Le Rire: une autre façon de découvrir le monde–Raluca R. La Littérature n’est plus ce qu’elle était–Yvonne Rollins (USA) Ionescu (Roumanie) La Route de la soie et autres leçons collaboratives pour La Culture québécoise: une vue personelle–Louise P. Graham l’enseignement du français–Sarah Jourdain (USA) (USA) Apprendre la France à vélo: pour une nouvelle pédagogie du Fast Food Nation? McDo en France–Deb Reisinger (USA) français–Brian Arganbright (USA) Créer collaborativement une page web sur la Francophonie: un L’Argumentatif dans La Peste d’Albert Camus–Carmen L. pari gagnant–Louise Chaput, Catherine Black et Kerry Lappin- Figueroa et Silvia Martínez Araoz de Gleser (Argentine) Fortin (Canada) Des Stratégies d’évaluation novatrices dans la classe de français La Salle multimédia d’auto-apprentissage: sa conception et son langue étrangère–Yolanda Quintero de Rincón (Vénézuela) exploitation–Yoshinori Iwata (Japon) La Correction phonétique: les exercices proposés dans les Le Français de la mode, langue de spécialité: contenus et méthodes d’enseignement du français langue étrangère– méthodologie–Anne Ghestin (Italie) Lindinalva Messias Chaves (Brésil) La Littérature algérienne d’expression française: quelle place SAMU pour la diversité des programmes français langue dans quel projet de société et quelle intégration dans l’univers– étrangère aux États-Unis–Robert D. Peckham (USA) Nazim Mostefai, Mohand Tadjadit et Ghenima Oussaada D’une littérature belge de langue française à une littérature (Algérie) française de Belgique–Robert-René Massart Writing the Travel Journal: A Creative Writing Lesson for Travel L’AP langue: une approche thématique–Amy Lewis (USA) Abroad–Edith B. Vandervoort (USA) Rencontre Belgique–Julia Diliberti (USA) Le Model Program: une tentative réussie d’intégrer le français En faire des accros: utiliser le cursus obligatoire pour promouvoir langue étrangère en école primaire–Kenneth Swanson (USA) l’étude du français–Larry Kuiper (USA) et Zitouna Guettouche (France) La Tolérance est une langue en soi–Anita Alkhas (USA) La Chanson est un des meilleurs moyens de s’approprier une Regards noirs, caméras blanches: le défi de la diversité dans une langue et une culture–Anne-Marie Boucher (Canada) classe sur le cinéma africain Sébastien Dubreil et Ayo A. Coly L’Importance du portefolio dans le cadre de la formation des (USA) enseignants stagiaires de français langue étrangère–Filipa B. Devenir francophile pour devenir francophone–Hélène Blocquaux Miranda (Portugal) (Égypte) L’Enseignement du français langue étrangère par des projets Enseigner le français à travers les contes africains–Marie-Josée pédagogiques–Marcone Edson de Sousa Rocca (Brésil) C. Kinkingnehun (USA) Apprendre et enseigner avec TV5, une nouvelle manière L’Insécurité linguistique en pays créolophones–Margaret M. d’enseigner le français–Dominique Martineau (France) Marshall (USA) Paroles des clips, enseigner le français avec des chansons À la découverte du cimetière de Picpus à travers ses archives francophones–Evelyne Pâquier (France) numériques–Anne Landau, Margot M. Steinhart et Janine L’Évaluation des compétences en français: un nouveau DELF, un Spencer (USA) nouveau TCF–Christine Tagliante (France) Les Possibilités de l’utilisation du Portfolio européen des langues Motiver à apprendre, apprendre à motiver–Michel Boiron (France) pour la motivation dans l’apprentissage du français–Péterné Les Standards de National Board Certification et comment Kovács (Hongrie) apprennent vos élèves–Susan Colville-Hall et Marguerite Les Différents Genres télévisuels dans des contextes Terrill (USA) d’enseignement/apprentissage du français langue étrangère– L’Holocauste, la France et les Juifs chez Chabrol, Malle, Truffaut, Denise R. Vieira, Vera L. Marinelli et Ana C.T. Williams (Brésil) et Eucotti–Clara Krug (USA) Task Based Schooling–Brigitte S.E.R. Van Bouwel et Rita Nuyts Le Centre de ressources francophones documents audiovisuels– (Belgique) Adam Steg (USA) La Chanson francophone d’aujourd’hui: une chanson métisse– Diversité, foulards et conversations dans la France actuelle– Maria Lúcia Jacob Dias De Barros (Brésil) Marybeth Raycraft et Nathalie Dieu-Porter (USA) Le Ballet, un art français qui profite de traditions diverses–J. La France et les États-Unis vus par les Français–Serge Abrate Sanford Dugan (USA) (USA) L’Usage de documents authentiques forts (cinéma, littérature, Variety is the Spice of FLES*–Gladys Lipton (USA)

Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 19 LE CARREFOUR CULTUREL

AATF COMMISSION ON CULTURAL COMPETENCE Marie-Christine Koop, Chair

The Commission on Cultural Competence is making progress. Our latest volume, titled Le Québec aujourd’hui. Identité, société et culture, has just been published by the Presses de l’Université Laval [www.ulaval.ca/pul]. See the announcement on page 28 of this issue. Ann Williams-Gascon is still working on the volume containing practical applications of the Commission guidelines published in 1996. This will be presented at a session at the upcoming AATF/FIPF convention in Atlanta. We mourn the loss of our dear colleague and contributor Joseph Marthan of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, who was killed in a traffic accident on Christmas Eve. Many of our readers knew him, as he was a regular presenter at sessions of the Culture Commission at AATF and ACTFL conventions. For many years, he contributed to the National Bulletin with articles on French elections. He was a kind and caring individual who will be missed.

Marie-Christine Koop, Chair AATF Commission on Cultural Competence [[email protected]]

COMMISSION ON THE ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR ATTENDING THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN STUDY 2004 CONVENTION IN ATLANTA ABROAD FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM The AATF is pleased to be able to offer 2004 AtlantaConvention participants one-hour The FY 2004 Budget that was passed by of graduate credit through the M.A.T. In-Service Program at Webster University in St. Louis. Congress in January included a provision The cost for one hour of graduate credit is $105. (This fee covers only the cost of credit; to establish a 17-member commission to participants must still register for the convention.) Below is the preliminary syllabus. Par- recommend a program that will expand the ticipants must pre-register so that paperwork can be completed and staff can get an idea opportunities for students in higher educa- of the number of people interested. tion in the U.S. to study abroad, with an PRELIMINARY SYLLABUS emphasis placed on studying in develop- College Graduate Credit (one credit hour) ing countries. The new program is the vi- • Participants should plan to register for and attend the entire conference beginning sion of the late Senator Paul Simon (D-IL). Monday, July 19 and concluding on Friday, July 23, 2003. His proposal envisions fellowships of up to • Participants must log a minimum of 15 hours of attendance at sessions. $7000 for 500,000 students per year to study abroad for a summer or a school year. For During the convention: updates on the progress of the Commission, • Participants will attend the opening plenary sessions on Monday, July 19. please visit the JNCL-NCLIS web site at • Participants may select from one of the following strands and attend related [www.languagepolicy.org]. sessions scheduled throughout the convention or they may create their own theme-based plan. ♦ FLES* U.S. CIVILIAN LINGUIST ♦ French and Francophone Cultures RESERVE CORPS ♦ Literature FEASIBILITY STUDY ♦ Language Learning The Intelligence Authorization Act for ♦ Teaching Techniques FY2003 directed the Secretary of Defense ♦ Language Policy and Promotion through the National Security Education After the convention: Program (NSEP) to prepare a report on the • Each participant will present a written summary of the conference which includes feasibility of establishing a Civilian Linguist the following: Reserve Corps (CLRC). The CLRC would 1) A summary and critique of each session; be comprised of individuals with advanced 2) A simulated letter to the editor of your local newspaper describing how this levels of proficiency in foreign language. conference will impact your future work; The report outlines the following: (a) con- 3) An analysis outlining how you plan to implement the knowledge you sideration of the Military Reserve Model; (b) gained at the convention in your teaching. CLRC Structure and Operations; (c) require- • Submit all written work by September 15, 2004. ments for levels of proficiency and perfor- If you are interested in receiving one hour of graduate credit, please register using the mance of duties; and (d) requirements for registration form on page 22. You will receive official registration materials from Webster skill maintenance and training requirements. University. The intstructor of record for this course will be Brian Kennelly of Webster For a copy of the full report, please visit University [[email protected]]. [www.ndu.edu/nsep]. 20 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) COLLOQUE: QUELLE DIDACTIQUE DE L’INTERCULTUREL YEAR OF LANGUAGES DANS LES NOUVEAUX CONTEXTES D’ENSEIGNEMENT- The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and co- APPRENTISSAGE DU FLE/S? sponsoring organizations proclaim 2005 the Quand la didactique des langues prendra surtout la forme de symposiums, Year of Languages in the United States. étrangères s’est emparée du concept mais comportera aussi des conférences Its primary objectives are as follows: d’interculturalité dans les années quatre- plénières, des communications réunies • Leave no American behind in the op- vingt et quatre-vingt-dix, le succès de celui- dans des ateliers thématiques et une table portunity to learn at least two lan- ci s’est accru au point de devenir un des ronde. guages. axes essentiels de toute pédagogie. Les thématiques des symposiums et des • Every American citizen should have the Les méthodologies actuelles envisagent ateliers sont déterminées par les contextes opportunity to learn to communicate in toutes une «décentration» de l’apprenant d’application des approches interculturelles. at least two foreign languages in addi- par rapport à sa culture maternelle et une Elles touchent aux fondements théoriques tion to the mother tongue. compréhension de l’Autre au détriment de et aux pratiques interculturelles dans les • Promote a world where multilingualism la seule description et de la simple enseignements primaire et secondaire des and cultural understanding prevail. connaissance théorique de sa culture. Elles pays non francophones, les lycées • Help sponsor more than 50,000 foreign ont en commun de s’appuyer sur des sci- bilingues, les classes à forte présence de language related activities in the U.S. ences humaines auxquelles elles jeunes issus de l’immigration, les classes at both the local and the national lev- empruntent: la sociologie, la psychologie de primo-arrivants des pays francophones, els. sociale, l’anthropologie, l’ethnographie de les cours d’alphabétisation, les cours de • Celebrate the history and use of all lan- la communication et la linguistique. français sur objectifs spécifiques, guages in the U.S. including those lan- Dans tous les cas, il existe un consen- l’enseignement supérieur et universitaire, guages indigenous to the country. sus sur le fait que ces approches ne peuvent la formation initiale et continue des • Sponsor workshops, conferences, être que systémiques en raison de la enseignants, la préparation des élèves et competitions, theatrical performances, complexité des facteurs qui interviennent des étudiants aux échanges scolaires language festivals, and other activities. dans le processus conjoint d’enseignement/ (particulièrement dans le cadre européen), • Involve students, parents, schools at all apprentissage, depuis les conditions le contexte de la mondialisation. levels of instruction, academic disci- d’enseignement jusqu’aux objectifs person- Les participants peuvent s’inscrire plines other than foreign languages, nels des apprenants adultes ou les finalités individuellement ou en groupe dans un des and leaders locally, statewide, and na- éducatives inscrites dans les programmes symposiums ou ateliers précités. tionally. de l’enseignement scolaire. Néanmoins, les membres du Comité • Involve language teachers, American Le colloque vise à interroger la diversité scientifique se réservent le droit de proposer historians, civics educators, U.S. and des méthodologies interculturelles, tant sur des modifications dans la programmation world history teachers, teachers of in- le plan des fondements que des pratiques, de ceux-ci. ternational and global education, Na- en relation à la variabilité des contextes La sélection des communications se fera tive American educators, TESOL teach- d’enseignement et d’apprentissage du FLE/ d’après les critères suivants: le lien avec la ers in the U.S., heritage language S. Il s’agira donc d’examiner en quoi le cadre thématique, l’explicitation du cadre groups and educators, museums and culturel de référence affecte la mise en place théorique et de la problématique, museum educators, The United Na- des dispositifs didactiques. Mais, au-delà l’explicitation de la méthodologie, l’analyse tions, U.S. representatives to the United de la spécificité de toute action en contexte, des résultats obtenus ou du moins un Nations, special ties to UNESCO and il s’agira aussi de rendre compte d’un savoir aperçu des résultats escomptés, l’originalité the European Union, educators in the qui puisse être transféré à d’autres acteurs de la communication (qui ne devra pas avoir Western Hemisphere, Ministries of Edu- et à d’autres environnements. été présentée ailleurs). cation in the Western Hemisphere, For- Le programme s’articulera autour de Les résumés des communications sont eign Embassies and Consulates in the deux axes de recherche, un axe théorique à rédiger en police Times 12, interligne U.S., U. S. embassies and consulates et un axe empirique, envisagés sous le simple, au format RTF. Une première page abroad, U.S. Department of State, U.S. double aspect de l’enseignement (théories, mentionne le(s) nom(s) de(s) (l’) auteur(s), Department of Education, the U. S. Con- méthodes, profils d’enseignants, stratégies le nom de son (leur) département et gress, members of the Executive branch d’enseignement, élaboration de matériel laboratoire ou centre de recherche, les Including the President, U.S. ethnic and didactique) et de l’apprentissage (facteurs adresses institutionnelles et les courriels, immigrant groups and social clubs. sociolinguistiques, profils d’apprenants, ainsi qu’un numéro de téléphone. Une stratégies d’apprentissage, etc.). Il deuxième page comporte le titre et le texte concernera plusieurs catégories de publics. de la proposition (entre 500 et 600 mots REFLETS FRANÇAIS Le colloque est organisé par la Cellule maximum). This outstanding video, created by FLE et le Centre de recherche en L’ensemble doit parvenir exclusivement Bernard Petit, presents the songs of didactique des langues et littératures par courriel à l’adresse suivante: Éric Vincent along with a visit of Paris. romanes (CEDILL) du Département [[email protected]] au plus tard le 30 The multicultural flavor of Vincent's d’Études romanes de l’Université catho- mai 2004. C’est le 15 septembre 2004 au music and the poetry of Paris combine lique de Louvain, sous le patronage de plus tard que les auteurs sauront si leur in- to create an exciting document. The l’ASDIFLE, qui organisera ses XXIIe tervention est acceptée et dans quel cadre 58-minute video is also accompanied Rencontres à ces mêmes dates (pour la elle sera présentée. Si celle-ci prend place by a study guide containing a transcript première fois, en Belgique). dans un symposium, le texte devra parvenir of the narration and the song lyrics, Il se déroulera à Louvain-la-Neuve, sur aux organisateurs le 30 novembre au plus cloze exercises, and study questions. trois jours, du 20 au 22 janvier 2005, et tard. See page 34 for more information.

Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 21 ATF NATIONAL COMMISSIONS A ESPACE FRANCOPHONE Commission on Community Colleges Mail Sort Code 165 Le site internet Espace Francophone Denise McCracken, Chair Texas A&M University-Kingsville [www.espacefrancophone.org], qui sera mis St. Charles County Community College Kingsville, TX 78363 en ligne dans le courant du printemps 2004, 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive E-mail: [[email protected]] constitue un Portail Internet à destination St. Peters, MO 63376 Commission on High Schools E-mail: [[email protected]] d’un très large public: pas simplement Brenda Benzin, Chair éducatif francophone mais francophile Commission on Cultural Competence 824 Delaware Road néophyte. En Louisiane, au-delà des Marie-Christine Koop, Chair Kenmore, NY 14223-1236 nombreux enseignants en français Dept. of Foreign Languages E-mail: [[email protected]] University of North Texas immersion, français langue étrangère ou Commission on Middle Schools P.O. Box 311127 dans le circuit traditionnel, ce sont les Janel Lafond-Paquin, Chair Denton, TX 76203-1127 communautés créoles, cadiennes, Rogers High School E-mail: [[email protected]] indiennes qui sont ciblées. Et au-delà de la 15 Wickham Road Louisiane, ce sont tous les enseignants des FLES* Commission Newport, RI 02840 Gladys Lipton, Chair E-mail: [[email protected]] États-Unis qui sont visés pour ce qui est du contenu éducatif et toutes les personnes P.O. Box 2632 Commission on Student Standards intéressées à la Francophonie en général, Kensington, MD 20852 Nancy J. Gadbois, Chair Fax: 301-493-5232 86 East Street à la louisianaise en particulier. E-mail: [[email protected]] Southampton, MA 01073 Ce site s’intègre au projet fédéral lancé Commission on French for Business E-mail: [[email protected]] par l’Ambassade de France à Washington de création du Centre de Ressources au and International Trade Commission on Professional Teacher Stan- Eileen Angelini, Chair dards French Education Project de Louisiana State Philadelphia University Susan Colville-Hall, Chair University à Baton Rouge. 4201 Henry Avenue University of Akron L’Espace Francophone assure égale- Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497 Akron, OH 44325-4205 ment la promotion de la médiathèque du E-mail: [[email protected]] E-mail: [[email protected]] Bureau Audiovisuel du Consulat Général Commission for the Promotion of French Commission on Telematics and New de France à la Nouvelle-Orléans par le biais Joyce Beckwith, Co-Chair Technologies d’extraits vidéo d’émissions culturelles et Wilmington High School Michèle Magnin, Chair éducatives disponibles par ‘’streaming” et Wilmington, MA 01887 Dept. of Modern Languages par téléchargement. E-mail: [[email protected]. University of San Diego Pour tout renseignement, veuillez ma.us] San Diego, CA 92110 contacter: [[email protected]. fr]. Jacqueline Thomas, Co-Chair E-mail: [[email protected]] Dept. of Languages and Literatures

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22 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) AATF OUTSTANDING HIGH CONTRIBUTE TO THE AATF SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES SCHOOL SENIOR IN FUND FOR THE FUTURE “L’Acadie d’hier et d’aujourd’ hui” will FRENCH AWARD offer a unique combination of academic The AATF Fund for the Future exists to presentations and seminar-level Beginning in 2003, the AATF established support initiatives approved by the Execu- discussions, as well as tailored briefings by an Outstanding High School Senior in tive Council which promote French studies site curators, historians, and folklorists as French Award. Any public or private sec- across the U.S. For the past three years, the the institute moves through Acadia in time ondary school with at least one French Fund for the Future has been used to sup- and space. The institute will be conducted teacher who is an AATF member may par- port National French Week. entirely in French. The institute, held in ticipate. Only one name per school per year To this end the Executive Council voted Maine, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, will be accepted. In the event that there are in 2002 to establish the following new cat- will take place from June 23 to July 1, 2004. multiple French teachers in a given school, egories and benefits for Fund for the Future For a more complete description, they must decide among themselves who Benefactors: application forms, deadlines, and cost the nominee will be and submit only one PLATINUM LEVEL BENEFACTOR: information, go to: [www.umaine.edu/ name to the AATF. In the event of multiple Awarded to any member who shows that canam/default.htm] or contact: Raymond J. submissions, only the first name received they have named the AATF as a benefi- Pelletier, Associate Director, Canadian will be considered for the award, based on ciary in their will for an amount of no less American Center, University of Maine, 154 postmark. The nomination must be made than $10,000; will receive a framed cer- College Avenue, Orono, ME 04473; by a current AATF member. tificate, honorary membership status, telephone: (207)581-4227; fax: (207)581- To qualify for the award, a student must: complimentary registration to all future 4223; e-mail: [Raymond.Pelletier@umit. • have maintained an “A” average in AATF conventions, be placed on the Web maine.edu] French and a “B” average overall; site Honor Roll of donors; Sponsored by the Northeast National • be in his or her senior year at a pub- GOLD LEVEL BENEFACTOR: Awarded Resource Center on Canada (The lic or private secondary school; to any member who shows that they have Canadian-American Center at The • have demonstrated exceptional com- named the AATF as a beneficiary in their University of Maine, the Canadian Studies mitment to the study of French by par- will for an amount of no less than $5000; Program at the University of Vermont, and ticipating in extracurricular activities will receive a framed certificate, life mem- the Center for the Study of Canada at related to French which may include bership status, complimentary registra- Plattsburgh State University of New York). but are not limited to the Grand tion to all future AATF conventions, be Concours, National French Week placed on the Web site Honor Roll of The National K-12 Foreign Language activities, or French Club; donors; Resource Center at Iowa State University is • at the time of graduation, have com- SILVER LEVEL BENEFACTOR: presenting the following 2004 summer pleted at least three years of formal Awarded to any member who contrib- institute. For more information contact their French study; utes at least $2500 in a given year to the Web site at [www.educ.iastate.edu/nflrc]: • be a non-native speaker of French; AATF; will receive a framed certificate, Rethinking the PK-12 FL Curriculum: • be nominated by an AATF member complimentary registration to all future Intrinsically Interesting, Cognitively teacher. AATF conventions, be placed on the Web Engaging, Culturally Connected, and Only one student per school per year will site Honor Roll of donors; Articulated, July 27-August 6, 2004, Leaders: be accepted. BRONZE LEVEL BENEFACTOR: Helena Curtain, Carol Ann Dahlberg Students will receive a special certificate Awarded to any member who contrib- The focus of this institute is on designing acknowledging their award and a press re- utes at least $1000 in a given year to the and teaching curricula that are content- lease to distribute to local media; a congratu- AATF; will receive a framed certificate, related, cognitively challenging, culturally latory letter will be sent to the principal, and be placed on the Web site Honor Roll of rich, and which spiral and articulate across the student’s name will be placed on the donors. PK-12 levels of instruction. This institute will AATF Outstanding Senior Honor Roll on the In addition to these new categories, enhance the skills of PK-12 classroom AATF Web site. The registration fee for the members will also be recognized each No- teachers of all languages and the skills of award is $25. For an additional $10 fee, vember in the National Bulletin as a Spon- teacher educators and supervisors who students can also receive an Outstanding sor ($500-$999), Patron ($100-$499), Sus- prepare pre- and in-service teachers. Pairs High School Senior in French medal. taining Member ($50-$99). However, we or teams of teachers from the same shcool The nomination form is on page 24 and welcome contributions in any amount. We district who represent the various program is posted on the AATF Web site at are nearly 10,000 members strong, and if levels are encouraged to attend. This [www.frenchteachers.org]. every member donated only $1, we would institute will be held on the ISU campus in have $10,000 to devote to scholarships and Ames, IA. For an application and information on cost and full and partial scholarships, REMINDER TO FDLM the development of promotional materials and activities. Please consider making a visit the NFLRC web site listed above or SUBSCRIBERS donation to the AATF Fund for the Future as contact the NFLRC, Telephone: (515) 294- If you move, you need to inform Le you return your dues invoice this fall. A con- 6699; Fax: (515) 294-2776; E-mail: Français dans le monde directly. The tribution made in 2004 is deductible on your [[email protected]]. Application deadline: AATF cannot keep track of and com- 2004 income tax return. April 30, 2004 municate these changes. Use the form on page 30 to notify the AATF or send an e-mail to [[email protected]], AND WORLD CONGRESS OF FRENCH send any address changes for Le TEACHERS Français dans le monde to [[email protected]]. ATLANTA JULY 19-23, 2004!

Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 23 AATF OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR IN FRENCH AWARD APPLICATION FORM

Contact Information

Student’s Name: ______M or _____ F (as it should appear on the certificate, please print or type clearly)

Nominating Teacher’s Name: ______

Teacher’s Address: ______

Teacher’s Phone: ______(H or W) Teacher’s E-mail: ______

School Name: ______

School Address: ______

Principal’s Name: ______Qualification (only one student per school per year will be accepted):

1. I certify that this student is in his/her _____ year of French study (3 minimum).

2. He/she has maintained an “A” average in French and at least a “B” average overall. _____Yes _____No

3. He/she is a graduating senior. _____ Yes _____No

4. He/she is a non-native speaker of French. _____ Yes _____No

5. He/she has shown exceptional commitment to the study of French by participating in the following extra-curricular French-related activities:

_____ study abroad _____ Grand Concours _____ French Club _____ Officer

_____ National French Week ______Société honoraire Other ______

6. I am a current AATF member. _____ Yes _____ No

Teacher’s Signature: ______

Awards will be mailed to the teacher at the school address.

_____ Basic Award Registration ($25) (includes a certificate and press release, congratulatory letter to the principal, placement on the AATF Honor Roll of Outstanding Seniors on the AATF Web site) _____ Full Award Registration ($35) (includes all of the above and an Outstanding Senior Medal)

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_____ Check here if the student’s name should NOT be placed on the award Web site.

This form can be mailed or faxed to: AATF Awards, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4510; Fax: 618-453-5733. Purchase orders accepted.

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24 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK CONTESTS The theme for the year 2004 is “Speak Judging Criteria: Theme relevance, origi- mation will not be judged. French and Understand the World: Parler nality, written expression. Posters must measure 18" x 24" and have a français et comprendre le monde.” All essays become the property of the flat surface with no moving parts. No three- ESSAY CONTEST AATF and may be used in AATF publica- dimensional posters accepted. No glue is to be used. Tempera paint, india ink, mark- Deadline: Postmarked by October 15, 2004. tions or materials. All participants in the AATF Essay and Poster Contests will receive cer- ers, flairs, or crayons may be used. Use Send to: David Graham, 344 Trim Road, tificates. A student may enter both contests. white poster paper. Mail entries flat. The Morrisonville, NY 12962. First, second, and third place winners of each judging divisions are: Guidelines: Each entry must be the origi- division will receive prizes to be announced. • Elementary: Grades 3-5 nal work of a current French student whose • Intermediate: Grades 6-8 teacher is an AATF member for 2004. No POSTER CONTEST • Secondary: Grades 9-12 group entries. There is a limit of five entries Deadline: Postmarked by October 15, 2004. • College per school. Essays must be written in En- Send to: Helen Lorenz, 4120 Eldorado, Judging Criteria: Visual impact, theme rel- glish and be typed or word processed. The Plano, TX 75093. evance, originality. (Remember that the use student's name, grade, level of French, Guidelines: The poster theme must appear of color is important to visual impact. Large school, school address and telephone num- on each entry. No copyrighted figures (ie. areas of white reduce the visual impact of ber, and teacher's full name must be written Snoopy, Astérix) accepted. Each entry must the submission.) on the front of the essay. Submissions with be the original work of a current French stu- All posters become the property of the incomplete information will not be judged. dent whose teacher is an AATF member for AATF and may be used in AATF publica- The required essay lengths, by division, are: 2004. No group entries. There is a limit of tions or materials. All participants in the AATF • Grades 3-5: Maximum 150 words; five entries per school. The student's name, Essay and Poster Contests will receive cer- • Grades 6-8: Maximum 250 words grade, level of French, school, school ad- tificates. A student may enter both contests. • Grades 9-12: Maximum 350 words dress and telephone number, and teacher's First, second, and third place winners of each • College: Maximum 500 words full name must be written on the back of the division will receive prizes to be announced. poster. Submissions with incomplete infor-

ORDER FORM FOR NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK PROMOTIONAL ITEMS PLAN NOW FOR NEXT NOVEMBER! The following items are available from AATF at cost for promoting National French Week. Save this form to order your promotional items à la rentrée. If you wait until October, it will be too late to receive most items in time for your celebration. Prices for promotional items include shipping unless otherwise indicated. Quantity Total Bumper Stickers: National French Week: November 5-11 [2 for $1; 10 for $4] ______Pencils: La Semaine du Français: du 5 au 11 novembre [4 for $1] ______Buttons: On est les meilleurs! [1-25 @ 65 cents each; more than 25 @ 50 cents each] ______Balloons: National French Week: La Semaine du Français [8 for $1] ______**SPECIAL: Order 25 of each item (100 items total) for $25 (represents a 20% savings) ______

Invitations: Special bilingual black on white invitations. Space is provided for you to print the particulars of your event. Intended for special guests; not for mass distribution. [$1.00 / 5 invitations & envelopes] ______Posters: Copies of the 2003-2004 promotional poster included in this issue are available while supplies last. 1-5 posters @ $2 each; 6-20 posters @ $1.75 each; 21 or more posters @$1.50 each. ______T-shirts (blue with white logo design) ______T-shirts x $10 ____ L _____ XL ______T-shirts x $11 ____ XXL ______Note: T-shirt prices do not include postage ($3 for first T-shirt, $1 for each additional shirt); ______Total enclosed for promotional items. ______Name: ______Phone: ______Address: ______City, State, Zip ______Enclose payment or purchase order and mail to: AATF, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62190-4510. Photos of all items are available on the National French Week Web site: [www.frenchteachers.org/].

Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 25 FLAT STANLEY FLIES TO FRANCE SWISS KITS AVAILABLE Last year, when my daughter was in sec- of Flat Stanley, along with pictures, letters, Both versions of these kits, provided by ond grade, her class took part in the “Flat etc. (See the Flat Stanley Project web site the Swiss Embassy, contain general infor- Stanley” project. If you are not familiar with for classrooms in Francophone countries, mation on Switzerland, including geogra- this, it is a project where students cut out a notably parts of Canada, who have signed phy, maps, history, economy, but are pre- little paper doll, named Flat Stanley, and mail on to participate in the project.) sented with different sets of materials. him off somewhere along with a letter ex- As the Flat Stanley Project seems to be The old version includes a large color plaining that Stanley was accidentally flat- geared more toward elementary-level stu- poster with many scenes of Switzerland, tened underneath a blackboard and is now dents, we can offer to team up with a col- maps of the country and city guides, a col- 1 traveling the world via the postal service. league at the elementary school. When the orful brochure on the cheese industry, a The recipients are asked to show Flat younger students receive responses in pamphlet on the life and travels of Jean- Stanley around their town, take pictures with French, we can ask our more advanced stu- Jacques Rousseau, literary excerpts of him, and mail him back, along with pictures, dents to aid not only in the translation of the Swiss authors, an article on the youth of postcards, letters, etc., to the sender. The responses, but more importantly in the ex- Switzerland, and a small book with infor- second-graders in my daughter’s school planation of cultural specificities described mation on geography, history, economy, and were asked to send their Flat Stanleys out- in the letters. the political and cultural institutions of the side of the U.S., and when the responses By shipping Flat Stanley off to France, country. came in, their teacher, Mrs. Donna and elsewhere in the Francophone world, The new version, La Suisse en vue, has Cardineau, took the opportunity to teach the we can support cross-cultural exchange, a more uniform format with four colorful children about the country from which the encourage cross-cultural understanding, dépliants on (1) paysage et cadre de vie, response was sent. It was a wonderful way and promote the learning of French. (2) économie et activités scientifiques, (3) for these children to learn about world ge- Sarah Jourdain population et société, and (4) fédéralisme ography—personalized, engaging, and rel- Stony Brook University (NY) et plurilinguisme. Many photos illustrate the evant to their interests. References text. Multiple copies of each section are in- Since we have close friends in France, Brown, Jeff. Flat Stanley. New York: Harper cluded with a Teacher's Manual. my daughter, Emilie, sent her Flat Stanley Collins, 1964. Both Swiss kits are offered to AATF mem- to our friends, and I included a French trans- Nostrand, H., Grundstrom, A. & Singerman, bers free of charge for the cost of postage: lation of the Flat Stanley letter, so our friends’ A, eds. Acquiring Cross-Cultural Com- $6.00 for the first copy, $1.50 for each addi- daughter, Eurielle, could take Stanley to petence: Four Stages for Students of tional copy. Order one copy of the old and school. Eurielle’s teacher also thought this French. Chicago, IL: NTC, 1996. one of the new version for only $7.50. If no was une idée formidable, so she took pic- The Flat Stanley Project: [http:// indication is given, the new version will be tures of the school and all the school chil- flatstanley.enoreo.on.ca/] sent. Contact National Headquarters for dren holding Flat Stanley, and she sent back ordering information and for availability. a lengthy letter, signed by all of the children, 1The “Flat Stanley” Project is based on the Flat telling my daughter’s class about life in Stanley works by author Jeff Brown. More France. The letter came back in French, so I information about Flat Stanley can be found at: NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK translated it into English for my daughter’s [http://flatstanley.enoreo.on.ca/] NOV. 5-11, 2004 teacher, and Emilie’s class, in turn, wrote letters back to Eurielle’s class in France. It proved to be a wonderful exchange. SOCIÉTÉ HONORAIRE DE Beyond the tangible benefit of receiving F eed the imagination as well FRANÇAIS personalized mail, I believe this activity also as the palates of those you The establishment of a chapter of the has intangible, and indeed more profound, are trying to reach. Société Honoraire de Français offers sev- benefits. Through Flat Stanley, the seeds of eral benefits to a secondary French program. emind the public of all the cross-cultural understanding may be sown. R It provides an opportunity to recognize out- wonderful and useful reasons When the letters returned, from France and standing scholarship in the study of French to learn French. elsewhere, the children were curious about language through selection for membership, cultural similarities and differences. This is E ntertain with student or guest the placement of a special seal on the the first stage of “empathy toward other cul- performances or films. graduate’s diploma, the wearing of a blue/ tures,” the necessary first step on the path N etwork with other French white/red cord (or white cord) at graduation, towards tolerance of other cultures and un- teachers, French speakers and the right to wear the official emblem/pin derstanding of other value systems as out- and Francophiles in the of the honor society. The chapter provides a lined by Nostrand, Grundstrom and community, and the local vehicle for focusing activities around French Singerman in their work on Acquiring media. language and literature and also for encour- Cross-Cultural Competence: Four Stages aging member participation in the annual C elebrate the French-speaking for Students of French. As language teach- writing contest as well as application for the heritage both within the U.S. ers, there are numerous ways for us to en- annual travel grants. There is the opportu- and around the world. courage students to embark upon this jour- nity for students to serve as officers, direct- ney of cross-cultural understanding. The H ighlight for others what your ing the induction ceremony, or leading other Flat Stanley Project allows us to add the students are doing in the chapter events. following possibilities: class-room to make learning Information is available from H. Todd Have our students write a letter, in French, French enjoyable and mean- Knox, Executive Secretary SHF, 500 explaining how Stanley came to be “Flat.” ingful. Monteigne Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506- Send these letters off to a penpal/e-pal class 6308, E-mail: [[email protected]] or from in a Francophone country. Request return the web site at [www.frenchteachers.org]. 26 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) Parlé vs. L cibRlangaG? 2004 SUMMER PROGRAM IN Le moyen préféré des jeunes pour faut que la dernière syllabe du premier mot BELGIUM communiquer aujourd’hui s’appelle le fasse le même son que la première syllabe La Communauté Française Wallonie- «cyberlangage». Le langage «tchat» et du deuxième mot. En l’occurrence, les mots Bruxelles Belgique offre deux bourses d’été «sms» est un moyen d’expression «parlé» et «écrit» ont été assemblés pour à des membres de l’AATF pour participer à immédiate, utilisé dans les forums de mettre en évidence l’oralité de ce mode de un stage de perfectionnement en langue discussions ou «chat», dans les mini communication qui n’est pourtant qu’écrit. française à l’Université de Liège, Belgique messages ou textos échangés sur les Sources: [www.ulg.ac.be/islvfr]. Droits d’inscription téléphones portables..., et qui consiste Jacques Anis. Internet, communication et (tuition), logement, assurance maladie et à faire passer un message qui présente langue française. Paris: Hermès repas sont couverts par les bourses qui ont beaucoup d’amibuïtés, dont le déchiffrage Science, 1999. été attribuées pour 2004. Paying teachers requiert un temps d’adaptation à l’œil non Philippe Hert. La quasi-oralité de and students are welcome: First come, first averti et qui possède ses propres règles, l’écriture électronique. served! Cost: approximately 1175 euros (tu- présentes dans la netiquette. D’une ition, lodging, excursions, meals). certaine façon, il pourrait être comparé aux Reprinted with the permission of Alain Volclair, hiéroglyphes par la coexistence de Directeur pédagogique, Paroles du sud-ouest, Description du programme: No 2 (décembre 2003). To see the entire issue plusieurs procédés dont certains sont Dates: 5-23 juillet 2004 (3 semaines) or to obtain further issues go to their web site Logement: résidence universitaire située représentés par des graphèmes classiques [www.bls-frenchcourses.com]. de type abréviation (tjs=toujours, au centre de la ville de Liège à trois minu- bjr=bonjour...) Et d’autres où le signifiant1 THE FRENCH REVIEW tes de l’université; chambre individuelle se réduit à une fonction phonétique (g=j’ai, WELCOMES ARTICLES FOR avec salle de bains et cuisine à partager. La chambre est réservée dès le 4 juillet et jus- NRV=énervé...). C’est un langage pouvant SPECIAL ISSUE ON être décrit comme un écrit oratoir (le qu’au 24 juillet midi. «parlécrit»2) complexe. Il se compose à la FRENCH-SPEAKING CANADA Cours: 45h de cours de langue orale et fois d’un mélange de lettres, d’abréviations, The French Review is pleased to an- écrite ainsi que 15h de modules au choix d’onomatopées (mouahaha, pff...), de sigles nounce a special issue devoted to the lit- (culture francophone de Belgique, renfor- et d’ellipses. Certains vont aussi utiliser des erature, culture, and pedagogy of French- cement de conversation, laboratoire) idéogrammes: les célèbres «smilies» qui speaking Canada. This volume will be in 3 ou 6 crédits peuvent être obtenus se- permettent de retranscrire un sentiment honor of the AATF meeting to be held in lon les universités américaines. Délivrance éprouvé (par exemple “:-(“ indique la July 2005 in Quebec City. Articles should d’un certificat avec mention du niveau des déception ou la tristesse...) Des expressions be scholarly but not exceedingly special- cours suivis et des notes obtenues à l’éva- argotiques, du franglais, du verlan et même ized. Authors should consult the Guide for luation finale. Week-ends: libres–maintien des chiffres–«A1 de C4» soit «à un de ces Authors at the end of each issue of the du logement For more information and quatre», c’est-à-dire «à bientôt»–tout cela French Review for formal considerations. application, please contact dans le but de communiquer rapidement. The deadline for submission to the Editor, Éliane De Pues-Levaque, Représentante Le cyberlangage tend à se propager, mais Chris Pinet, Modern Languages and Litera- permanent, Bureau Wallonie-Bruxelles doit-on craindre une dérive de la langue tures, Montana State University, Bozeman, en Louisiane, [[email protected]] française? Le «noyau dur» de la langue MT 59717 will be August 1, 2004. Only For paying students: Mme Laurence Wery, définit par Claude Hagège pourrait-il être submissions from current AATF members Université de Liège, affecté? Ce n’est peut-être après tout will be accepted. [laurence.wery@ulg. ac.be] qu’une mode, une preuve de l’adaptation de l’homme à un nouveau milieu, ou encore un phénomène condamné à rester dans une sphère limitée. De plus, ça ne serait NEW CD AVAILABLE pas le premier bouleversement que la ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR OF PARIS langue soit supposée avoir connu: The AATF now has available a CD entitled: “Paris: A Walking Tour of Selected Build- Raymond Queneau et ses doukipudontktan, ings.” Designed for architects, this excellent CD has a wealth of still and video photogra- confuciussonnal, sanct-lao-stuaire...dans phy of 24 Paris buildings and monuments, including the Musée d’Orsay, la Grande Arche, Zazie dans le métro, publié en 1959, ne fut- la Bibliothèque nationale, la Cité des sciences, la Pyramide du Louvre, and the Centre il pas accusé par les puristes d’attenter à la Pompidou. For each building, there is a brief introduction in English, a series of still langue française? photographs of the features of the building, a series of video clips of each building, as well as a site map. Explication de linguistique: The AATF would like to thank Jeff Roberts of New World Design Partnership for provid- 1signifiant/signifié: selon la conception de ing us with this excellent resource for French teachers. Ferdinand de Saussure, la sémiologie représente la langue en terme de signes ______CDs x $12.50 = Total enclosed ______dont la conception comporte une notion à deux faces: un signifiant (c’est-à-dire la Name: ______forme concrète, acoustique ou graphique, du signe) et un signifié qui désigne le Address: ______contenu sémantique. L’ensemble des réalités à quoi renvoir le signifiant. City, State, Zip ______2parlécrit: il s’agit d’un mot-valise. Un mot- valise est constitué de deux mots assemblés par téléscopage pour n’en former qu’un. Il Tel: ______Mail to: AATF, Mailcode 4510, Southern Ill. Univ., Carbondale, IL 62901

Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 27 What's New in the French Review? Vol. 77, No. 5 (April 2004) Articles include: • “What Students Do and Do Not Know about Paris” (J. Gill) • From le Moko to le Pew: Pépé’s Transmogrifications” (E. Ousselin) • “Young Beur Heroes: Helping Students Understand Ten- sions of Multicultural France” (S. Magnan) • “Poupée, anale nationale ou la Marianne malade d’Alina Reyes” (C. Hanania) • “Hard to Swallow: A Not-So- Postmodern Reading of Patrick Modiano’s Postmodern Œuvre” (C. O’Keefe) • “Réquisitoire et témoignage: l’œuvre d’Abdelhak Serhane” (E. McKee) • “Anticolonialism and Misogyny in the Writings of Isabelle Eberhardt” (M. Chilcoat) And don’t forget the many excellent reviews and “La Vie des mots.”

CELEBRATE NATIONAL FRENCH WEEK: NOV. 5-11, 2004 Take French out of the classroom and into the community!

SOCIÉTÉ HONORAIRE DE AATF MEMBERSHIP CARD AVAILABLE FROM FRANÇAIS ON THE WEB NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS The Société honoraire de français now has information up on the Web site at An official AATF member- [www.frenchteachers. org]. Click on Na- ship card is available to mem- American Association tional Headquarters, and you will see the bers. To obtain one, send a of Teachers of French link to information about starting a chap- postcard to: AATF Membership Année ______ter, including the form, a sample constitu- Card, Mailcode 4510, South- tion, suggestions for initiation ceremonies ern Illinois University, M., Mme/Mlle and the form to report new student ini- Carbondale, IL 62901-4510. ______est membre de l'Association Américaine de Professeurs de tiates and information on ordering sup- The card may help travelers to Français avec tous les privilèges et tous les droits qui s'y plies. France obtain reduced en- attachent. We hope this will facilitate your com- trance fees to national monu- Fait à Carbondale, Illinois, États-Unis d'Amérique munication with Executive Secretary Todd ments and museums. Chap- le ______pour servir et Knox who can be reached at H. Todd Knox, ter treasurers can order cards valoir ce que de droit. Executive Secretary SHF, 500 Monteigne in bulk for distribution to their ______La Secrétaire générale Drive, Lafayette, LA 70506-6308; e-mail: members. [htknox@ juno.com]. If you do not currently have a chapter of the Société Honoraire at your school, start one this year! 28 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) MOTS CHASSÉS: Exercices sur l’article «la Vie des mots» paru dans la French Review, Vol. 77, No. 2 (December 2003). Le corrigé se trouve à la page 30.

I. Répondre aux questions suivantes en utilisant ni... ni.... 1. Les frappes aériennes et les obus ont-ils arrêté la marche de cette armée? 2. Cette traduction est-elle de votre compétence ou de celle de votre professeur? 3. Ce soldat aurait-il été tué par un tueur isolé ou par une balle perdue? 4. Ce dictateur utilisera-t-il encore des armes chimiques ou des armes classiques? 5. Que préfèrerais-tu? Avoir le nez qui coule constamment ou avoir de démangeaisons sur tout le corps? II. Mettre le pronom relatif voulu (qui, que ou dont) et modeler votre phrase (vous pouvez y ajouter des termes). 1. être soigné / interne en médecine / C.H.U. / travailler. 2. objectif / bombes / atteindre / être / arsenal. 3. fusil à longue portée / utiliser / tireurs d’élite / fabrication française. 4. tanks / puissance de feu / énorme / utiliser / guerre Moyen-Orient. 5. ces munitions / usage / contester / Croix Rouge / diviser / multiples fragments. III. Former des phrases exclamatives à partir de ce qui vous est proposé ci-dessous. 1. Ces images de liesse nous réjouissent. 2. Cette scène est horrible. 3. Il a beaucoup souffert dans cette guerre. 4. J’ai eu un «rencard» sympathique avec cette fille. 5. Les sbires du dictateur ont commis des meurtres épouvantables. IV. Donner des équivalents en langue familière aux mots et expressions soulignés. 1. Ce n’est pas de ma compétence. 2. N’exagère pas cette histoire! 3. Où as-tu mis ton argent liquide? 4. Son petit ami l’a abandonnée. 5. Il travaille dans une entreprise qui paie bien. V. Complétez les phrases suivantes par un mot ou un groupe de mots. 1. Il a été tué dans le ______de son véhicule. 2. Cette ville bombardée est ______d’eau. 3. J’ai fait du ski dans une belle neige poudreuse; c’était ______. 4. Mon oncle a des idées vieillottes, il est complètement ______. 5. Au tympan de l’église romane de Vézelay il y a un Christ ______. 6. Comme il a beaucoup d’argent il a pu se payer une télévision ______. 7. Beaucoup de personnes âgées vivent sur ______. 8. Les pays du Moyen-Orient tirent leur richesse de leurs ______. 9. Le Président Kennedy a été tué par un ______. 10. En France, les médecins généralistes doivent être de _____ une nuit par semaine.

Colette Dio, Nancy, France

Used with permission of the American Association of Teachers of French, National Bulletin, Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004). AATF, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4510. MOVED? LET US KNOW. CORRIGÉ DES EXERCICES AATF publications are mailed Second Class. The U.S. Post Office does not forward sur l’article «La Vie des mots» paru dans second class mail unless you have paid for this service. If you move without informing us la French Review, Vol. 77, No. 2 (Decem- of your new address, the Post Office destroys the lost issues and charges AATF $.50 per ber 2003). Les activités se trouvent à la item. This amounts to hundreds of dollars per year in charges in addition to the cost of the page 29. destroyed material and replacing it. Therefore, if you have moved or intend to move, I. 1. Ni les frappes aériennes ni les please let us know your new address by returning this form to National Headquarters as obus n’ont arrêté la marche de indicated. Changes can also be e-mailed to [[email protected]]. cette armée. 2. Cette traduction n’est ni de ma Change of Address compétence ni de celle de mon Name ______professeur. Last First Middle 3. Ce soldat n’aurait été tué ni par un tireur isolé ni par une balle perdue. New address ______4. Ce dictateur n’utilisera plus ni armes chimiques ni armes ______classiques. City State Zip 5. Je n’aimerais avoir ni nez qui coule constamment ni avoir de Old address ______démangeaisons sur tout le corps. (as it appears on mailing label) II. 1. J’ai été soigné(e) par un interne en ______médécine qui travaille au C.H.U. City State Zip 2. L’objectif que les bombes ont atteint est un arsenal. Date new address takes effect: ______3. Les fusils à longue portée Send this form to: AATF, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL qu’utilisent les tireurs d’élite sont 62901-4510: FAX: (618) 453-5733; E-mail: [[email protected]]. de fabrication française. 4. 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30 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) FRANCOPHOBIA: HOW DO WE RESPOND? In a column published in the New York or a friend, an increase of 8 percentage Bulletin for other noteworthy and stereo- Times (18 September 2003), Thomas L. points since April. Six percent see France type-breaking information. Friedman provides ample evidence that as an enemy, compared with 9% after the In her article Bernstein goes on to show Francophobia is still alive and well and that ouster of Saddam Hussein. A quarter how, since the days of FDR, the French it will not simply fade away through benign (25%) of Americans see France as have been portrayed through the use of neglect. His opening remarks add fuel to “unfriendly,” compared with 4% three years negative feminine traits, a tactic which has the fire of those who would bash the French ago. It is the 25% figure which is troubling, served to undermine the legitimacy of no matter what: “France is not just our especially in light of the cordial reception French points of view on the international annoying ally. It is not just our jealous rival. most Americans who traveled to France in scene. For example, in 1953 Life France is becoming our enemy.” Friedman the summer of 2003 received. magazine “likened the French government belittles and undermines France’s call for It seems to me that one reason for the to ‘a big can-can chorus.’” She cites Frank the United Nations to play a greater role in high “unfriendly” characterization is once Costigliola’s book, France and the U.S.: Iraq, a position that the Germans and again the negative stereotypes perpetu- The Cold Alliance since World War II, as the Russians, among many other countries, ated not only by the popular press and so- source for this and other examples of also support. He concludes that “France called serious press, but also by talk show stereotyping. Bernstein also quotes Ann wants America to fail in Iraq,” a statement hosts such as Jay Leno and David Douglas, author of The Feminization of that has no basis in fact but serves his Letterman, who jumped on the French- American Culture, who states that “The rhetorical purposes. Friedman’s further bashing bandwagon in early 2003. Mil- constant need to denigrate France–and statements about how radical Muslim lions of Americans watch these personali- feminization has always been the way to groups in France would be energized by an ties and parrot their cheap shots about so- go–is because France has always main- American defeat in Iraq confirm that he called French cowardice during the world tained a separate voice.” Ultimately, as understands little about the French, includ- wars without ever considering the millions many of us have argued, our relation to ing French Muslims, and apparently is not of brave French who died or were wounded France is one of attraction and repulsion– interested in actually informing himself during World Wars I and II. Simplistic and attraction to the romance of France and about French realities. hateful comments like these should be good living, but repulsion for a country that At a time when we need to heal the rift challenged and were by Molly Ivins, a can have its cake and eat it too, and between France and the U.S. by having syndicated columnist. They show how disagree with us if it chooses to. both sides listen to each other (something easy it is for the “big lie” to gain ground On the positive side, a poll by TV5 USA the two governments may be doing better through the air waves. By the same token, cited in the September 2003 issue of the than the media give them credit for) and to there was only minimal coverage when National Bulletin shows that 25% of all other countries of the world, irresponsible French soldiers spirited 100 Americans to American households are Francophiles, and bombastic journalism is definitely not safety in Liberia in the late spring. which translates into 60 million people, the answer–nor is the continued exploita- One probing analysis of the reasons for including six million adult Francophones. tion of stereotypes and simplistic, anti- such stereotypes, and there are many Francophiles were defined as those who democratic arguments. reasons, was offered by Nina Bernstein in are very interested in various aspects of In an article published in the USA an article of 2 October 2003 which French culture and/or travel to visit TODAY of 25 September 2003, Barbara appeared in the New York Times. Bernstein countries where French is spoken, and/or Slain makes the point that President Chirac says that despite France and Germany were a student of French while in school certainly does not hate America though taking the same position on the Bush and/or embrace the French culture. France does not always agree with administration’s policies in Iraq, “France’s One can see that Americans are divided American policies. In fact, Chirac knows president got the cold shoulder and in how they view the French. What we must the U.S. and lived here in the 1950s. columnists’ heated denunciations.” For do as teachers, scholars, and citizens is to During his stay he operated a forklift at the Americans, she says, “World War II continue to point to the facts and history of Anheuser-Busch brewery in St. Louis and permanently inoculated Germans against our two countries to counter the stereo- studied at Harvard, where he worked as a ‘the wimp factor’ and branded the French types that continue to dominate public soda jerk at a Howard Johnson’s. And yes, indelibly as sissies.” So, the image of discourse. This means writing letters to the he had an American girlfriend. He also France as the country of “haute couture” editor, to radio and television stations; speaks fluent English and expressed and perfume, not to mention free love and taking issue with negative statements by surprise at what he called the “emotional, sexual pleasures unimagined, and of colleagues in other disciplines or people in almost irrational reactions” against France Germany as the home of heavy industry our communities who try to denigrate the in the American news media, reports Slain. and technological mastery, continues to French by making untrue statements or try On the other hand, Chirac also claims to win out in spite of France’s position as the to convince our students not to take French. feel at ease with President Bush whom “he world’s fourth largest economy, the manu- We must also insist on everyone’s right to has always felt was warm and friendly.” The facturer of the TGV (the fastest train in the an opinion even if it differs from ours. That same article points to polls that show a world), one of the world’s top two exporters means trying to understand different “slight diminution of anti-French feeling” as of defense products, the fourth largest perspectives and contexts. Though stereo- Americans have begun to question “the producer of automobiles, and the world’s types will always be with us, we do not have wisdom of the Iraq invasion and the third largest military power. The list goes to let them go unchallenged and we must difficulties the U.S. is having in securing the on and on, and readers should consult not do so if we are to bring reason to peace.” A USA TODAY/CNN/GALLUP poll Richard Shryock’s article, “French: The irrational times. from mid-September 2003, which is cited Most Practical Foreign Language,” in the Christopher Pinet immediately after Slain’s article, found that September 2003 issue of the National Montana State University 66% of Americans regard France as an ally

Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 31 PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS TO ENLIVEN YOUR CLASSROOM

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We are pleased to announce a series of six promotional posters for French teachers. The posters are full-color 11x17” based on the themes “Parlez-vous...histoire?” “Parlez-vous...cuisine?” “Parlez-vous...civilisation?” “Parlez-vous...sciences?” “Parlez-vous...sports?” and finally “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 posters suggest many aspects of French and Francophone cultures that can be treated in the classroom. A 123-page guide for using the posters to promote French is included. Thumbnail sketches of the six posters can be viewed on the AATF Web site at [www.frenchteachers.org/] under National Headquarters. To order enclose a check or purchase order for $15 and mail it to AATF Posters, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4510; Fax: (618) 453-5733.

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TANT QU’ELLE CHANTE, ELLE VIT apprendre le français grâce à l’héritage de Carole Fredericks This program, a joint venture of the AATF and CDF Music Legacy, LLC, is based on the music of Carole Fredericks, an African-American singer who emigrated to France in 1979. The packet includes six music videos and a workbook featuring des exercices pédagogiques. Because Carole was a protegee of Jean-Jacques Goldman, he has written a special tribute about her for the workbook. Mail or fax this form with payment to AATF Materials, Mailcode 4510, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-4510; fax: 618-453-5733. Tant qu’elle chante, elle vit video and workbook ______set(s) $40 per set (member price); $45 (non-member). Includes postage & handling. Total enclosed ______Check enclosed. Make check payable to AATF. _____ Credit card (Visa or Mastercard only) ______Exp. date ______Name ______Address ______City/State/Zip ______Daytime telephone: ______E-mail: ______

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JULY 19-23, 2004 Vol. 29, No. 4 (April 2004) 35 REMINDER: IMPORTANT DEADLINES AND DATES CONVENTION INFORMATION April 30, 2004 Deadline for nominations for AATF Vice-President (see ♦ page 2) Registration - see pages 5 ♦ Deadline for applications for Summer Institute at Iowa Travel & Hotel - see page 5 State NFLRC (see page 23) ♦ Academic Credit - see page 22 May 30, 2004 Deadline for submissions for Colloque sur la didactique ♦ Convention Highlights - see interculturelle (see page 21) page 5 June 15, 2004 Deadline for applications for AATF National French Week All information is on the AATF Web Grants (see page 3) site at Deadline for reduced registration fee for Atlanta Congrès [www.frenchteachers.org] mondial (see page 5) June 28, 2004 Deadline for making reservations at the Atlanta Hilton for NOTICE TO FRENCH the Congrès mondial (see page 5) TEACHERS July 1, 2004 Deadline for submissions for Sartre Conference (see In the most recent issue of the NECTFL page 13) Review, No. 54 (Spring 2004) an article July 19-23, 2004 Congrès mondial des professeurs de français à Atlanta appears regarding food allergies “When (see pages 5, 11-12, 17-19) Culture Kills? Food Allergies and the August 1, 2004 Deadline for submissions for special issue of the French Foreign Language Curriculum,” by Terry A. Osborn. I urge you to read this article Review on Québec (see page 27) because it has a high level of relevance to Deadline for submissions to the September issue of the our classroom activities. Certainly we National Bulletin would not want to inadvertantly endanger October 15, 2004 Deadline for submissions for AATF National French the life of any student. Particularly significant Week Essay and Poster Contests (see page 25) is the fact that a person with severe allergic Deadline for Fulbright Teacher Exchange Applications for reactions who may not be in the room but in a nearby location can be affected by what Academic Year 2005-2006 (see September 2003 issue) we cook in our classroom. To request a copy November 5-11, 2004 National French Week of the article contact Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Watch for updates on our Web site: Dickinson College, Carlisle PA 17013- 2896; telephone: (717) 245-1977. www.frenchteachers.org J.B.G., Editor

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