In this intermediate-level language course we will explore cultural topics such as music, dance, and cuisine in French-speaking countries around the world. We will in turn expand our discovery of Francophone cultures through conversations with online language partners, interactive discussions with French-speaking guests, and exploration of local Francophone communities. Themes such as family life in West Africa, sustainability in the French-speaking Pacific, and artist identity in Quebec will be broached through communicative activities in order to build on oral, written, and intercultural competences. Using various texts, films, and multimedia resources as a basis for discussion, we will also build vocabulary and review and refine various grammatical structures. This course will also include online partner conversations through the Boomalang platform.
