The results of a survey of teachers and students of French culture are presented in an effort to establish the state of contemporary French culture classes. (26 references) (SBR)

This article discusses culinary culture in contemporary France, specifically in terms of a culinary system that has four main sectors: creation, production, diffusion and consumption. (CLK)

Discusses and gives examples of culture assimilators composed of a narrative of an intercultural encounter, four alternative interpretations, and four feedback explanations. Culture assimilators can be used to teach Americans about how to conduct themselves appropriately in France. (Author/BK)

Presents the results of a survey of the teaching of French/Francophone Culture and Civilization (FFCC) in French graduate programs in the United States. The survey was commissioned by the American Association of Teachers of French Commission on Cultural Competence. (Author/VWL)

Integration of Francophone culture into the language curriculum rests on a suggested three-step approach, involving extensive student research. Goals are (1) recognition of the geography of French-speaking regions; (2) sensitivity to cultural components (e.g., music, art); and (3) familiarity with at least one significant political, historical,…

Discusses the use of French mail-order catalogues as pedagogical aids, specifically in teaching French culture, vocabulary, and conversation. (AM)

Recent advances in French telecommunications, the "telematique" and "minitel" that facilitate data transmission by telephone are described and presented as evidence of a modern French culture that is underrepresented in the French civilization curriculum. (MSE)

A school survey sought to determine high school students' interest in learning about French Canadians and Canadian French, as opposed to learning about France and so-called "Parisian French." (AM)

Describes a course on contemporary French culture that was based almost entirely on Minitel sources of authentic texts created for a French audience. Students were able to examine documents relating to geography, education, government, and daily life and draw their own conclusions about French attitudes and beliefs conveyed through these…

It is argued that proposed integration of cultural studies into French studies threatens French language enrollments because of its nonliterary focus and de-emphasis of traditional instruction in western civilization. A fundamental conflict of perspectives of the two fields persists despite some efforts to reconcile them. (5 references) (MSE)

Analysis of the cultural content of 12 business French texts identified 3 distinct levels: economic or basic-level culture; socioeconomic or second-level culture; and patterns-of-living or third-level culture. The importance of addressing both language and culture in such texts is discussed. (20 references) (CB)

Describes an advanced French civilization course, some of the instructional materials used, and the teaching methods adopted. (AM)

Lists and describes several U.S. Government documents relating to France and French civilization. Their pedagogical value is also discussed. (DB)

A computerized card game using 10 topics of French civilization and culture and four of language instruction is briefly outlined. The successful use of the game in class led to local and statewide competitions. (MSE)

A selective bibliography of relatively recent titles useful for incorporating cultural instruction in a French language or civilization course. It is divided into the following headings: reference; contemporary history; general works; the family; woman; teaching and youth; social groups; economics; urbanism and ecology; religion; information;…