An account of the origin, development, production and contents of a series of films intended for training teachers of French as a foreign language in many parts of the world. An annotated list of the films and suggestions for their use are included. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

It is proposed that film has become a mirror of French society and of social change in France since 1968. It reflects changes in life-style, evolution of morals, fluctuations in fashion, and changes in urban and rural landscapes. However, it rarely questions society seriously. (MSE)

Discusses the processes, objectives, and hoped-for results of a series of film workshops. The following topics are addressed: (1) the production of short films by the group, (2) facilitation of a film club, and (3) film analysis. The contribution made by the workshops to personal development and intercultural relationships is discussed. (AMH)

Describes a teaching technique using a non-language-teaching film in French as a stimulus for aural comprehension practice, discussion and composition. (Text is in French.) (MLA)

As winter is the longest season in Canada, its influence is felt in all forms of cultural expression. (DD)

Reviews events of 1978 in Francophone African journalism, literature, and film. (AM)

This annotated bibliography lists dictionaries, encyclopedias, and audiovisual aids including records, slides and films, to be used in French language instruction for children, adolescents and adults. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

The use of television, videotape and film in microteaching is discussed. These and other developments in modern technology can be most useful in teacher education if combined with new integrated training systems. (Text is in French.) (AM)

A technique for illustrating to foreign language students how diversity can exist within a given culture uses taped interviews on a specific topic with different individuals. Students have a chance to analyze sociocultural patterns and make linguistic comparisons and generalizations. (MSE)

Four language classroom activities are described, including a food game, a culture and language activity based on a Paris Metro ticket, an exercise in the use of definite and indefinite articles using a film poster, and a classroom adaptation of a fairy tale for dramatic oral presentation. (MSE)