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French 8 Webquest
Le Monde Francophone For resources from the Bryn Mawr Library, click on Books. This list is not complete, and does not contain items on " France," for the list is too extensive. One recommendation, however, is la Ve Republique de 1958 a nos jours, call number F 944 M, v. 18., written in French. Search the library's catalog for your specific topic. Information on the countries being studied can be found at the CIA World Factbook site. This site has a lot of very reliable information. Other links on our website that include information on these topics: French, which also includes Francophone sites that help give information on specific French-speaking countries; Europe; Africa. For information on specific countries, try Les etats en chiffre - par Jean Villette; Basic information on all of the countries of the world; good source for smaller countries about which few sources are available. Two excellent sites for information on French literature and French writers are Francophone African Literature in English (U. of Fla. site with translated excerpts from African writers and poets), and Lire les femmes ecrivains et les litteratures africaines, which focuses on women writers of French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa; includes biographical information, texts, bibliographies, interviews, links to related sites and a search engine. Website in French with modified English choices. One site which can be searched for information on French literature and French writers is Project Muse. This can be accessed by going to the "Online Resources" from the library's "Virtual Internet Library" page. Then, click on the link to Project Muse and conduct a search. An example of an article found this way is entitled "Francophone Women Writing in 1998-99 and Beyond: A Literary Feast in a Violent World," by Jean-Marie Volet.
Books. Note: These are just a suggestion. Look under " France" in the catalog for books on France.
Remember to look at the Francophone sites on our website's page entitled French. France quick facts from FactMonster.com Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination - France extensive information History of France with primary sources--a of information France--geography, people, government, etc.
Louisiana Cultural & Historical Information ABOUT LOUISIANA - History & Culture Louisiana Climate|Picture of Louisiana Climate Map|World Book Articles about Hurricane Katrina in the Press Louisiana Timeline Extensive timeline allows user to see events by century, decade or a specific year Louisiana's French History timeline of events in the French community Louisiana's French Language includes examples of Louisiana French
French Creoles. See especially the Hurricane Katrina link. Very interesting. Definition of Creole--from Louisiana Creole Heritage Center Home Page - Cajun and Louisiana Website Directory Acadian Culture in Maine**This is not in Louisiana, but another example of the French influence in the US. Cajun Language, Cajun French, Cajun dictionary, Cajun translator Who are the Cajuns, and how to speak to them Mardi Gras on the Net - Welcome good for Middle School students
Remember to look at the Francophone sites on our website's page entitled French. CIA -- The World Factbook -- Senegal map and extensive, reputable information Lonely Planet World Guide|Destination--Senegal extensive information including country statistics, and travel information Lonely Planet World Guide|Destination Senegal|Attractions what to see in Dakar, Saint-Louis, and Kaolack Senegal, country, Africa links to land and people, economy, government, and history; good for Middle School students Senegal quick facts from FactMonster.com; good for Middle School students Sight-seeing in Saint-Louis (Senegal) Overview of Senegal women discussed in great length; part of a division of the United Nations The Role of Women in Putting the "Civil" Back into Civil-Military Relations extensive background before discussing the role of women; advocacy page for women's rights in Africa UNESCO--UNESCO Office in Dakar|News|Women's Daysummary and pictures from Women's Day event in Senegal
In the reference section of the library is an excellent resource entitled African Writers. The article on Ba, which is included in the first volume, contains biographical information, as well as a criticism of her work. The call number for this source is Ref 840.9 B. Bâ Mariama extensive site includes biography and works; can be viewed in French or English Bâ short bio from reputable site Mariama Bâ--Une si longue lettre. Mariama Bâ--from the Contemporary Africa Database. DRG interactive, Réunion de Paris, Les droits de l'homme à l'aube du XXIe siècle speech made by Sow Fall; part of UNESCO site; in French Sow Fall Aminata extensive site includes biography and works; can be viewed in French or English Aminata Sow Fall from the Contemporary Africa Database. Because of his relatively recent passing, more information may be found by searching news magazines and newspapers, in the obituary section after Dec. 20, 2001. For example, the Dec. 31 issue of Time magazine contains a brief biography and picture on page 33. Obituary: Leopold Senghor extensive biography from Guardian Unlimited books Senghor, Léopold Sédar, an Encarta Encyclopedia Articlebiography Senghor, Leopold Sedar bio. from FactMonster.com; good for Middle School students
Remember to look at the Francophone sites on our website's page entitled French. Geography, Climate, Goods Produced Quebec, province, Canada: Geography from factmonster.com; good for Middle School students Canadian Climate Normals 1971-2000 - Canadian Climate Normals 1971-2000 - [Meteorological Service of Canada--The Green Lane] click on " Quebec" under "Provinces." Then click on a town name to see the average temperatures. Quebec, province, Canada: Economy and Higher Education Goods Produced; from factmonster.com; good for Middle School students History Quebec History - Histoire du Québec Quebec, province, Canada: History and Politics from factmonster.com; good for Middle School students Travel Bonjour Quebec.com can be viewed in French, Spanish, Dutch, or English Heritage, Québec, History, City Quebec Travel and Tourism: WorldWeb Travel Guide for Quebec, Canada Quebec Tourist Guide and Business Directory - Guide touristique et annuaire des entreprises in French and English Quebec Language (French vs. English) Office québecois de la langue française- Accueil Information about the Language Laws, in French, but can be viewed in English by clicking "English" at the top of the page. Parti Québécois in French; This is a party that "calls for Quebec to separate from Canada and become an independent nation." Keep this in mind, while reading, that they are trying to promote their own views Parti Québécois The Parti Québécois is a Québec nationalist party, formed in 1968 through a union of 2 movements.
CBC News Indepth: Bill 101 language in Quebec Art from Quebec Musée des beaux-arts de Montreal Website of The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Galerie Elca London Inuit Art Jean Paul Riopelle Jean Paul Riopelle Online Short bio.
Paul-Emile Borduas Paul-Emile Borduas Lengthy bio.
Michel Tremblay Bard of Plateau Mont Royal The dividing force: a falling out fells 40 years of close collaboration.
RACISME Esther Delisle, "celle par qui le scandale arrive", a finalement obtenu son doctorat en science politique, A propos d'Esther Delisle, de ses livres et de sa these The Lonely Passion of Esther Delisle--Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust
Remember to look at the Francophone sites on our website's page entitled French. Haiti quick facts from FactMonster.com; good for Middle School students Library of Congress/Federal Research Division/Country Studies/ Lonely Planet World Guide | Destination - Haiti extensive information Tourism Edwidge Danticat. This page gives a clear overview of the social context of Danticat's novels.
Jean-Claude et Francois Duvalier
Duvalier, Jean-Claude short bio. from FactMonster.com; good for Middle School students François Duvalier short bio. from Infoplease; good for Middle School students* Haiti-Reference: Profil de Jean Claude Duvalier lengthy bio and pictures; in French Haiti-Reference: Profil de Mr. François Duvalier. Jean-Bertrand Aristide -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia Haiti-Reference: Profile de Jean Bertrand Aristide lengthy bio. and pictures; in French. Aristide: "I call it a coup d'état" Remember to look at the Francophone sites on our website's page entitled French. Geography, Climate, Goods Produced WWW Virtual Library - Belgian History Index CIA--The World Factbook--Belgium Reputable site includes information on almost all subjects relating to Belgium Yahooligans! Reference--Factbook: Belgium Geography Belgium From factmonster.com; contains map, flag, history and geography; Travel Language - French vs. Flemish speakers Belgium: Land and People Describes which areas speak which language Magritte Examples of Magritte's work Magritte Menu More examples of Magritte's work History and Architecture of Cathedrals
THE SAINT MICHAEL and SAINT GUDULA CATHEDRAL Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. Same cathedral, longer name. Photographs of St. Michaels Cathedral
Paroisse Notre Dame Saint-Jacques de Reims Notre Dame Cathedral, Reims, France History of Gothic Architecture--Cathedral in Reims
Fondation de l'Oeuvre Notre Dame
World Heritage Site--Cathedral of Amiens la cathédrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens Amiens Cathedral - Amiens, France Wars of Vietnam: From the Beginning of the 20th Century to the Present Vietnamese Holidays and Celebrations Chronologie Vietnam: Le siècle de la colonization française Cambodia Information Center. Includes information on public holidays, culture, travel and the like. Click on Tourism and Arts and Culture. Feeding the Ancestors: The Cambodian Pchum Ben Festival French Colonisation of Cambodia Phnom Penh History: Ex-Colonials Remember the Years Before Independence Untangling Cambodian History: The Banyan Tree Pongü’s Travel Guides— Cambodia
The Digital Archive of Cambodian Holocaust Survivors Samey Pol Pot: The Pol Pot Era The Legacy of Pol Pot: A photographic record of mass murder. This site has pictures of the victims. Nothing too graphic. There is one picture of bones, but it is more sad than graphic. Pol Pot. Dying before being brought to justice. From TIME Asia.
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