This annotated bibliography lists reading materials including stories, novels, plays, poetry, comic strips and documentary works, to be used for intermediate instruction of French as a foreign language for adults and adolescents. Dictionaries and grammar texts are also cited. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This annotated bibliography lists works dealing with French civilization that can be used in the teaching of French culture. The entries in the first section have to do with political, economic and social structures, while those in the second section deal with behavior and attitudes of the French people. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Recommends some deformalization of instruction, without rendering it simplistic, by cultivation of students' discrimination of the appropriateness of grammatical elements, at a level where the student has already accumulated examples of structures and situations in the language. Substantial examples are provided. (Text is in French.) (MSE)

This article consists of a description of activities and topics to be used in foreign language teaching, including vocabulary development and spelling, geography, important dates and cultural events, and the use of actual publications, such as magazines and newspapers, as reading materials. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This article discusses the use of radio broadcasts in foreign language teaching and outlines a specific methodology to be followed. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

A description of French instruction in kindergarten and primary grades in Louisiana by the method "Chantons avec Jeannot Lapin." It is an audio-visual approach whose goal is to sensitize students to the spoken language. A description of the methodology and a sample lesson plan are given. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A three-volume series of French language textbooks designed for children is found to be well-designed and well-presented. The quality of the series is judged according to these criteria: presentation of grammar, phonetics, theme, points of interest, characters, setting, photos, as well as the quality of the paper on which the text is printed. (MSE)

In an interview, two teachers describe and discuss their different classroom use of the same set of instructional materials for "Entre Libre" and compare the results. Activities include role playing, music, and reporting. (MSE)

An issue devoted to the use of science fiction in the French language classroom discusses such topics as the development of the genre, literary techniques, themes, imagery, sociolinguistic elements, and potential classroom activities. (MSE)

Outlines a classroom approach to studying the French national print media that focuses on the innovative style of headlines used on the front page of "Liberation," a French daily newspaper of growing current interest. (MSE)

A series of grids for the evaluation of study guides and instructional materials according to presentation and construction, supporting materials and documentation, linguistic content, notional/thematic content, and tests and evaluation methods is presented and discussed briefly. A list of references for specific aspects of materials evaluation is…

Techniques for teaching French reading in the first year of secondary school that use short texts such as the story or the novel and active classroom participation are outlined and discussed. (MSE)

Analyzes the expressive and stylistic role of punctuation in French literary works, pointing out that this aspect of language deserves more attention by teachers of advanced French courses. Suggests that students should be gradually sensitized to the value of punctuation as a tool for interpretation and production of creative writing. (MES)

Describes the bilingual programs of the Ontario Educational Broadcasting Office (OTEO), in particular the French as a second language series, its history, and its innovative methods. These series have included courses for children, adolescents, and adults supplemented by publications, students telephone monitoring, and weekly workshops. (MES)

Describes the French language television program conducted during the last 10 years at Sarre University and evaluates its results. Emphasizes that the TV courses are the main component of the spoken French curriculum and discusses the teaching methods evolved specifically for television instruction, especially those intended to develop…