This resource unit concerns French-African cultures and their influence on other cultures. The materials may be incorporated into Levels 3, 4, and 5 French classes. Topics in the outline include environmental aspects; historical background; and cultural differences expressed in Senegal, Guinee, Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, Haute Volta, Togo, Dahomey,…

A bibliography is provided of creative writing by Africans in English, French, and Portuguese. The 35 sections are arranged in alphabetical order by country. Within each country the works are arranged alphabetically and chronologically, to the extent possible. There are approximately 250 authors and 650 titles. This bibliography is intended as a…

This bibliography of resources for the teaching of African literature includes over 100 citations of books, textbooks, anthologies, plays, novels, short stories, and periodicals in French and English. Publishing house addresses, audiovisual aids, professional organizations, and a course list are also cited. The books are listed under the following…

This bibliography of recent French works from Africa provides a source of commercially available books for teachers involved in teaching this area of French studies. Entries are listed in three major categories: (1) historical and cultural background--including general works, geography, history, twentieth century and independence, civilization and…

This compilation of working papers is part 1 of the proceedings of the ACTFL 1972 preconference workshop on black francophone literature. Part 2, to be completed in the future, will be a bibliography containing primary and secondary sources, textbooks, articles, a glossary of African terms, and resource materials useful in language classrooms. The…