This article outlines a method for teaching French literature to high school students, specifically using "L'Etranger" by Camus. The method has three basic components: an introductory study of selected excerpts, reading and discussion of the entire novel, and preparation and correction of an essay. (CLK)

A discussion of the value and feasibility of teaching literature in the high school French class draws on the opinions of French teachers attending a regional institute and a survey of public high school French teachers in North Carolina. (MSE)

Presents a three-part approach for developing critical reading and critical thinking skills in the foreign language curriculum. This approach seeks to (1) establish a conducive environment for critical thought; (2) sharpen students' critical eye through extensive analytical reading; and (3) sensitize students to language and language use.…