Colonialistic Attitudes toward the French-Speaking World in American Textbooks.

Walz, Joel

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Publication Date: 1980

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Colonialistic Attitudes toward the French-Speaking World in American Textbooks.

Walz, Joel

Contemporary French Civilization, v5 n1 p87-104 Fall 1980

Criticizes attitudes toward the francophone world in French-language textbooks published in North America and suggests corrective measures. Specifically denounces deprecation of local languages and varieties of French, stereotyped portrayals of people, and the assumption that francophone nations are dependent on France for culture and education. (MES)

Descriptors: Colonialism, Cultural Images, Ethnic Stereotypes, French, Nonstandard Dialects, Second Language Instruction, Textbook Bias

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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