Foreign Languages

Install Croquet on personal computer: http://www.opencroquet.org
Watch quicktime tutorials: http://www.opencroquet.org/croquet_technologies/tutorials.html
Watch a movie demonstration on how Croquet might be used to teach foreign language: http://croquet-bento.blogspot.com/2006/05/croquet-for-immersive-language.html

Feasability report on Croquet by the TEL Office

Flash Examples:

Spanish Farm
Conjugate Video

Articles on Flash:

Immersion multimedia for adult Chiricahua language learners.
Kalish, M.1 mkalish@nmsu.edu
New Review of Hypermedia & Multimedia; 2005, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p181-203, 23p

Abstract:

This study investigated effects of context versus list word presentation, and moving versus static target presentation in a 2×2 between-subjects design using Athapascan revitalization materials developed in Macromedia Flash® for adult learning. The within-subjects factor was word type, presented in two randomized sets of four nouns, adjectives, and verbs. Macromedia Flash® was chosen to simulate immersion learning. Twenty-three Native American adults from a local reservation and 20 adults from the University engaged 48 words for 15 min (average) of self-directed study. Macromedia Flash® immersion test materials presented three target choices for each of eight text and eight spoken presentations (graphemic and phonemic association tasks), and eight words spoken in context (disambiguation task). Populations were similar enough to be combined; the total percent correct was 77.64% ( SD =12.70%; range = 50–100%). Results indicate that immersion-style, multi-media materials offer strong support for revitalization efforts, especially where learners outnumber native speakers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&an=19063476
(available through Briggs Library)

Investigation of interactive online visual tools for the learning of mathematics.
Jacobs, K. L. (Kuva.Jacobs@unisa.edu.au)
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science & Technology; 2005, Vol. 36 Issue 7, p761-768, 8p

Abstract:

For many years, educators have been discussing benefits of educational practices such as the use of real-world examples, visualization, interactivity, constructivism, self-paced learning and self-paced testing. Macromedia Flash MX has been used to develop online modules for the course Differential Equations offered at the University of South Australia that utilize these practices. This paper demonstrates the following innovative features of the modules that provide an effective online learning environment: • graphs which allow the user to interactively vary parameters are accompanied by ‘walkthroughs’ that break mathematical content into manageable chunks; • a clearly labeled navigational structure that implies a linear order for each module while allowing users to jump forwards or backwards; • animations such as an oscillating spring which depict real-world examples. Online multiple-choice quizzes with randomized numeric values is a unique form of assessment that will be discussed. The integration of a wide range of effective learning principles into online modules will be the focus of this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

http://search.epnet.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&an=19063148
(available through Briggs Library)

Here are some links to video/audio/interactive resources that may be useful:

Here are some possible WebQuest links:

Places, Regions, Landmarks, etc. (organized by region)
Music
Fashion
Cuisine
Wine
Regions
Currency and Symbols
Religion
Holidays and Festivals
Science
History
Social Structure
Cheese
Disability
Minority Languages
Foreign Relations
Transportation
Da Vinci Code
Literature
Sports and Recreation
Society, Politics, Economy, etc.
Art
School
European Union
Italian WebQuest Links
French Africa

French Places, Regions, Landmarks, etc
(Organized by region)

Places of Interest (word)

French Music

Discover France: French Music
http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/DF_music.shtml

Paroles.net: ABC de la Chanson Fracophone
http://www.paroles.net/

Wikipedia: Music of France
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_France

French Culture Site: Yes You Can-Can
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8807.asp

Frenchculture.org: Listen to French Radio Online
http://www.info-france-usa.org/culture/tv/online/radio.html

Answers.com: French Hip-Hop
http://www.answers.com/topic/french-hip-hop

French Fashion

French fashion (Embassy of France):
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/atoz/fashion.asp

Lists out some major fashion icons in France, and gives links to each house’s site.
Chanel: http://www.chanel.com/
Jeanne Lavin: http://www.modeaparis.com/vf/couturiers
Christian Dior: http://www.dior.com/
Christian Lacroix: http://www.modeaparis.com/vf/couturiers
Jean Paul Gaultier: http://www.modeaparis.com/vf/couturiers

Yves Saint Laurent (Official saint of fashion in France):
http://www.ysl-hautecouture.com/

Pierre Cardin:
http://www.pierrecardin.com/

History of French Fashion from the 14 th to 20 th Centuries (gallery): http://www.georgeglazer.com/prints/aanda/fashion/condon/condon.html

Short Glossary of French Clothing Terms:
http://romancereaderatheart.com/france/timeline/

French Cuisine

Diner’s Digest: French Cuisine
http://www.cuisinenet.com/glossary/france.html

Inntravel Guide to French Regional Cuisine
http://www.inntravel.co.uk/shortbreaks/regionalcuisine.htm

Answers.com: French Cuisine
http://www.answers.com/topic/french-cuisine

Global Gourmet: France: The Cradle of Culinary History?
http://www.globalgourmet.com/destinations/france/

ĒGIDE: Living in France: Food
http://www.egide.asso.fr/uk/guide/vivre/nourrir/

Bon Appetit! A WebQuest for French I Students
http://www.scs.k12.tn.us/STT99_WQ/STT99/Cordova_HS/whitey/yvettewhite/bon_appetit.htm

French Food Hangman Game
http://www.quia.com/hm/22758.html

Creating a French Menu: A WebQuest for Level One French Students
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/Div/Stafford/TLT/0906/WebQuests/webquest2/MENU.htm

Embassy of France in the United States: The French Diet
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/atoz/diet.asp

French Wine

The French Wine Guide
http://www.terroir-france.com/wine/index.htm

Experience French Wines in the USA
http://www.frenchwinesfood.com/

IlikeWine.com: French Wine History
http://www.ilikewine.com/french-wine-history.html

Answers.com: French Wine
http://www.answers.com/topic/french-wine-1

OhmyNews: French Wine: A Votre Santé!
http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=269890&rel_no=1

Avalonwine.com: Tasting Wine: A Sensory User’s Manual
http://avalonwine.com/Tasting-Wine.php

Wine & Spirits Information: Wine Etiquette With Ease
http://articles.pointshop.com/winespirits/6487.php

Wine Tasting, Vineyards, in France
http://www.wineterroirs.com/

Regions of France

Discover France.info: The Regions of France
http://www.discover-france.info/regions.htm

Francekeys.com: France Travel Guide
http://www.francekeys.com/

Channel France and Gites and More: Welcome to the Regions of France
http://www.gitesandmore.co.uk/Regions.htm

Voyage Virtuel
http://www.cortland.edu/flteach/civ/Voyage/voyage.htm

Your French Connexion, LLC: Map of the Regions of France http://www.yourfrenchconnexion.com/map-regions-france.htm

About~France.com: The Regions of France: A Brief Oveview
http://about-france.com/regions.htm

French Currency and Symbols

BBC News: Spent Currencies: French Franc
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/in_depth/business/2001/euro_cash/spent_currencies/f_franc.stm

Euroswapper.com: Euro Coins
http://www.euroswapper.com/euro_coins_fr.html

Embassy of France in the United States: Marianne
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/atoz/marianne.asp

France: Symbols of the Republic
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/fr).html

Embassy of France in the United States: Symbols of France
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/atoz/symbols.asp

Religion in France

France in Australia: Embassy and Consulate-General: Religion in France
http://www.ambafrance-au.org/article.php3?id_article=462

The Wars of Religion
http://www.lepg.org/wars.htm

BBC News: The Separation of Church and State in France
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/news/indepth/france/

ReligionFacts: Links on Christianity in France
http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/links/france.htm#cathedrals

Philosophy, Politics, & the People: The History of Christianity in France
http://www.uwlax.edu/urc/JUR-online/PDF/2005/brown.pdf

Wikipedia: Islam in France
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam_in_France

The Brookings Institution: Islam in France
http://www.brookings.edu/fp/cuse/analysis/islam.htm

IslamOnline: 2004 “Year of Islam” in France
http://islamonline.net/English/News/2004-12/27/article03.shtml

Islam in France: The Shaping of a Religious Minority
http://euro-islam.info/PDFs/Yvonne2.pdf

Jewish Virtual Library: The Virtual Jewish History Tour: France
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vjw/France.html

Wikipedia: History of the Jews in France
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Jews_in_France

USA Today: As Attacks Rise in France, Jews Flock to Israel
http://www.keepmedia.com/pubs/USATODAY/2004/11/23/653275?ba=a&bi=0&bp=97

Embassy of France in the United States: France/Anti-Semitism
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/news/statmnts/2002/antisem062202.asp

Holidays and Festivals in France

French-Property.com: French Public and School Holidays 2006
http://www.french-property.com/reference/french_public_holidays.htm

Embassy of France in the United States: French Christmas Customs
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/atoz/noel1.asp

Wikipedia: Bastille Day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastille_Day

Answers.com: Holidays in France
http://www.answers.com/topic/holidays-in-france

France: “Joyeux Noëll”
http://www.californiamall.com/holidaytraditions/traditions-France.htm

Les Fêtes en France: Célébrons les Fêtes!
http://www.terrace.qld.edu.au/academic/lote/french/fetes/fetindex.htm

France Festivals
http://www.francefestivals.com/siteuk/carteuk.htm

CyberFrance: Holidays and Traditions
http://cyberfrance.dmweb.org/cadre2.htm

Calendar of French Traditions, Festivals, and Holidays
http://www.oup.com/pdf/online_products/ftraditions.pdf

BBC News: In Pictures: Ramadan in France
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/4376702.stm

Wikipedia: Cannes Film Festival
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes_Film_Festival

Cannes- A Festival Virgin’s Guide: Festival Basics
http://www.cannesguide.com/basics/

CBS: France: Less Work, More Time Off
http://cbs5.com/minutes/sixtyminutes_story_181003223.html

Ohio.com: Vacation Unaffordable for Some in France
http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/living/travel/12412858.htm

Science in France

Embassy of France in Canada: Science and Technology Department: Famous French Scientists
http://www.ambafrance-ca.org/HYPERLAB/PEOPLE/_index.html

Wikipedia: Nostradamus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nostradamus

Nostradamus: Predictions for the Past, Present and Future
http://boisdarc.tamu-commerce.edu/www/w/willmc/nostra.htm

Nobelprize.org: Marie Curie- Biography
http://nobelprize.org/physics/laureates/1903/marie-curie-bio.html

René Descartes (1595-1650)
http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/phl302/philosophers/descartes.html

Embassy of France in Canada: Science and Technology Department: Louis Pasteur
http://www.ambafrance-ca.org/HYPERLAB/PEOPLE/_pasteur.html

Embassy of France in Canada: Science and Technology Department: Henri Becquerel
http://www.ambafrance-ca.org/HYPERLAB/PEOPLE/_becquer.html

Wikipedia: CERN
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CERN

The Brookings Institution: Global Politics: French Nuclear Power and Its Alternatives
http://www.brook.edu/fp/cuse/analysis/nuclear.htm

French History

History of the Norman World
http://www.mondes-normands.caen.fr/angleterre/histoires/histoires.htm

Wikipedia: Absolute Monarchy in France
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolute_monarchy_in_France

Wikipedia: Ancien Régime
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancien_R%C3%A9gime

Wikipedia: Early Modern France
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Modern_France

Hundred Years’ War
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Years%27_War

eHistory: Hundred Years’ War
http://ehistory.osu.edu/middleages/hundredyearswar/overview.cfm

Joan of Arc Online Archive
http://members.aol.com/hywwebsite/private/joanofarc.html

Wikipedia: Joan of Arc
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_of_Arc

Wikipedia: Merovingian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merovingian

Rum & Monkey: Merovingian Name Generator
http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/namegen/325/

Wikipedia: Carolingian
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolingian

The Frankish Empire
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/firsteuro/frank.html

Worldroots.com: Charlemagne
http://worldroots.com/brigitte/royal/charlemagne.html

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French Revolution
http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/

Encyclopedia.com: French Revolution
http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/F/FrenchRe.asp

Napoleon.org
http://www.napoleon.org/en/home.asp

Bartleby.com: Napoleon I
http://www.bartleby.com/65/na/Napoleon1.html

Marie Antoinette Online: The Diamond Necklace Affair
http://www.marie-antoinette.org/necklaceeng.php

Wikipedia: Marie Antoinette
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Antoinette

Wikipedia: Louis XVI of France
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_XVI_of_France

Social Structure in France

France in Australia: Embassy and Consulate-General: A Profile of the French Today
http://www.ambafrance-au.org/article.php3?id_article=460

Wikipedia: Demographics of France
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_France

Wikipedia: French People
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_people

BBC News: France Boosts Family Incentives
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4274200.stm

Gay.com: France: Gay Couple Recognized as Parents
http://www.gay.com/news/article.html?2004/09/24/4

The International Lesbian and Gay Association: World Legal Survey: France
http://www.ilga.info/Information/Legal_survey/europe/france.htm

Fertility and Family Policies in France
http://www.ier.hit-u.ac.jp/pie/Japanese/discussionpaper/dp2003/dp160/text.pdf

French Cheese

Fine Cheeses from France
http://www.frencheese.co.uk/index.php

French Cheeses
http://www.frenchcheese.dk/index1024.html

French Cheese (Le Fromage Français): A WebQuest
http://www.clta.net/lessons/french/cheese.html

Disability in France

Comparative Analysis and Assessment of the Policy Implications of Alternative Legal Definitions of Disability on Policies for People with Disabilities: progress report about the French system
http://www.bbk.ac.uk/polsoc/download/research/deborah-mabbett/France.doc

Biographical Work and Returning to Employment Following a Spinal Cord Injury
http://halshs.ccsd.cnrs.fr/docs/00/04/31/85/PDF/Biographical%20work%20and%20returning%20to%20employment%20-%20Isabelle%20Ville.pdf

Benchmarking Employment Policies for People with Disabilities
http://ec.europa.eu/comm/employment_social/disability/bench_en.pdf

Eironline: Disability Legislation to be Reformed
http://www.eiro.eurofound.ie/2004/03/feature/fr0403106f.html

Mobility International USA: Living and Studying in the United States
http://www.miusa.org/ncde/stories/cicekli

Mobility International USA: An Unexpected Detour ( France)
http://www.miusa.org/ncde/stories/hunt/view?searchterm=France

e-Bility.com: Traveling with a Disability: Europe
http://www.e-bility.com/articles/accessible-europe.php

University of MN Learning Abroad Center: Access Abroad: France
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/access/specificSites/france.html

Government Portal: Prime Minister: Government Actions to Help Those with Disabilities
http://www.premier-ministre.gouv.fr/en/information/latest_news_97/government_actions_to_help_52311.html

Minority Languages in France

Wikipedia: Languages in France
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_France

About.com: Le Français des Régions, part 1: French in France
http://french.about.com/library/listening/bllg-regions1-listen.htm

About.com: Le Français des Régions, part III: The Patois of Vendée
http://french.about.com/library/listening/bllg-regions3-listen.htm

Languages of France Map
http://www.ethnologue.com/show_map.asp?name=FR&seq=10

Carte n° 1: <<Je m’appelle>>
http://www-dialecto.unine.ch/Atlas001/001AtlasDemo.htm

Foreign relations:

Wikipedia page of foreign relations in France:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_France

French Prime Minister’s page on foreign policy:
http://www.premier-ministre.gouv.fr/en/thematique/foreign_policy_m355/

Embassy of France’s page on foreign policy:
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/atoz/intstage.asp

History of foreign policy in France under Henri II, Loui XIV, etc:
http://www.zum.de/whkmla/region/france/france15151559for.html

Minister of Foreign Affairs:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_Douste-Blazy

Official site of the Minister of Foreign Affairs:
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/

Transportation in France

Wikipedia: Transport in France
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_France

About.com: Transportation in France- Travel Planning Information
http://goeurope.about.com/od/france/a/france_esntls_2.htm

Americans in France: Transportation in France
http://www.americansinfrance.net/TravelPlanner/Transportation.cfm

TravelVideo.TV: France: Transportation in Paris Video
http://www.travelvideo.tv/videos/france/transportationinparisvideo.html

Americans in France: French Highway System (Autoroute)
http://www.americansinfrance.net/driving/Autoroute.cfm

France and The Da Vinci Code

Beyond “The Da Vinci Code”: What is the Priory of Sion?
http://www.cesnur.org/2004/mi_davinci_en.htm

Sacred Destinations Travel Guide: Église Saint-Sulpice, Paris
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/france/paris-st-sulpice.htm

Wikipedia: Saint-Sulpice ( Paris)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Sulpice_(Paris)

Panoramas.df: The Da Vinci Code- Visit the Places
http://www.panoramas.dk/da-vinci-code/

Louvre
http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home_flash.jsp?bmLocale=en

Wikipedia: The Da Vinci Code
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Da_Vinci_Code

Sacred Destinations Travel Guide: The Da Vinci Code
http://www.sacred-destinations.com/sacred-sites/da-vinci-code.htm

French Literature:

The Project for American and French Research on the Treasury of the French Language (ARTFL)
http://humanities.uchicago.edu/orgs/ARTFL/

This page provides access to Old French texts and information about the literature, all of which is classified according to century.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/8716/literature.html

Wikipedia about French literature:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_literature

List of French language authors:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_French_language_authors

List of French language poets:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_French_language_poets

Wikipedia about French poetry:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_poetry

Guillaume Apollinaire official site:
http://www.wiu.edu/Apollinaire/

Wikipedia on Francophone literature:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francophone_literature

History of French Literature:
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ac81\

Encarta – French Literature:
http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761552714/French_Literature.html

Encyclopedia.com – French Literature:
http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/F/Frenchli.asp

Sports and Recreation in France

Federation Française de Football
http://www.fff.fr/

Le Tour de France
http://www.letour.fr/