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Culture Aug. 6 – Sept. 17

Culture Aug. 6 – Sept. 17. To study for the culture section of this test, you may use the work that you completed when we had substitute teachers in addition to the slides on this Ppt . Bonne chance – bon courage!.

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Culture Aug. 6 – Sept. 17

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  1. CultureAug. 6 – Sept. 17 To study for the culture section of this test, you may use the workthat you completed when we had substitute teachers in addition to the slides on this Ppt. Bonne chance – bon courage!

  2. La Poignée ou La Bise? Texte, p. 8You will NOT beasked how manykisses to give in each area of France! In northwestern France, giving four kisses is common. Vrai Business acquaintances usually kiss one another on the cheek. Faux, they usually shake hands.

  3. La Poignée ou La Bise? Texte, p. 8 3. French people may give someone they’ve just met la bise. Usually between men & women / women & woman. Less common between men and men. 4. Bises exchanged between French men at a family gathering are common. Vrai

  4. Les Bises

  5. La Poignée ou La Bise? Texte, p. 8 6. When shaking hands, French people prefer a long and soft handshake. Faux. A French handshake is brief and firm. 5. In a business setting, French people often shake hands when they meet each day and again when they leave. Vrai

  6. La Poignée ou La Bise? Texte, p. 8You will NOT beasked how manykisses to give in each area of France! 7. The number of kisses given can vary from one region to another. Vrai 8. It is customary for kisses to be given silently. Faux. Each kiss is accompagnied by a slight kissing sound.

  7. 1. Littering: Switzerland Do not litter or jaywalk! Les Bonnes Manières, Texte, p. 9 In which places might these behaviors be particularly offensive?

  8. 2. Offering a business card with your left hand Northern Africa – Always use your right hand when handing items to others. In which places might these behaviors be particularly offensive?

  9. 3. Sitting with the bottom of your foot facing your host. Sub-Saharan Africa. Do not show the soles of your feet when sitting. In which places might these behaviors be particularly offensive?

  10. 4. Failing to greet a salesperson – France. Always greet shopkeepers upon entering a small store and say good-bye upon leavng. Bonjour, je vais bien! Et Vous? Est-ce que je peux vous aider? Bonjour Monsieur, Comment allez-vous? In which places might these behaviors be particularly offensive?

  11. 5. Looking away when shaking hands. – Quebec Province. Make eye contact when shaking hands. In which places might these behaviors be particularly offensive?

  12. Qu’est-ce qu’un Français Typique? Texte, p. 22 8. People in France no longer speak regional languages. Faux. Regional languages are still spoken in some areas. 1. Cultural stereotypes are generally true for most people in France? Faux. Rarely do you find individuals who fit all aspects of a stereotype.

  13. Qu’est-ce qu’un Français Typique? Texte, p. 22 4. More immigrants in France come from Portugal than from Morocco. Faux. More immigrants come from Morocco. 3. Many immigrants from North Africa live in France. Vrai

  14. Qu’est-ce qu’un Français Typique? Texte, p. 22 6. Immigrant cultures have little impact on French culture. Faux. French culture has been enriched by immigrant culture. 5. Algerians and Moroccans represent the largest immigrant populations in France. Vrai

  15. Qu’est-ce qu’un Français Typique? Texte, p. 22 7. Because of immigration, France is losing its cultural identity. Faux, France has maintained its culture. 8. French culture differs from region to region. Vrai

  16. Qu’est-ce qu’un Français Typique? Texte, p. 22 8. For many years, France has received immigrants from many countries. Vrai 9. Most French people are of Anglo-Saxon heritage. The majority of French people are of Celtic or Latin descent.

  17. x, xi, xii (What do these pages show)? Countries and regions of the world where French is spoken.

  18. xv: Write down 5 countries in Africa where French is spoken

  19. Read xx and answer the questions… How manyAmericansspeak French at home? More than 1 million. How many countries use French as an official language? More than 25 countries. What is a Romance language? It is a languagederivedfrom Latin, the language of the Romans. A few other Romance languages are: Spanish, Portugese, Italian, Romanian, Catalan.

  20. Romance Languages

  21. William the Conqueror“Guillaume le Conquérant” In 1066, William who was the Duke of Normandy (France) led an army to invade England. He claimed that the English throne was rightfully his. The Normans won and thus began French Norman influence on England’s language, customs and politics for the next 300 or more years. How did this change the course of the English language?

  22. Gothic

  23. Middle English

  24. *The population of France is 65 million.*French is spoken in 29 countries. *In addition, there are 57 countries and territories with French speaking communities. *French is the only language other than English which is spoken on all five inhabited continents.

  25. *French is a 1st language of 130 million people.*An additional 190 million people speak French as a second language.*In addition, approximately 100 million people have learned enough French to a standard which enables them to communicate effectively.

  26. Some of the more common francophone countries and territories besides France, Quebec and Switzerland are:Belgium, Luxembourg, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Haiti, Niger, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, French Polynesia (Tahiti)

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