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Maine French Heritage Language Program
CORE PRINCIPLES1. Classes occur 80-90% in French;
2. All variants of the French language, including the local variant in Maine, are celebrated with the children;
3. The aim is to show the children that language and culture are inextricably linked and by valuing one we value the other.
MAINE FRENCH HERITAGE LANGUAGE PROGRAM
“LES OBJECTIFS”
Objective: Bridge the gap between generations
Objective: Develop connections between the richness of Maine’s Franco-American heritage, language, and identity and the Francophone World
Objective: Develop an emerging proficiency in French
Objective: Create a model that can be duplicated and sustained
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN GENERATIONS THROUGH THE PRESENCE OF THE CULTURAL ASSOCIATE AND STUDENT
APPRENTICE
Mlle Nancy Ma, Bates College Apprentice and Madame Morin, Cultural Associate
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN GENERATIONS WITH CANADIAN CONTRE DANCES
“Les filles dansent.”
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN GENERATIONS BY ENJOYING SENIOR FRANCO-AMERICAN
FOLK SINGERS
BRIDGING THE GAP BY INSTILLING AN APPRECIATION FOR FRANCO-AMERICAN
TRADITIONS. \
Blackie Béchard explains the costumeof raquetteurs at the Lincoln School in Augusta
DEVELOPING CONNECTIONS AND A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF FRENCH CULTURES AND THEIR PLACE IN THE FRANCOPHONE
WORLD
Voni Eams shares her Madagascar Heritage.
DEVELOPING CONNECTIONS TO THE RICHNESS OF MAINE’S FRANCO-AMERICAN HERITAGE
AND THE FRANCOPHONE WORLD
Jordan Benissan, percussionist from Togo,and Sherwood Heights Audience
EXPERIENCING THE RICHNESS OF MAINE’S FRANCO-AMERICAN HERITAGE, LANGUAGE, AND IDENTITY AND THE FRANCOPHONE
WORLD
Lily Vincent, Rielly Lauer, Morgan Giard, Matthew Absher, Brendon Richardson, Aiden Charest, Anna Dufresne, Daniel Dufresne, Christian French, Dylan Pooler, Tristan Brezovsky, Hailey Strout, absent Sid Lachance and Emily Farrington
DEVELOPING AN EMERGENT PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH
LANGUAGE
By playing and interacting in French!
DEVELOPING PROFICIENCY AND A PROFOUND RESPECT FOR VARIANCES IN THE FRENCH
LANGUAGE Miss Arbour, Cultural
Associate, speaks with youngsters.
Youngsters exchange ideas.
CREATING A MODEL THAT CAN BE DUPLICATED AND SUSTAINEDAugusta schools – Lincoln and Hussey Elementary schools confirmed (30 students)Auburn schools – Sherwood Heights Elementary and Fairview School (30 students)Models: Tuition, Integration with 21st Century After School Program, Partnerships with After Care Programs, Private Sponsorships Partnerships with Non-Profit Organizations such as
French Language Heritage Program (FACE) in New York and the Centre de la Francophonie des Amériques (CFA) in Québec.
Collaborations with UMA and UMLA and Bates College.
THEMES FOR 2012-2013!
1. Vivons ensemble en français (roots and identity).
2. Célébrons en français (traditions and celebrations).
3. Partageons la nourriture en français (foods and manners).
4. Chantons, lisons et jouons en français. (Stories, songs, and games)
MAINE FRENCH HERITAGE LANGUAGE PROGRAM PARTNERS
The Windover Foundation