maine french heritage language program

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