Post: THE FRENCH RESOURCE CENTER @ UW-MADISON

Posted by FRANCE SYNERGIES on 9/20/04

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The Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United
States and the University of Wisconsin are pleased to be
announcing the opening of a Resource Center for French
teachers in Madison.

A collaborative effort of the Embassy and UW-Madison,
FRANCE SYNERGIES is based on the belief that speaking a
foreign language and opening up to other cultures are
indispensable tools for future generations to understand
the diverse and global world they live in, and to achieve
success in it. The Center promotes educational and
cultural relationships with France, encourages use of the
best pedagogical practices, and disseminates innovative
curricular models and material for the teaching of French
at all levels in the State of Wisconsin and throughout the
Midwest.

Visit www.france-synergies.org for information and to
register online for the Center’s free Newsletter. It
provides updates on the activities of the Center, online
resources, pedagogical news, registration information for
workshops, conferences, events, etc. The website also
includes a news section which can be viewed online at
anytime.

FRANCE SYNERGIES publishes SYNERGIES FLE, an e-journal on
all aspects of the teaching of French as a foreign
language and a space for exchanges between teachers and
teachers-in-training. Contributions of all formats and
sizes are welcome either in French or in English. The
journal is particularly interested in exploring the
potential of electronic publication in the promotion of
French language education. The first issue will be
released in Spring 2005. To make a contribution, visit
www.france-synergies.org or send a message to e-
journal@france-synergies.org.

FRANCE SYNERGIES organizes pedagogical forums to help
teachers of French create ready-to-use material and
thematic units for their classes. For information on the
next sessions or to register, visit www.france-
synergies.org.

FRANCE SYNERGIES has setup a Hotline for High School
students (K11-12) seeking information about France, French
at the University of Wisconsin, studying in France, French
Universities, French language certifications, internships
in France, etc., or students involved in major classroom
projects on France or French culture. For information on
how to use the Hotline, visit www.france-synergies.org.

There is more, including an ongoing contest with CD-ROMs
to win, and still more to come. Spread the word about
FRANCE SYNERGIES, inform your colleagues, teachers,
principals, administrators, etc., so all can benefit from
the Center. And do not hesitate to contact us.

Nicolas Gachon
Director

France Synergies – The French Resource Center @ UW-Madison
Department of French and Italian | UW-Madison
618 Van Hise Hall | 1220 Linden Drive | Madison, WI 53706
Phone: (608) 265-6239 | Fax: (608) 265-3892

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