FRENCH MIDTERM EXAM PROJECT

General Information
In learning a second language it is not only important to learn the mechanics of the language itself but also to
understand the culture of the people who speak the language. It is vital to learn about the history, arts,
customs and traditions of these people. This is where the culture projects come in.

Each student will choose one culture project to research and report to the teacher. Students may use books,
magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and the internet to research their chosen project. Our own school
library has many resources.

COLLAGE DEPICTING FRENCH CULTURE

This project is designed for the artistically inclined student. The pictures involved can be hand-drawn, photos,
magazine cut outs, computer graphics, etc…just be creative…however they must represent French culture. The
pictures should be put into a collage on poster board and the student will present and discuss the collage with
the teacher. On the back of the collage should be a typed paragraph describing the cultural significance of the
items in the collage. On the collage, include pictures of the following:

 countries
 celebrations
 food
 traditions
 religions
 clothing
 people
 activities

PLAY TRAVEL AGENT

For this project, students will need access to actual travel information. The student will plan a trip, based on
accurate information, for at least three days to a city in the French world. The information should be written
up as if the student were writing up an itinerary for the teacher to actually take the trip. The information
should include the following:

 airfare
 hotel prices
 daily schedule
 description of 5 tourist attractions
 restaurant reservations
 background information of the city
 plans for transportation
 special events
REPORT ON A FAMOUS FRENCH ARTIST, PAINTER or ARCHITECT
The student will research a famous French artist, painter or architect and create a Powerpoint presentation
including biographical information along with descriptions of the artist’s significant works and contributions.
Student should also include the following:

 full name
 place and years of birth (and death if applicable)
 a description of childhood
 a description of schooling
 a description of adult life
 examples and description of at least 3 famous works
 a description of any major contributions that he made
 a photograph of the person

REPORT ON A FRENCH-SPEAKING COUNTRY

The student will develop a Powerpoint presentation on a French-speaking country. Students should include
the following:

 location & map

 capital & major cities
 population
 daily activities
 ethnic make-up
 brief history
 government
 economy