Provence Through Literature and Film
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C is for Camargue
Linfield College student Ryan Morgan writes, in French, about his visit last semester the Provence region of the Camargue, known for its marshlands and rich biodiversity. The abécedaire assignment is from Provence through Literature & Films, an AUCP course designed to get students to actively observe, analyze and participate in their study abroad environment, instead of simply watching from the sidelines.
An Excursion en Camargue – The Heart of Provence
Led by ‘Provence Through Literature and Film’ professor Marie-Anne Rossignol, AUCP students visited the wild west of Provence – La Camargue – a Springtime excursion highlighting the history and landscapes described in works by prolific Provençal authors Joseph d’Arbaud and Frédéric Mistral.
M is for Mère d’Accueil
GWU student Caroline writes, in French, about her host mother whose name she shares, Caroline. The abécedaire assignment is from Provence through Literature & Films, an AUCP course designed to get students to actively observe, analyze and participate in their study abroad environment, instead of simply watching from the sidelines.
An Abécédaire of Provence
One of our most emblematic student projects is the « abécédaire » collection of short texts written by our students in French. Le Blog will be publishing excerpts from the « abécédaire » in the « En Français Dans le Texte » section that shows off student writing in French. But first, what’s an abécédaire?
Abécédaire : E pour Eté
E pour été, or S for summer. Ryan Morgan, AUCP Fall 2015 student from Linfield College, wrote this charming piece in French for the « abécédaire » class assignment. Old stereotypes give way to authentic observations and local encounters…
AUCP Students Explore Provence’s Wild West: La Camargue!
Led by ‘Provence Through Literature and Film’ professor Marie-Anne Rossignol, AUCP students visited the wild west of Provence – La Camargue – a lovely Springtime excursion that highlighted the history and landscapes described in works by prolific Provençal authors Joseph d’Arbaud and Frédéric Mistral.
Visiting La Camargue, The Heart of Provence
Led by Provence Through Literature and Film professor Marie-Anne Rossignol, AUCP Aix and Marseille students visited La Camargue on an excursion that highlighted the subjects, history and landscapes described in works by prolific Provençal authors Joseph d’Arbaud and Frédéric Mistral.