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Abstract
This paper presents an overview of the curricular design and methodological approaches we use to teach French as a second language at the conclusion of the 3-year implementation process of the new French language program at Louisiana State University. Two key features were integrated in the curriculum: the teaching of grammar and culture. We embrace both explicit and implicit methods of grammar instruction in an effort to promote literacy, and we integrate the U.S. Francophone, i.e. French-speaking culture of Louisiana as a core feature in our program.
Introduction
In designing the new curriculum for the French language program at LSU, ...