From Acadian to Cajun - French DVD Kit Intermediate-Secondary

Learn why French is spoken in Louisiana. This video traces the deportment of the Acadians from Atlantic Canada in 1755 to the southern United States and show the Cajun culture as it exists today in Louisiana. Hear Cajun music and first-hand accounts of how Cajun culture is kept alive through music and food. Footage from the silent movie Evangeline and a Cajun Man's Swamp Cruise will keep students interested and informed. The accompanying activity sheets (app 24 pp.) include vocabulary list, pre-viewing and post-viewing activities, exercises, word research assignments, web links and more. Each package includes the cd (appr 25 minutes) and copy masters. The French version includes a combination of French narration and some English with French sub-titles.2002 For use in a lending or Resource Centre please call for pricing.

De l'Acadien au Cajun
Cette vidéo trace la déportation en 1755 des Acadiens des provinces Atlantiques du Canada jusqu'en Louisiane et présente la culture acadienne conservée par les Cajuns d'aujourd'hui à travers leur musique et leur cuisine traditionnelles. 25 minutes. 2002.
Avec cahier d'activités et d'exercices.

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To see a video clip click below

From Acadian to Cajun - French and English narration video clips

 

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Sample Pages

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For the DVD with the book in English