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Material:	Les Symboles de la République
Submitted by:	Laura Franklin on Jun 07, 2002
Date Last Modified:	Mar 06, 2005
Title:	Marianne: Q&A
Description:	Who is this woman with the red Phrygian bonnet who has come to be the symbol of France? Supermodels and actresses have posed for sculptures in her likeness. What is it about this woman that makes her a cultural icon? This exercise introduces the student to the figure of Marianne and reflects on her historical significance. Part one is a simple question and answer exercise on Marianne using the Symboles de la Republique site. This part provides the historical background. Part two consists of a deeper investigation of the characteristics of cultural icons like Marianne and challenges the student to think more deeply about the topic. Part two questions can be answered in a discussion forum for greater interactivity.
Time Required	30 minutes per part. Part two, if used with a discussion forum, may encourage more time on task.
Topics:	French culture, history and civilization
Course:	Second year French and above
Prerequisites Skills:	Second year college French. Intermediate reading proficiency.
Learning Objectives:	To develop awareness of French cultural icons, particularly Marianne. To learn the historical significance of the French national symbol, Marianne. To practice reading and writing skills in French, using authentic materials.
Text of Learning Exercise:	Assignment Overview This assignment, based on the Symboles de la République web site, will give you cultural and historical insights on the famous French symbol, Marianne. Actress Catherine Deneuve, singer Mireille Matthieu and even Brigitte Bardot have been portrayed as Marianne in sculpture. However, who is this woman and why does she represent the French republic? This exercise will increase your factual knowledge as well as challenge you to think more deeply of the role of Marianne. It will also help you practice your French. Part One This part of the assignment will give you some historical background. Follow the directions below. 1.On the Symboles page, click on the Marianne graphic. 2. Read the accompanying text. Need a dictionary? 3. Look at the Additional info URL for more background on Marianne 4. Answer the following questions and send/deliver them to your instructor. Questions................... 1. Comment Marianne est-elle typiquement representee? 2. Quelle est l'origine du bonnet phrygien? 3. De quoi Marianne est-elle le symbole? 4. Sur quels objets trouve-t-on la figure de Marianne aujourd'hui? 5. De nos jours, quelles personnes celebres ont inspire les nouvelles images de Marianne? Part Two These questions may be the subject of an online discussion forum or may be used in class: 1. Regardez ce tableau d'Eugène Delacroix, Liberté Guidant le Peuple. Comment la Liberté est-elle représentée dans ce tableau? 2. Lisez le poème d'Auguste Barbier sur le tableau de Delacroix. Quelle est sa vision de la Liberté? 3. Y a-t-il un personnage dans la culture de votre pays qui répresente l'esprit de la nation? Justifiez votre réponse. 4. Que pensez-vous du choix des top models et des actrices comme des symboles patriotiques? Pour en savoir plus Visitez le site de Marie Ponterio, Civilisation Française. p;