| Reviewed: |
Mar 03, 2003 by World Languages Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
"Atlas francophone" is a section of a larger website devoted to providing
factual information on countries. In the "Atlas francophone" users will find
information on all French-speaking countries and on various aspects of each
country, such as demography, resources, economy, geography, etc. Most
information is quantitative and/or factual (date of independence; name of
current chief of state, etc). More detailed information on the labels and
categories used on the site can be found by clicking the last button "Sources et
Infos", which links to brief descriptions of each item from the table of
contents. A comprehensive online atlas of the Francophone world.
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| Learning Goals: |
Develop cultural awareness; study and compare Francophone countries among
themselves and with other countries around the world. Users can learn all kinds
of practical information on the Francophone states, from their geographical
location to the political, social and economical structures of the countries.
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| Target Student Population: |
Intermediate and advanced students in culture and language courses; native
speakers and graduate students researching a subject in the domain of
Francophonie.
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| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
One semester of French minimum and basic French reading proficiency
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| Type of Material: |
Reference: data on French-speaking countries.
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| Recommended Uses: |
Resource for data in research on specific areas of French-speaking countries.
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| Technical Requirements: |
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