A Vous!: The Global French Experience: An Introductory Course (World Languages)

Veronique Anover; Theresa A. Antes

ISBN 10: 0495912085 / ISBN 13: 9780495912088

Published by Cengage Learning, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Vous!: The Global French Experience: An Introductory Course (World Languages)
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0495912085
• ISBN 13: 9780495912088
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

� VOUS! is a complete introductory French program that makes learning French easier through its flexible and accessible approach. The program integrates the best aspects of theories in second-language acquisition and focuses on skills crucial to the learning and use of a foreign language. The program incorporates high-frequency vocabulary that is of interest to today�s students, grammar explanations that are complete and comprehensible, a focus on all skills, task-based activities that simulate what students will do during their first travel- or study-abroad experience, and high-interest cultural topics that invite cross-cultural comparisons. This innovative and comprehensive approach to the introduction of French language and culture asks students to use their analytical skills while participating in a highly interactive and personalized learning experience.

About the Authors

Veronique Anover, a native of France, has been teaching French grammar, civilization, culture, and contemporary literature for more than 15 years. Dr. Anover also teaches Spanish grammar and Peninsular literature. Her areas of expertise are contemporary French and Spanish women writers and Second Language Acquisition. Her previous experience in textbook publishing is PLAZAS, Fourth Edition, Student Activity Manual and VIAJES, Second Edition, Student Activity Manual. Dr. Anover currently teaches French and Spanish language and Peninsular literature at California State University, San Marcos.

Theresa A. Antes has been teaching French and Applied Linguistics for more than 15 years. She specializes in Second Language Acquisition, and regularly teaches courses in SLA and in foreign language methodology. Her current research focuses on the use of acquisition of lexicon by second language learners. She has directed the first-year French program at the University of Florida for more than eight years and was Director of Elementary French at Wayne State University prior to that. In addition to � VOUS! Dr. Antes has published a book on French Linguistics with Yale University Press. She currently teaches courses in French and Linguistics at the University of Florida.