Addressing linguistic and cultural diversity with Patrick Chamoiseau's 'Chemin-d'ecole.'

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The autobiographical narrative 'Chemin-d'ecole' by Patrick Chamoiseau is discussed, with a focus on teaching the text in advanced-level French classes. Topics include linguistic and cultural diversity in French studies, critical thinking in foreign language study, and teaching strategies for 'Chemin-d'ecole.'

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'Creolite' and postcoloniality in Raphael Confiant's 'L'Allees des Soupirs.'

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The novel 'L'Allee des Soupirs' (1994) by Raphael Confiant is discussed in relation to themes of the cultural movement of 'creolite' and postcoloniality. Topics include the non-Western cultural program and affinities with Western thought exhibited by the novel.

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De la problematique du territoire a la problematique du lieu: un entretien avec Patrick Chamoiseau

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Author Patrick Chamoiseau from Martinique discusses the abolition of slavery, creole identity, and the concept of territory versus the concept of place. Article text is in French.

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