Blog 4

Blog 4 (week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4) Directions: ½ French, ½ English; 1 comment per topic (50 words each)

What are some Hollywood stereotypes of "Frenchness" or of "American-ness"?

American students: How are the French usually portrayed in American television programs and movies? Give some specific examples, if possible.

French students: How are Americans usually portrayed in French television programs and movies? Give some specific examples, if possible.

Blog 3

Blog 3 (week of Sept. 21-28)
Directions: ½ French, ½ English; 1 comment per topic (50 words each)

Leaving your parents’ house: what would be the ideal time for YOU to leave your parents' home and settle in your own accommodation? at what age ? on what conditions ? What might your first accomodation be like? How does/did/might your relationship with your parents change once you no longer live with them?

Blog 2

Week of Sept. 12 - 18
Directions: ½ French, ½ English; 1 comment per topic (50 words each)

Have you seen the films Tanguy (French) and Failure to Launch (American)? Using these films as a springboard for discussion, comment briefly on your opinion about young people living (longer) with their parents. Do you agree? Disagree? Why?