Le bilinguisme, un atout pour l'avenir

This series paints a realistic picture of the issues faced by Francophones in a minority setting. Topics such as poetry, the place of French in our lives, the Francophonie at school and at work, pride in being Francophone, and bilingualism are addressed to help students realize the place of the French language in their daily lives. How do we bring this language and culture to life in this minority context? What does bilingualism mean to students? What are the advantages of bilingualism in Canada? How can being bilingual be an asset in the job market? It is important to appreciate and be proud of your language and culture! This is what this series of 6 educational sheets and a literary sketch on Patrice Desbiens' _L’homme invisible/The Invisible Man_ is all about. You will also have the chance to hear young Francophones express their reality, their questions and their dreams around a talking circle on bilingualism and employability. Identity reflection, collective consciousness, francophone minorities, transmission of francophone identity, pride, bilingualism, employability are at the heart of this series to open the way to reflection and sharing.