Apart from France and the European countries of Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg Monaco and Quebec Province in Canada there are many French speaking countries (pays francophones) in Africa, the Caribbean and French Polynesia which offer great opportunities for studying wider world issues with International Education and Citizenship themes in line with CfE guidelines.
Task:
Find a French speaking third world country and find out what you can about their daily life and in particular their food. Note any good resources eg websites or books
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This may prove to be a tall order. Stick with finding out about where else they speak French.
Kay, I have attached details of a French speaking third world country as well as some informative sources of information.
Jackie
Third World Country: Rwanda
Web-site Information:
www.learn-french-help.com/french-countries.html - collection of French speaking countries and flags. You are given the opportunity to select desired country where a detailed account is given of various statistics, the population and life in general.
www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp - lists the various languages spoken in Rwanda (French, English and Rwandan) and the number of people who do so.
www.rwandalife.com/ - details the history of Rwanda, the current state of affairs and what the future holds.
Overview
As in many African countries, music and dance play an important role in Rwanda. The typical diet consists of sweet potatoes, beans, bananas, peas and fruit. The most common beverages are beer and milk.
Interestingly cattle are herded as a sign of wealth and not for their value as food. Typically meat is only eaten once or twice a month. Due to poor agricultural production the country is largely dependant on outside food aid.
Book
Attacking Africa’s Poverty: Experience from the Ground by M.Louise Fox also provides some information on Rwanda and life there
Got it, thanks
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