The Francophonie in Africa
Let’s drum & dance!
FRENCH LANGUAGE INCURSIONS FOR PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Are you looking for an engaging, active incursion to motivate your students to learn French?
Mitzi, Simon & Amelie have travelled across West Africa speaking French in Guinea, Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso and they would like to tell their story! Originally motivated by the study of percussion and dance – their travels ended up immersing them in a new language. We would like to take your students on an adventure to the other side of the world…
Students will discover
- The extent of francophonie across the African continent
- How languages spread and transform
- The joy of playing African drums & learning the dances
- History and cultural context of musical traditions
- Some rudimentary French words
Melbourne Djembe can supply instruments for up to 100 students.
Upon booking, you will be provided with resource material (information & comprehension questions) to get your students ready for the event.
