General organization of the book:
Introduction
Chapter 1: The French Song - A Brief Historical, Socio-Economic and Artistic Overview
Chapter 2: The French song as a genre
Chapter 3: The French Song: One Genre, Three Teaching Tools
Chapter 4: Using Songs in the Classroom: The Essential Questions to Ask
Chapter 5: Examples of Using Songs in the Classroom
Conclusion
Index of targeted numbers
Objectives and pedagogical approach:
Songs are an essential part of our collective memory and offer a wide spectrum of interpretations. They represent an accessible form of artistic expression that brings people together, with performers often serving as reliable reference points. For students and teachers of French, this form of musical expression offers a unique opportunity to delve deeper into the French language and, in doing so, discover a new cultural sensitivity. The aim of this book is to analyze the complexity of French song as a genre using sound analytical tools and to offer numerous suggestions for its pedagogical use.
Intertaal offers this book as a reliable learning resource that can be delivered quickly. It is suitable for training at various levels (A1–C2) in both education and self-study. Focusing on the French repertoire, it offers teachers and students the opportunity to explore the deeper elements of French culture and language through music and use it as an effective teaching tool.