perspectives on french-speaking africa. this slideshow is in english the exhibit itself is in...
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Legends and LegaciesPerspectives on French-Speaking Africa
For the benefit of our guests
This slideshow is in English The exhibit itself is in French Exhibit narratives were written by
students and are largely unedited Student guides are available to help
you interpret the exhibits There are some refreshments on the
terrace. Merci !
What we did
We examined the history of former French and Belgian colonies in Africa
What we did
We sought information on ramifications and ongoing effects of arbitrary “countrification” and abrupt independence on former African colonies.
What we did
We looked for evidence of ongoing consequences of colonization and independence in francophone Africa literature.
Aventure Ambiguë
Dites-moi que vous n’avez pas besoin d’amourPour chanter les gloires éternelles,Pour égrener les perles du sourire et de la joie.Dites-moi, dites-moi donc tout cela . . .Et je vous dirai le poids de votre misère.
What we did
We sought additional insight into the perspectives of native populations through négritude poetry.
LES VAGUES
CELUI QUI A TOUT PERDU
LA TETE VIDE
What we did
We studied contemporary paintings from artists from Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, and Democratic Republic of Congo
What we did
While we worked on the exhibit, we listened to traditional music reflecting indigenous cultures
What we did
We opened our study with contemporary music addressing ongoing issues associated with historical relationships between Africa France.
What we did
We organized our information to prepare for creating the exhibit.
How we paid for it
The teacher, Mme Naditz, wrote a grant through the American Association of Teachers of French to pay for the costs associated with this exhibit, including the field trip students took to learn about the space at the Alliance Française de Sacramento and to study museum design at the Crocker.
Thank you for coming
Enjoy the exhibit!
Photos by Katie Boudreau
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