General

Introduction

• Language and culture are two important factors that shape our identity.

• In this unit, we will explore how language and culture influence our identity.

Language and Identity

• Language is an important part of our identity.

• It helps us communicate with others and express our thoughts and feelings.

• Our language also reflects our cultural background and influences our worldview.

Culture and Identity

• Culture is another important factor that shapes our identity.

• Our cultural background influences our beliefs, values, and behaviors.

• It also affects our communication style and how we interact with others.

The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity

• Language and culture are interconnected and influence each other.

• Our language reflects our cultural background and influences our identity.

• Our cultural background also affects our language use and communication style.

• Understanding the influence of language and culture on identity is important for effective communication and building relationships with others.

Conclusion

• Language and culture are important factors that shape our identity.

• Understanding the influence of language and culture on identity is crucial for effective communication and building relationships with others.

Quick Tips

Vocabulary

• S'adapter - to adjust to, to acclimate to, to fit in with a new environment or situation

• S'assimiler - to become integrated into, to adopt the customs and values of a society or culture

• Conserver ou maintenir - to preserve, to maintain, to keep something in its current state or condition

• Remettre en question - to challenge, to raise doubts about, to question the validity of

• Développer - to develop, to grow, to expand in size or scope

• Se conformer - to comply with, to follow the rules or expectations of a group or society; le conformisme - conformity; la conformité - compliance

• Évoluer - to develop, to progress, to change and grow over time

• S'habituer - to become accustomed to, to get used to, to adjust to a new routine or way of life

• Se rendre compte de quelque chose - to become aware of something, to realize or understand something

Grammar

IMPORTANT: For this part of the exam, you’ll have to brush up on your past tenses!

1. Passé Composé - The passé composé is used to describe an action that has been completed in the past. It is formed with the auxiliary verb avoir or être in the present tense, followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Example: J'ai mangé une pomme. (I ate an apple.)

2. Imparfait - The imparfait is used to describe an action or situation that was ongoing or repeated in the past. It is formed with the stem of the present tense nous form of the verb, minus the -ons, followed by the imparfait endings (-ais, -ais, -ait, -ions, -iez, -aient).

Example: Quand j'étais petit, je jouais souvent avec mes amis. (When I was little, I used to play with my friends a lot.)

3. Plus-que-parfait - The plus-que-parfait is used to describe an action that had been completed before another action in the past. It is formed with the auxiliary verb avoir or être in the imparfait tense, followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Example: J'avais déjà mangé avant de sortir. (I had already eaten before going out.)

4. Passé simple - The passé simple is used in formal written French to describe an action that occurred in the past. It is formed with the stem of the third person singular of the verb, plus the passé simple endings (-ai, -as, -a, -âmes, -âtes, -èrent).

Example: Il arriva à l'heure prévue. (He arrived at the scheduled time.)

5. Passé antérieur - The passé antérieur is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. It is formed with the auxiliary verb avoir or être in the passé simple tense, followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Example: J'eus fini mon travail avant qu'il ne soit parti. (I had finished my work before he left.)

6. Futur antérieur - The futur antérieur is used to describe an action that will be completed before another action in the future. It is formed with the auxiliary verb avoir or être in the future tense, followed by the past participle of the main verb.

Example: J'aurai fini avant qu'il n'arrive. (I will have finished before he arrives.)

7. Passé composé vs. Imparfait - The passé composé and imparfait are both used to describe actions in the past, but they are used in different ways. The passé composé is used for completed actions that have a definite beginning and end, while the imparfait is used for actions that were ongoing or repeated in the past.

Example: J'ai mangé une pomme. (I ate an apple.) vs. Quand j'étais petit, je mangeais souvent des pommes. (When I was little, I used to eat apples a lot.)

Guiding Questions

• How does one’s identity evolve over time? / En quoi l’identité évolue-t- elle au fil du temps?

  • What is an identity?

  • What shapes an identity? What influences it the most?

• How does language shape our cultural identity? / En quoi la langue forme-t-elle notre identité culturelle?

  • what is a cultural identity?

  • what kind of an influence does language have on the francophone world?

• How does technology influence the development of personal and public identity? / En quoi la technologie influence- t-elle le développement de l’identité personnelle et publique?

  • use vocabulary that surrounds technology

  • explain the impact of social media, technological advancements in general…

• How does the art of a community reflect its public identity? / En quoi l’art d’une communauté reflète-t-il son identité publique?