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Parallèles: Communication et culture, 3/E
Nicole Fouletier-Smith, Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

ISBN-10: 0131832360
ISBN-13: 9780131832367

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Cloth; 544 pp
Published: 11/06/2003
Status: Instock

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For courses in Elementary French.

Parallèles is a complete introductory French program that offers an exciting and innovative approach to language and culture. It develops students' language and communication skills while systematically encouraging them to explore the parallels and divergences between their own culture and that of the French and francophone world.

Emphasis on cultural exploration—See Cultures en parallèles sections at the beginning and end of each chapter.
- Stimulates student interest and builds awareness of cultural similarities and differences.

NEW - Video for the third edition of Parallèles, En parallèle: Rencontres amicales —Filmed exclusively in France and consists of brief interviews with native speakers based on the themes, vocabulary, and structures from each chapter in the text. Rich and authentic cultural footage is included with each interview.

NEW - Expanded coverage of the francophone world and of the multicultural nature of French society itself.
- Helps students understand the richness and diversity of the French-speaking world as a whole.

Manageable instructional units that incorporate both lexical and grammatical material—Each chapter includes four units consisting of a Contexte section, which introduces vocabulary and a Structure section, which presents grammar topics.
- Provides functional presentations dictated by the communicative needs of beginning students, and ample manipulative and communicative opportunities for classroom practice.
- Most of the Structure exercises are reworked or new to allow for careful progression towards personal expression.

NEW - Interesting, accessible cultural notes added to each Contexte section.
- Explains and emphasizes specific aspects of French and francophone culture related to the overall chapter theme.

Accessible pronunciation and listening sections in every chapter.
- Gives students the chance to practice and apply what they have learned before moving on.

NEW - Readings added—Including additional literary passages and poems.
- Provides a more rounded, interesting, and current perspective of France and the francophone world.

Extensive treatment of writing—Includes activities that reflect a process-oriented approach; in each dossier students complete a real-world writing activity drawn from the cultural and linguistic material previously covered.
- Strengthens students' writing skills with guided writing practice.

Emphasis on collaborative learning—Encourages students to work in pairs or groups. Provides more dynamic and task-based activities throughout the chapter.
- Promotes more active student engagement in learning.

Video for the third edition of Parallèles, En parallèle: Rencontres amicales —Filmed exclusively in France and consists of brief interviews with native speakers based on the themes, vocabulary, and structures from each chapter in the text. Rich and authentic cultural footage is included with each interview.

Expanded coverage of the francophone world and of the multicultural nature of French society itself.
- Helps students understand the richness and diversity of the French-speaking world as a whole.

Interesting, accessible cultural notes added to each Contexte section.
- Explains and emphasizes specific aspects of French and francophone culture related to the overall chapter theme.

Readings added—Including additional literary passages and poems.
- Provides a more rounded, interesting, and current perspective of France and the francophone world.

Entrée en Scène.

1. Premiers contacts.

2. On rejoint la communauté francophone.

3. Tour de France.

4. La ville et le quartier.

5. Des gens de toutes sortes.

6. Chez Soi.

7. À table.

8. Des fêtes toute l'année, en famille et entre amis.

9. Les années de lycée.

10. À la fac!

11. Les décisions de la vie active.

12. Loisirs et vacances.

13. La qualité de la vie.

Elementary French (French)

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Paralleles is a complete introductory French program that offers an exciting and innovative approach to language and culture. It develops students' language and communication skills white systematically encouraging them to explore the parallels and diversities between their own culture and that of the French and francophone world.

The Paralleles program offers a well-integrated supplements package, including the latest in educational technology. The interactive Student Video CD-ROM contains the entire Paralleles video, along with pre- and post-viewing activities. The unique Companion Website, now linked to an online gradebook for instructors, provides access to the Paralleles audio program, web exploration activities, and self-soaring activities for practicing grammar and vocabulary.

FOR THE INSTRUCTOR

Annotated Instructor's Edition (0-13-183238-7)
Instructor's Resource Manual (0-13-183239-5)
Testing Program on CD (0-13-183418-5)
Testing Program (0-130183415-0)
Image Resource CD (0-13-183420-7)
Video on Cassette (0-13-183426-6)
Answer Key for the Cahier d'Activites (0-13-183422-3)

FOR THE STUDENT

In-Text Audio on CD (0-13-183416-9)
Cahier d'Activites (0-13-183378-2)
Complete Audio Program on CD (0-13-183421-5)
Student Video CD-ROM (0-13-183423-1)
Companion Website (www.prenhall.com/paralleles)

OneKey Blackboard, Student Access Kit, Paralléles, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Access Code Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131940074 | ISBN-13: 9780131940079
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OneKey Blackboard V6 Master, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Book | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131941410 | ISBN-13: 9780131941410
URL: http://bb6demo.pearsoncmg.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab=courses&url=/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_23_1

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OneKey in Blackboard V6 Ch 0-6, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Book | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131940082 | ISBN-13: 9780131940086
URL: http://bb6demo.pearsoncmg.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab=courses&url=/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_18_1

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OneKey in Blackboard V6 Ch 7-13, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Electronic Book | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131940066 | ISBN-13: 9780131940062
URL: http://bb6demo.pearsoncmg.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab=courses&url=/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_11_1

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Companion Website, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 013183424X | ISBN-13: 9780131834248
URL: http://www.prenhall.com/paralleles

Annotated Instructor's Edition, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Cloth; 576 pp | Out of Stock
ISBN-10: 0131832387 | ISBN-13: 9780131832381

Companion Website, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 013183424X | ISBN-13: 9780131834248
URL: http://www.prenhall.com/paralleles

Image Resource CD, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131834207 | ISBN-13: 9780131834200

Instructor's Resource Manual, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 168 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131832395 | ISBN-13: 9780131832398

Testing Program, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 272 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131834150 | ISBN-13: 9780131834156

Testing Program Audio on CD, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131897667 | ISBN-13: 9780131897663

Testing Program on CD, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131834185 | ISBN-13: 9780131834187

Video on VHS Cassette, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Video; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131834266 | ISBN-13: 9780131834262

Answer key, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 46 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131834223 | ISBN-13: 9780131834224
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Cahier d'Activités, 3/E
Allen & Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 240 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131833782 | ISBN-13: 9780131833784
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Companion Website, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 013183424X | ISBN-13: 9780131834248
URL: http://www.prenhall.com/paralleles

Complete Audio Program on CD, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131834215 | ISBN-13: 9780131834217
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In-Text Audio on CD, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only; 1 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131834169 | ISBN-13: 9780131834163
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OneKey Blackboard, Student Access Kit, Paralléles, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Access Code Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131940074 | ISBN-13: 9780131940079
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Quick Guide to French Grammar
Mediatheque Publishers Services
©2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 6 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0132428598 | ISBN-13: 9780132428590
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Student Video CD-ROM, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | CD-ROM Only; 1 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131834231 | ISBN-13: 9780131834231
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French on the Internet, 1999-2000
Stull
©2000 | Prentice Hall | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 013013810X | ISBN-13: 9780130138101

OneKey Blackboard, Student Access Kit, Paralléles, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | Access Code Card | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131940074 | ISBN-13: 9780131940079
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Companion Website, 3/E
Fouletier-Smith
©2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 0 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 013183424X | ISBN-13: 9780131834248
URL: http://www.prenhall.com/paralleles

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