Nouvelles mises au point - for iPod/iPhone
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This series of tracks describes the everyday working of the Science Museum in Paris. They look at the way the exhibits are created, displayed and stored as well as giving an insight into creating and maintaining interest in key areas. Material is taken from The Open University Course L310 Nouvelles mises au point.
Caribbean French
People talk about the special flavour of the French spoken in Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean
A French Caribbean speciality
A professor in Martinique describes a local speciality with an intriguing name.
The story continues
The end of the story about the keeper of the drum, the toad and the Good Lord.
Creole language and culture
An explanation of the primacy of the spoken word in Creole and some traditions surrounding death in the French Caribbean.
A literary movement : La Créolité
Description of the late 20th Century literary movement, la créolité by one of its best-known authors, Patrick Chamoiseau.
Science Museum: Introduction
Explanation of the aims of the Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie (Science and Industrial Museum) in Paris.
Science Museum: children's zone
Shows various exhibits in the children's area of the museum where a hands-on approach is encouraged. Discusses whether girls and boys are equally inte...