Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Ohio University, 0, French

Many students in French programs are exposed to little to no Francophone culture. French-speakers across the globe represent a diverse range of cultures. Ignoring this diversity prevents student interactions with French speakers on a global level. French teachers have an obligation to introduce their students to an accurate representation of French speakers, which means moving toward a more diverse curriculum. However, lack of resources for novice and in-service teachers alike makes the move toward more inclusive and culturally informed language teaching inaccessible. This thesis aims to explore this problem in French Language education and propose ways to solve it.

Committee: Anne Scott (Advisor); Chris Coski (Advisor) Subjects: Curriculum Development; Education; Foreign Language