- Alliance Française de Chicago

February 7 – April 9 · Class Schedule
LEARNING
CENTER
Winter 2011
Nine-week session:
February 7 – April 9
(once a week)
First four1/2-week session:
February 7 – March 8 (2 or 3 times a week)
Second four1/2-week session:
March 9 – April 7 (2 or 3 times a week)
HOURS OF THE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE (February 7 – April 9)
Mon. through Thu.: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Registration and Free placement tests (January 31 – February 5):
Let our educational team place you in the right level by taking a brief placement test at your convenience.
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE MONEY! Register before 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5th, and
receive a $15 discount on each language class you take! For the second half-session, register before
9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8th. Please read our school policies page 14.
Registration and free placement tests
(January 31 – February 5):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Friday
Saturday
January 31, Feb. 1, 2, 3 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
February 4
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
February 5
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free placement tests online:
www.alliance-us.org/Merlin/Placement.htm
Wine and Cheese Open House
on Wednesday, Feb. 2nd from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. • FREE
Come or bring a friend to the Alliance Française to visit our facilities, meet teachers, current
students and volunteers and try one of our French classes. Wine and cheese will be served.
Free trial classes:
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels,
February 2nd from 6:30 to 7:00 pm
Please RSVP online to this free Open House in order for us to plan accordingly at www.af-chicago.org
MEMBERSHIP
Full membership benefits include:
Reduced class tuition, Free participation in all cafés,
Full borrowing privileges for films, books, music and periodicals in our Médiathèque
Free and reduced admission to cultural programs and events.
Membership is valid for one year and rates are:
Family (4 cards): $170 - Dual (2 cards): $140 · Individual: $90 - Senior Citizen (over 65): $90
Junior (under 30): $90 - Youth (under 18): $45 · Teachers of French: $45
NEW! LIBRARY AND EVENTS MEMBERSHIP (Does not include discounts on classes): $70
Call for details or check www.af-chicago.org/membership.html
Please carry your membership card in order to benefit from special member offers.
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CURRICULUM
Alliance Française de Chicago · Winter 2011
Curriculum:
What you will learn…
FRENCH LANGUAGE CLASSES WITH ROND-POINT
ROND-POINT is a highly interactive method
based on the European learning standards (Cadre
européen commun de référence — CECR). This
method (which is used in the Alliance Française
de New-York and the U.N. French department)
offers you new concepts, new ways of learning
and, of course, new opportunities for immersion
in French and the Francophone world. Students
are considered as “social actors who will
accomplish tasks in a real context of life and
authentic situations of communication.” ACTION
is the key word of this innovative approach, which
not only focuses on learning French but more
importantly, on doing things in French!
This method covers all levels (beginner,
intermediate and advanced): Rond-Point 1 covers
the basic levels A1 (levels 1, 2, 3, 4) and A2 (levels
5, 6, 7), Rond-Point 2 the intermediate levels
B1 (from levels 8 to 14) and Rond-Point 3 the
advanced levels B2 (from levels 15 to 23). Each
method covers seven levels and comes with a
student textbook (CD included) and a workbook.
This material is available for purchase in our office.
In addition, students are evaluated throughout
the session upon their attendance, participation
in class, class presentation, role play, composition
and a final evaluation to rate their communication
skills: oral and written expression, comprehension,
and use of lexical and stylistic structures. Students
receive a personal and accurate evaluation
from their instructor. This way, each student
knows the progress he/she has made
and exactly which course to take next.
The length of each class is 1h45 + 5 mns Q&A for
the once-a-week and twice-a-week courses and
2h30 for the 3 times a week courses.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize
information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing
all level 600 courses
arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself
spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of
meaning even in more complex situations.
PROFICIENT
C2 Specialized
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize
all level 500 courses implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without
much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and
effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear,
well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of
organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C1 Specialized
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract
all level 400 courses topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can
interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction
with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce
clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a
topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
INDEPENDENT
B2 Levels 15 to 21
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters
all level 300 courses regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most
situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is
spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of
personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and
ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B1 Levels 9 to 14
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of
all level 200 courses most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information,
shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate about simple and
routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar
and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her
background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
BASIC
A2 Levels 5 to 8
2
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
all level 100 courses aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce
him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal
details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly
and is prepared to help.
A1 Levels 1 to 4
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February 7 – April 9 · Class Schedule
The very experienced and dedicated Alliance Française faculty represents a broad background of teaching
styles. All our teachers are French native speakers and are all certified to teach French as a Foreign
Language. They and our administrative staff are always available to offer help and give advice. Each
session we would like to introduce you to members of our faculty:
Houria ADAMS
Benjamin BOURLANGE
Madelaine BULLWINKEL
Mireille CERNEK
Zineb CHRAIBI
Emilie CLAY
Julie COUSIN
Isabelle DAVID
Cécilia DAVILA
Chloée DEGROS
Julie De GRANDPRÉ
Adam HILEVSKY
Daphné MARIE-ANNE
Linda MC GOWAN
Domitille NICOLESCOU
Gigi OLMSTEAD
Frank SCHALDENBRAND
Philippe SCHALLER
Anie SERGIS
Mark SEAMAN
Nicolas SÉGAUD
Evelyne TAPÉ-GUERRA
Timothy YOUNG
FACULTY
FACULTY
Benjamin BOURLANGE
Born and raised in Paris, Benjamin has lived in Chicago for the past two years,
during which he taught French at the University of Illinois. He received an MA in
French Literature from the same school after completing his studies in Linguistics
at La Sorbonne. He likes to read English and French novels and enjoys traveling all
around the world. Passionate, thoughtful and dedicated to teaching, Benjamin will
help you learn the French language and savoir-faire !
Gaël CRÉPIEUX
Gaël is our new Director of the Learning Center and is originally from the north of
France. Before coming to Chicago in October 2010, Gaël lived in Japan, where he
spent 11 years teaching in many different environments, such as the American School
in Japan, Japanese and American universities, private and official French government
schools, and even on NHK’s radio program. Gaël holds a MA in research in Applied
Linguistics of French as a Foreign Language and has a passion for education. While he
worked as a coordinating teacher at the French Institute in Tokyo, he was employed
by the French Embassy as a teacher’s trainer, led teachers’ workshops and is the author of Spirale, a French
textbook for Japanese beginners (Hachette/Pearson Education, 2006).
Chloée DEGROS
Chloée is from the French-Speaking region of Belgium. After working for 15 years
with kids in youth association she passed a diploma to teach French as a foreign
language and moved to Chicago where she started to work for local schools and
the Alliance Française. She is a natural, enthusiastic and patient teacher with
adults and children. She enjoys helping students get closer and comfortable with
her native culture and language.
Adam HILEVSKY
Adam Hilevsky benefits from triple heritage: Polish, French and American. He
studied Applied Linguistics, Literature and International Relations in Grenoble, Paris,
Warsaw and Syracuse. He also has a Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English as a
Foreign Language, and teaches French at DePaul University and Columbia College.
His interests are History of Ideas, Literature, Cinema and World Politics.
Gigi OLMSTEAD
PRIVATE LESSONS
ONSITE at the Alliance Française
Reach your specific learning goals:
FEES
1 student
2 students
3 students
5 hrs. minimum
members
non-members
$62 / hr
$67 / hr
$45 /pers./ hr $50 / pers./ hr
$35 /pers./ hr $40 / pers./ hr
12 hrs. min. paid in advance
members
non-members
$52 / hr
$57 / hr
$35 / pers./ hr $40 / pers.
$30 / pers./ hr $35 / pers.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Gigi comes from a French-Vietnamese background and lived in Paris from the
age of 4. She came to Chicago in 1998. Her early success with private lessons
for children and adults led to her teaching our regular group classes. Gigi is
passionate about architecture and is an official guide for the City of Chicago. She
will share her passion for architecture with us in her specialty course “L’influence
francophone sur l’architecture à Chicago”.
OFFSITE private lessons, corporate instruction, translation, proof-reading,
Please contact Mrs. Raquel Rodriguez at: [email protected] to check our special rates or (312) 337-1070.
WEBCAM private lessons. Learn French from wherever you are!
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GENERAL LANGUAGE COURSES
Level
Code Day
Time
Dates
Instructor
100a Tue.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
February 1
Hilevsky
100b Thu.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
February 3
Marie-Anne
100c Fri.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. February 4
Schaldenbrand
100d Sat.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. February 5
Ségaud
Session 2
100e Sat.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. March 5
Crépieux
Session 1
REGULAR CLASSES: ONCE-A-WEEK COURSES
9-week session •16.5 contact hours
February 7 – April 9 • Tuition: $305 members / $340 non-members
Level
Code Day
Time
Dates
Instructor
LEVEL
1
101d Fri.
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Feb. 11 – Apr. 8
Schaldenbrand
Basic A1
LEVEL
2
102b Tue.
12:10 – 1:55 p.m.
Feb. 8 – Apr. 5
Marie-Anne
LEVEL
3
103c Thu.
12:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Feb. 10 – Apr. 7
Ségaud
LEVEL
4
104c Fri.
12:10 – 1:55 p.m.
Feb. 11 – Apr. 8
Hilevsky
LEVEL
1
101a Mon.
7:35 – 9:20 p.m.
Feb. 7 – Apr. 4 Rezzoug
101b Tue.
3:55 – 5:40 p.m.
Feb. 8 – Apr. 5 Ségaud
101c Wed.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 9 – Apr. 6
Hilevsky
102a Mon.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 7 – Apr. 4 Marie-Anne
102c Thu.
7:35 – 9:20 p.m.
Feb. 10 – Apr. 7
Hilevsky
103a Wed.
3:55 – 5:40 p.m.
Feb. 9 – Apr. 6
Bourlange
103b Wed.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 9 – Apr. 6
Marie-Anne
104a Mon.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 7 – Apr. 4 Ségaud
104b Wed.
7:35 – 9:20 p.m.
Feb. 9 – Apr. 6
Marie-Anne
205a Mon.
7:35 – 9:20 p.m.
Feb. 7 – Apr. 4 Sergis
205b Wed.
7:35 – 9:20 p.m.
Feb. 9 – Apr. 6
Olmstead
LEVEL
2
Basic A1
LEVEL
3
LEVEL
4
LEVEL
5
LEVEL 6
Basic A2
206a Mon.
7:35 – 9:20 p.m.
Feb. 7 – Apr. 4 Young
206b Thu.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 10 – Apr. 7
Young
LEVEL
7
207a Tue.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 – Apr. 5 Rezzoug
LEVEL
8
208a Tue.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 – Apr. 5 Young
LEVEL
9
309a Thu.
7:35 – 9:20 p.m.
Feb. 10 – Apr. 7
Marie-Anne
Independent B1
LEVEL
13
313a Tue.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 – Apr. 5 Marie-Anne
LEVEL
14
314a Mon.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 7 – Apr. 4 Nicolescou
LEVEL
16
416a Tue.
7:35 – 9:20 p.m.
Feb. 8 – Apr. 5 Marie-Anne
Independent B2
LEVEL
17
417a Wed.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 9 – Apr. 6
Ségaud
LEVEL
21+
421a Mon.
5:45 – 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 7 – Apr. 4 Young
LEVEL
1
101t Sat.
11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Hilevsky
101u Sat.
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Bourlange
102s Sat.
9:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Schaldenbrand
102u Sat.
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Ségaud
103t Sat.
11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Olmstead
103u Sat.
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Marie-Anne
LEVEL
2
Basic A1
LEVEL
3
LEVEL
4
104u Sat.
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Hilevsky
LEVEL
5
205s Sat. 9:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Marie-Anne
Basic A2
LEVEL
6
206t Sat.
11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Ségaud
LEVEL
8
208s Sat.
9:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Ségaud
Independent B1
LEVEL
11
311t Sat.
11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Bourlange
LEVEL
14
314s Sat.
9:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Bourlange
Independent B2
LEVEL
15
315t Sat.
11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Marie-Anne
LEVEL
21
421t Sat.
11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Sergis
Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
Feb. 12 – Apr. 9
5 students minimum – 15 students maximum
If you cannot register for a full session course and wish to register for one class
or more, tuition is $45 per 1 hour 45 min.
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EVENING
DAYTIME
If you have never studied French before, we offer our brand new beginning students a 2-hour class, during which you will
learn basic pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. You will be given helpful recommended techniques to master your studies
in French. You will then feel more confident in joining the Basic A1 Level 1 class. If you register for one of these classes, it is
mandatory that you register at the same time for the Level 1 course of your choice. • Tuition: $40 members, $50 non-members
SATURDAY
GENERAL LANGUAGE COURSES
SUPER BASIC CLASSES for BEGINNERS • One 2- hour course (mandatory for complete beginners)
February 7 – April 9 · Class Schedule
EVENING
DAYTIME
Basic A1
Basic A2
Independent B1
Independent B2
Basic A1
Basic A2
Independent B1
Independent B2
1
2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 8
LEVEL 10
LEVEL 12
LEVEL 15
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 8
LEVEL 9
LEVEL 11
LEVEL 13
LEVEL 17
LEVEL
LEVEL
121a
122a
123a
124a
225a
226a
228a
320a
322a
425a
121b
122b
123b
124b
225b
226b
228b
329b
321b
323b 427b
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
Mon./Wed.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Fri.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
Mon./Wed.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
7:35–9:20 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
7:35–9:20 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
7:35–9:20 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
7:35–9:20 p.m.
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 7–Mar. 7
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 7–Mar. 7
Feb. 7–Mar. 7
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 7–Mar. 7
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 7–Mar. 7
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 7–Mar. 7
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 7–Mar. 7
Feb. 7–Mar. 7
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Feb. 8–Mar. 8
Hilevsky
Hilevsky
Marie-Anne
Schaldenbrand
Ségaud
Ségaud
Schaldenbrand
Bourlange
Schaldenbrand
Ségaud
Ségaud
Nicolescou
Schaldenbrand
Bourlange
Rezzoug
Ségaud
Young
Bourlange
Cousin
Bourlange
Sergis
GENERAL LANGUAGE COURSES
GENERAL LANGUAGE COURSES
ACCELERATED CLASSES: TWICE-A-WEEK COURSES
First 41/2-week session •16.5 contact hours
February 7 – March 8 • Tuition: $290 members / $320 non-members
Level
Code Day
Time
Dates
Instructor
For the second half-session, register before 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8th, and receive a
$15 discount on each language class you take! In addition, register for the two 41/2-week
sessions at the same time and receive an extra $20 discount (offer can be combined with other
discounts — For discounts, see inside cover)
DAYTIME
Basic A1
Basic A2
Independent B1
EVENING
Independent B2
Basic A1
Basic A2
Independent B1
Independent B2
Second 41/2-week session •16.5 contact hours
March 9 – April 7 • Tuition: $290 members / $320 non-members
Level
Code Day
Time
Dates
Instructor
1
2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 9
LEVEL 11
LEVEL 13
LEVEL 16
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 7
LEVEL 9
LEVEL 10
LEVEL 12
LEVEL 14
LEVEL 18
LEVEL
LEVEL
121c
122c
123c
124c
225c
226c
227c
329c
321c
323c
426c
121d
122d
123d
124d
225d
226d
227d
329d
320d
322d 324d
428d
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
Mon./Wed.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Fri.
Mon./Wed.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
Mon./Wed.
Mon./Wed.
Tue./Thu.
Tue./Thu.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
10:15 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
12:10–1:55 p.m.
7:35–9:20 p.m.
7:35–9:20 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
7:35–9:20 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
7:35–9:20 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
5:45–7:30 p.m.
7:35–9:20 p.m.
Mar. 9–Apr. 6
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 9–Apr. 6
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 9–Apr. 6
Mar. 9–Apr. 6
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 9–Apr. 6
Mar. 9–Apr. 6
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 9–Apr. 6
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 9–Apr. 6
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 9–Apr. 6
Mar. 9–Apr. 6
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Mar. 10–Apr. 7
Ségaud
Hilevsky
Hilevsky
Marie-Anne
Schaldenbrand
Ségaud
Ségaud
Schaldenbrand
Bourlange
Schaldenbrand
Ségaud
Cousin
Ségaud
Nicolescou
Schaldenbrand
Bourlange
Rezzoug
Ségaud
Young
Bourlange
Cousin
Bourlange
Sergis
NEXT SESSIONS:
SPRING 2011: April 18 – June 25
SUMMER 2011: June 27 – September 3
FALL 2011: September 6 – November 7
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SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES
Alliance Française de Chicago · Winter 2011
SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES • Tuition $315 members / $350 non-members
SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES
ONCE-A-WEEK COURSES • 9-week session • 16.5 contact hours
February 7 – April 9 • Tuition: $315 members / $350 non-members
BASIC A1 · LEVELS 1 to 4
BW1
BRUSH-UP BASIC 1 • Levels 1, 2, 3 • Rond-Point level 3 completed
Tuesdays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 8 – April 5 • Erwan SOREL
If you have previously learned French but feel “rusty,” or feel the need of reinforcing your knowledge of the three
previous basic levels, then this fun fast-paced brush-up course is geared toward you! In this course, you will cover
three levels instead of one in regular classes. You will re-acquaint yourself with proper pronunciation, re-activate
your vocabulary and focus on basic grammatical rules (the present tense: regular, irregular and reflexive verbs, the
imperative form, articles and questions). For more advanced levels, see also BW2 & BW3 p. 7, and BW4 p. 8
Book: La Grammaire en dialogues (Niveau débutant) · CLE International (Audio CD included)
FRENCH FOR TRAVELERS for Beginners
190A Mondays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 7 – April 4 • Daphné MARIE-ANNE
190B Fridays 12:10 – 1:55 p.m. / February 11 – April 8 • Anie SERGIS, Ph. D.
Planning a trip to France? This is the perfect course to travel in the most visited country on earth, introducing you
to simple up-to-date vocabulary and allowing you to cope with every-day-life situations. No knowledge of French
required; motivation, enthusiasm and fun a must! France has never been so close!
Book: Conversational French in 7 days · Mc Graw-Hill (Audio CD included)
PHONETIC CORRECTIVE WORKSHOP • Basic A1
190C Tuesdays 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. / February 8 – April 5 • Frank SCHALDENBRAND
Tuition: $135 members / $150 non-members
How many times have you watched an easy French movie and understood the subtitles but nothing of what was
actually spoken? How many times have you felt sure that you said the right sentences in French, but received the
wrong answer or sometimes nothing? Don’t wait, and make the right decision by enrolling in this short phonetic
workshop. The objective of this course is to provide a concise introduction to the French phonetics and the main
features that characterize its pronunciation in words and sentences. Beginners in French will find these lessons
particularly helpful, as they will be led through a number of problem areas that usually cause learners the greatest
difficulties. More advanced levels can also benefit from this class.
Book: Phonétique progressive du Français avec 400 exercices (Niveau débutant) · CLE (Audio CD included)
À VOUS LA PAROLE ! Conversation complement • Basic A1
190D Tuesdays 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. / February 8 – April 5 • Frank SCHALDENBRAND
Rond-Point level 5 completed / 12 students maximum / $10 materials fee
After studying the basics in French, now is the time to practice and strengthen your skills through active
communication! This conversation course is addressed to students who completed our level 5 or have an equivalent
level and wish to improve their oral skills. We will discuss interesting topics such as art, music, cinema, literature,
travel, gastronomy and many more… Come and voice your opinions and share your passions with us!
BASIC A2 · LEVELS 4 to 9
BRUSH-UP BASIC 2 • Adam HILEVSKY
Levels 4, 5, 6 • Rond-Point level 6 completed
BW2A Mondays 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. / February 7 – April 4
Levels 7, 8, 9 • Rond-Point level 9 completed
BW2B Mondays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 7 – April 4
Feeling rusty? Don’t worry: French is like riding a bike, you never forget! Refresh your knowledge by reviewing the
passé composé, le futur proche, les pronoms directs et indirects (BW2A), le conditionnel présent, l’imparfait versus le
passé composé, et les pronoms “y” and “en” (BW2B). With this brand new method, you will improve your vocabulary
and pronunciation skills at the same time. For more advanced levels, see also BW3 below.
Book: La Grammaire en dialogues (Niveau débutant) · CLE International (Audio CD included)
À VOUS LA PAROLE ! Conversation complement • Basic A2 • Frank SCHALDENBRAND
290A Tuesdays 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / February 8 – April 5
290B Wednesdays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 9 – April 6
290C Saturdays 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. / February 12 – April 9
Rond-Point level 9 completed / 12 students maximum / $10 materials fee
Greetings, meetings, identity, objects, shopping, tastes and preferences. Cat got your tongue? Feeling confident with
your grammar but terrified of opening your mouth? Through games and activities, this conversation class for basic
levels will focus on effective communication as opposed to grammatical precision. Prove to yourself that you can
speak French in this relaxed and fun environment.
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THE ART OF LISTENING
Comprehension and pronunciation • Daphné MARIE-ANNE
290D Thursdays 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. / February 10 – April 7
Rond-Point level 9 completed / $10 materials fee
French sounds beautiful but it’s difficult for you to understand? The French that you hear on the street, on TV or in
conversations differs from the French you have studied? This course will help you to better understand spoken French
by analyzing its sounds, its intonation patterns, its regional accents, and its formal and colloquial forms. We will use
a variety of materials (dialogues, television and radio programs, films and songs) about different facets of the French
way of life. You will improve your comprehension, pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary and oral expression through
practical exercises and group activities. As French Poet Paul Valéry said: “Parler est un besoin, écouter est un art!”
Come improve the art of listening!
VOCABULAIRE EN DIALOGUES ! • Basic A2 • Nicolas SÉGAUD
290E Wednesdays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 9 – April 6
Comment dit-on en français…? Is this a recurrent question you ask yourself? Do you feel you lack specific vocabulary
and would love to expand your lexical knowledge? If you are always “struggling” to find the right word, this course
is for you! Each class will address a topic and related vocabulary (physical, psychological or emotional descriptions,
traveling, food, housing and accommodation, transportation, shopping, leisure or everyday life activities, etc). Terms
and expressions will be introduced in dialogues that you will be able to listen to in class and review at home. You will
then be able to master and appropriately use the new words through group and class discussions. Come find and use
le mot juste !
Book : Vocabulaire en dialogues (Niveau débutant) · CLE International (Audio CD included)
SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES
SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES • Tuition $315 members / $350 non-members
PHONETIC CORRECTIVE WORKSHOP • Basic A2 • Frank SCHALDENBRAND
290F Mondays 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. / February 7 – April 4
Tuition: $135 members / $150 non-members
See course description page 6 (190C)
BASIC A2 / INDEPENDENT B1 · LEVELS 10 to 15
BRUSH-UP INTERMEDIATE 1
Levels 10, 11, 12 • Rond-Point level 12 completed
BW3A Tuesdays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 8 – April 5 • Adam HILEVSKY
Feeling rusty? Refresh your knowledge of French by reviewing three levels instead of one in regular classes: le futur
proche et le future simple, le conditionnel présent, le subjonctif présent (avec l’expression du doute), les temps du
passé (passé composé, imparfait, plus-que-parfait), la forme passive, et les pronoms relatifs simples (qui, que, où,
dont). You will tackle topics, such as business and employment, the television and the media, and history, which will
lead to group discussions and class debates.
Book: La Grammaire en dialogues (Niveau Intermédiaire) · CLE International (Audio CD included)
Levels 13, 14, 15 • Rond-Point level 15 completed
BW3B Tuesdays 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. / February 8 – April 5 • Adam HILEVSKY
This brush-up course will cover the past tenses (plus-que-parfait and passé simple), le subjonctif (with the expressions
of but, cause and conséquence « pour que, afin que, bien que… » and the verbs of emotions), la forme du gérondif
(en allant…), l’expression de la durée (depuis, pendant, pour, en, il y a …que, ça fait …que), et les pronoms relatifs
composés (lequel, auquel, duquel). You will be exposed to colloquial French and learn numerous familiar expressions
that French people use everyday. Come ready to speak French!
Book: La Grammaire en dialogues (Niveau Intermédaire) · CLE International (Audio CD included)
GRAMMAIRE ET CONVERSATION
Conversation complement • Independent B1
390A Fridays 10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / February 11 – April 8 • Adam HILEVSKY
Rond-Point level 15 completed / 12 students maximum / $10 materials fee
In this class, which combines French grammar with conversation, we will tackle interesting current topics, selected by
the class, through French eyes but with the perspective of this side of the Atlantic. Come voice your ideas, share your
knowledge and learn something new about other cultures. You will improve your speaking and discussion abilities as
we will stop and look at grammar specifics on an “as needed” basis. Bring enthusiasm… and water! You are going
to speak French!
PRATIQUONS LA CONJUGAISON À L’ORAL !
CONJUGATION AND CONVERSATION
390B Wednesdays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 9 – April 6 • Erwan SOREL
Rond-Point level 10 completed / $10 material fee
You must have realized that French language can be complex due to its various tenses and verb conjugation.
Following popular demand, we have created this class to help you conjugate and memorize more efficiently common
French verbs. In this course, we will practice conjugation of the following tenses: le présent, l’impératif, le passé
composé, l’imparfait, le futur proche, le futur simple, le conditionel présent and le subjonctif présent. Through playful
and interactive activities, we will develop innovative strategies and memorization techniques to conjugate French
verbs with more accuracy, use them with more spontaneity and speak French with more efficiency!
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SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES
SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES • Tuition $315 members / $350 non-members
INDEPENDENT B2 · LEVELS 16 to 21
BRUSH-UP INTERMEDIATE 2
Levels 16, 17, 18 • Rond-Point level 18 completed
BW4A Thursdays 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. / February 10 – April 7 • Frank SCHALDENBRAND
After learning French for a while, you have probably found that there are some things you just cannot figure out
how to say, or that people are always correcting you on. These may be words or phrases that you have not been
taught yet, or concepts that you have studied but found difficult to assimilate. There is still plenty of time to fix
these mistakes before they fossilize in your mind. This brush-up course will allow you to review the subtleties and
complexities of French grammar by covering le subjonctif présent et passé, le futur antérieur, le discours indirect, les
expressions de cause, conséquence, but et concession. Come and acquire new automatisms to think and speak with
efficiency en français !
Book: La Grammaire en dialogues (Niveau Intermédaire) · Éditions CLE International (Audio CD included)
Levels 19, 20, 21 • Rond-Point level 21 completed
BW4B Tuesdays 11:05 a.m. – 12:50 p.m./ February 8 – April 5 • Anie SERGIS, Ph.D.
You have finally completed our regular levels and wish to review some concepts, topics or structures, which may
have caused you trouble? Then, this the perfect course for you! Based on your needs and requests, we will review
grammatical structures, technical vocabulary, cultural aspects of France and French speaking countries, which will
allow you to express yourself spontaneously, precisely and fluently.
Book: La Grammaire en dialogues (Niveau Intermédaire) · Éditions CLE International (Audio CD included) (BW4B)
Book: La Grammaire progressive du français (Niveau Avancé) · CLE International (BW4C)
À VOUS LA PAROLE !
Immersion conversation • Independent B2 • Frank SCHALDENBRAND
490A Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 8 – March 8
490B Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / March 10 – April 7
Rond-Point level 18 completed / 12 students maximum / $10 materials fee
You have good grammatical knowledge but you are not confident in speaking French in public for fear of not being
understood or not using the right word? This course will allow you to make a step from theoretical knowledge to
practical use of the language. Through various activities, you will express your opinions about current affairs and
topical subjects. We will stop and look at grammar specifics on an “as needed” basis. You will reduce your inhibitions
and gain confidence in your speaking abilities! Un, deux, trois, parlez !
REGARDS SUR LA CULTURE FRANÇAISE • Anie SERGIS, Ph.D.
490D Saturdays 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. / February 12 – April 9
This course will tackle the various issues in contemporary French society. We will cover relevant, contemporary thematic
works to inform students and stimulate lively discussions about topics such as history, art, regions, movies, and food.
Book: À l’heure actuelle — Dossiers de civilisation française, Lucia Bonato · Editions Cideb (Audio CD included)
LE THÉÂTRE VIVANT • Anie SERGIS, Ph.D.
490E Mondays 12:10 – 1:55 p.m. / February 7 – April 4
If you love theater, join our playgroup de français to act your favorite role without going on stage. Instead, you simply
read “Le théâtre français” enjoying masterpieces of French theater while improving your French. The class continues
with Yasmina Reza “Le Dieu du Carnage”. A delightful reading, which is easily accessible! Please note that the play
will be shown at the Goodman Theater, starting March 5, 2011
Book: Art, Yasmina Reza · Editions Magnard
LE FRANÇAIS FAMILIER • Nicolas SÉGAUD
490G Mondays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 7 – April 4 / $10 materials fee
NEW
Did you ever wonder why the vocabulary used on street in France was not exactly the same as the one you learned
in school? This course will tackle slang and colloquial French. You will discover the history of French “argot”, find out
how and why it entered the French literature. Then, thanks to varied pedagogical materials, you will get to observe
and use French as it is used in an informal context. Through authentic media excerpts, you will eventually find out
how standard French and the various “slanguages” complete each other.
PROFICIENT C1 · Minimum of 350 hours of French
DOING THINGS WITH GRAMMAR • CPS credit • Adam HILEVSKY
590A Saturdays 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. / February 12 – April 9
This course will help you deepen your knowledge of French and assist you in making a transition into mastering the
finer points of French grammar. You will learn how to communicate effectively employing correct grammar. Using
book and newspaper articles, we will cover verb tenses, adjectives and articles, etc. In no time, you will feel at home
with advanced French grammar.
Book: Les 500 exercices de grammaire (niveau B2) · Éditions Hachette
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FORGET YOUR ENGLISH, THINK IN FRENCH! • Erwan SOREL
Top 100 most common French mistakes!
590B Thursdays 7:35 p.m. / February 10 – April 7
In this course, we will focus on common and recurrent French mistakes by reviewing grammatical structures and
by practicing through translation activities. Here are ten examples of common French mistakes we will analyze in
this course: « Actuellement, je me suis déjà regardé cet film sur la télé et je sais le caractère principal. J’adore aussi
le directeur ! C’est bon ! J’ai attendu un cours de cinéma dans l’université. » This grammar review class will help
you perfect your French by analyzing grammatical structures such as il est / c’est, reflexive and non-reflexive verbs,
adjectives, adverbs, tenses, and vocabulary, such as les vrais et faux amis attendre and assister, etc. Come and acquire
new automatisms to think and speak with efficiency en français... Adieu le franglais !!!
Book: Difficultés expliquées du français for English Speakers · CLE International
AUTOUR DE LA LITTÉRATURE • Anie SERGIS, Ph.D.
590C Tuesdays 1:00 – 2:45 p.m. / February 8 – April 5
Vian, Prévert, Colette, Queneau, Camus… We will read together in class excerpts of novels and poetry written by
French and Francophone writers. Completion of book-based exercises will be recommended to prepare class activities.
Homework will involve self-study to facilitate class discussion. You will enjoy the richness and diversity of twentiethcentury French literature.
Book: Autour de la littérature, Peter Schofer & Donald Rice · Edition Thomson Heinke (5th edition)
LITTÉRATURE ET CINÉMA
L’Adversaire / The Adversary
Emmanuel Carrère (2000) / Nicole Garcia (2002)
590E Thursdays 12:10 – 1:55 p.m. / February 10 – April 7 • Daphné MARIE-ANNE
590F Thursdays 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. / February 10 – April 7 • Erwan SOREL
SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES
SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE COURSES • Tuition $315 members / $350 non-members
NEW
The objective of this course is to make a comparative analysis of the literary work with its cinematographic
adaptation. This session, we will analyze and compare the novel by Emmanuel Carrère “L’adversaire” (published in
2000) with its remarkable film adaptation by director Nicole Garcia (released in 2002). This incredible story is inspired
by the real story life of Jean-Claude Romand. For almost 20 years, he has kept up the deception that he is a brilliant
physician with a senior position in the World Health Organization. No one — not his closest friends, his wife, even his
parents — knows the truth, that he didn’t even graduate from medical school. Then, one day, those around him begin
to suspect something is wrong. His secret is suddenly about to be uncovered, which he cannot allow to happen…
A marvelous book and a very powerful movie (which was nominated for a Palme d’Or at the 2002 Cannes
Festival), starring Daniel Auteuil (nominated Best Actor at the 2003 César Awards), François Cluzet (Best supporting
Actor) and Emmanuelle Devos (Best supporting actress)!
Book: L’adversaire – Emmanuel Carrère · Edition Folio / Film: L’adversaire, Nicole Garcia
COMME AU CINÉMA • Erwan SOREL
Ne le dis à personne / Tell no one · Guillaume Canet (2006)
590G Tuesdays 12:30 – 2:15 p.m. / February 8 – April 5 / $10 materials fee
NEW
Understanding French movies is a real challenge for you? In this course, we offer you the opportunity to improve your
comprehension skills by analyzing the technical aspects of real spoken French and expand your lexical knowledge
of colloquial French. This session, we will focus on Guillaume Canet’s thriller based on the novel of the same name
by Harlan Coben. The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered
eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of Margot was
dumped, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes suspect again. The mystery increases when Alex receives an
e-mail showing Margot older and alive…
Film: Ne le dis à personne – Guillaume Canet
PROFICIENT C2 · Minimum of 450 hours of French
PARLONS D’ACTUALITÉS : LE JOURNAL DE TV5 ! • Frank SCHALDENBRAND
690A Mondays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 7 – April 4 • SPECIAL AFRIQUE!
$10 materials fee
Why create a new class around TV5 Afrique on Mondays?... Maybe because twenty six countries are
using French as an official or national language! Many of these countries are found on the African continent. While
this continent is often in the news, people also often have misconceptions regarding “la culture francophone” in
Africa, and the social and politic issues that come to the fore. Come discover l’Actualité Africaine to develop a better
understanding of this part of the world, from which a number of Americans originally came.
690B Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. / February 12 – April 9
$10 materials fee
Listen to Le Journal de France 2 and TV5 and discuss up-to-date international news fresh off the French television
Channel TV5. You will challenge your comprehension abilities and tackle interesting current events. Come voice your
opinions and keep yourself informed of current trends in French culture, politics and society. We will stop and look at
grammar specifics on an “as needed” basis. La connaissance et la compétence font la différence !
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VOCABULAIRE: TROUVER LE MOT JUSTE !
Find the right word • CPS credit • Adam HILEVSKY
690C Wednesdays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 9–April 6
In order to understand the nuances of the vocabulary of a foreign language, memorizing words or lists of vocabulary
is not sufficient; it is more important to first understand and assimilate their links and their practical use in real
life situations. Each class will address a topic and related vocabulary. Terms and expressions will be introduced in a
dialogue and then students will have to create their own in order to master and appropriately use the new words.
If you are always “struggling” to find the right word, this is the class for you!
Book: Vocabulaire expliqué · Éditions CLE
EXPRESSION ÉCRITE: LES DICTÉES • Anie SERGIS, Ph.D
690D Wednesdays 12:10 – 1:55 p.m. / February 9 – April 6 / $10 materials fee
“Le français est une langue à cédilles” a écrit Valère Novarina. Learn how to write French without mistakes. Many
French words sound the same but have different meanings and spellings (eg. Je suis: I am, I attend, I follow) and
what about ver, vers, vert, verre? In class, we will use dictations that progress in complexity and conclude with La
grande dictée inspired by the famous TV program hosted by Bernard Pivot. All students will finish the class with the
great satisfaction of writing sans faute.
LITTÉRATURE et PHILOSOPHIE:
NEW
JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU
A man in all his glory and misery: Part II
Adam HILEVSKY
690E Thursdays 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. / February 10 – April 7
Rousseau, the 18Th century writer and philosopher, whose works
influenced the French Revolution as well as the American Revolution!
He reinvented modern democracy and contributed greatly to pedagogy,
music and literature. His Confessions is the first autobiography written
in western world. The author uses masterly the French in order to
analyze and render vividly his feelings, passions and obsessions. His
work reads like a novel and shed light not only on Rousseau’s intimate
life but on the whole intellectual and social life of the second part of
the 18th century.
Book: Confessions Book II – Second volume.
LITTÉRATURE CLASSIQUE:
BALZAC SERIES
One year with Balzac’s Human Comedy!
A masterpiece and its film adaptation:
Le Lys dans la vallée • Isabelle DAVID
690F Mondays 7:35 – 9:20 p.m. / February 7 – April 4
NEW
Inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy Balzac (1799 – 1850) created with
La Comédie humaine, one of France’s major literary monuments of the
nineteenth-century, influencing generations of novelists, such as Emile
Zola, Gustave Flaubert, and Marcel Proust. Balzac’s ambitious plan
eventually led to over 90 novels and short stories, including more than
2000 characters from every social class and every profession. With
acute observation and visionary imagination he depicted in realistic
detail the French Parisian and Provincial society of his time, showing
in his work not only passion, virtue, and faithfulness, but also misery,
evil, and greed.
Over the course of one year we will explore four of Balzac
masterpieces and show how these novels inspired several
film adaptations.
The classes will cover:
• Spring 2011: La Cousine Bette
(Scènes de la vie privée / Scenes from Private Life, 1846)
Each class will focus on one book with its film adaptation and can be taken individually.
Book: Le lys dans la vallée · Editions Garnier Flammarion
L’INFLUENCE FRANÇAISE SUR
L’ARCHITECTURE DE CHICAGO • Gigi OLMSTEAD
690G Wednesdays 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. / February 9 – April 6 / $10 materials fee
NEW
Referred as the capital of modern architecture in the world, Chicago’s skyline has found some of its influences
and inspirations in France. In this course, you will discover the French origins of Chicago and learn how France has
influenced the complex architecture of the windy city. We will analyze the history of the landmark buildings and
conclude this session by an architectural tour of the city’s wonders.
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CHILDREN’S COURSES • 10 children maximum per class
Annual Youth Membership $45
MORNINGS IN FRENCH · Matinées Chez kids · 5 days a week
Structured pre-school activities ages 3 – 5 • 10 children maximum, one instructor, and one assistant.
Mon./Tue./Wed./Thur./Fri. 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / September 7 – June 10
Mireille CERNEK / Houria ADAMS
In a classroom environment enriched by French culture and language, your children will develop social skills
through age-appropriate group activities, such as movement, music and crafts; using pictures, flannel board and
puppets, they will share stories, songs, poems and games; they will also be able to express themselves by acting
out stories and creating their own imaginative tales, making puppets and drawings.
Class is conducted in French with assistance in English only when necessary. Activities will tap children’s natural
curiosity and stimulate their intellectual, motor and artistic skills, as well as social development. A light snack will
be prepared and served by teachers and their pupils.
Note: Each class requires a minimum of 5 students and is limited to 10 participants.
code number of hours
CF10
One classe (2.5hrs)
members
non-members
$50.00
$45.00
YOUNG AUDIENCE
February 7 – April 9 · Class Schedule
dates
F11
February, 20 classes (50hrs)
$700.00
$800.00
Feb. 1 – 28
M11
March, 19 classes (47.5hrs)
$665.00
$760.00
Mar. 1 – 25
A11
April, 20 classes (50hrs)
$700.00
$800.00
W11
Entire Winter Session (147.5hrs)
$1,770.00 (Includes free membership)
Feb. 1 – Apr. 29
Y11
Entire Year 88 classes (220hrs)
$2,200.00 (Includes free membership)
Feb 1 – Jun. 10
Apr. 4 – 29
Vacation calendar for Mornings in French: March 28 to April 3, 2011 (Easter break), May 30, 2011
(Memorial Day)
090S 1.3
SMART Ages 5 & 6
SMART ages 7 to 9
Saturdays 12:45 – 2:20 p.m. / February 12 – April 9 • Houria Adams
Level 1 Step 3
Beginners & returning students from the previous session
090S 3.1 Saturdays 10:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. / February 12 – April 9 • Evelyne TAPÉ
Level 3 Step 1
Returning students from the previous session
Tuition: $265 members, $290 non-members, $10 materials fee
In this program, children will learn the basic communication skills in French: introducing themselves, asking
questions (name, nationality, etc.), expressing their opinions, and describing simple images… They will also discover
France through a fictive trip with photos, post cards, and pictures… A light snack will be prepared and served by
teachers and their pupils.
091S 1.1 Saturdays 9:00 – 10:35 a.m. / February 12 – April 9 • Emilie CLAY
Beginners Book: Alex et Zoé 1 (student & exercises book) Edition CLE
091S 2.3
Saturdays 10:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. / February 12 – April 9 • Emilie CLAY
Book: Alex et Zoé 2 (student & exercises book) Edition CLE
091S 3.1
Saturdays 10:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. / February 12 – April 9 • Houria ADAMS
Book: Alex et Zoé 2 (student & exercises book) Edition CLE
Level 1 Step 1
Level 2 Step 3
Level 3 Step 1
Based on a new pedagogical method, the children will discover French language and culture, basic grammar and
vocabulary, in a fun atmosphere. Placement test is required prior to registration for new students.
092S 2.1
Level 2 Step 1
092S 1.2
SMART ages 9 to 10
Saturdays 12:45 – 2:20 p.m. / February 12 – April 9 • Emilie CLAY
Book: Amis et compagnie (student & exercises book) Editions CLE
Tuition: $265 members, $290 non-members
SMART ages 10 to 12
Saturdays 12:45 – 2:20 p.m. / February 12 – April 9 • Chloée DEGROS
Beginners Book: Amis et compagnie (student & exercises book) Editions CLE
092S 2.3 Saturdays 10:50 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. / February 12 – April 9 • Chloée DEGROS
Level 2 Step 3 Book: Amis et compagnie 2 (student & exercises book) Editions CLE
Tuition: $265 members, $290 non-members
Based on a new pedagogical method, the children will discover French language and culture, basic grammar and
vocabulary, in a fun atmosphere. Placement test is required prior to registration for new students.
Level 1 Step 2
Book: Amis et compagnie (student & exercises book) Editions CLE
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090L
LEARN AND PRACTICE FRENCH — AGES 12 – 15 • Evelyne TAPÉ
Saturdays 12:45 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. / Feb. 12 – Apr.9
Tuition: $265 members, $290 non-members • Book: Le Mag 2 · Hachette
Fasten your seat belt and come take off with us! Designed for teenagers, this immersion class is divided into two
parts: learning grammar and vocabulary through a very interactive workbook and practicing what they have just
learned in a workshop every three weeks by using videos, the internet, songs and comics…
POUR TOUTE LA FAMILLE
ACTIVITIES WITH PARENTS: introduction to French
MOMS, POPS AND TOTS — AGES 1 – 2 • Evelyne Tapé
090T Saturdays 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. / Feb. 12 – Apr.9
Tuition: $90 members, $105 non-members · See description below (090Y).
MOMS, POPS AND YOUNGSTERS — AGES 2 – 4 • Evelyne Tapé
090Y Saturdays 9:40 – 10:40 a.m. / Feb. 12 – Apr.9
Tuition (including snacks): $180 members, $210 non-members
Children are invited to our French discovery zone! The method in this immersion program is based on the awakening
of their senses as well as their intellect. Children will learn French through motor games, songs, dances, story-telling,
and do-it-yourself activities. A light snack will be prepared and served by teachers and their pupils.
LEARN FRENCH THROUGH RHYTHM AND SONG! • Julie De GRANDPRÉ
090R1 AGES 1 – 3 Wednesdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. / Feb. 9 – Apr.6
090R2 AGES 1 – 3 Wednesdays 10:35 – 11:35 a.m. / Feb. 9 – Apr.6
Tuition: $160 members, $190 non-members
No class on Wednesday, February 23rd (8 class session)
Find out how to make French sounds and learn vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar all through singing in French.
This lively course will be taught by Julie De Grandpré, a professional musician, singer and teacher of French. Julie has
developed a special method of learning French through song, rhyming games, dancing and improvisation will help your
child feel more at ease in French. Content for this course is tailored to the age range in the class. Allons-y ! Chantez !
ACTIVITIES WITH PARENTS: stories, movies,& cooking classes
Tuition: free for Ciné-Club and Story-Telling.
Registration is mandatory and has to be done by the Wednesday prior to the event.
Call (312) 337-1070 to register.
Awaken your children’s curiosity and imagination, develop their critical thinking, and offer them a chance
to make some new friends.
Alliance Française offers different activities for which all kids can find interest and enjoy!
STORY-TELLING — AGES 4 – 8
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Pas de souci Jérémie, by Olga Lecaye & Grégoire Solotareff (France)
Saturday, Feb. 19 / 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Jérémie is a bunny with a quiet and peaceful life… and a little monotonous as well. So, he is planning on leaving for
a long journey…
Feed your children’s imagination with humor, mystery and magic while exposing them to French language (all levels
are welcome). Traditional as well as contemporary French tales are staged with puppets and drawings. Side activities
will facilitate comprehension and make them active. A rich and fun experience!
CINE-KIDS 1 — AGES 4 – 7
Boule & Bill, envers et contre tous · See description on inside cover.
CK1 Saturday, Feb. 26 / 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Ciné-Kids will take your child on a journey into French Cinéma, presenting different categories of movies for younger
ages, such as comedy, dramas and cartoons in French with English subtitles. A snack is part of the program. Parents
are welcome for this fun family event which will expose your kid to a new culture!
FCC
FAMILY COOKING CLASS — AGES 6 – 10
Kids don’t have to be hungry to enjoy the mousse au chocolat!
Saturday, March 5 / 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tuition: $45 parent, $30 one child, $55 two siblings
Expose your child to French culture and language thanks to traditional French recipes, easy and fun to make. Your
child will learn how tasty, simple and pleasant French cooking can be, bring home samples, and be able to recreate in
your kitchen at home. The class is open to kids between 7 and 10 years old accompanied by a family member.
CINE-KIDS 2 — AGES 7 – 11
Astérix et la surprise de César by Paul & Gaëtan Brizzi (France)
CK2 Saturday, March 12 / 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Astérix, his friend Obélix and their little dog Idéfix enroll in the Roman legion to free the beautiful Falbala who has
been kidnaped by the Romans…
Ciné-Kids will take your child on a journey into French Cinéma, presenting different categories of movies for younger
ages, such as comedy, dramas and cartoons in French with English subtitles. A snack is part of the program. Parents
are welcome for this fun family event which will expose your kid to a new culture!
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February 7 – April 9 · Class Schedule
CINE-TEENS — AGES 12+
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Le château de ma mère by Yves Robert (France) · See description on inside cover.
Saturday, March 26 / 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
GÂTEAUX DE PÂQUES • Mark SEAMAN
990A Thursday, March 31 / 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
One day workshop (2 hours). In French and English.
Tuition: $50 members, $60 non-members
Join Chef Mark Seaman as he demonstrates how to create a beautiful
chocolate Easter basket out of rich chocolate cake and chocolate buttercream.
Learn how to bake and assemble a traditional layer cake and watch as Mark
turns butter, sugar, flour, and eggs into an edible delight filled with jelly beans.
We are very honored to welcome Mark among our faculty members. He
teaches in the French Pastry School’s L’Art du Gâteau — The Professional Cake
Decorating and Baking Program. He has received many awards for his wedding
cakes, and has been featured on The Food Network, The Travel Channel, and
ABC 7 Chicago. In 2009, Chef Seaman opened a new sugar art studio in
Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood where he holds workshops. Chef Seaman also leads pastry enthusiasts on
the “International Pastry Tour,” giving them behind-the-scenes looks into pastry and chocolate kitchens throughout
France. (He can be reached at [email protected])
GASTRONOMY
GASTRONOMY COURSES
BEING A CHEF: FRENCH COOKING LESSONS! • Madelaine BULLWINKEL
Tuition: $70 members, $80 non-members, $15 materials fee
Madelaine has been teaching French cooking techniques at Chez Madelaine Cooking School for over 30 years in Hinsdale,
Illinois (www.chezM.com). She also organizes trips to France to help participants unveil the mysteries of French cuisine.
WINTER GRATINS
990B Saturday, February 12 / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Gratins arrive at the table browned and bubbly as a side-dish or dessert. They are easy to make and serve to a crowd.
We will work together to prepare a Macaroni Gratin, Rapid Potato Gratin, Parsnip and Apple Gratin and Winter Fruit
and Nut Gratin.
SOUFFLÉS
990C Saturday, February 26 / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
We demystify this ethereal treat and make it conform to our timing by chilling, freezing and making it rise twice! It’s
a simple matter of mastering technique in this hands-on class. Recipes include Wild Mushroom Soufflé, Mini-Cheese
Soufflés and a rich Chocolate Soufflé.
MARDI GRAS PARTY
990D Saturday, March 5 / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join in the preparation of the best winter holiday meal, a New Orleans brunch. Recipes are drawn from Creole
traditions. Our meal includes Creole Shrimp Remoulade, Grillades and Grits, Lemon Bread Pudding and Café Brulot.
THE AMAZING LEMON
990E Saturday, March 19 / 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Taming the tart lemon with salt, sugar and eggs makes for exciting dishes with year-round appeal. We will prepare
Moroccan Fish with Olives and Lemon, Lemon Poppy seed Coffee cake, Lemon Ginger Marmalade and Lemon Curd in
this participation class. Buttermilk-Beer Buns; Stout Brownies with Cranberry Puree.
CLASSES FOR ALL LEVELS
PILATES IN FRENCH • Zineb CHRAIBI
045A Fridays 11:00–11:45 a.m. / February 11 – April 8
Tuition: $150 members, $180 non-members
Pilates is a method of total body conditioning designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Greater physical
awareness, better balance and physical rehabilitation are achieved through a sequence of specific exercises and
breathing patterns. The workout leaves you energized, grounded and relaxed!
Special offer: Register in both 045A and 045B and receive a $20 discount! Note: each class is limited to 8
participants. Sports mats are not provided, each participant will have to bring their own.
YOGA IN FRENCH • Zineb CHRAIBI
045B Fridays 10:00–11:00 a.m. / February 11 – April 8
Tuition: $180 members, $210 non-members
In Hatha yoga, the body undergoes a transformation through purification and physical strengthening. It involves
holding the body in various postures while focusing on particular breathing patterns. This workshop will offer a new
and effective way to broaden the ability to speak and think in French! Appropriate workout clothing, a towel and
yoga strap and block requested. One-pound weight optional.
Note: each class is limited to 8 participants. Sports mats are not provided,
each participant will have to bring their own.
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SCHOOL POLICIES: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Discounts: Only one discount at a time is
applicable during the same session.
Instructors: The instructor listed is scheduled
to teach the class, but we reserve the right to
change instructors or the timing of the class.
Make-up and change of classes: A student
may make up a missed course in another class
during the same week. However, the office
AND the teacher must be informed beforehand.
Students must obtain a make-up class card
from the reception before attending the course.
Make-up classes may only be taken in the same
session. All changes of classes from one course
to another must be approved by the school
and additional tuition or fees resulting from
a course transfer are payable at the time the
change is made. NO CHANGES are accepted
after the second class.
Registration by the class: If you cannot
register for a full session course and wish to
register for one class or more, tuition is $45
per 1 hour 45 min class. Upon request, we can
custom design a course (7 students minimum)
Open access: All classes and programs are
open to everyone without discrimination on the
basis of race, color, nationality and/or ethnic
origin.
Textbooks: Most classes require a textbook,
available for purchase in our office. However,
once purchased, books, tapes and CDs are
NOT RETURNABLE.
Refunds: The Alliance Française is a Not For
Profit Organization committed to offering
courses as affordable as possible. In view of
our not-for-profit status and our commitment
to our instructors, we are obliged to apply the
following rules:
• BEFORE THE FIRST CLASS, if a request is
made in writing, class tuition will be refunded
subject, to a 20% cancellation fee ($15.00
minimum and $50.00 maximum).
• AFTER THE FIRST CLASS SESSION, whether
attended or not, tuition will not be refunded.
Credits: If a request is made IN WRITING
(emails, fax or letters / no phone calls
accepted!), tuition may be credited for the next
session according to the following rules:
• If a request is made prior to the first class,
tuition will be credited for the following session
ONLY, with a 20% administrative fee deducted.
• If a request is made prior to the second class,
tuition will be credited for the next session
ONLY, with the following deductions: a 20%
administrative fee AND the cost of the first
class session whether attended or not.
• There will be no credits after the second class.
• Class credits cannot be applied to private lessons.
No refunds or credit will be given for
classes not attended. There will be no
reimbursement for absences, books, late
fees, materials fees, membership fees or
private lesson tuition.
Cancellation of classes: The Alliance Française
de Chicago reserves the right to cancel a class if
the enrollment is insufficient. Tuition payments
are then refunded in full or full credits will be
transferred to the following session.
The enrollment may vary with each class:
Specialized courses (16.5 hours):
• A minimum of 7 students required
Once a week courses (16.5 hours):
• A minimum of 5 students required
Twice a week courses (16.5 hours): • If only 4 students register, the class will meet
8 times (14h40) instead of 9 times.
• If only 3 students, the class will meet 7 times
(12h50) instead of 9 times.
• If only 2 students register, the class will meet
6 times (11h) instead of 9 times.
PARKING AVAILABLE
The Alliance Française de Chicago has a special agreement with CPS Parking at 671 N. Clark (SE corner
of Clark and Huron): with validation (at the Alliance Française’s reception desk), $8.00 any time, good
for a 12-hour period.
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Our sincere thanks to all the donors to the Alliance Française de Chicago for the fiscal period ending August 31, 2010.
It is generous donors like VOUS who allow us to continue to fulfill our mission as the center of French Language and
Francophone Culture in Chicago. Annual donors at the $1,000 and above level are members of Les Amis de l’Alliance
and are celebrated each year with special events. Please join us!
$100,000 +
Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner Brown
$70,000 +
Mr. and Mrs. Hervé de la Vauvre
$20,000 – $35,000
Mrs. Frederick A. Krehbiel
Julius Lewis
The Rhoades Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Traylor
$15,000 – $19,999
Mr. and Mrs. Allan E. Bulley III
Chicago Public Schools
Ms. Carole Crosby
Van Cleef & Arpels, Inc.
Veolia Water North America
$10,000 – $14,999
Mrs. Marilynn B. Alsdorf
AXA Assistance
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas C. Babson
Bessemer Trust
Blue Foundation
Mrs. John J. Bransfield, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Pierre Ergas
Mrs. Betsy Holleb Karp
Clare Muñana
Janis Wellin Notz
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance
Mr. and Mrs. John Warnock
Ms. Courtenay R. Wood and
Mr. Noel Jackson
$5,000 – $9,999
Mr. Jeremy H. Biggs
William Blair &
Company Foundation
The Robert Thomas
Bobins Foundation
Ms. Julie A. Bodeen
Fred J. Brunner Foundation
Timothy Calkins and Carol Saltoun
Cantor Fitzgerald Securities
Mr. and Mrs. Paul-Henri Chevalier
Mrs. Lidia Devonshire
Ms. Frances Elliott
Mrs. Robert Fesmire
Ms. Bridget M. Flanagan
Ms. Constance M. Frydenlund &
Mr. John Covell
Ms. Lili Gaubin
Mrs. William B. Graham
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Honigberg
Jan and Bill Jentes
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Knight
Mr. and Mrs. W. Paul Krauss
Mr. David E. McNeel
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Mooney
Northern Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Malley
Mr. James R. Peterson and
Mrs. Kathleen A. Beaulieu
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Pinkert
Mrs. Marjorie Reed
Mr. and Mrs. John Rudolph
Ryan Oil Company
Ms. Pamela Schwegel
Ms. Sarah Solotaroff Mirkin
Mrs. Lisbeth Stiffel
Mrs. Gayle R. Tilles
Mrs. Robert K. Zentner
$2,500 – $4,999
Laurent Auguste
Mrs. James Bay
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Blew
Ms. Mary S. Blust
Nancy & George Bodeen
Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J. Rowan Carroll
Mrs. Cyrus F. Freidheim, Jr.
Mrs. Bruce Gelman
Hachette Filipacchi Media
Mr. and Mrs. Hill Hammock
Mr. Stephen A. Kaplan and
Ms. Alyce K. Sigler
Mr. John G.W. McCord
Ms. Sherry L. McFall
Mrs. John R. Pacholick
Mme. Francine Saltoun
Mrs. Diane Saltoun and
Mr. Bruce Braun
Ms. Elizabeth Thiele
Mr. David Thoms
Mr. Thomas Thorelli
Mr. David Weinberg
Mr. and Mrs. H. Randolph Williams
Mrs. Matthew Ziol
$2,000 – $2,499
Mrs. Alan Baer
Mr. and Mrs. Norman R. Bobins
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Eikenberry
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ferrand
Mr. and Mrs. Juan-Luis Goujon
The Dean & Lois Griffith Foundation
Ms. Monica McCue Hansen
R.S. Johnson Fine Art
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Katz
Mr. Benjamin S. Schapiro
Mr. Jericho Seguin
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Sheffield, Jr.
Swartz Foundation
TV5 Monde USA, Inc.
$1,500 – $1,999
France 24
Le Centre de la Francophonie
des Amériques
Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich Gross
Jeffrey Kubik
Mr. and Mrs. Cary J. Malkin
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Unetich
Ms. Elizabeth Price
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Delaney
Mr. and Mrs. James Denny
William Fickling
Mrs. Sharon Jablin
Mr. and Mrs. Helmut Jahn
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Mr. and Mrs. Theodore F. Newlin III
Saks Fifth Ave.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wright
$1,000 – $1,499
Mr. Armando M. Almendarez
Ms. and Mr. Karen Baca
Mr. and Mrs. Curt Bailey
Mr. Michael Belsley
Mr. James E. Bramsen
Mrs. Madelaine Bullwinkel
Mrs. Lydia Calcaterra Barger
Mrs. Kathy Cook and
Dr. John Q. Cook
Ms. Lori Crawford
Ms. Anne Cunningham
Mr. Henry De Vogüé
Mr. and Mrs. John N. Dietzen
Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Doherty
Mr. and Mrs. Yves Fredette
Mrs. Carlette Gibbons
Mr. and Mrs. Si Gilman
The Kenneth &
Anne Griffin Foundation
Mr. Robert D. Jaffee
Mrs. W. Bruce Johnson
JS Charitable Trust
Ms. Wendy Lavitt
Ms. Virginia B. Lawless
M. J. Leider
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Lenny
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Liederbach
Ms. Doris Marks
Mrs. Mark McGrath
Mr. John Miller
Murphy/Jahn Architects, LLC
Mr. Charles N. Newhall
Mrs. John D. Nichols
Mrs. Cynthia Olson
Mrs. Roger Owen
Ms. Jean Perkins and
Mr. Leland Hutchinson
Mrs. James Pierpont
Mrs. James M. Reum
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Rose
Mrs. Thierry Roullier
Mr. and Mrs. Carmelo J. Santoro
Ms. Joanne Shiebler
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tiknis
Mr. W. James Tozer Jr.
Ms. Ina Warriner
Mrs. Edward R. Weed
Mrs. Morris S. Weeden
Mrs. Alice P. Wirtz
$500 – $999
Mrs. William Adams IV
Ms. Ann S. Alpert
Ms. Michèle Archambault
Mrs. Francis Beidler
Ms. Elennie Bixler
Mr. George W. Blossom III
Mr. and Mrs. George Bodeen
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Bushala
Ms. Gabrielle Caramalau
Mr. Pierre-Andre Chiappori and
Ms. Kristina Orfali
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Ms. Marcia S. Cohn
Mrs. Barbara Collins
Mrs. Kevin Connellan
Mrs. Bonnie Deutsch
Mrs. William T. Divane
Mrs. Jane Ehrig
FABRICE
Ms. Molly Fiden and
Mr. Damon Thompson
J. M. Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Gela
Mr. Bo Golovan
Mr. Marc Gordon
Mr. Robert W. Hartmann
Mrs. Ronald Hillman
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Hood, Jr.
Mrs. David B. Horn
Mr. William B. Hummer
Ms. Paula Kiefer
King Family Foundation
Ms. Evelyn Kupczak
Mr. Jerry B. Lewis
Mrs. Eleanor Lieberman
Mrs. Robert K. Lorch
Luscious Ltd.
Ms. Nancy Marder
Ms. Lisa Markham
Mrs. James McCormick
Mrs. Peter McKinney
Dr. Virginia Mullin
Mr. Stephen Nightingale
Mrs. Theodore J. Novak
Ms. Abby O’Neil and
Mr. D. Carroll Joynes
Mrs. Joanne Pelletiere
Ms. Susan Richardson
Tay Ruthenburg
Mrs. James H. Schink
Mrs. Dennis R. Schlemmer
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Segal
Mrs. Edward B. Smith, Jr.
Sotheby’s
Mr. and Mrs. David Spadafora
Ms. Laraine P. Spector
Mrs. Cassie Spencer
Mrs. Margaret Trboyevic
Dr. Mark A. Van Gorder
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Walter
Ms. Audrey L. Weaver
Mrs. Thomas E. Wells IV
Ms. Megan Wiig
Ms. Karen Zupko
$250 – $499
Mrs. Felix E. Aisen
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ballot
Marta E. Banegas-Shikari
Mrs. Harold S. Barron
Sania Bonnard
Dr. Pascale-Anne Brault
Mrs. Marcia Buchanan
Nicole Casey
Erick Castillo
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chevalier
Kevin Connellan
Mr. Wilbert Crowley and
Mrs. Lynn Abrahamson
Sean A. Dwyer
Kitty Freidheim
Mrs. Maggie Gage
Inezita Gay
Ms. Kathleen M. Greene
Ms. Catherine Hareas
Daniel Hayman
Ms. Anne Hopcraft
Mrs. R. Thomas Howell
Mrs. Roger Hull
Loren D. Jahn
Magda Jakubowska
Laura Jensen
Romayne Kazmer
Mrs. Eric Kilcollin
Tom Leonard
Mr. Jay Lundborg
Jean-Claude Marchais
John R. Martin
Ms. Maria F. Martinez
Ms. Katherine McDonagh
Mr. Robert Morrissey
Mr. Michael J. Murphy
Camilla Nielsen
Steven Paraboschi
Ms. Irene Phelps
Mrs. Polly Richter
Jacquelyn M. Rosa
Mrs. Andjelika Rosul
Robert D. Rudolph
Ms. Nancy A. Sans
Marie Schlesinger
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schnackenberg
Ms. Lisa Smith
Brigitte Spada
Mrs. Robert Stone
Ms. Whitney Templeton
Deanne L. Thomas
Mr. Ludovic Vallet
Mr. and Mrs. Alain Weber
Edward R. Weed
Mrs. Emmy White
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Winters
$100 – $249
Mr. Jeffrey Abell
Ms. Telma Ablan
Ms. Michele Allen
Mr. and Mrs. Brett A. August
Karen Bandusky
Mr. John E. Bokina
Aldridge Bousfield
Ms. Carol Brandt
Mrs. Julia Butler
Sean Callahan
William A. Caro
Mr. John W. Castle
Christies, Inc.
Mrs. Winifred Clark
Miss Shannon Clark
Bernard Conroy
Mrs. Jennifer Convery
Ms. Jeannine Cotnoir
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cummings
Paul Dailey
Ms. Norah Delaney
Mr. Jon DeMoss
Wesley J. Drake
Daniel Ebner
Mrs. Ann A. Flick
Mrs. Thomas Frey
Yuliya Frolova
Mrs. Marshall B. Front
Ms. Genevieve Gandal
Mrs. Gloria S. Gleave
Mary Glerum
Eric Goldberg
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Greenblatt
Mrs. Mary Louise Haddad
John Hedges
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Huebener
Dieter Klagge
Mrs. Cornelius J. Sheehan, Jr.
Ms. Aimée Laberge and
Mr. Kevin Tibbles
Tracy Lawrence-Black
Ms. Susan Lehrer
Keith Lewis
Mrs. Jay A. Lipe
Mr. Donald Lorek
Ms. Julie Lyden
Ms. Minja Markus
Mr. Enrique Medina
Cecile Melchior
Jennifer Mercer
Jeffery B. Michalczyk
Phil Moss
Mr. Joseph Mullins
Mr. Marc Nichols
Mme. Sylvette Nicolini
Ms. Palesa Nicolini
Sara Niemann
Maureen O’Brien
John and Michele O’Bryan
Ann Oppenheimer
Ms. Elizabeth Patterson
Mr. Kevin Perrizo
Daniel M. Pierce
Harvey Plonsker
Douglas Porter
Elizabeth Ragan
Mlle. Judith Renault Reese
Carmen Rogers
Ms. Charlene Schlager
Ms. Carol Semrad
Ms. Leila Simic
Ms. June Simonian
M. Patrick Simonnet
Ms. Linda Spanberger
Ms. Rachel Strohm
Virginia Sullivan
Ms. Nancy Thomas
Ms. Nancy D. Thompson
Mr. Barton Tretheway
Ms. Alice A. Tucker
Kathleen Van Ella
Carla A. Varner
Ms. Irene Walters
Mr. Bruno Watel
Mary West
Howard White
Gretchen Zook
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We sincerely apologize for any errors or omissions.
Please note that due to space limitations, we are unable to list in-kind gifts and donors below $100. Your continued
support is most appreciated. Merci !
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& cafés
MÉDIATHèQUE
Monday – Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(Please note that the Médiathèque will close for
lunch Mon. – Thu. from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: closed.
Phone: (312) 337-5473 · Email: [email protected]
DVDs and all items are renewable! Call or email.
We have over 900 DVD titles.
Ongoing Used Book Sale: $2 to $3
HotPoint Wireless is available
on the 2nd floor of the Chicago
Avenue building.
OFF THE SHELF
Recommended items in French and English, selected
to appeal to differing tastes, ages, and levels of
French-language proficiency.
Gallia by Joan Bleau. Introduction
and texts by Peter Van Der Krogt.
Program Audio Recordings
Do you wish to re-experience an Alliance Française
program or share it with a friend? Access it online!
Visit our homepage, follow links to recordings —
on cultural partner WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified project,
www.chicagopublicradio.org
NEW: Lecture on French Culture and Philosophy
with Jean-Luc Marion.
Professor Marion of the Académie Française,
l’Université Paris-Sorbonne and the University of
Chicago, speaks on the topic of French Culture and
Philosophy: Beyond Post-modernism.
Café Conversation du mardi
(intermediate to advanced level)
We always welcome new members to this lively
conversation group. Topics vary. Meets Tuesdays, 4:00
to 5:00 p.m. in the library. Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 · Mar. 1, 8,
15, 22, 29 · Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26
NEW! Café BOOK CLUB
(beginner to intermediate level)
By popular demand! Read an accessible French work
and discuss in basic French. Visit the website for
details on book selections. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the
lounge. Wednesday. Feb. 9 · Mar. 9 · Apr. 6
Café Littérature
(advanced level)
Join us in the salon from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Monday:
Feb. 28: La rue des boutiques obscures by Patrick Modiano
Mar. 28: Trois femmes puissantes by Marie Ndaye
Apr. 25: Un roman français by Fréderic Beigbeder
Café PoÉsie
(upper intermediate and advanced level)
Read the poetry of Gérard de Nerval and Baudelaire
and improve your French skills with Professor Isaac
Cohen. Meets in the Library from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Petits Poèmes en Prose (Petits classiques Larousse
edition) is the text. (Available at Europa) Monday:
Feb. 21 · Mar. 21 · Apr. 18
(Taschen, 2006, annotated edition, 208 pages)
Gallia, a single volume, is a reprint of the highest
quality taken from Joan Blaeu’s original 11-volume
baroque-period masterpiece entitled Atlas Maior.
Containing more than 64 maps of France, it is made
from the National Library of Vienna’s colored, goldheightened copy. A masterpiece atlas of the world, it
was completed in 1665 and is known to this day as
one of history’s finest examples of mapmaking.
Originally appearing in Latin, the full atlas
comprised 594 maps which depicted the whole of
the world known to early modern Europe. Blaeu
(1596 Alkmaar – 1673 Amsterdam) was the son of of
leading Dutch cartographer Willem Blaeu and
eventually became the official cartographer of the
Dutch East India Company. It contains new text in
English, French, and German by Peter van der Krogt
explaining the historical and cultural associations
and introducing the reader into the fascinating
world of early modern cartography. The author, the
leading expert in the field of Dutch atlases, is a
collaborator on the Explokart Research Program for
the History of Cartography at the University of
Utrecht’s Faculty of Geosciences.
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MÉDIATHÈQUE · WINTER 2011
Café Conversation du mercredi
(beginner to intermediate level)
Join us in our médiathèque to practice French,
alternate Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 2, 16 · Mar. 2, 16, 30 · Apr. 13, 27
cinéma
February 7 – April 9 · Class Schedule
Rétrospective Catherine Deneuve
In French with English subtitles
Admission: $7, including a glass of French wine.
All screenings take place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Muse to Yves Saint-Laurent, the face of Chanel No. 5 in the 70’s, national treasure and
symbol of France as “Marianne”, the femme fatale of French cinema has worked in
Europe and America with the most illustrious directors and shared the screen — and
sometimes her life — with the finest actors of her generation. Rediscover Deneuve in her
most classic roles during our year-long retrospective, with our guest speakers shedding
light on her enduring mystique.
Indochine, (1992) · Régis Wargnier
Oscar winner for Best Foreign Film, 159 min.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
A Columbia College Movie Slapdown with Ron Falzone!
“Deneuve as symbol of Colonial Epoch: Catherine Deneuve looks ravishing from start to finish.
She’s supremely unruffled when a man with a nosebleed attempts to make love to her. Not a
hair is out of place as she beats a worker for attempting to run away from the plantation…”
New York Times, Vincent Canby
WINTER 2011 · calendar of cultural events
Place Vendôme, (1998) · Nicole Garcia
Best Actress award at the 1998 Venice Film Festival, 117 min.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
With special guest Margo Reese, film producer and
Deneuve aficionada.
Named after the Parisian square that is home to the Ritz
Hotel, several haute couture boutiques and some of the
world’s most expensive jewelry shops, ‘’Place Vendôme’’
provides a perfect setting for Catherine Deneuve, herself
one of the French cinema’s most precious gems.
Peau d’âne (1970) · Jacques Demy
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. 90 min.
A fairy godmother helps a princess disguise herself so she won’t
have to marry a man she doesn’t love… her father, the King.
C’est rigolo · Comedy series
with Randy Williams
Exploring the rich history of French Comedy with four Saturday afternoon selections.
Admission: $7, including a glass of French wine.
Randy Williams is past President of the Alliance Française de Chicago, a long-time Board
member, and a film aficionado. The French government has designated him Chevalier in both
the Order of Arts and Letters and the National Order of Merit.
L’auberge espagnole (2002) · Cédric Klapish
In French with English subtitles, 122 min.
Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.
Xavier, an economics student in his twenties, joins a
European exchange program to improve his Spanish
and heads to Barcelona. He is thrust into a cultural
melting pot when he moves into an apartment full of
international students.
Huit Femmes (2002) · François Ozon
A Deneuve in C’est Rigolo!
Catherine Deneuve shared the 2002 Silver Bear Award for Best Ensemble Cast for
her performance, 111 min.
In French with English subtitles
Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.
A French musical comedy and murder-mystery film set in a large country residence during the
1950s. A family and its servant are preparing for Christmas when “Monsieur died in his bed
with a knife in his back”. The murderer must be one of the eight women and each character
leads its own investigation revealing hidden family secrets along the way.
Please
proof of
membership at the door for all cultural programs.
(312)provide
337-1070
· www.af-chicago.org
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