Foreign Language

English II

PROJECT 4th Year

FINAL GROUP ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY # 5

- Find information about the community assigned (Italy, France, Spain, etc) and their arrival in Rosario. (how, when, which towns, why, etc) Check if these communities or “colectividades” have websites or just find information online.

- Think about their traditions in the PRESENT

• Do they keep old traditions? Events? Celebrations? Holidays?

• Do they have clubs or organization in Rosario?

• Find poems, narratives, songs, photos about their customs, music, typical objects, food, etc.

- Prepare a brochure or e-book summarizing the information using the following tools: http://photobucket.com/ http://issuu.com/

Members:

-Agustina perez-Juan Cruz Albergoli-Sharon Mijahuanga-Santiago Olmos

France

Project

Act 5 Wednesday July, 10th

Comunidades Francesas:The great waves of French immigrants arriving on the shores of the Rio de La Plata between 1880 and 1914. In the period between 1888 and 1892 when the French

immigration reached its peak as evidenced by the statistics, and by 1911 was already established French community nuetro country, whose economic base was from the

beginning the trade between the two countries.

Most of the French immigrants who arrived between 1880 and 1910 were farmers who went to the grain belt to try their luck as small landowners and tenants. From 1890 he

began to export more cereals and less cans, so French traders of Buenos Aires and Rosario began to devote himself to the category of exports of wheat and corn, the hub of French interests began to turn around Rosario , grain exporting port of whole grain

belt of the Province of Santa Fe and Buenos Aires.

The French colony in our country was divided into two sectors: the traders and industrialists of Buenos Aires, Rosario and Tucuman, on one hand, and on the other the

settler farmers, located primarily in the grain belt of Santa Fe and northern Buenos Aires.

France official website:

http://www.france.fr/

Typical Meals:The French food culture is a religion for the French. No snacks or meals taken prior to lunch or dinner, as they feel it spoils the taste of the main foods. They like to chat on

the table. At the end of the meal will take coffee, drink and, if the occasion calls for it, a cigar. Its main products include butter, cheese, mushrooms, tomatoes, herbs, pork,

sausages, etc. Some dishes are recognized in France,la ratatouille, quenelle, el crepe, fondue,quiche lorraine, foie gras, confit de pato, cassoulet de toulouse, inter alia.

Ratatouille.-

Crepe .-

Foie Gras.-

Quiche Lorraine.-

Cassoulet de Toulouse.-

French Celebrations:

January 6: "L’Épiphanie"

February 14: "La Fête des amoureux"

March 17: "Saint Patrick"

April 1: "Poisson d’Avril"

May 1: "Workers Party"

May 5: "L’ Ascension"

May 31: "La Pentecôte"

June 21: "Festival of Music"

July 14: "National French"

August 15: "The Assumption" "

Saint Patrick

Poisson d’Avril

National French

French manners: Regards:

The French when crossed with a neighbor greet him saying "Bonjour" or "Comment allez-vous?" (How are you) .

Presentations:

For informal presentations given usual three kisses (men are hand giving himself, but sometimes also friends greet each giving himself three kisses). We must start with the

left cheek if you do not want to create confusion, no mistake! .

Private Parties:

When going to a private party or social gathering, you accept some delay (15, 20 minutes). This does not mean you have to be delayed, but is given a grace period, a

longer delay, unreasonable, will be frowned upon. When we were invited to a house, we bring some small detail: depending on the occasion may be some flowers, some

cupcakes, a toy for children or a bottle of wine.

Outputs nighttime:

The French did not stay at home, they like to go: both cultural outings to cinemas, theaters or concerts, entertainment and dining out, drinking or clubbing. Bars are open until quite late ... but if you want to continue the march, lacking clubs (payment usually

drink included).

Tips:

You can leave tips for a dependent of the hotel, cinema usher, in the wardrobe, etc.. Taxi drivers are also expected 10%. Instead, in hotels and restaurants is not necessary, because the invoice comes in between 10% and 15% service charge. Ni has not been

satisfied must express clearly.

In business:

The French are presented with a handshake, energetic but not aggressive. Is highly valued and stylish dress well, wear suits with a bad cut, inappropriate shoes or socks, etc.., Will create an unprofessional image. In business are quite serious: they want to

see facts, figures and reports and discuss before making rash decisions.

France the city of love France is a country (like the U.S.), Paris is a city (like New York).

They say Paris is the city of love for its romance, its architecture, its streets, its environment, its history, its culture, its food and its magic.

It is said that French is the language of love, also for its history, customs and mentality of those who speak it. In fact, many sayings about love, such as: "vivre d'amour et d'eau fraiche"

(live on bread and onions translated in French by "love and living water"). When someone sneezes, he answered; "A tes amours" "(For your love") and answered "that last forever yours.

The first stop is, of course, the Eiffel Tower, from which you can enjoy the wonderful views this castle gives you. What

better to seal your love with a kiss on the top of this tower? The same can do strolling the Trocadero Gardens or the

Montparnasse Tower.

In addition, you can enjoy the pure love walking hand in hand through the endless bridges of Paris, as the Pont des Art, the Pont Neuf. Meanwhile, Paris is giving you the chance to walk

under the chestnut trees in the Place Dauphine and must-see, is the famous bridge of lovers or Pont Marie.

The hopeless romantics can not miss the Marais, Place des Vosges, Place Vendome or, of course, the Place de la Concorde. Strolling down the Champs

Elysees will be the lace of a perfect day with your partner and, finally Appear at the Jardin des Tuileries.

To follow a dream Valentine, you can not miss the steps of the Sacre Coeur in Montmartre, following the Rue des Trois Frères, one of the

most charming areas of Paris, ending at Place du Terre.

If you get the chance, also acudit L'Arsenal ports because you can take a boat trip in which a

channel recorreréis little known by tourists: The Canal Saint-Martin, surrounded by terraces on which, in turn , you can enjoy a relaxing drink.

A huge walk through the Latin Quarter is one of the places to visit for lovers, is one of the most romantic areas of Paris and in it, you will have

the opportunity to meet some of the most famous boulevards in the city: The Boulevard Saint-Germain and Saint Michel Boulevard brasseries

packed and crowded streets, among which the Rue de L'Harpe and the Rue de L 'Huchette.

RomancesLoves crazy

adventures

hopes

French communities have an organization called Rosario

Alliance Françaice Rosario

Their website is:

http://www.afrosario.com.ar/

THIS IS THE

BEAUTIFUL

FRANCE