Project Resources: Research Project Topic Ideas (French/Francophone)

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IF YOU WANT TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN FRANCOPHONE CULTURE:

Research some aspect of culture of a particular French-speaking country/region.
Research a national holiday in a French-speaking country.
Research a religious holiday in a French-speaking country.
Research a celebration in a French-speaking country (birthday, wedding, or other life-cycle celebration).
Research one of the regional languages spoken in France (Breton, Occitan, Provençal, Corsu, etc.) and the
traditional culture of the people who speak it.
Research the indigenous culture of a French-speaking country (other than France).

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IF YOU LIKE ART OR ARCHITECTURE:

Research a well-known Francophone artist.
Research a specific piece of art created by a Francophone artist.
Research a specific art form or art movement in a French-speaking country/region.
Research the architecture of a Francophone city.

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IF YOU LIKE MUSIC:

Research a well-known Francophone composer.
Research a well-known Francophone musical group.
Research a specific Francophone musical genre.
Research a well-known piece of Francophone music (popular song, classical piece, opera, etc.)
Research the national anthem of a French-speaking country and the history behind it.
Compare/contrast the musical traditions of 2 different French-speaking countries.

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IF YOU LIKE TO READ OR WRITE:

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IF YOU LIKE HISTORY OR GEOGRAPHY:

Research the history of a specific French-speaking country/region.
Research a well-known Francophone historical figure.
Research a well-known Francophone world leader or political figure.
Research French/Francophone immigration in the USA.
Research the geography of a specific French-speaking country/region.
Research significant rivers, mountain ranges, or other geographical features of France or another French-speaking country.
Research the ways in which the geography and climate of a specific French-speaking country influence the diet of the people who live there.

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IF YOU LIKE DANCE OR SPORTS:

Research a traditional folk dance of France or another French-speaking country.
Compare/contrast the traditional folk dance forms of 2 different French-speaking regions.
Research the Tour de France, including its history and significance.
Research soccer in a specific French-speaking country and the differences in the culture, importance, fan support, player attitudes, etc.
Research a well-known Francophone athlete.
Research the national team of a particular sport in a specific French-speaking country.

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IF YOU LIKE FOOD:

Research the cheeses of France, including their cultural and anthropological significance.
Research the breads or pastries of France, including their cultural and anthropological significance.
Research the history and cultural/anthropological significance of another specific food item or dish from a specific French-speaking country/region/people.
Research the typical diet of a specific French-speaking country/region/people.
Compare/contrast the cuisine of 2 different French-speaking countries.
Research the ways in which the geography and climate of a specific French-speaking country influence the diet of the people who live there.
Research the wine industry in a specific region of France.

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IF YOU LIKE TV OR MOVIES:

Research the history, background, and significance of a specific French-language TV station.
Research the history, background, and significance of a specific French-language TV program.
Research the history, background, and significance of a specific genre of French-language TV programming (news, game shows, soap operas, etc.)
Research a well-known Francophone TV or film star.
Research a well-known Francophone film director.
Research the film industry of a specific French-speaking country.

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IF YOU LIKE TO TRAVEL:

Research the attractions in a specific French-speaking city/region/country (monuments, museums, nature, geography, cultural/historical sites, etc.).
Research the travel and tourism industry in a specific French-speaking country/region.
Research study abroad opportunities for your area of study in a specific French-speaking city/region/country.
Research job opportunities in a French-speaking country for 1 or 2 specific careers.
Research and explore French influences in the USA.

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IF YOU LIKE SHOPPING:

Research the products for which a specific French-speaking country is known, including the history and
significance of each product.
Research the French fashion industry.
Research a well-known French fashion designer.
Research the well-known department stores of France.

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IF YOU HAVE NATIVE FRENCH SPEAKERS IN YOUR FAMILY / OR CLOSE FRIENDS:

Research your family history.
Research the family history of your French-speaking close friends.
Research the French-speaking country that your family member/close friend came from.
Research the historical, political, economic, religious, and/or other conditions that led your family members/close friends to emigrate.