THE FRENCH REVIEW, Vol. 87, No. 3, March 2014 Printed in U.S.A. Special Rubric: Réponses The following four texts are readers’ responses to our May 2013 special issue (Vol. 86.6). Integrating Global Education into French Programs by Sylvia Simard-Newman, Cannon School (NC) As our French programs across the nation are faced with the harsh reality of declining student enrollment, it is imperative for French teachers to review their foreign language curriculum. In order to underscore—and to convey to students, parents, and administrators—the importance of studying a second language, it is primordial to look at programs offered by universities, as well as by state and federal government, which promote global education and the learning of a second language. Cannon School recently joined the World View program offered by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Its mission is to“prepare students to succeed in an interconnected, diverse, and multicultural world” . It offers seminars, workshops, conferences, online courses, study visit opportunities, and access to global educator materials. By taking advantage of such a program, French teachers can integrate global education into their program, teach their students about the importance of learning a second language and culture, hence increase student enrollment. All levels of French classes at Cannon School include various aspects of global culture as it relates to France and Francophone countries. World View offered a two-day seminar on global migration in October 2013. This subject can be taught starting from French III to Advanced Placement French. In the College Board’s description of AP French, the curriculum has to include specific themes under broader topics, such as: Les défis mondiaux, La quête de soi, La vie contemporaine, La famille et la communauté, La science et la technologie, L’esthétique . Educators attending seminars on migration can specifically target lesson plans on nationalism, patriotism, society and immigration challenges, self-identity, community and family interactions, just to name a few. 181 The International and Foreign Language Education Agency within the United States Department of Education also offers programs under Title VI for postsecondary educators: “The mission of the International Education Programs Service (IEPS) is to meet the national needs for expertise and competence in foreign languages or international studies” . At the AATF national delegates meeting (Convention in Providence , RI, July 2013), Clay Pell, the Deputy Assistant Secretary, declared that he is currently working on programs to support foreign language programs at the secondary level. The department also offers teacher-to-teacher summer Workshops that enable teachers to learn from one another while earning credits for professional development. Attending multiple events offered by local, state, or federal agencies encourages and provides essential teaching materials for educators to integrate global issues into their foreign language curriculum.Such programs allow teachers to enter the twentyfirst -century professional development arena that underscores the importance of teaching our students at the secondary and post-secondary levels to become global citizens and reinforce the necessity to learn a foreign language and culture. French teachers are encouraged to look at various global education programs to reinforce their teachings and ultimately increase their student enrollment. Other Useful Websites: 182 FRENCH REVIEW 87.3 ...