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  • Cassettes.
    • AINSI SOIT-ELLE
      PHONO HQ1617.G74
      French. Read by the author - Benoite Groult. des femmes du M.L.F. éditent.
      Women's Studies. French. Cross-Cultural. 60 min.
    • LA CANTATRICE CHAUVE; LA LECON
      PHONO PQ2617.O6C3 1976
      Dramatization of Ionesco's plays. 2 sound cassettes : analog, mono. + 1 guide.
    • L'EXPRESS AUJOURD'HUI LA FRANCE
      PHONO PC2112.L49x 1993
      3 sound cassettes (180 min.): analog + 1 book (193 p., ill. ; 28 cm.) + 1 transcript (26 p.; 28 cm.)
      3) French language -- Sound recordings for English speakers.
      4) French language -- Readers -- Social sciences.
      5) France -- Civilization -- 1945-
    • FRENCH FOR STARTERS
      PHONO PC2129.E5B3 1986
      Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1986. 154 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. + 2 sound cassettes.
      1) French language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers -
      2) English.
      3) French language - Grammar.
    • LA JEUNE FILLE ET L'ENFANT EXTRAIT DE L' 'ET'E 80
      PHONO PQ2607.U8245E8 1981
      Excerpts from the novel L'été 80. 1 sound cassette : analog.
    • LA MACHINE INFERNALE
      PHONO PQ2605.O15M2 1979
      A reading of Cocteau's play. 3 sound cassettes: analog, mono. + 12 slides + 1 guide.
    • MA MERE ET LES BETES; LA MAISON DE CLAUDINE
      PHONO PQ2605.O28M3 1981
      Excerpts from the novels Ma mere et les betes and La maison de Claudine. 1 sound cassette : analog.
    • LES PETITS CHEVAUX DE TARQUINIA
      PHONO PQ2607.U8245P4 1980
      Excerpts from the novel of the same title. 1 sound cassette : analog.
    • PREPARATIFS
      PHONO PQ2663.I9P73 1980
      Excerpts from the novel Préparatifs de noces au-dela de l'abime. 1 sound cassette : analog.
    • LA PRINCESSE DE CLEVES
      PHONO PQ1805.L5A7 1980
      Excerpts from the novel of the same title. 2 sound cassettes: analog.
    • RICERCARE; ET, LA LUMIERE SUR LE MUR; 18 MP3S DE SILENCE
      PHONO PQ2679.E676R5 1980
      Excerpts from the novels Ricercare, La lumiere sur le mur, and 18 mp3s de silence. 1 sound cassette : analog.
    • Champs-Elysées. A monthly audio magazine that comes with a cassette, and a magazine with a study supplement to accompany the cassette.See their homepage for more information. The following editions are available for in-house use in the LRC:
      • April 1996. Rencontre: Claude Ury. Les 120 ans de Larousse. Le grand prix de la baguette.
      • May 1996. Reouverture de l'opera de Paris. Le nouveau service national. Corot au Grand Palais. Rencontres: Chiara Mastroianni et Guillaume Depardieu.
      • August 1996. Assassinat de sept moines francais en Algerie. La fusee ariane 5. La colombophilie en France. Rencontre: Juliette Greco.
      • September 1996. L'affaire Tiberi. La situation en corse. Le Musee du Vin a Paris. Rencontre: Guy Savoy.
      • October 1996. Portrait de Marie-Jose Perec. Une francaise dans l'espace. Les ponts de Paris. Rencontre: Jean-Edern Hallier.
      • November 1996. Les journees du patrimoine. Les etrangers en France. Monaco sous les projecteurs. Rencontre: Hermine de Clermont-Tonnerre.
      • December 1996. L'affaire Dutroux en Belgique. Rencontre: Lionel Piolane. "Le Penseur" de Rodin Restaure. Les Santons de Provence.
      • January 1997. Johnny Hallyday a Las Vegas. Les prix litteraires. Rencontre: Christian Lacroix.
      • February 1997. Les savoyards de Paris. La vente du Chateau D'yquem. Rencontre: L'acteur Jean Reno.
      • March 1997. Le Centre Georges Pompidou a vingt ans. Rencontre: Roland Petit. Nouvelle reglementation du pain.
      • April 1997. La Canal du Midi. Elections de Vitrolles. Rencontre: Alain Ducasse.
      • May 1997. La mere poulard au Mont-Saint Michel. Le nouveau luxe. Situation critique chez Renault. Rencontre: Edouard Molinaro.
      • November 1997. La France Gourmande. Enquete sur la mort de la Princesse de Galles. Rencontre: Olivier de Montal.
      • December 1997. Rencontre: Jean Tiberi, Maire de Paris. Affaire Yann Piat. La fabrication du foie gras. Exposition Georges de la tour.
      • January 1998. Rencontre: Marcel Marceau. Vente aux encheres a l'hotel George V. Prix litteraires.
      • February 1998. Le Chablis. L'usine de la monnaie. Le "Grand Versailles". Rencontre: Paco Rabanne.
  • Videos. Available for check-out at the Media Services desk.
    • French in Action.
  • Computer Programs:
    • Asterix - Any computer #1-19
      CDROM needed
      disk 1 = LRC 007 (2 copies available)
      disk 2 = LRC 008 (2 copies available)
    • Dasher Grammar Exercises - All Macs (#1-12)
      Grammar and vocabulary drills for 100- and 200-level PLU French Courses. These accompany the French in Action series.
    • Ecoutez Bien! Any Computer #1-19
      CDROM needed
      First ten lessons = LRC 005
      Second ten lessons = LRC 006
    • French Now! - Mac #3
      CDROM needed if you want the Sound - LRC 029
      A collection of readings in French. This program allows you to highlight words or sentences to get a translation or explanation of the grammar. After doing a reading, there are 4 games you can play that challenge your comprehension and retention of the material.
        Additional stories:
      • Introduction to French Language - LRC 031
      • La Parure - LRC 030
    • French Pronunciation Tutor - All computers #1-19
      CDROM needed - LRC 016
    • French your way - Any PC #14-19
      CDROM needed - LRC 037 (5 copies)
    • Learn to Speak French - All computers
      CDROM needed - LRC 051
    • Let's Talk - PC #17
      CDROM needed - LRC 001
    • Le Louvre (in French) - Any Mac #1-12
      CDROM needed - LRC 010
    • Microsoft Office 98 - Any Mac #1-12
      Allows for spell-checking in French in Microsoft Word.
    • Paris - History and Splendor (in English)- Any Mac #1-12
      CDROM needed - LRC 009
    • St. Gervais - Mac #3
      CDROM needed - LRC 019
    • Syteme D - Mac #3
      A writing assistant, with on-line dictionary and grammar references.
    • Triple Play Plus! - Any PC #14-19
      CDROM needed - LRC 011
      A fun, interactive program to practice vocabulary using reading, listening, and speaking activities.

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