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Book SynopsisThis invaluable book describes the development of the French language from its Latin origins to its most recent form. Booth explains how written and oral French have been influenced by other languages over the centuries and then shows the traces of these influences in its modern vocabulary and pronunciation.
Trade ReviewLa langue française à travers les siècles is more than just a linguistic study of the language. It links the vast domains of language and culture, history and literature, in order to give a full and accurate account of the historical developments that occurred during a particular time in history. Elegantly written in a user-friendly and easy-to-understand style, and supplemented by illustrations, charts, and maps, the book is accessible to intermediate students, as well as advanced students. It can be used in French phonetics courses, or in culture and civilization courses. Last, but not least, it will be of interest to anyone interested in the evolution of the French language from its Latin origins to the twenty-first century. * The NECTFL Review *
This new book is an excellent introduction to the history of the French language from its Latin origins to the present. . . . Because of the communicative nature of the exercises that accompany each chapter, [this book] can be used in language courses, culture and civilization courses, as well as in more specialized phonetics or linguistics courses. Needless to say, this thoughtful and well-designed book is a great addition to the field of French studies. -- Andrzej Dziedzic PhD, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
This book is an excellent addition to the study of the French language. The author gives brief descriptions of the historical periods in its development, including the recent abbreviations used in French text messages. It is a must for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in French and for others [who share] a passion for the language. -- Lois Vines Ph. D., Professor of French; distinguished teaching professor at Ohio University
Table of ContentsTable des Matières Preface Acknowledgements Chapitre 1: De la préhistoire à l’arrivée des Romains La famille des langues indo-européennes L’époque préhistorique et pré-romaine Le latin en Gaule Contrôle des connaissances Chapitre 2: Les grandes invasions Les Francs et le superstrat germanique D’autres invasions Contrôle des connaissances Chapitre 3: Le roman La Renaissance carolingienne Les Serments de Strasbourg De nouvelles invasions Contrôle des connaissances Chapitre 4 L’ancien français Contrôle des connaissances Chapitre 5: Le moyen français Contrôle des conaissances Chapitre 6: Le français moderne Le XVIIe siècle Le XVIIIe siècle Le XIXe siècle Contrôle des connaissances Chapitre 7: Le français contemporain Les changements de la langue parlée au XXe siècle Contrôle des connaissances Contrôle des connaissances Les nouveautés du XXe siècle en langue écrite Contrôle des connaissances Contrôle des connaissances Les variations régionales du français contemporain en France Contrôle des connaissances Chapitre 8: Les langues régionales de France Contrôle des connaissances Chapitre 9: La langue française dans le monde Contrôle des connaissances Glossary Answer key Bibliography Index
