In the pages of Duty from 1er Last June, Jean-François Lisée raised a reality that is already too well anchored within our schools, namely that of the use of the language of Shakespeare by our students. Mr. Lisée is absolutely right. And this is unfortunately not anecdotal.
Working in an environment where cultural diversity is very present, teachers must constantly restrict the use of English within classes. And it has become the language of reference for many of our students. This reality necessarily leads us to rethink certain educational approaches so that the language of Molière can regain its letters of nobility. And fortunately it is possible with a minimum of will and passion.
It is clear that there is a little hope on the horizon for our beautiful youth! It still has to be imbued with our Quebec cultural heritage. For several years, I have made it a duty, but above all a pleasure, to share my passion for Quebec song with my fifth year elementary school students.
Pencil in hand, with a certain interest, my students make dictations while being accompanied by our Quebec singers. At the weekly meeting, we find Bélanger, Séguin, Cowboys Fringants and other authors, composers and performers who allow the French language to regain its letters of nobility.
I am always amazed when my students, from different ethnic origins, tell me that they share a new interest with their parents, that of Quebec music. And this is not anecdotal! Honestly comforting.
I dare to believe that with a little will, it becomes possible to dream better, as Daniel Bélanger says so well, when the time comes to have hope for the future of our beautiful language. Every gesture made by our teachers to make our cultural heritage known becomes essential for the survival of the French language. We have a duty to never give up, as Richard Séguin says so well.
Let’s play !