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Imaginez 2nd Edition © 2012

Le français sans frontières

Cherie Mitschke, Southwestern University

paperback, 8 1/2 x 10 1/2

ISBN: 978-1-60576-878-6 10 lessons 2 semesters 482 pages

Higher Education > French > Intermediate

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I just wanted to let you know that I have been familiarizing myself with Imaginez. The whole package is FANTASTIC!! I love the Supersite, videos and all the wonderful resources.
^_ Trisha Frye
Salem College, NC

Imaginez is the the first Intermediate French textbook that I have used in 14 years of teaching that I look forward to using again next year.
^_ Christine Moritz
University of Northern Colorado

Imaginez will no doubt motivate and inspire intermediate French students. Read the review
^_ Andrzej Dziedzic
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Overview

Imaginez engages students actively as they build their language skills and broaden their understanding of the diverse cultures of the francophone world. Intergrated short films tie together culture, literature, and grammar for a unique and rewarding learning experience that prepares students to interact confidently and communicate in French in real-life contexts.

Imaginez features:

Unique intergration of award-winning films
Signature design that supports and facilitates language learning
A flexible grammar sequence that keeps students focused and motivated
Fiches de grammaire, located at the end of the textbook, builds on concepts introduced in earlier lessons and provides additional grammar topics and activities
Each lesson takes students on a simulated "voyage" to a French-speaking country or region through music-related sections and literary and cultural readings
The Imaginez Supersite provides both sudents and instructors with a wealth of material that correlates directly to the textbook and offers additional support
vText, the interactive, online version of the student edition

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New Features

The 2nd Edition of Imaginez includes a variety of new and updated material:

Two new short films: Bon anniversaire, Hichem Yacoubi (France); Dépendance, Yann Kibongui, (France)
A new feature, Le Zapping, with authentic TV clips from around the French-speaking world
Two new literary readings: Tout bouge autour de moi, Dany Laferrière (Haiti); La Télé et la mort, Marguerite Duras (France)
Three new cultural readings: Guy Laliberté, un homme hors du commun (Quebec); Un demi-siècle d’indépendance (West Africa); CERN: À la découverte d’un univers particulier (Switzerland)
New integrated writing activities in the student workbook
Updated and enhanced testing program
Updated and enhanced Imaginez Supersite
Online collaboration tools, now available on the Supersite Plus level, including instant messaging, audio and video conferencing, whiteboard and application sharing

Next : Contents >

Contents

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Imaginez

Imaginez

Leçon 1: Ressentir et vivre
Leçon 2: Habiter en ville
Leçon 3: L’influence des médias
Leçon 4: La valeur des idées
Leçon 5: La société en évolution
Leçon 6: Les générations qui bougent
Leçon 7: Les sciences et la technologie
Leçon 8: S’évader et s’amuser
Leçon 9: Perspectives de travail
Leçon 10: Les richesses naturelles

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Components

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For Students

Student Edition with Supersite Access ISBN: 978-1-61767-041-1 Paperback

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vTextStudent Edition with Supersite Access ISBN: 978-1-61767-390-0 CodeSupersite Plus ISBN: 978-1-60576-923-9 Code

Supersite Plus includes all Supersite resources, the WebSAM online Student Activities Manual, and online collaboration tools via instant messaging, audio and video conferencing, whiteboard and application sharing

Student Activities Manual Workbook and Lab ManualISBN: 978-1-60576-895-3 Paperback

Student Activities Manual Answer KeyISBN: 978-1-60576-896-0 Paperback

For Instructors

Instructor's Annotated Edition ISBN: 978-1-60576-886-1 Paperback

Full Instructor Access to all Supersite ResourcesFree to adopting instructors Code

Instructor's Resource DVD Set ISBN: 978-1-60576-942-4 1 DVD

Next : Lesson Tour >

Lesson Tour

Download a Sample Lesson Lesson 2

Visit the Imaginez Supersite Demo to access the audio, video, practice, and resources that accompany this sample lesson.

J'attendrai le suivant Movie Screenshot for Imaginez Supersite

The Court métrage section in each Imaginez lesson features authentic short-subject films by contemporary francophone filmmakers. Each film serves as a springboard for students to learn about and discuss the language and cultural themes presented in the lesson.

Due to rights restrictions, a complete preview of the Imaginez Film Collection can only be accessed via the Imaginez Supersite. Contact your Modern Language Specialist for access.

Next : Integrated Technology >

Technology

Visit the Imaginez Supersite Demo to explore all Supersite and Supersite Plus resources.

The Imaginez Supersite provides an expansive set of interactive tools and resources.

For students

Practice activities with auto-grading and feedback
Vocabulary and pronunciation activities with native-speaker audio examples
Open-ended activities where students explore and search the Internet
Additional content to support the Galerie de créatures
Oral recordings of literary and cultural readings with voicesynch technology
Streaming video for all video programs, with optional subtitles and English translations
Recorded vocabulary
Lab audio MP3s
Oxford Mini French-English Dictionary

For instructors

A gradebook to manage courses, view rosters, set assignments and post announcements
The complete Instructor's Resource Manual in PDFs (answers to Fiches De Grammaire Activities, Lab Audio Script, Teaching Suggestions, and Videoscript )
A comprehensive Testing Program that can be administered online, or printed and given in class
MP3 files of the Lab and Testing Audio Programs
PowerPoint® presentation slides for classroom use (maps, vocabulary, grammar)
SAM Answer Keys
Streaming Video
Voiceboards for oral communication and threaded discussions
Complete access to the Student Supersite

Supersite Plus includes the Imaginez Supersite, plus:
WebSAM Online Student Activities Manual All Student Activities Manual activities in an online format A combination of auto-graded and instructor-graded activities Oral voice record-submit activities The complete Lab Manual audio program A single gradebook to manage Supersite and WebSAM courses, rosters, and assignments	Online collaboration Audio and video conferencing Instant messaging Application sharing—perfect for online tutoring Online whiteboards Online office hours

Explore the Imaginez vText today!

For students

Searchable table of contents, and page-number browsing
Note-taking capabilities
Links on the vText page to all audio and video
Links on the vText page to all mouse-icon textbook activities
An interface that shows assignments and grades for mouse-icon activities right on the vText page
Access to all Supersite—or Supersite Plus—resources
Complementary with Supersite Plus bundles!

For instructors

A single gradebook for vText and Supersite (or Supersite Plus)
vText included with every Instructor Supersite account—the perfect tool for classroom presentations
A great solution for hybrid courses