Canvat, K.
Description:
In France, literature has been for a long time the basis for the teaching of French as mother tongue. Today, however, its role and position are being questioned because of both empirical difficulties linked with its daily teaching and disciplinary changes in French didactics Its formerly obvious use is now giving way to doubts While some firmly stick to their old positions, as expressed in press pamphlets and media discussions (« C’est la littérature qu’on assassine rue de Grenelle », Le Monde, 4 March, 2000), others try to « remodel » the teaching of French in redefining the functions of its various components (literature ranging at the top) and in finding new ways to link them.