Lewis and Clark Foreign Language

Contents

Special Event: The National Bicentennial Exhibition--Part 2: In a section of this conference exhibition curator Carolyn Gilman discusses the translation and communication issues faced by the corps as they used a "language chain" to communicate with the Indians they met along the way.

Special Event: Three Flags Ceremony: Hear from representatives of Spain and France as they commemorate the role their nations played in the transfer of Louisiana to the United States.

Live with Lewis from Gallipolis, OH: Learn about a bit of French influence in America with the unique origins of this town.

Live with Lewis from Fort DeChartres, IL: Discover the impact of French influnce in middle America as they governed their territory from this historic location.

DLV: Language Chains--Communication on the Expedition: Join students from high school and middle school French classes as well as elementary classrooms to learn about the use of language chains onthe expedition. What languages were used and how well did the Corps do? Hear students speak French and English as they engage in language chains and translation activities themselves.