In this course, you will be introduced to unique slang, Anglicism, and different French dialects from around New Brunswick, and the Maritime provinces. You'll also experience Acadian pop culture by breaking down the lyrics and meanings of Acadian songs, reading excerpts from Acadian social media and analysis culture, and breaking down Acadian memes and the meanings behind them. We will also listen to various interviews with Acadians living in the Maritime provinces.
Note: Some conversations will be in French and adult-themed topics will be touched upon.
Thursdays, Feb. 6 to Feb. 27 (4 weeks)
7:30 - 9 p.m.
$99 (+ HST)
Nina Savoie-Colwell was born and raised on the Acadian peninsula in a bilingual household. For over a decade she has taught conversational French, beginner and intermediate French, Acadian French, conversational English and ESL, as well as various types of art classes. She has had the pleasure of teaching for Le Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick, the Anglophone South School District, The College of Extended Learning and privately.
Summer 2020, Nina discussed Acadian culture and history on CBC Radio Information Morning (SJ & Syndey) in an 8-week radio series promoting Acadian culture. An excerpt from her interview was also published in a history textbook for Nova Scotia elementary schools.
Nina also has a background in fine arts, animation and graphics, as well as office administration an undergrad in Business Management from UNB, and an MEd from Yorkville Univerity. She is currently working on a research project on Acadians from across North America.
