The Congress of French Culture in Florida (French: Le Congrès de la culture française en Floride, French pronunciation: [lə kɔ̃.ɡʁɛ də la kyl.tyʁ fʁɑ̃.sɛz ɑ̃ flɔ.ʁid]), also referred to as CCFF or simply Le Congrès, is an academic organization who holds competitions annually in Orlando, Florida with the purpose of promoting competency in the French culture and language among students across Florida.[1] The name also refers to the organizational body that oversees the event and its preparation.
Le Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride, Inc.[sic]
The foundation of the competition was conceived by three French instructors from Jacksonville, Florida in the fall of 1952: Lelia Alexander of Julia E. Landon High School (now Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School), Cornelia Burge of Duncan U. Fletcher High School, and Doris McCleary of Andrew Jackson High School. The first competition was held in April of 1953 at the Provençal House of Rollins College and continued to take place there on an annual basis.[2]
In 1962, French professor Suzanne Carrell facilitated the relocation of the event to Jacksonville University where it had remained for several years.[2] Carrell, a French national, was highly praised for her work in strengthening the cultural ties between the United States and France, particularly in the relationship between the sister cities of Jacksonville and Nantes.[3][4] In 1980, a scholarship open to participants of the Congrès was established in her name and continues to this day.[2] In recognition of her work, French President Jacques Chirac decreed upon her the French Legion of Honor on the competition's fiftieth year (2002).[3] On the competition's sixtieth year (2012), Carrell would also receive the National Order of Merit.[5]
Despite having retired in 1989, Carrell continued to chair the organization until her passing in 2019.[6][7]
After Jacksonville
Today, the competition is principally held in Orlando, Florida.[2]
Purpose
Students from participating Florida middle schools and high schools compete in various challenges designed to test fluency in French as well as knowledge of French culture. These challenges include la lecture (reading proficiency), le discours (improvised oration), la déclamation (poetry recitation), and le casse-tête (lit. "break-head", a quiz bowl). The rewards for these challenges are primarily ribbons and plaques. Separately, students who demonstrate in writing an intent to continue their studies in French (especially into higher education) are given the opportunity to win multiple scholarships, the most notable of which is the Bourse Suzanne Carrell. The organization's homepage claims that the event serves to allow students to "meet other enthusiastic Francophiles who inspire one another."
References
^Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride, Inc. "Constitution & By-Laws, Revised 2017". Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
^ abcdCongrès de la Culture Française en Floride, Inc. "About". Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride. Weebly. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
^ ab. Jacksonville University Press Release Archive. Jacksonville University. 4 September 2002. Archived from the original on 3 September 2006. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
^"Suzanne Carrell, une figure emblématique de la culture française en Floride". France-Amérique (in French). Retrieved 14 January 2019.
^Levins, Clayton (14 September 2012). "Consul General of France to award National Order of Merit to former JU Prof. Suzanne Carrell". Arlington News. FirstCoastNews.com. Jacksonville University. Retrieved 27 December 2018.
^"57-year career devoted to French language and culture - Consulat Général de France à Miami". miami.consulfrance.org. Consulate General of France in Miami. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
^"Suzanne Carrell Obituary - St. Augustine, FL". Legacy.com. The Florida Times Union. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
External links
Current Homepage for Le Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride
January 07, 2023
congress, french, culture, florida, french, congrès, culture, française, floride, french, pronunciation, ɡʁɛ, tyʁ, fʁɑ, sɛz, flɔ, ʁid, also, referred, ccff, simply, congrès, academic, organization, holds, competitions, annually, orlando, florida, with, purpose. The Congress of French Culture in Florida French Le Congres de la culture francaise en Floride French pronunciation le kɔ ɡʁɛ de la kyl tyʁ fʁɑ sɛz ɑ flɔ ʁid also referred to as CCFF or simply Le Congres is an academic organization who holds competitions annually in Orlando Florida with the purpose of promoting competency in the French culture and language among students across Florida 1 The name also refers to the organizational body that oversees the event and its preparation Le Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride Inc sic LocationOrlando FloridaEstablished1952PresidentValerie LecomteVice presidentHannah HumphriesGeneral secretaryMolly RyanTreasurerMarissa TessierMembers1 500 Websitelink Contents 1 History 1 1 Suzanne Carrell 1 2 After Jacksonville 2 Purpose 3 References 4 External linksHistory EditThe foundation of the competition was conceived by three French instructors from Jacksonville Florida in the fall of 1952 Lelia Alexander of Julia E Landon High School now Julia Landon College Preparatory and Leadership Development School Cornelia Burge of Duncan U Fletcher High School and Doris McCleary of Andrew Jackson High School The first competition was held in April of 1953 at the Provencal House of Rollins College and continued to take place there on an annual basis 2 Suzanne Carrell Edit Main article Suzanne Carrell In 1962 French professor Suzanne Carrell facilitated the relocation of the event to Jacksonville University where it had remained for several years 2 Carrell a French national was highly praised for her work in strengthening the cultural ties between the United States and France particularly in the relationship between the sister cities of Jacksonville and Nantes 3 4 In 1980 a scholarship open to participants of the Congres was established in her name and continues to this day 2 In recognition of her work French President Jacques Chirac decreed upon her the French Legion of Honor on the competition s fiftieth year 2002 3 On the competition s sixtieth year 2012 Carrell would also receive the National Order of Merit 5 Despite having retired in 1989 Carrell continued to chair the organization until her passing in 2019 6 7 After Jacksonville Edit Today the competition is principally held in Orlando Florida 2 Purpose EditStudents from participating Florida middle schools and high schools compete in various challenges designed to test fluency in French as well as knowledge of French culture These challenges include la lecture reading proficiency le discours improvised oration la declamation poetry recitation and le casse tete lit break head a quiz bowl The rewards for these challenges are primarily ribbons and plaques Separately students who demonstrate in writing an intent to continue their studies in French especially into higher education are given the opportunity to win multiple scholarships the most notable of which is the Bourse Suzanne Carrell The organization s homepage claims that the event serves to allow students to meet other enthusiastic Francophiles who inspire one another References Edit Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride Inc Constitution amp By Laws Revised 2017 Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride Retrieved 27 December 2018 a b c d Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride Inc About Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride Weebly Retrieved 27 December 2018 a b Retired Professor Honored by French Legion of Honor Jacksonville University Press Release Archive Jacksonville University 4 September 2002 Archived from the original on 3 September 2006 Retrieved 27 December 2018 Suzanne Carrell une figure emblematique de la culture francaise en Floride France Amerique in French Retrieved 14 January 2019 Levins Clayton 14 September 2012 Consul General of France to award National Order of Merit to former JU Prof Suzanne Carrell Arlington News FirstCoastNews com Jacksonville University Retrieved 27 December 2018 57 year career devoted to French language and culture Consulat General de France a Miami miami consulfrance org Consulate General of France in Miami Retrieved 14 January 2019 Suzanne Carrell Obituary St Augustine FL Legacy com The Florida Times Union Retrieved 29 November 2019 External links EditCurrent Homepage for Le Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride Retired Professor Honored by French Legion of Honor Jacksonville University press release Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Congress of French Culture in Florida amp oldid 969862803, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
