Hear Zydeco music. Learn basic information on the Kréyol language. Learn some useful Kréyol phrases Have a break from heavier reading analysis assignments. Develop student appreciation and understanding of the Louisiana Mississippi Delta’s rich cultural resources, complex history, and diverse lifeways, customs, and traditions as reflected in the Creole (Kréyol) culture of Louisiana. Introduce students to the Louisiana Creole language.
Recommended level: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
1. Introduction to Louisiana Kréyol Language and Culture