Professor Kathryn M. Talarico

image of medieval scribe

Department of Modern Languages
2800 Victory Boulevard, 2S-110
Staten Island, New York 10314
Telephone and Voice Mail: (718) 982-3709

E-Mail to talarico@mail.csi.cuny.edu

The sites listed below are the links to my course pages, outside links to materials for French language, culture, and history, Medieval and Renaissance sites, and activities and exercises that I have created for the web.

French Courses

Medieval and Renaissance Courses

The Roman de la Rose (Fall 2005: FR 71000)

The Arthurian Legend

Summary of the Vulgate Cycle (PDF)

SLS 302: Medieval and Early ModernCulture

SLS 302 Links

Medieval French Romance (Spring 2004: FR 71000/CL 78200)

Manuscripts On-Line

The World of Henry VIII (Spring 2005)

French Activities and Links

Multi-Media Language Laboratory Pages for French.
This is the official site for language, literature, and culture courses offered in French at the College of Staten Island.
Une Promenade dans Paris: A Virtual Walk Through Paris
- Index of Images
French Grammar Review Pages
These pages contain review sheets, explanations, and charts of various grammar points covered in all French language courses (French 113, 114, 213, 215, 313)
Common Errors in English (yes, in English!). This is an excellent site with an overview of all the different types of errors explained clearly and succinctly. If you don't know the difference between then/than, their/they're/there, or if you have problems with punctuation and clear writing, this is the place for you!
French Resources on the Web (For all levels of French )
Final Project for French 113: Preparation assignment
Final Project Une Visite à Paris instructions

Medieval and Renaissance Links/Activities

A Bank of Images
Here you will find general images concerning daily life and culture in the Middle Ages, including examples of glossed manuscripts, construction techniques, etc..
Arthurian Images
Here you will find images dealing specifically with illustrations of the Arthurian Legend.
Arthuriana Today
A collection of "things Arthurian" in the 21st Century.
The Medieval Internet
This is a list of very large and reliable websites for all areas of medieval literature, language, and culture.
Cyberspace Without Tears
An introduction to the uses of the internet for the novice.
Take the Renaissance Challenge!
A web activity that incorporates student help in locating websites for the Renaissance.