SYLLABUS FOR FRENCH 202, SPRING 2002, ANDERSON COLLEGE

I. COURSE INFORAMTION

French 202, Intermediate French, 3 sh

Designed to help the student improve skills in conversation and reading. Students will be expected to read moderately difficult French texts on many subjects.

Prerequisite: Credit for FRE 102 or permission of instructor.

The class will meet in Watkins 120 at 8:00 Tuesday/Thursday.

II. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Dr. Shirley Jacks, Professor

Office: FOB #7 Telephone: 231-2156

Office hours as posted and by appointment

III. COURSE PURPOSE, GOALS, OBJECTIVES

The over-all goals of modern foreign language study are effective communication and increased cultural understanding.

One of the primary objectives of this course is to enable the student to read and talk about moderately difficulty French literary texts using many tenses. This will be accomplished in these ways:

1. The student will be provided guidance in learning to read for content through questions based directly on assigned readings.

2. As the student’s ability to read progresses, he will be provided opportunity to find answers which are only inferred in the assigned readings.

3. The student will be challenged to read with minimum reference to the dictionary. He will learn to use key words and context as tools for overcoming unknown vocabulary.

4. The student will demonstrate these reading abilities by answering simple written and oral questions based on assigned readings.

The second objective of this course is to provided reading material that expands the student’s cultural, historical, and literary background. This objective will be accomplished in these ways:

1. Readings will be chosen from French, African, and Canadian literature.

2. Selections will reflect different sociological groups.

3. Various literary genres will be studied.

4. Readings will range from the earliest French work (c.1000) to those of current writers.

IV. METHODS OF ASSESSING ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Class participation/performance (30% ). Students will be evaluated each class day based on the accuracy of oral and written questions. This grade will be seriously affected by absences; one can only participate when one is present. Each daily grade carries a maximum of 10 points.

2. Majors tests (50 %) The student will be required to demonstrate ability to read, comprhend, and organize material by responding to questions about authors, characters, and content.

3. Final Exam (20%). This will be a standardized test which will measure the student’s ability to read French and determine answers based on the reading.

V. STUDENT FEEDBACK, GRADING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

1. Daily quizzes are not normally returned. All major tests will be returned to the student for review; they will then be kept on file by the instructor.

2. At mid-term, each student will be given a written record of test grades, absences, and class participation record.

3. At any time, a student may request an evaluation of grade status.

4. If a student wishes to appeal a grade or class procedure, the process will be handled by the Dean of Student Services according to the processes described in the Student Handbook.

Grading Scale: 90 - 100 A

80 - 89 B

70 - 79 C

60 - 69 D

VI. CONTENT OUTLINE

The readings will be divided into 5 categories.

1. Representative works of 19th and 20th century French writers;

2. Works written prior to 19th century;

3. Works of African and Canadian French writers;

4. A short novel of Camus; and

5. Contemporary writings.

VII. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

There will be little formal lecture. Class time will be used to talk about the readings which have been assigned.

VIII. ASSIGNMENT AND COURSE CALENDAR (See attached Study Guide.)

IX. TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMEANTARY READINGS

Required texts:

1. ENSEMBLE, LITTÉRATURE, 6th edition, Comeau

2. L’ETRANGER, by Camus (short novel)

3. French-English dictionary

X. COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USAGE

None required

XI. COURSE POLICIES

1. Attendance: The Anderson College attendance policy will be enforced. It states that the maximum number of absences allowed for all purposes is three times the number of times the class meets weekly. Students are expected to be attend all sessions and be prompt; two tardies (or leaving early) will equal an absence. Since the participation grade is 30% of the grade, attendance is even more important.

2. Academic Honesty and Dishonesty: The Anderson College policy is printed in the Student Handbook. The student is responsible for reading and adhering to this policy.

3. Make-up work: There will be no make-up allowed for any daily work; however, students will be allowed to do quizzes prior to class time if on official College leave. The dates of major tests are announced at the beginning of the semester; therefore, one may make-up a test only if on official College leave or if an emergency exists. In either case, the work must be done within one week.

XII. LEARNING FACILITIES AND RESOURECES FOR STUDENTS

The instructor is available to help students on an individual basis. Tutoring may also be available in the Learning Center.

STUDY GUIDE, SPRING 2002

Le 10 janvier Introduction et Passé Simple

Unit I: Works of 19th and 20th Century French Writers

Le 15 janvier Green, “Chez le conseiller...” p. 16

Le 17 janvier Simone de Beauvoir, “Mariage..” p. 38

Le 22 janvier MLK Day

Le 24 janvier Charles de Gaulle, “Appel....” p. 136

Le 29 janvier Hugo, “Demain dès l’aube” p. 52

And Rimbeau, “Le Dormeur” (Handout) .

Le 31 janvier Zola, “Les Epaules...” p. 92

Le 5 février Prévert, “La grasse matinée” p. 86

7 UN EXAMEN

Unit II: Works prior to 19th Century

Le 12 février “La Chanson de Roland” p. 235

14 Marie de France, “Le Laustic” p. 180

Le 19 février “La Farce de Maître Pathelin” p. 196

21 Molière, “L’Instruction...” p. 205

Le 26 février Jean de la Fontaine, “Le Loup...” p. 98

28 UN EXAMEN

Unit III: A complete novel

Le 5 mars Camus, “L’Étranger”

7 “

Le 12 mars “

14 UN EXAMEN

LES VACANCES DU PRINTEMPS

Unit IV: Works of African and Canadian French Writers

Le 26 mars Sengat-Kuo, “Ils m’ont dit...” p. 146

28 Djebar, “Mon Père écrit..” (Handout)

Le 2 avril Bâ, “La Femme: épouse” p. 31

4 Bebey, “Un Grand Conseil...” p. 159

Le 9 avril Gabrielle Roy, La Femme: mère” p. 26

11 Tremblay, “Le Diable...” p. 152

Le 16 avril Thériault, “Un Père...” p. 46

18 UN EXAMEN

Unit V: Contemporary Writings

Le 23 avril (To be determined)

25 “

Le 30 avril “

Le 3 mai (à 9 heures): LE GRAND EXAMEN FINAL