SYLLABUS FOR FRENCH 102, ANDERSON COLLEGE, SPRING 2002
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Elementary French 4 semester hours
Continues with the study of the basic sounds and structures of the French language. The sentences become more complex, using a variety of tenses and pronouns. A student may exempt this course, for credit, upon making a satisfactory score on the placement test and by completing FRE 201 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite: Credit for FRE 101.
Students with prior study in educational institutions in which French is the primary language may not receive credit for this course.
II. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Dr. Shirley R. Jacks, Professor
Office: Faculty Office Building, #7 Phone: 231-2156
Office hours: As posted
III. COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES
The overall goals of modern foreign language study are effective communication and cultural understanding, Therefore, a student in this course will be expected to:
1. demonstrate understanding of oral French by following commands and/or giving appropriate responses to questions;
2. perform orally by repeating what is heard or reading from a printed version; by replying to simple questions and by presenting original ideas. The level of proficiency required: spoken accurately enough that a native speaker could understand;
3. demonstrate the ability to comprehend and analyze by choosing and formulating correct answers based on simple written material;
4. develop the ability to synthesize by combining various grammar concepts, vocabulary, and verb tessnses to creates logical simple sentences and paragraphs;
5. become aware of and develop an appreciation of language differences as an integral part of a given culture; and
6. increase one’s underaind of French culture through pictures, short readings, and class discussion.
IV. METHODS OF ASSESSING ACHIEVEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
1. Five major tests (50%)
These will require student to demonstrate skills of listening, reading, and writing.
2. Daily quizzes (20%)
3. Laboratory (10%) based on attendance and active participation.
4. Final Cumulative exam (20%) This exam measures particularly the student’s ability to synthesize large and varied amounts of material; therefore, no student may exempt it.
The grading scale used by the foreign language department is:
A 90 - 100 B 80 - 89 C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69 F 59 and below
V. STUDENT FEEDBACK AND GRADING POLICIES
1. Daily quizzes (scored 1 - 10) are not normally returned.
2. All major tests will be returned. They should be kept for revision and review.
3. At mid-term, each student will be given a written record of tests grades and absences and an estimate of the grade.
4. At any time, a student may request an evaluation of grade status.
VI. CONTENT OUTLINE
Students will work within a limited vocabulary to learn some basic structures with which to communicate orally and in writing. These structures will be of two major types: 1) expanded use of tenses to include present, passé compose composé, l’imparfait, plus-que-parfait, future, and conditional; and 2) pronouns to include direct and indirect, relative, “y” and “en”, and reflexive.
VII. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Class lectures, group work, oral practices in language lab, oral class presentations by students and instructor.
VIII. ASSIGNMENT AND COURSES CALENDAR (see last page of syllabus)
IX. TEXTBOOKS
Required materials: Text and Workbook, CONTACTS, LANGUE ET CULTURE FRANCAISE, Valette, 7th edition. (Leçons 16 - 30 will form the basis of this course.)
Composition type notebook for written exercices.
X. COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USAGE
Use of CD rom in language lab.
XI. COURSE POLICIES
1. Attendance: The Anderson College attendance policy will be enforced - the maximum number of absences allowed for all purposes is three times the number of times the class meetings weekly. Students are expected to attend all sessions and be prompt; two tardeies/leaving early will be counted as an absence.
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: Daily grades can not be made up, but work will be accepted early for full credit. (Two additional daily grades will be given to compensate for necessary absences.) Major tests can be made up only if the student is on official College leave. This must be done within one week of the absence. Lab work my not be made up.
4. There are to be no active cell phones in class.
XII. LEARNING FACILITIES
Tutoring: The instructor is available to help student on an individual bases; the student is responsible for asking for assistance. There may also be tutoring available in the Academic Learning Center.
VIII. ASSIGNMENTS AND COURSE CALENDAR SPRING 2002
Le 10 jan Introduction
Le 11 jan Review of verb tenses
Le 14 jan 16 16 Le 11 mars ____ 24
16 16 8:21-36 13 EXAMEN 12:19-23
18 17 15 25
Le 21 jan 17 17 Le 18 mars LES VACANCES
23 18 9: 1-18 20 “
25 18 22 “
Le 28 jan ____ 18 Le 25 mars 25 25
30 EXAMEN 9:19-37 27 26 13:1-18
Le 1er fév 19 29 PAS DE CLASSE
Le 4 fév 19 19 Le 1er avr 26 26
6 20 10: 1-22 3 27 3:19-35
8 20 5 27
Le 11 fév 21 20 Le 8 avr 27 27
13 21 10:23-39 10 _____ 14 (all)
15 ____ 12 EXAMEN
Le 18 fév EXAMEN 21 Le 8 avr 28 28
20 22 11:1-20 10 28 15(all)
22 22 12 29
Le 25 fév 23 22 Le 15 avr 29 29
27 23 11:21-37 17 29 16:1-19
Le 1er mars 23 19 30
Le 4 nars 24 23 Le 22 avr 30 30
6 24 12:1-18 24 ____ 16:20-35
8 24 26 EXAMEN
Le 29 avr RESUME
Le 7 mai (à 9 heures du matin) Le Grand Examen Final