SCOPE OF THE COURSE The course covers the fundamentals of French grammar and pronunciation and serves as an introduction to francophone culture.

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE The primary objectives of this course are 1) to develop the language skills necessary to communicate in basic social situations 2) to be able to handle routine transactions and tasks in the target language 3) to learn how to carry on a simple conversation in French 4) to become acquainted with various aspects of culture in francophone countries 5) to enhance the student's knowledge and appreciation of his/her own language and heighten awareness of the strong bond between culture and language.

 

REQUIRED TEXTS            Horizons, 4^th edition, Manley, Smith, McMinn, Prevost and Cahier de laboratoire                                                                

                                                Recommended:   English Grammar for Students of French

 

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION The principal goal of this course is to develop communication skills in French. Learning to communicate effectively in the classroom in the target language is the first step toward reaching this goal so French will be the primary language of communication in class. Grammar explanations in the book are in English and SHOULD BE READ PRIOR TO CLASS MEETINGS. A large portion of the class will be devoted to oral activities in large and small group settings. In order to make the best use of class time, it is essential that you prepare the assigned text book lesson prior to the class meeting.  Corresponding lab/workbook pages will be most helpful if completed as we cover points in the textbook.   However, chapter pages from the lab/workbook are to be completed outside of class and are due to be handed in on the day of each chapter exam.  Students will be asked to choose a Francophone celebrity and prepare a short oral presentation.

 

ATTENDANCE Regular class attendance is required. Part of your grade is based on the evaluation of your class participation and performance.  Repeated absences negatively affect this evaluation. Make-up exams will be given only in the case of emergency and will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor. Before missing an exam or as soon as possible afterward, leave an e-mail message (vmalone@uu.edu).

 

EVALUATION Exams will include evaluation of all areas of language acquisition and study--reading, writing, listening, speaking, and culture, Tests 40%, Final 20%, in-class participation and text book exercises 15%, Lab/workbook work 15%, final francophone project (including preliminary steps) 10%.

Unless arrangements are made in advance, all missed assignments and tests must be made up the day you return to class. 

1^ère semaine

lundi, le 8 sept                      Introduction/chapitre preliminaire; competence #1

mercredi,. le 10 sept            chap. Prelim. competence #2         9 A& B, 11C & D

vendredi, le 12 sept             chap. prelim. competence #3 / Last day to add a class13B, 15 B&C, 18B 

2^ième semaine

lundi, le 15 sept                    chap. prelim. competence #4 Lisez 30-33, Faites 33 A & B, Cahier Chap. 1 Comp 1

mercredi, le 17 sept             chap. 1 35 B & C, 37 A,  39 A

vendredi, le 19 sept             chap. 1 39C, 41 B & D

3^ième semaine

lundi, le 22 sept                   chap. 1 45B, 47 B&C, 49 C

mercredi, le 24 sept             chap. 1

vendredi, le 26 sept             Exam 1/Francophone celebrity choice due

4^ième semaine

lundi, le 29 sept                    chap. 2   53 B & D,   71A & B

mercredi, le 1 oct.                chap. 2   77A, 78 E, 81 B & C

vendredi, le 3 oct.                chap. 2  83 A &B 85 A & B

5^ième semaine

lundi, le 6 oct.                       chap. 2   87 B, C, D

mercredi, le 8 oct.                chap.2   89 B, & 91 B & C

vendredi, le 10 oct.              chap.2   review exam 2

6^ième semaine

lundi, le 13 oct.                     Exam 2 / Francophone celebrity image due / Last day to drop a class

mercredi, le 15 oct.              Chap 3  

vendredi, le 17 oct.              Vacances de l’automne    

7^ième semaine

lundi, le 20 oct.                     chap. 3 109 A, & 111 A,  & 113 A&B

mercredi, le 22 oct.              chap. 3 115 A & B, 117 B & D Dessinez votre residence ou maison.  Nommez 5 choses dans chaque pièce.

vendredi, le 24 oct.              chap. 3 121 B, 123 D, 125 B& C

8^ième semaine

lundi, le 27 oct.                     chap. 3   129 A & B

mercredi, le 29 oct.             chap. 3 mon celebre francophone

vendredi, le 31 oct.              Exam 3/Factoid of Francophone celebrity due

9^ième semaine

lundi, le 3 nov.                      chap. 4  145 A & B, 147 C, E, & F

mercredi, le 5 nov.               Day of Remembrance; NO CLASS

vendredi, le 7 nov.               chap. 4 151A, 153 B & C, 154A

10^ième semaine

 lundi, le 10 nov.                   chap. 4 155 C & D, 158A & 159D

mercredi, le 12 nov.             chap. 4 160 A&B, 161 F

vendredi, le 14 nov.             chap. 4  163 B, 165 A,B, & C

11^ième semaine

lundi, le 17 nov.                   chap. 4 166-167 all

mercredi, le 19 nov.             chap. 4

vendredi, le 21 nov.             Exam 4/Factoid rewrite due

12^ième semaine

lundi, le 24 nov.                   Film français #2 196 A, 198A

mercredi, le 26 nov.             THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY; NO CLASS

vendredi, le 28 nov.             THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY; NO CLASS.

13^ième semaine

lundi,  le 1 déc.                     chap. 5 185 B  & C, 186 B, 187 A

mercredi, le 3 déc.                chap. 5 191 A & B, 192A

vendredi, le 5 déc.                chap. 5

14^ième semaine

lundi, le 8 déc.                      chap. 5

mercredi, le 10 déc.             chap. 5

vendredi, le 12 déc.             Francophone celebrity reports due / Review for final