French grammar   

French Grammar Lessons and Resources 

SCOPE OF THE COURSE The course continues the instruction in the fundamentals of French grammar and pronunciation begun in FRE111 or its equivalent.  You will also continue your study of 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, 3rd 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 5 revu

mercredi,. le 10 sept            chap.5 201C & D, 203 D 

vendredi, le 12 sept             chap. 5/6  lisez 216-227, faites 227B, 229B&D

2^ième semaine

lundi, le 15 sept                    chap. 6 233A, 235A& B, paragraphe 235C, Cahier chap. 6 compétence 1&2 pour vendredi

mercredi, le 17 sept             chap. 6  237 A & B

vendredi, le 19 sept             chap. 6  241 C, 245 F  Lisez 246. Blanche Neige wkst

3^ième semaine

lundi, le 22 sept                   chap.  6

mercredi, le 24 sept             Exam 1/Francophone country choice due Cahier chap. 6 compétence 3

vendredi, le 26 sept             chap. 7 écrivez un paragraphe (Quelle est votre routine quotidienne?) 267B, 268C, & 269H

4^ième semaine

lundi, le 29 sept                    chap. 7   Lisez 270-271 et répondez à la page 271. 275A, 276D

mercredi, le 1 oct.                chap. 7 279 B & C (répondez aux questions), 289 D, 291E

vendredi, le 3 oct.                chap. 7  Panel discussion

5^ième semaine

lundi, le 6 oct.                       chap. 7    283 B&C, 285 D

mercredi, le 8 oct.                 chap.7 Review Exam  2

vendredi, le 10 oct.              Exam 2 / Francophone country image due  

6^ième semaine

lundi, le 13 oct.                     chap. 8 / Last day to drop a class

mercredi, le 15 oct.              Film français #1  

vendredi, le 17 oct.              Vacances de l’automne    

7^ième semaine

lundi, le 20 oct.                     chap. 8 316 B, 317 D& 319 C

mercredi, le 22 oct.              chap. 8 321 D, 325B & D, 327 B

vendredi, le 24 oct.              chap. 8  332 B &  D, 333 E

8^ième semaine