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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "FR 201"
COURSE NAME: "Intermediate French I"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2025
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Catherine De Montalembert
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: TTH 8:30 AM 9:45 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Placement into FR 201 through the JCU placement test, or FR 102 with a grade of C or above
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of French 102. This course focuses on consolidating the student’s ability to use French effectively. Emphasis is given to grammar review and vocabulary expansion. Selected readings and films acquaint students with French and francophone culture.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:

The course is designed to study in-depth the following grammar points: verb tenses in the indicative and subjunctive moods, sequence of tenses, relative pronouns, and the use of prepositions and conjunctions.  It concentrates on consolidating specific communicative tasks, including stating opinions and constructing hypotheses, in both speaking and writing.  Specialized vocabulary is expanded and appropriate variables in register are introduced in expository writing and conversation. The student will aim to reach a level B1 of the European framework for languages.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Reading, conversation and oral comprehension are the basic aims of this course, which is structured around contemporary texts, French TV programs, art, poetry and literature.

In this course, you will improve your French skills, adding to your previous work in the language.

The class will be conducted entirely (or almost entirely) in French as we develop all four skills of the language:  listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
The program will be following the DELF program and you will reach the level B1 of the European framework for Languages at the end of the course.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Grammaire Progressive du français Niveau intermédiareMaia Grégoire - Odile ThiévenazCLE international9782090338485     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
4 Tests 50%
Final Exam (oral + written)  30%
Class Participation and Homework  20%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the cou
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are expected to come prepared to class and participate in all activities. Active participation is crucial, since the learning process requires considerable practice.  Regular attendance is an essential component of class participation.  Students are allowed three unjustified absences.  The final grade will be lowered by 2 points for each additional absence.
Make sure your travel plans do not interfere with the class schedule.

Please refer to the university catlog for the attendance and absence policy.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred. In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment, may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation to the President, who will make the final decision.
STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap. Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
SCHEDULE

PROGRAMME FR 201

· Week 1 Getting to know you…..

 

· Week 2

Grammaire: L’expression du présent. Unité 16 & 26 : le présent des verbes en -ER, -IR, -OIR et -RE

Expression Orale: présentation

 

· Week 3

Grammaire: Les gallicismes. Unité 39 & 46 : le futur proche, le présent progressif et le passé récent

Culture: L’actualité à travers les médias

DELF: Compréhension de l'oral

 

· Week 4

Grammaire: Les pronoms. Unité 28 : Les pronoms compléments. Unité 20 & 24 : les pronoms 'y' et 'en'

DELF: Compréhension des écrits

QUIZ1: (Mock Exam compréhension écrite)

 

· Week 5

Grammaire Les pronoms (2). Unité 29 : Les pronoms toniques. Unité 32 : Les relatifs qui, que, dont, où, ce qui, ce que, ce dont. Les relatifs composés

Culture: Les programmes TV de culture française

DELF: Production écrite

 

 

· Week 6

Grammaire: L'expression du passé (1). Unité 40 : Le passé composé. Unité 43 : L'imparfait.

Unité 44 : Le plus-que parfait

QUIZ2 (Mock production écrite)

· Week 7

Grammaire: L'expression du passé (2). Unité 31 : Le conditionnel (1). Unité 49 & 31 : le conditionnel (2)

Unité 50 : les hypothèses

Culture: Un peu de poésie classique : Baudelaire, Verlaine etc...

DELF: Compréhension des écrits

 

· Week 8

Grammaire: L'expression du futur. Unité 47 : Le futur simple. Unité 22 : La Comparaison

Culture: La littérature féminine française : L'amant de Duras, Sagan, Yourcenar...

DELF: Production écrite

 

· Week 9

DELF: Production orale

QUIZ3: (Mock compréhension écrite)

 

· Week 10

Grammaire: Unité 35 - 45 : Le discours indirect au présent et au passé. Unité 42 : Le passif

Culture: Cinéma français. Vision

DELF : Production orale p 50 - 51

 

· Week 11

Grammaire: BILAN 3 & 4. BILAN 5 & 6

DELF: MOCK EXAM Compréhension orale – Compréhension écrite

 

· Week 12

Grammaire: Le subjonctif. Unité 51 : Le subjonctif

Culture: L'humour français : Le petit journal, Bref, les humoristes du moment (Dubosc, Lemercier...)

DELF: MOCK EXAM Production écrite – Production écrite

QUIZ4: (Mock compréhension orale)

 

· Week 13

DELF: MOCK EXAM

Oral Exam

· Week 14

Final Review

FINAL EXAM