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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "FR 202"
COURSE NAME: "Intermediate French II"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Anger BenoƮt
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TTH 19:00-20:15
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Placement or French 201(As of Fall 2022: Placement or FR 201 with a grade of C or above)
OFFICE HOURS: TTH 16:00-17:30

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of FR 201. While continuing the review of grammar, the course emphasizes the development of reading and composition skills. Prerequisite: Placement or FR 201.
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The course is designed to review and study in-depth the following grammar points: verb tenses in the indicative and subjunctive moods, sequence of tenses, “if” clauses, the imperative, relative pronouns, passive and impersonal forms, indirect discourse, and the use of prepositions and conjunctions. The course 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.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
 Upon completing this course, students will possess the ability to:
*Understand written and spoken French at the upper intermediate level
*Participate in complex conversations on a variety of topics, using present, past,
conditional, and future tenses
*Ask for and obtain information in a variety of settings
*Express opinions, feelings, needs, approval and disapproval
*Comprehend the general meaning and details of upper-intermediate level texts
*Produce written texts on a variety of topics, using present, past, conditional, and future 
 tenses
*Understand and use the subjunctive mood
*Express possibility and impossibility
*Make conjectures
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Lectures d'auteursMarie BARTHE, Bernadette CHOVELONPresses universitaires de Grenoble978-2-7061-1563-9     
Grammaire progressive du FrançaisMichèle BOULARES, Jean-Louis FRÉROTCLE international978-209-033862-1 The following booklet (033863) would be useful: ISBN 978-209-033863-1, may I also get it as a desk copy?   
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
Quizzes and Compositions 25%
Midterm exam  20%
Final exam 25%
Oral proficiency 10%
Class Participation and homework 20%

-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.

A:  Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge 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 course.

B:  This 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.

C:  This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.

D:  This 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.

F: This 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 catalog 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

(subject to change at the professor's discretion)

Week 1  (17, 19 janvier) L'autobiographie.
L'article. L'adjectif.

Week 2  (24, 26 janvier) La biographie.
Les négations. Les temps de l'indicatif.

Week 3
  (31 janvier, 2 février) Le roman autobiographique.
Le subjonctif. Le conditionnel.

Week 4  (7, 9 février)
Feb 7 QUIZ 1
Les Mémoires.
L'infinitif. Le participe présent.

Week 5  (14, 16 février) La correspondance.
Le gérondif. L'adjectif verbal.

Week 6  (21, 23 février)
Feb 21 QUIZ 2 Le journal intime.
La forme passive. La forme pronominale.

Week 7
  (28 février, 1 mars) L'essai.
La forme impersonnelle. Le discours indirect.

Week 8  (6, 8 mars)
March 6 MIDTERM
Le portrait.
L'adverbe. Les prépositions.

Week 9
  (13, 15 mars) Le paysage.
Les pronoms relatifs. Les pronoms personnels compléments.

Week 10  (27, 29 mars) Le témoignage.
Les pronoms indéfinis. La situation dans le temps.

Week 11  (3, 5 avril)
April 3 QUIZ 3
Le théâtre.
L'expression de la cause. L'expression de la conséquence.

Week 12  (10, 12 avril) La poésie.
L'expression de la comparaison. L'expression de l'opposition et de la concession.

Week 13  (17, 19 avril) Le sketch humoristique.
L'expression du but. L'expression de la condition et de l'hypothèse.

Week 14  (24, 26 avril)
L'apologue (fable, conte).
La modalisation.

Apr 28 - May 4 Final Examinations