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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "FR 102"
COURSE NAME: "Introductory French II (This course carries 4 semester hours of credit.)"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall Semester 2012
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: de Montalembert Catherine
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: TTH 8:30-10:20
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 60
CREDITS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Prerequisite: Placement or FR 101 (As of Fall 2022: Placement or FR 101 with a grade of C or above)
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of FR 101. This course is aiming at developing and reinforcing the language kills acquired in Introductory French I. Following the Common European Framework, the students, who should have reached a level A1 in FR 101, will  aim at reaching a level A2 at the end of the semester.   Note: This course carries 4 semester hours of credit during the Fall and Spring terms, 3 hours in Summer.  
SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completing this course, students will possess the ability to:   understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).   communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.   describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
Grammaire progressive du français avec 500 exercices NIVEAU INTERMEDIAIREAuthor : Maia Grégoire, Odile ThiévenazCLE INTERNATIONAL9782090338546     
Vocabulaire progressif du français avec 250 exercices NIVEAU INTERMEDIAIREAnne Goliot-Lété, Claire Leroy-MiquelCLE INTERNATIONAL9782090338720     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
3 TestsEach test will be based on the Grammar and the Vocabulary studied during the weeks prior to the test. Each test will last around 30 minutes and will be composed of exercises on Grammar and Vocabulary.  25%
Midterm exam The Midterm, exam will be based on Grammar and Vocabulary. The exam will last 1 hour and a half and verify the understanding and knowledge of the program followed in class from the beginning of the semester.25%
Final exam The Final exam will be composed of 2 an ORAL exam and  a WRITTEN exam. Both parts will be following the guidelines of the DELF exam, the official French exam that validates the levels according to the European Framework for Languages. The oral exam will be divided into a listening comprehension and an  individual examination. The written exam will be divided into Grammar, Reading comprehension and writing,  30%
Class Participation & Homework The class participation grade will be based on attendance and contribution to small group and general class discussions. Students are expected to prepare homework for each class as well as to come prepared. Attendance is taken at the beginning of class.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 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 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 evaluate theory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture and reference 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 supposed 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. Make sure your travel plans do not interfere with the class schedule. Students are allowed three (four if it’s an eight-credit course) unjustified absences. The final grade will be lowered by 3 points for each additional absence. With more than 7 absences, the student will get an F for class participation and may fail the course. Make-ups: The Midterm and Final Exam and Tests can only be made up with approval from the Dean of Academic Affairs (Please see the John Cabot University 2006-2008 Catalog, p. 57-58). 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

Week 1

Review : Le Présent, le Passé composé, General Review, Introducing yourself in French. 

Week 2                                                    Grammaire

·         Unité 41 : Le Passé Composé à la négation et à l'interrogation, la place du pronom et de l'adverbe.

·         Unité 43 : L'imparfait.                                   Imparfait vs Passé composé.

Vocabulaire

·         Unité 4 : Les relations et les sentiments.

POINT DELF : Introduction à l’oral collectif du DELF A2

Week 3                                                    Grammaire

·         Unit 28 : Les pronoms compléments directs, indirects : Utilisation, place, ordre.

·         Unité 20 & 24 : Les pronoms ‘y’ & ‘en’.

Vocabulaire

·         Unité 18 : La communication.

POINT DELF : Introduction à l’oral Individuel du DELF A2

 

Week 4                                                    Grammaire

·         Unité 30 : L'impératif.

·         Unité 26 : Révision des verbes en -ir, -oir et -re au présent. Révision des verbes de modalité.

TEST 1

Week 5                                                    Grammaire

·         Unité 32 : Les relatifs qui, que, dont, où, ce qui, ce que, ce dont.   Les relatifs composés.

Vocabulaire

·         Unité 25 : Le tourisme et les vacances.

·         Unité 13 : La maison et le logement.

POINT DELF : Introduction la compréhension écrite du DELF A2

 

Week 6                                                    Grammaire

·         Unité 39 & 46 : Les gallicismes : le futur proche, le présent progressif et le passé récent, ‘être sur le point de’.

·         Unité 31: Révision des pronoms toniques.

Vocabulaire

POINT DELF : Introduction la compréhension écrite du DELF A2

 

Week 7                                                    Review.

Midterm Exam

Week 8                                                    Grammaire

·         Unité 44 : Le plus-que-parfait.

Correction of the mid term exam.

Vocabulaire

·         Unité 17: la technologie.

POINT DELF : Introduction la production écrite du DELF A2

 

Week 9                                                    Grammaire

·         Unité 47 : Le futur simple.

·         Unité 49 & 31 : le conditionnel.

Vocabulaire

Oral exam : mock exam du DELF A1, Oral collectif et oral individuel

 Week 10                                                       Grammaire

·         Unité 6 : Les possessifs, adjectifs et pronoms.

·         Unité 8 : Les démonstratifs, adjectifs et pronoms.

Vocabulaire

·         Exemple d’un film typique français : ‘Amélie Poulain ?

TEST 2

Week 11                                                  Grammaire

·         Unité 10 : la situation dans l'espace

·         Unité 36 : le gérondif

·         Unité 50 : Les hypothèses (moins les hypothèses dans le passé)

Vocabulaire

·         Unité  22: cuisine, restaurants et cafés

mock exam du DELF A1, Compréhension écrite et production écrite

 

Week 12                                                  Grammaire

·         Unité 51: Introduction au subjonctif

·         Unité 22 : Le comparatif et le superlatif

Vocabulaire

·         Visit of the French Embassy (in French)

TEST 3

Week 13                                                  Final Review

Week 14                                                  Oral Exam

FINAL EXAM