Course Syllabus

JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "FR 102"
COURSE NAME: "Introductory French II"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Spring 2014

SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Catherine de Montalembert
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS: TTH 10:30 AM 12:20 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS: 45
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:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A continuation of FR 101.
This course is aiming at developing and reinforcing the language skills acquired in Introductory French I.
Following the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFL), 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.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
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.

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 Title	Author	Publisher	ISBN number	Library Call Number	Comments	Format	Local Bookstore	Online Purchase
Grammaire Progressive du Français Niveau Intermédiare	Maia Grégoire	Clé International	978-2-09-033848-5

REQUIRED RESERVED READING:

NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:

NONE

GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:

Assignment	Guidelines	Weight
3 tests	Each 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 and 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:
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 cours
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 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, thestudent will get an F for class participation and may fail the course.

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

Grammaire : General Review

Introducing yourself in French.

Week 2

Grammaire

Unité 27 : Les verbes pronominaux.

• Unité 28 : Les pronoms compléments.

Révision Unité 20 & 24 : les pronoms 'y' et 'en'.

Vocabulaire

• Unité 14 : La cuisine et les repas.

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

Week 3

Grammaire

• Unit 29 : Les pronoms toniques.

• Unité 30 : L’impératif.

Vocabulaire

• Unité 15 : le temps qui passe.

• Unité 16 : L'Ecole et l'enseignement.

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

Week 4

Grammaire

• Unité 40 : Le passé composé.

• BILAN 3 & 4.

Vocabulaire

• Unité 17 : Les professions.

TEST 1

Week 5

Grammaire

• Unité 43 : L'imparfait.

Vocabulaire

• Unité 18 : La technologie, les médias.

• Unité 19 : L'argent et la banque.

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 33 - 34 : L'interrogation (2), La négation (2). Révision Unité 3.

Vocabulaire

• Unité 21 : La géographie et les nationalités.

POINT DELF : Introduction la compréhension écrite du DELF A2

Week 7

Review.

Midterm Exam

Week 8

Grammaire

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

Correction of the mid term exam.

Vocabulaire

• Unité 22: La météo.

POINT DELF : Introduction la production écrite du DELF A2

Week 9

Grammaire

• Unité 47 : Le futur simple.

Vocabulaire

• Unité 23 : La ville et la campagne.

• Unité 24 : Les directions.

Oral exam : mock exam du DELF A2, Oral collectif et oral individuel

Week 10

Grammaire

• Unité 49 & 31 : le conditionnel.

• Unité 50 : les hypothèses.

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

TEST 2

Week 11

Grammaire

• Unité 35 - 45 : Le discours indirect au présent et au passé.

• Unité 44 : Le plus-que-parfait.

Vocabulaire

• Unité 25: Les transports.

mock exam du DELF A2, Compréhension écrite et production écrite

Week 12

Grammaire

• Unité 51: Introduction au subjonctif.

• Unité 42 : Le passif

Vocabulaire

• Unité 26 : Le tourisme, les voyages, les vacances.

Unité 27 : Les loisirs, les sports, les jeux.

TEST 3

Week 13

Grammaire

• Unité 52 : Les relations logiques.

Vocabulaire

Unité 28 : Les arts, les spectacles.

Final Review

Week 14

Oral Exam

FINAL EXAM