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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY

COURSE CODE: "FR 202"
COURSE NAME: "Intermediate French II"
SEMESTER & YEAR: Fall 2014
SYLLABUS

INSTRUCTOR: Catherine de Montalembert
EMAIL: [email protected]
 HOURS: TTH 11:30 AM 12:45 PM
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: By appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 

French 202 is a continuation of FR 201.

Students will refine basic language skills acquired in FR 201 through reading, conversation, writing, listening, vocabulary development and review of functional language structure as well as of the basic grammar they have aquired through their years of study of French.

The Students will train to work on the four skills used by the European Framework for Languages (reading, listening, speaking and understanding) to evaluate the level B2 that should be reached by the end of the semester. Students will also begin to read relatively complex texts, to write paragraph-length texts using high-frequency vocabulary and structures and approach French culture (through cinema, art, literature, poetry and TV programs).

Grammar topics include a review of all basic structures, present future and past tenses and will approach the subjunctive, the conditional, and complex sentences.

Through communicative practice with your professor, during the class and through multimedia activities (approach to the French cinema, French TV...), students will gain confidence and fluency in written and oral expression.

 
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

 

-Understand and use the subjunctive mood

 

-Express possibility and impossibility

 

-Make conjectures

 
TEXTBOOK:
Book TitleAuthorPublisherISBN numberLibrary Call NumberCommentsFormatLocal BookstoreOnline Purchase
PREparation a l'examen du DELF B2MARie-Christine JametHachette9782011556035     
REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
NONE

RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
NONE
GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
AssignmentGuidelinesWeight
3 Tests 25%
Midterm 25 %
Final Exam (written + oral) 30 %
Class Participation & 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 course
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 that 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

     

Week 1 SEPTEMBER 1 - 3

Grammaire : General Review

Présentation générale

Week 2 SEPTEMBER 8-10

Culture

* Exemple d'art français : Exposition de Duchamps au GNAM

DELF

• Compréhension de l'oral p12-17

Week 3 SEPTEMBER 15 - 17

Grammaire

L'expression du présent

DELF

• Compréhension des écrits p18 - 23

TEST 1 SEPTEMBER 22

Week 4 SEPTEMBER 22 - 24

Grammaire

Les Pronoms

Culture

Envoyé Spécial: les programmes de culture français

DELF

• Compréhension des écrits p 24 – 27

Week 5 SEPTEMBER 29- OCTOBER 1

Grammaire

Les Pronoms

DELF

• Production écrite p 28 - 31

Week 6 OCTOBER 6-8

Review

MID-TERM OCTOBER 13

Week 7 OCTOBER 13-15

Grammaire

L'expression du passé (1)

Culture

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

DELF

• Production écritE p 32 - 39

Week 8 OCTOBER 20 - 22

Grammaire

L'expression du passé (2)

DELF

• Production orale p 40 - 49

Week 9 OCTOBER 27 - 29

Grammaire

L'expression du futur

Culture

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

DELF

• Synthèse + Compréhension de l'oral p 50 - 65

TEST 2 NOVEMBER 3

Week 10 NOVEMBER 3 - 5

Grammaire

Discours rapporté

Culture

• Exemple d’un film typique français : ‘Tanguy'

DELF

• Compréhension des écrits p 66 - 76

Week 11 NOVEMBER 10- 12

Grammaire

La comparaison

DELF

• Compréhension des écrits p 77 - 85

Week 12 NOVEMBER 17 - 19

Grammaire

Le subjonctif

Culture

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

DELF

• MOCK EXAM 1 p 114 - 124

TEST 3 NOVEMBER 24

Week 13 NOVEMBER 24 - 26

Grammaire

* Révision générale

DELF

• MOCK EXAM 2 p 125 - 132

Oral Exam DECEMBER 1

Week 14 DECEMBER 1 - 3

Final Review

FINAL EXAM