School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism
Fall 2006
Carol Pittman
Adjunct Professor of French
English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism
Office:
E-mail: pittmanc@missouriwestern.edu
Telephone: (816) 233-2238 (home)
Office hours: One hour before the
FRENCH 102-01 Beginning French I,
FRENCH 102-03, Beginning French I,
French
102 is a language and culture course designed for students with no previous
study of French. It will lead students to expand their knowledge of other
cultures and to put theirs in perspective. FRE102 fulfills the Category IV of
General Studies requirement. You will find on page four how this course
complies with these requirements, in terms of communicating, high-order
thinking, valuing, social and behavior sciences, humanities and fine arts.
Required
texts
Thèmes, French for the global community (Harper, Lively, Williams; Heinle & Heinle)
Thèmes, Cahier d'activités
(Workbook /Lab Manual). Additional material: a computer diskette
Studying
a foreign language broadens one's perspective of the world and enhances one's
understanding of self. It enables you to participate in a multi-cultural
community, prepares you for a career, a graduate school and for using the
language in the future. It helps dispel stereotypes, and enhances respect for
others. Participation in study abroad is encouraged to gain fluency and
cultural understanding.
Course
standards
1.
Students comprehend French when listening to a variety of sources.
2.
Students communicate by speaking French for a variety of
purposes and audiences.
3.
Students comprehend French when reading a variety of
materials.
4.
Students communicate by writing French for a variety of
purposes and audiences.
5.
Students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of French
culture.
Course
objectives. By the end of the semester, you
should be able to:
1.
Understand classroom commands, the theme of
simple short samples of native
speech,
and distinguish formal and informal levels of
language.
2.
Speak and be understood in social
situations, ask and answer questions.
3.
Read and understand the main theme,
comprehend facts and new vocabulary
in
context
of cultural, instructional and literary
passages and realia.
4.
Write short paragraphs about appropriate
topics.
5.
Explain and compare cultural aspects.
Topics
to be studied
Personal
information
Greetings
Daily
routine, regular activities
Preferences
Describe
self and family
Time,
days of week, calendar
Weather,
seasons
Shopping
Eating
Alphabet
Colors
Social
relationships
Opinions
School
activities
Class organization
We
will study chapters 1 to 4. There will be
individual and small group activities, multimedia activities,
research projects or demonstrations, role play. These, as well as
your homework, include listening, speaking, reading , writing
and culture. On or before the day of the chapter test, the
Cahier d'activités, with all the activities
completed for the chapter, is to be turned in for evaluation. No make-up
exams are given. At the end of the semester, the lowest chapter test grade
will be dropped. Any student with a grade of 90% or better at the end of
the semester is not required to take the final exam.
In
order to improve student learning and retention as well as to achieve
compliance with federal financial aid policies, Western has implemented a
mandatory attendance policy for students in all 100-level courses beginning
Fall Semester 2006 and all 100- and 200-level courses beginning Fall Semester
2007. Instructors are required to
monitor and track student attendance. A student will be given an excused
absence when acting as an official representative of the university, provided
the student gives prior written verification from the faculty/staff supervisor
of the event. Any additional excused
absences are at the complete discretion of the instructor.
Maximum
allowed, unexcused absences accrued before the reporting of midterm grades,
October 18, are: 5. Thus, when you have 6 unexcused absences, you will be
reported to the Registrar’s Office, who will automatically withdraw you from
this class. The Financial Aid Office
will reduce financial aid as appropriate.
Students
are allowed 3 "free" absences. After the initial free absences,
a student's final grade will be lowered 1%
for
each subsequent absence (whether excused or not). Any student with
more than 3 absences must take the final
exam
and should not expect to receive a final grade higher than a B. In ALL
cases, students are responsible for
all
materials covered during their absence. Late work will be
accepted at the discretion of the instructor. Late
arrivals
are disruptive to the class and will reflect upon your
grade.
You
will have open access to the Foreign Language lab, open weekdays only. As in
any other lab, you need to sign in when you enter. All the
materials necessary for the completion of your workbook activities are
digitized. You will complete the audio part of your workbook in this lab
using the Divace program.
Please
come to see me during my office hours or make an appointment with me. Do not
hesitate to forward any
question
you might have through email as well. You can also schedule free
tutoring through the Center for Academic Support: www.missouriwestern.edu/CAS/
Any
student in this course who has a disability that prevents the fullest
expression of abilities
should
contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss class
requirements.
Academic
honesty is required in all academic endeavors.
Violations of academic honesty include any instance of plagiarism,
cheating, seeking credit for another’s work, falsifying documents or academic
records, or any other fraudulent activity.
Violations of academic honesty may result in a failing grade on the
assignment, failure in the course, or expulsion from the University. When a student’s grade has been affected,
violations of academic honesty will be reported to the Provost or designated
representative on the Academic Honesty Violation Report forms.
Please
see the 2006-07 Student Handbook and Calendar on page 21 for specific
activities identified as violations of this policy and the student due process
procedure. This handbook is also available online at http://www.missouriwestern.edu/handbook/index.pdf
Cheating
or plagiarism is not acceptable. You will receive a 0 (zero)
for any work that shows evidence of cheating
and/or
plagiarism.
100
- 90 = A
89
- 80 = B
79
- 70 = C
69
- 60 = D
59
- 0 = F
Final
grade
Homework
20%
Workbook
20%
Participation
20%
Chapter
tests 20%
Final
exam 20%
This
portion of the grade includes your active participation in class and in
campus events. In order to receive full credit for participation, you
must attend a minimum of three international/cultural events on campus
during the fall semester. Examples of events: National French Week (other than
the activities scheduled during class time, usually the first-second week of
November), Foreign Film Series on campus (dates to be announced), and lectures
on French or multicultural themes. You will need to provide written
documentation of your attendance.
FYI
Foreign
Language Test-Out Procedure
If
you have studied French, German, or Spanish in high school or college, and wish
to receive credit, or if you are unsure which level of French, German, or
Spanish is the best one for you to continue your language studies, take the
free placement test offered in your language.
Depending on your results, you may be eligible for 3 to 12 hours of
credit.
Placement
test dates are scheduled in the weeks prior to pre-registration and during
summer registration. Please consult the
EFLJ department for those dates/times or check our website at
http://www.missouriwestern.edu/eflj/flpe.asp. It is not necessary to register for the test
or bring any materials to the test site.
The placement test is done by computer and will take 20-30 minutes.
If
you successfully earn credit hours, the test administrator will complete the
“Petition for Foreign Language Test-Out.”
Part I of the form must be completed and signed by the administrator of
the test at that time. Please note the
following policies: You have exactly one
year from the date of the test in which to claim your credit. If you enroll in
the course recommended by the placement test, you must claim the credit prior
to completing the recommended course.
To
claim your credit, present your Petition for Foreign Language Test-Out to Vicki
Schneider in the English, Foreign Languages, and Journalism Department (Eder
Hall, Room 222-B) along with your check for payment.
Please note that taking the placement test is free. If you are eligible
for credit and choose to claim that credit, the cost is $75, regardless of how many credit hours
you earn.
You may take the test as many times as you wish. However, each attempt costs $75 when you
claim the credit. For example, if you
take the test three times before your score is high enough for credit, your
cost to claim those credit hours will then be $225 (3 attempts @ $75 each).
Ms. Schneider will process your
payment and it will be credited to your MWSU account. She will also send the information to the
Admissions Office to be applied to your transcript. The credit hours should appear on your
transcript as CR for credit (no grade is indicated) in two to three weeks. The original payment receipt, along with a copy
of the Petition for Foreign Language Test-out, will be mailed to your home
address for your records.
If you enroll in the course
suggested by the placement test and complete that course with a grade of C or
better, your test fee will be refunded in full.
Please see Vicki Schneider in the EFLJ department to initiate the
refund. You have 18 months from the date
of your test in which to take the recommended course and request a refund.
Students whose high school
transcripts show three or more years of French, German, or Spanish (with grades
of C or better, and within three years of the semester in question) should
attempt the placement exam because they will not receive credit should they
enroll in the beginning French, Spanish, or German course (FRE/GER/SPA
102).
If you have previously had French and wish to take the
test out to see if you can begin your study on a more advanced level, Mme
Hennessey will be giving the test out on Tuesday, August 29 at 9:30, 11:00 and
1:00, Wednesday, and Friday, August 30 and September 1, at 10:00, 11:00 and
1:00 in Murphy 107. If you are uncertain
of your placement it is recommended that you take the test (no charge) to
confirm your placement. A freshman who
has had 3 consecutive years of a foreign language with grades of C or better
cannot enroll in the 102 course for credit.
They should attempt the placement test.
For your information:
General Studies Competencies and Associated Assessment
in FRE 102, GER 102, SPA 102
Communicating
A.
Analyze and evaluate their own and others’ speaking and writing
Students read and write in the foreign language, edit and
discuss texts.
C.
Make formal written and oral presentations employing correct diction, syntax,
usage, grammar, and mechanics.
Students prepare dialogs and writing
assignments in foreign language that
emphasize accuracy.
F.
Communicate effectively in groups by listening, reflecting, and responding
appropriately and in context.
Students must demonstrate strong listening and speaking skills in foreign language order to
be understood in pair and group work.
Higher-Order
Thinking
B.
Formulate questions for clarifying issues and solving problems.
Students analyze grammatical,
lexical, and oral structures, as well as formulate hypotheses and experiment with
said structures.
F.
Reflect and evaluate
their critical-thinking processes.
Students identify and apply effective
learning strategies for foreign language.
Valuing
A.
Compare and contrast
historical and cultural ethical perspectives and belief systems.
Students explore foreign cultures, are
exposed to variety of perspectives and belief systems.
B. Utilize cultural, behavioral, or
historical knowledge to clarify and articulate a personal value system.
Students analyze and compare foreign cultural and behavioral concepts with their own to
better understand the origins of
their own values.
D.
Recognize conflicts within and between value systems.
Students discuss contradictions among
civil, religious, and social practices
in foreign cultures and compare them
to parallel practices in their own culture.
Social
& Behavior Sciences
D.
Draw on history or the social and behavioral sciences to evaluate the
contemporary problems.
Students
use major historic events in foreign countries as a basis to understand current
social structures.
E. Describe and
analytically compare social, cultural, or historical settings and processes
other than one’s own.
Students study and discuss social and cultural processes in foreign countries.
F. Describe the interconnectedness of
people and places in different parts of the world.
Students discover similar practices and perspectives that exist among a
variety of social groups in foreign countries.
Humanities & Fine Arts
A. Identify works in humanities and
fine arts.
Through exposure to foreign authors
and artists, students are familiarized with said works.
D.
Understand differences and relationships between formal and popular culture.
Through exposure to contemporary and classic texts, music,
and art, students distinguish between different types of cultural representations.
Emploi du temps
1ère semaine
lundi 28 août Introduction,
les présentations, l’alphabet, expressions pour la classe, le labo.
Devoirs: Ecoutez
greetings, et Préparez le Cahier, pp. 1-2.
mercredi 30 août Travaillez dans le labo, Murphy 107.
vendredi
1 sept. Vidéo, les présentations, l’alphabet, Expressions de
politesse
Devoirs :
Préparez le Cahier, pp. 3-4, ex. A-B. Visionnez la vidéo et complétez les
exercices B-D, p. 3.
2e semaine
L 4 septembre Jour férié—pas de classe
M 6 septembre Correction du Cahier. Au
café.
Devoirs :
Ecoutez eating and drinking;
Préparez Activité
Internet-Ch. 1 , et le Cahier, pp. 4-5.
V 8 septembre Présentations Jeux de rôles au café. Lecture—Cahier, p. 6.
Devoirs :
Préparez les pages 19-21B ; subject
pronouns. Regardez where from ?
3e semaine
L 11 sept Parlons des intérêts. Préparation de la
causerie au café, p. 10 du Cahier.
Devoirs : Préparez le Cahier, pp. 7-8, A-D ; Préparez causerie au café.
M 13 sept. Les questions, des verbes d’opinion.
Devoirs : Préparez le
Cahier, pp. 8-9 ; préparez cinq questions pour interviewer une vedette de
cinéma ;
Autocorrigés-Ch. 1 répétez la causerie au
café.
V 15 sept. Ecoutons : On fait connaissance.
Quiz—les pronoms sujets, le verbe être, compréhension auditive.
Devoirs :
Préparez le
verbe être. Préparez la page 10 du Cahier. Répétez la causerie.
4e semaine
L 18 sept Test chapitre 1—Causerie au café.
Devoirs :
Visionnez vidéo chapitre 2 et préparez les exercices pp. 32-34.
M 20 sept. Chapitre 2-Mon identité. Adjectifs de
nationalité.
Devoirs :
Préparez les pp. 35-39. Etudiez les pays
européens et jouez Les
pays
V 22 sept. Les pays, les langues. L’état civil. Les nombres.
Devoirs :
Cahier pp. 11-13. Regardez Vidéo: Franck Guilloteau-me voici et les passe-temps
Audrey et Camille
5e semaine
L 25 sept. Activités orales. Prononciation.
Devoirs : Etudiez
« Interactions en classe », p. 30.
Préparez p. 72 A
M 27 sept. Interactions en classe. Les pièces
d’identité. Les correspondants, p. 72-73.
Devoirs :
Préparez p. 73 C ; pp. 48-52 C. Regardez Vidéo: métiers
et occupations
V 29 sept. Activités orales ; le portrait de mon père/ma mère
Devoirs : Cahier, pp.
14-15 A-C, pp. 15-16 A ; préparer le portrait de votre mère/père.
6e semaine
L 2 oct. Présentation des portraits. Verbes en –er.
La négation.
Devoirs:
Préparez les verbes en -er et négation ;
Cahier p. 15D, pp. 16-17
Quiz
sur les adjectifs de nationalité et les villes capitales.
M 4 oct. Quiz; correction des devoirs ; Lecture—Cahier,
p. 18-19.
Devoirs:
Complétez Lecture—Cahier, p.19 ; Préparez pp. 61-63 et complétez Cahier,
pp. 20-21.
V 6 oct. Les loisirs, jours de la semaine. Dictée
Devoirs :
Préparez pp. 67-68 ; Cahier, pp.
22-24 A-C. Complétez Activité
Internet-Chapitre 2
7e semaine
L 9 oct. Correction
du cahier. L’interrogation. Jeopardy !
Devoirs : Quiz sur les verbes; Préparez Le choix des
passe-temps, pp. 69-70
M 11 oct. Quiz. Le choix des passé-temps,
p. 70. Compréhension auditive : Je me présente.
Terminez
le Cahier chapitre 2. Pour mercredi, Visionnez la vidéo Ch.
3
V 13 oct. Jour férié—pas de cours
8e semaine
L
16 oct. Test chapitre 2
Devoirs :
Visionnez la vidéo Ch. 3 et faites les exercices pp. 78-79.
M 18 oct. Chapitre 3--Discussion de la vidéo ; Ma famille, mes
amis…
Devoirs : Préparez
85-87 ; Complétez avoir et avoir
expressions ; apportez
une photo de votre famille en classe ;
V 20 oct. Avoir et expressions avec avoir. L’élision.
Présentation des photos.
Devoirs :
Complétez 1ier thème du Cahier, pp. 27-33 ;
9e semaine
L 23 oct. Correction du Cahier. Nos rapports avec les autres.
Prés. : On est comme ça, p. 92.
Devoirs Ecoutez et
répétez les questions
personnelles et la famille ; préparez pp. 93-96 et Cahier,
pp. 34-35.
Quiz :
le verbe avoir, expressions avec avoir.
M 25 oct. Quiz ; les adjectifs ; les stéréotypes.
Devoirs : Préparez Cahier, pp.
36-38F et adjectifs:
formation et emplacement. Préparez pp. 103-106.
Préparez
Activité
Internet-Chapitre 3 et l’arbre généalogique.
10e semaine
L 30 oct. Correction
des devoirs. Le verbe faire et activités sportives.
Devoirs :
Préparez Cahier-Lecture, pp. 38-39 et 40-44.
M 1 nov. Compréhension
auditive : Ce que nous faisons ensemble, p. 112. Correction du Cahier.
Devoirs : Préparez les expressions
avec faire
V 3 nov. Causerie : Création d’une annonce
personnelle.
Devoirs : Préparez
Cahier pp. 45-48. Composez votre annonce personnelle.
Complétez
les exercices Autocorrigés Chapitre 3
Pour vendredi prochain--Visionnez
la vidéo de Chapitre 4 et faire les exercices pp. 120-22.
11e semaine
L 6 nov. Révision
Devoirs : Terminez tous les
exercices du Cahier Chapitre 3.
M 8 nov. Test chapitre 3 ; enregistrez
votre annonce personnelle
Devoirs : Visionnez la
vidéo de Chapitre 4 et faire les exercices pp. 120-22.
V 10 nov. Chapitre
4 Discussion de la vidéo. On fait des
courses en ville.
Devoirs : Préparez les
pages 126-130 et dans le Cahier, pp. 51-52 A-B.
Visitez
la
ville 1 et la ville 2 et complétez le quiz sur la
ville.
12e semaine
L 13 nov. Aller et les adverbes. Activités orales.
Devoirs : Préparez pp.
133-34 ; Terminez le 1ier thème du Cahier.
Préparez
les exercices sur aller.
M 15 nov. Correction des devoirs. Le futur immédiat ;
prononciation ; activités en ville, 137.
Devoirs : Terminez L’image
publique de la ville, p. 137. Préparez 138-42. Quiz sur le 1ier
thème
V 17 nov. Quiz. « Où se trouve… ? » Visite
virtuelle de Paris au labo.
Devoirs : Ecoutez et
répondez au quiz
sur les indications. Préparez l’exercice sur les
prépositions.
Dans
le Cahier, complétez pp. 55-59B.
13e semaine
L 20 nov. Correction des devoirs. L’impératif.
Devoirs : Terminez le 2ième thème du
Cahier. Complétez Activité
Internet-Chapitre 4
14e semaine
L 27 nov. Une journée en ville ; l’heure ; Causerie : Préparez des indications pour aller chez
vous.
Devoirs : Préparez pp.
157-60 ; Cahier pp. 63-66 A.
Ecrivez les indications…
M 29 nov. Correction des devoirs. Questions d’information ;
activités orales.
Devoirs : Préparez verb
practice--prendre. Préparez Cahier pp. 66-68. Répétez les indications.
Complétez
les exercices Autocorrigés-Ch. 4 .
V 1 déc. Révision.
15e semaine
L 4 déc. Test chapitre 4 ; enregistrez vos indications au
labo.
M 6 déc. Révision
V 8 déc. Révision