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UC Center Program
Fall 2009
FRENCH language - Section 1A
Sylvie Clémence |
Mon, Tue &Thu
9am- 10:30am |
Office Hours
TBA |
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COURSE MATERIALS
- Maïa Grégoire, Odile Thiévenaz, Grammaire Progressive du Français, CLE International, 1995
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Introduction
Welcome to Paris and to the French language! The French language practicum teaches listening, speaking, reading and writing with a focus on communication. You will have the opportunity to use everything you learn in class, as you go about your daily activities. You can expect to be able to talk about your friends and family, your courses, your living situation, and a wide variety of activities. While you are learning how to speak the language, you will continue your introduction to the culture of the French speaking world. To immerse you in the language, only French will be spoken in class. Although you are not expected to understand every word, try to follow the gist by paying attention to the context. You will find your comprehension increasing as the course progresses.
Participation
Your French class will become a small, tightly-knit community. This is the place where you should take risks in trying to express yourself. Try to use the new vocabulary and grammar in creating your own meaning. This is one of the best strategies to really learn the language and to make the vocabulary and grammar a part of your linguistic repertoire. Don’t always wait to be called on. Initiate! Ask questions. Follow up on the comments of others. Say the unexpected. Listen to your classmates so that you can ask questions and respond. Silently answer all questions, including those not directed towards you. If you have trouble speaking up but still want to participate, let your instructor know you wish to be called on. And finally, don’t compare your French with your classmates’.
Requirements
- ATTENDANCE: Daily attendance is mandatory. This class will move at a brisk pace. New topics with associated grammar and vocabulary will be presented every day. Absences will automatically lower your class participation grade. If you MUST be absent, let your instructor know.
- ORAL PARTICIPATION: 25% of your grade is based on your oral work in class, a combination of your ability and overall effort.
- HOMEWORK: Daily homework will be assigned and collected at the beginning of the next class. Every assignment must include the following: your name, instructor’s name, date, page and exercise number. An assignment will receive a √ if it is completed. Homework that is more substantial will receive a √+, a √ or a √ -. NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- COMPOSITION : Compositions are an opportunity for you to use French creatively, pulling together everything you have learned to describe the afternoon excursions. An “A” composition will be accurate, thoroughly address the topic and express something unique about you, the writer. Compositions are to be typed, double-spaced 12 point font.
- QUIZZES AND EXAMS: There will be a quiz at the end of each week of the practicum. The exam at the end of the practicum will be cumulative, addressing all of the grammatical structures discussed in class and practiced in homework exercises.
Grading
| Attendance, participation and in-class work |
20% |
| Devoirs + Composition |
20% |
| 3 quizzes |
20% |
| Mid-term Exam |
20% |
| Final Exam |
20% |
6.0 credits
COURSE SCHEDULE
Lundi 07/09, Mardi 08/09
Introduction au travail du semestre
LES PARTITIFS / L’EXPRESSION DE LA QUANTITE
- La France, ses produits et sa gastronomie
- Le restaurant
Jeudi 10/09
ATELIER: lecture et activité sur Le Petit Prince de St Exupéry
Lundi 14/09, Mardi 15/09
LA FORME PRONOMINALE au présent
Les activités quotidiennes
Jeudi 17/09
ATELIER
Lundi 21/09, Mardi 22/09
QUIZ 1
L’EXPRESSION DU PASSE
Le passé composé avec avoir et être
Jeudi 24/09
ATELIER
Lundi 28/09, Mardi 29/09
Le passé composé et les marqueurs de temps
Jeudi 01/10
ATELIER
Lundi 05/10, Mardi 06/10
LA COMPARAISON
L’éducation en France
Jeudi 08/10
ATELIER
Lundi 12/10, Mardi 13/10
QUIZ 2
LES PRONOMS PERSONNELS COMPLEMENTS
Les loisirs en France
Jeudi 15/10
ATELIER
Lundi 19/10, Mardi 20/10
REVISIONS
MID TERM
Jeudi 22/10
ATELIER
Vacances de la Toussaint
Lundi 04/11, Mardi 05/11
Initiation à la lecture de la presse
Expression orale / expression de l’opinion
Jeudi 05/11
ATELIER
Lundi 09/11
L’IMPARFAIT
La santé en France
Mardi 10/11
Compréhension écrite sur le sujet
Jeudi 12/11
ATELIER
Lundi 16/11, Mardi 17/11
QUIZ 3
LE FUTUR
Les échanges économiques
Jeudi 19/11
ATELIER
Lundi 23/11, Mardi 24/11
INITIATION AU CONDITIONNEL
La vie politique en France
Jeudi 26/11
ATELIER
Lundi 30/11, Mardi 01/12
REVISIONS
Jeudi 03/12
Final Exam
Lundi 07/12, Mardi 08/12
Un film français (1ère partie)
Un film français (2ème partie)
Jeudi 10/12
Résultats du Final Exam
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