150 - Daily Schedule - Assignments are DUE on the dates indicated

23506 Français Intermédiare II (FREN 2002)
–Dr. Joe Johnson
le mardi et jeudi, 15h35-16h50, G-227, printemps 2012
Heures de réception: le lundi et mercredi de 10h00 à 11h30, ou par rendez-vous dans G-210F
Adresse électronique: [email protected] : (678) 466-4737
syllabus en ligne : à annoncer plus tard
Textes obligatoires:
1) Mitschke, Cherie, Cheryl Tano & Valérie Thiers-Thiam. Espaces: Rendez-vous avec le monde francophone, 2ème
édition. Boston: (Vista Higher Learning, 2011), ISBN 978-1-60576-252-4 (code Supersite compris).
2) Graded French Reader, Première étape. 6è édition. By Camille Bauer (Lexington, MA: Heath, 1992).
Site Web et “tutorials" : http://vhlcentral.com/.
1ère semaine: 10-12 janvier
M : Formalités et révision
J : pp. 433, 434-36, 437
2è semaine: 17-19 janvier
M : Quiz de vocabulaire ; pp. 438-39, 440-41, 442-43
J : pp. 444-45, 446 (Ex. 1), 447-49
3è semaine: 24-26 janvier
M : pp. 450-53, 454-55, 456-57
J : pp. 458-59 ; 460-61
4è semaine: 31 janvier-2 février
M : Quiz de vocabulaire ; pp. 462, 463, 464-65
J : Examen 1 de l’unité 13 et composition pp. 468-69
5è semaine: 7-9 février
M : lecture- pp. 466-67; pp. 471-75
J : pp. 476-77, 478-79 ; 480-81
6è semaine: 14-16 février
M : Quiz de vocabulaire ; pp. 482-83
J : Révision du subjonctif ; p. 484 (Ex. 1)
7è semaine: 21-23 février
M : pp. 486-89, 490-91, 492-93 ; texte sur Mme Leprince
de Beaumont
J : Quiz de vocabulaire; pp. 494-95 ; GFR, 1 : 182-83 ;
Ex. A, p. 186-87.
8è semaine: 28 février-1er mars***
M : pp. 496-97 ; GFR, 2 : 183; Ex. A et B, p. 187
J : PAS DE COURS
9è semaine: 6-8 mars : PAS DE COURS !
10è semaine: 13-15 mars
M : pp. 499, 500-01, GFR, 3 : 184, Ex. A, B et C, pp.
188-89
J : Examen 2 de l’unité 14 et La Belle, chapitres 1-3,
composition pp. 504-05
11è semaine: 20-22 mars
M : pp. 507-11, 512-513, 514-15* (*préparer les
réponses !)
J : pp. 516-17 ; GFR, 4 : 184-85, Ex. D, E et F, pp. 189-91
12è semaine: 27-29 mars
M : Quiz de vocabulaire; pp. 518-19 ; 520 (Ex. 1 & 2) ; p.
521-23
J : pp. 524-27 ; 528-29 ; GRF, 5 : 193-94, Ex. A et B, p.
198
13è semaine: 3-5 avril
M : Quiz de vocabulaire ; pp. 530-31 ; 532-33
J : GFR, 6 : 194-96, Ex. C et D, p. 199
14è semaine: 10-12 avril
M : pp. 534-35 ; 536, 537
J : GFR, 7 : 201-03 ; Ex. A, p. 205, Ex. B et C, p. 206
15è semaine: 17-19 avril
M : Film : La Belle et la bête
J : Film : La Belle et la bête et discussion
16è semaine: 24-26 avril (ORAUX !)
M : pp. 538-39 ; 540-41
J : composition finale, apportez un brouillon !, pp. 542-42
***Nota bene: Le 2 mars sera le dernier jour pour
abandonner ce cours sans conséquences !
Examen final: le mardi, 1er mai à 14h25-16h25, Film
review & final workbook due.
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Grading Procedures (100-90=A, 89-80=B, 79-70=C, 69-60=D, 59-0=F):
les 2 examens de module
les quizs
l’oral:
l’examen final:
devoirs (cahier/labo/GFR/film):
participation et assiduité
25%
10%
10%
15%
25%
15%
Midterm grade: Your midterm grade will represent an average of all grades to that date.
Goals and Objectives of the first and second year courses:
Our goal in all French courses is develop your communicative proficiency in comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing
French. Because interaction in French is our primary means to attain our goals, there is practically NO ENGLISH in class
in this method. The presentation of the material is meant to make the experience of learning French as close to "being there"
as possible. Keep in mind that, if you really were in a French-speaking country, it is likely you would not understand every
word you heard, so practice listening for the gist, paying attention to context, using your guessing skills to hypothesize about
meaning, and relaxing! Study assigned sections before coming to class, for you have English explanations of the grammar
points in the text. To succeed in this course, it is essential that you study your French 1-2 hours on a daily basis, seven days a
week, just like your practice your English 7 days a week; learning language is a process of accumulation.
Textbook policy: All students are required to have a copy of the textbook for this class. If you do not have your textbook in
class after the second week of class, you will receive a ZERO for your class participation grade for each day that you come to
class without it.
Test and Quiz policy: Quizzes: There will be frequent short quizzes at the very beginning of class periods on materials
covered in the previous classes and on course readings. If you miss a quiz, there are NO make-ups. Your two lowest quiz
grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. Tests: Dates of all scheduled chapter tests are on the syllabus. The
chapter tests and final exam have both written and listening components. While it will emphasize the last chapter, the final
exam will be accumulative. Without prior arrangement or a valid, documented absence, there is no excuse for missing a
scheduled test!
Oral Exam: There is one oral test during the semester; it is a dialogue skit that you will perform with a partner. The oral will
last 8-10 minutes and is scheduled during the last week of class in the instructor’s office. You and your partner(s) are
expected to demonstrate a good use of vocabulary and grammar points learned in the chapters covered up to that point. The
best preparation for this facet of the class is being active in class discussions, paired activities, and group activities where you
will have your greatest chance to speak in class. See the online syllabus for oral topics and grading criteria.
Workbook/Lab assignments/GFR/Film (Cahier/ Homework): Unless otherwise instructed, the workbook, lab manual, and
video worksheets for each chapter are INDIVIDUAL work and are delivered on the Espaces Supersite. The electronic
workbook exercises are due by midnight of the day before the chapter test or final exam; you may turn them in for a late
grade penalty. For your own sake, do the workbook as we cover the material in class or as assigned. ATTENTION! Waiting
till the night before the chapter exam to complete the workbook will only keep you both from studying and from doing well
in the workbook and listening exercises. Plan ahead and get good grades on both. These assignments will help you in all
facets of the class. Every day that you have a GFR assignment, you also prepare a series of exercises in the Graded French
Reader that accompany each section. Film assignment: During the course of the semester, you are assigned to see at least
one French film and to write a directed review of that film. Please see film handout. Please note that homework is a major
component of your class grade.
Attendance Policy: As per university policy, students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. For this
reason and because this is a highly interactive class, your attendance will be carefully noted. Please take note: if you are tardy
when the professor takes the roll, you will be counted as absent, though you certainly may participate in the class. You will
receive a 0 for your class participation grade for every absence after the second absence. Sleeping, reading the newspaper,
doing work for another class, playing on your computer or fielding non-emergency phone calls, etc., constitute an automatic
absence with NO warning. If you have excused absences due to University-sanctioned events (i.e. athletes) or because of
official military duty, you are not eligible for other excused absences. You are responsible for any information you miss
when absent. Be sure to get the name and phone number of one or two classmates, as you are responsible for finding out
about any changes in the syllabus or any additional assignments announced in your absence. Do so on the first day of class!
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Class Participation: Daily, active participation in class is essential, for your success depends largely on maximum exposure
to the language. Please note that QUALITY PARTICIPATION and ATTENDANCE are 10% of your final grade. You
cannot participate if you’re not in class. This portion of the final grade will take into account all of the following criteria:
attendance and punctuality, preparation, initiative, use of French exclusively, positive attitude, primarily on task, other inclass work. It will be assessed daily.
Grading Criteria for PARTICIPATION/PREPARATION: Participation does not grade “correctness,” but rather “effort”.
Participation grades will be assigned as follows:
Excellent (5 %): The student frequently volunteers, has always studied the assigned material the night before, stays on
task during pair-work, attempts to use complete sentences, always elaborates on answers, and does not speak English in
class. An “A” student comes to office hours or makes appointments to discuss difficulties they are having in the course.
Good (4 %): The student occasionally volunteers, sometimes has not studied the assigned material, is involved in pairwork, voluntarily elaborates on answers, and does not speak English in class. Moreover, a “B” student comes to office
hours or makes an appointment to discuss any difficulties they are having in the course.
Poor (3 %): The student does not volunteer, is often unprepared when called upon, tends to be off task during pairwork, (especially when the professor is not nearby), gives one-word answers, and often resorts to English in class.
Very Poor (2 %): The student is obviously unprepared when called upon, does not do the assigned task during pairwork, and usually speaks English.
Inadequate (1 %): The student simply sits passively in class.
OTHER ACADEMIC ISSUES
Individuals with disabilities who need to request alternate accommodations should contact the Disability Services
Coordinator, Student Center 214, at (678) 466-5445, [email protected].
If you need help in your studies, do not hesitate to visit me during my office hours or make an appointment. If you need
“extra” help, the Center for Academic Success usually offers personalized tutoring in French. The Center is located below
the library.
Academic Dishonesty/Misconduct will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Please consult the CSU Student Code of
Conduct for further information and guidelines and the consequences of cheating and plagiarizing:
http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/47/docs/code-conduct-2010-11.pdf.
Notebook Computer Requirement: Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a
notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program.
Please consult CSU's official policy in this respect.
Computer Skill Prerequisites:
Able to use the WindowsTM operating system and able to use the Microsoft WordTM word processing program.
Able to send and receive e-mail at your campus e-mail address using the OutlookTM or Outlook ExpressTM program.
All official communications are via your CSU e-address alone! Write formal letters to all your professors when
writing e-mail.
Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email.
Able to use a Web browser to complete electronic workbook exercises.
In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers and Other Technology:
Student notebook computers will not generally be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access
course materials and to communicate electronically with your instructor. No texting or use of cell phones in class or off-task
activities involving the use of social media Web sites or the like. You will be asked to leave class, if you do so, and given a 0
for your class participation grade.
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Setting up your ESPACES2E Supersite account and enrolling in your Instructor's course
Overview
In order to see and submit your assignments, receive important announcements, and communicate with your Instructor,
you will need an account, a Supersite code, and you will need to enroll in your Instructor's course.
RETURNING STUDENTS
If you have an existing account for VHLCentral, for your textbook's Supersite, or for another Vista Higher Learning
textbook, complete these steps:
Go to VHLCentral (the link will open in a new window): vhlcentral.com.
Log in using your existing account information.
To redeem a new Supersite code, click the "Redeem a code" link. Then complete the items below in "Step 3 Activate Code" of the NEW STUDENTS section.
To enroll in your Instructor's course, click the "Enroll in a course" link. Then complete the items below in "Step 5
- Select a Course/Class" of the NEW STUDENTS section.
NEW STUDENTS
If you are new to Vista Higher Learning, complete these steps:
Step 1 - Go to VHLCentral
To begin, go to vhlcentral.com (the link will open in a new window).
Step 2 - Create an Account
In the "Login Information" section of the account creation page, enter a username of your choice.
Enter the email address you would like to associate with your account.
Enter and confirm a password of your choice.
In the "Personal Profile" section, enter your first and last name as you wish them to appear in your Instructor's
roster.
Select the year of your birth from the drop down list.
Enter a student ID (optional).
In the "Security Information" section, you will provide the answer to a secret question, which may later be used to
help you access your account if you forget your password.
After you enter all of the information, click "create an account."
Click "agree." (Before your account is created, you must agree to the terms and conditions of use policy.)
Step 3 - Activate Code
On the code activation screen, enter your Supersite code.
Click "activate code" to continue.
Look for a flash alert confirming that the code was successfully redeemed.
Step 4 - Select a School
Locate your school by typing your school’s name. To narrow the search results, include the city and state (or
country, if outside of the USA) in which your school is located.
Click "find." If the terms you entered did not result in a successful search, follow the on-screen tips to revise your
search.
Select your school from the list by clicking the radio button next to the school name.
Click "select school" to add the school to your account.
Look for a flash alert confirming you successfully added the school.
Step 5 - Select a Course/Class
From the list of available classes at your school for your textbook's Supersite, look for Instructor "Johnson" and
the course "23506 FREN 2002" taught between Jan 10, 2012 and May 04, 2012.
Click the radio button for the course section "Section 1." If more than one class is listed for your Instructor, click
the information icons in the class listings until you locate the section.
Click Save. You should see a confirmation that you successfully enrolled in your instructor's course.
***If you have bought a used textbook, it’s no problem! Go to this site to get the necessary password for the
Espaces Supersite: www.vhldirect.com/store/claytonstate.htm
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Film assignment:
The films below are simply ones I have suggested; there are many other French and Francophone films possible
and new ones all the time. You are free to choose another film that was originally filmed in the French
language, simply e-mail the instructor to ask for approval.
You may NOT choose a film that’s not a French-language film, simply because it has French subtitles.
Yes, you may turn on the English sub-titles for the film!
La Princesse de Montpensier-17th century
The Widow of St. Pierre--contemporary
Tous les matins du monde-17th century
Etre et avoir-modern school system
Amélie-contemporary
Un prophète-contemporary
Le château de ma mère-early 20th century
La gloire de mon père-early 20th century
Le Quai des orfèvres-classique
Jean de Florette-19th century
Manon des sources-19th century
Madame Bovary-19th century
Tatie Danielle-1980’s
La Planète sauvage-sci-fi/dessin animé
Chocolat (Afrique coloniale)
Le Bossu-(17th century)
L’Auberge espagnole- contemporary
Bob le flambeur-classique
La Cité des enfants perdus-science fiction
Les Micmacs-contemporary
Indochine-pre-Viet Nam
Diva-1980s
La Reine Margot-Renaissance
Au revoir les enfants-WWII
Argent de poche-1970’s
Danton-époque révolutionnaire
Les 400 coups-19602-1970s
A Very Long Engagement (Un long
dimanche de fiançailles)-WWI
Cyrano de Bergerac- classique
Sous les toits de Paris-classique
My Life on Ice-LGBQT
Wild Reeds-LGBQT
Garçon stupide-LGBQT
Guidelines for evaluating movies:
Paragraph#1: Identify the film and provide a BRIEF plot summary (no more than ½ a page).
Paragraph #2: Identify why you liked or disliked the film. (This paragraph should be substantial).
Paragraph #3: Identify the character you most sympathized with and why.
Pargraph #4: Discuss how the film informed/expanded your ideas about the culture presented in the film.
Paragraph #5: Discuss how the viewing experience was different from your usual movie-watching habits OR
discuss elements of the films that most intrigued you.
Paragraph #6: Anything else you want to add…
Your review may be written in French, Spanish or English.
The film review is due on the day of the final exam.