French 210 - French Grammar - San Diego State University

French 210 - French Grammar
Department of European
Studies
San Diego State University
Fall 2014
INSTRUCTOR : AMY HARKER
OFFICE : STORM HALL 228D
OFFICE HOURS : M/W 12:30-2, T/TH 1-2, AND BY
APPOINTMENT
PHONE : EXT. 48881
E-MAIL : [email protected]
I. Goal and Outcomes
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The primary goal of French 210 is increased proficiency in French at the intermediate level in
speaking and writing. Emphasis is placed on the development of accuracy in speaking and writing
through a revision of grammatical structures with which you are already familiar and through the
introduction of new structures. Further, French 210 offers opportunities to develop your listening
comprehension proficiency.
You’ll also be able to make comparisons between your culture/s and French culture through analysis
of differences between your culture/s and French culture
You’ll also begin to acquire a general knowledge of French and Francophone nations, languages,
and cultures through discussions of different aspects of contemporary France.
II. Description
French 210 is a third/fourth semester course in French language and culture.
You will review the basic grammar acquired in first year French and learn some of the
complexities of French grammar as a preparation for more advanced study.
You will also be introduced to vocabulary that will prepare you to successfully handle a variety of
communicative tasks and social situations and a number of writing needs, such as writing letters
and short essay topics.
The thematic sections and selected cultural and literary readings will help you contextualize the
language structures you are learning and provide a basis on which to develop your cultural
knowledge.
French 210 is taught entirely in French, with occasional translation exercises when appropriate.
French 210 counts towards the GE Foundations Area C: Humanities requirement.
III. Workload
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Participation is essential – many activities are in-class only. Grammar points are presented in class.
As a follow-up to the classroom, you are expected to learn and practice the material at home or in the
lab.
The “iLrn” online Cahier d’activités orales et écrites constitutes the primary source of your
“homework,” both written and oral. There will be occasional additional oral and written assignments,
including mini-compositions (“Situation écrite”) as well. You must complete 5 of the possible 10 : 1 or
2; 3 or 4; 5 or 6; 7 or 8; 9 or 10. Late homework will not be accepted.
Tests include short quizzes, 2 exams, and a two-hour comprehensive final exam.
Since one Homework, one Mini-comp, and one Quiz will be dropped, there are NO MAKE-UPS for
missed work. This generous drop policy exists because I recognize that emergencies, illnesses, and
travel are sometimes unavoidable. Please do not ask to make up assignments.
IV. Materials
St.Onge, Susan, et al. Interaction. 9th edition. Thomson-Heinle. (required)
St.Onge, Susan, et al. Interaction : Cahier d’activités orales et écrites. 9th edition. ThomsonHeinle. (required) (Online)
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V. Prerequisite
French 100B with a C or better, or equivalent.
VI. Grading
Homework & Participation
Quizzes
“Mini-comps”
In-class exams
Final Exam
15%
10%
15%
30%
30%
Grades are defined as follows:
A/AB+/B/BC+
C
CD+/D/DF
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WU
CR/NC
Outstanding achievement; available only for the highest accomplishment.
Praiseworthy performance; above average.
Slightly above average.
Average; awarded for satisfactory performance; the most common undergraduate grade.
Slightly below average.
Minimally passing; less than the typical undergraduate achievement.
Failing.
Incomplete Authorized: used only when the instructor concludes that a small, identifiable
portion of course requirements cannot be met within the academic term for unforeseen,
but valid reasons. University Senate Policy allows one calendar year to remove an
Incomplete grade. A grade of "INC" may not be assigned to permit a student to avoid an
undesirable grade.
Incomplete Unauthorized: a student who is officially registered for the course but who has
never attended or who has stopped attending after satisfactorily completing a portion of
the course will receive a grade of "WU." A "WU" counts as an "F" for grade-point
averages, but may be removed by repeating the course. Students who are failing the
course and who stop attending will receive an "F."
Credit/No Credit: Subject to the requirements of their major and the conditions set forth in
the General Catalog, students may register for courses on a credit/no credit basis before
the deadline. Work equivalent to C or above will result in a grade of CR; work equivalent
to C- or below will result in NC.
Important information:
 Last day to add/drop or change grading basis: September 8th at 11:59p.m.
 Students who do not attend the first class session and the beginning of the second MAY BE
DROPPED FROM THAT COURSE BY THE INSTRUCTOR within the first 12 days of the semester.
Students who do not meet prerequisite requirements can also be dropped within the first 12
days. Any student dropped by the instructor during this period will be notified of the action by
e-mail. It is the student’s responsibility to keep a current e-mail address on file through the
WebPortal. To reenroll, you must receive an add code form the instructor and reenroll in
the course within the first 15 days of the semester. NOT ALL INSTRUCTORS WILL DROP
STUDENTS WHO MISS THE FIRST TWO SESSIONS. You are responsible for all courses on your
schedule. You should check your online schedule regularly and take necessary action to add or
drop during the first 15 days of the semester.
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French
Grammar
Français 210
Automne 2014
Mois
Date
Programme
Août
26
Introductions
Chapitre 1 : Le Commerce et la consommation
28
Chap. 1
2
4
Quiz Chap. 1 / Chapitre 2 : Modes de Vie
Chap. 2
iLrn devoirs chap. 1
9
Chap. 2 / Quiz Ch. 2
Situation Ecrite 1 ou 2 (en classe)
iLrn devoirs chap. 2
11
16
18
Chapitre 3 : La Vie des jeunes
Chap. 3
Chap. 3
23
25
30
Révision / Contrôle 1 (ch. 1-3)
Chapitre 4 : Les Télécommunications
Chap. 4
2
7
9
14
16
Quiz Ch. 4 / Chapitre 5 : La presse et le message
Chap. 5
Quiz Ch. 5 / Chapitre 6 : Le Mot et l’image
Chap. 6
Chap. 6
21
23
28
30
Contrôle 2 (ch. 4-6)
Chapitre 7 : Les Transports et la technologie
Chap. 7
Quiz Ch. 7 / Chapitre 8 : A la fac
4
6
Chap. 8
Chap. 8 / Quiz Ch. 8
11
13
18
20
25
27
Veterans Day - Jour ferié
Chapitre 9: La Francophonie
Chap. 9
Chap. 9 / Quiz Ch. 9
Chapitre 10 : Découvrir et se découvrir
Thanksgiving - Jour ferié
Sept
Oct
Nov
A rendre
iLrn devoirs chap. 3
Situation Ecrite 3 ou 4
iLrn devoirs chap. 4
iLrn devoirs chap. 5
Situation Ecrite 5 ou 6 (en classe)
iLrn devoirs chap. 6
iLrn devoirs chap. 7
Situation Ecrite 7 ou 8 (en classe)
iLrn devoirs chap. 8
iLrn devoirs chap. 9
3
Déc
2
4
9
Chap. 10
Chap. 10
Révision
EXAMEN FINAL
samedi, le 13 décembre
8h-10h
iLrn devoirs chap. 10
Situation Ecrite 9 ou 10
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