FRE 201 Syllabus - Windsor Central School District

SUNY BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Department of Foreign Languages, ESL, and Speech
FAST FORWARD PROGRAM
Windsor Central High School
SYLLABUS
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Intermediate French I
FRE 201 WN1 (Mod 3), FRE 201 WN 2 (Mod 7)
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Fall 2014
Mod 3 or Mod 7
Madame Herringshaw
Room 231
655-8250 Ext 6031
[email protected]
Mod 1, Mod 8, and by appointment
Textbooks and Other Required Materials:
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Tufts, Clare, and Hannelore Jarausch, Sur le vif. 6ème éd. Boston: Heinle Cengage
Learning, 2014.
Tufts, Clare, and Hannelore Jarausch, Sur le vif: Student Activities Manual. 6ème éd.
Boston: Heinle Cengage Learning, 2014.
Optional:Collins French Concise Dictionary. 5th ed. 2010. ISBN 978-0061998638
Handouts given by the instructor.
Course Description:
French 201 is the first semester of Intermediate French, which provides a review and expansion
of the conversational practice, grammatical structure and vocabulary presented in the previous
French classes.
Prerequisites: Class grade ≥ 85 for seniors; ≥ 90 for juniors.
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of FRE-201 Intermediate
French I, students should be able to:
1. Develop an understanding of intermediate French grammar that cover forms, meanings
and functions, and use them appropriately in oral and written communication.
2. Develop intermediate oral fluency in pronunciation, listening comprehension, speaking,
and oral presentations necessary for successful real-world communication.
3. Develop their active vocabulary of high-frequency words, collocations, and idiomatic
expressions that are commonly used in the French-speaking world.
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4. Develop reading comprehension fluency at the low intermediate level through a variety
of authentic genres, including academic discourse, newspaper and magazine articles,
fiction, poetry, and essays.
5. Develop intermediate writing proficiency through various writing assignments such as
comprehension questions, paragraphs, essays, journals, and letters.
6. Develop an understanding of French and Francophone cultures and societies as well as
that of their own.
Grading Criteria:
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Participation and Classroom Work
Homework and Compositions
Quizzes
Exams
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25% Participation in the Target Language and Classroom Work: These are the
most important components in the grading criteria. Students are expected to:
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Attend classes regularly. You are allowed 3 absences for any reason. An absence beyond
the third, except for one excused by a doctor or WCHS attendance policy, may reduce
your grade. You may also lose points for being late for class frequently.
Participate frequently and actively in class activities. These activities include being
prepared for class, speaking, asking questions and answering questions, and working in
pairs and groups. You may lose points for not doing these activities.
Use the target language (TL) in all class activities. Making mistakes in using the target
language is a natural learning process, so be prepared to make mistakes and learn from
them. The following are some of the criteria that will be used to evaluate the use of the
TL in class:
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Responding to questions from the instructor in the TL.
Speaking only in the TL during group work.
Repeating correct answers when modeled by the instructor.
Practicing correct pronunciation in class.
Speaking to classmates informally using the TL in class.
Asking questions of the instructor using the TL.
Participating in oral drills in class using the TL.
Using the TL vocabulary learned in each chapter.
25 % Homework and Compositions:
Homework: Homework will be assigned and it is to be completed at the time it is due.
Late assignments may be accepted for 50% credit. If you miss a class, the assignment
will be due the day you return.
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Compositions: There will be numerous compositions. Topics and guidelines will be
discussed in class. The composition grade will be based on a rubric that considers four
categories: Content, Organization, Language Use, and Mechanics.
25% Quizzes: In this course, there will be frequent quizzes based on materials covered in
class. Quizzes may or may not be announced ahead of time, so it is important to keep up with
your homework and other assignments.
25% Exams and Oral Presentation:
Exams: There will be comprehensive exams following each chapter throughout the
semester. They will be announced well in advance. You are required to complete a
conversation at the end of each chapter before the start of the written exam. The
conversation score is part of the exam score.
Oral Presentation: You are required to do a 5-10 minute oral presentation during the
semester. The date of the oral presentation will be announced in class. You must discuss
the topic of your presentation with the instructor.
GRADING SCALE:
94 – 100 = A
90 – 93 = A84 – 86 = B
80 – 83 = B74 – 76 = C
70 – 73 = C64 or below = F(ail)
87 – 89 = B+
77 – 79 = C+
65 – 69 = D
GENERAL CLASS POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
 Read and follow the syllabus carefully. Consult it for the approximate dates of the
assignments.
 Come to class on time and do not leave class before it ends.
 If you miss a class, contact a classmate or the instructor for the assignments.
 Stay on track with assignments for the class. If you find yourself falling behind or not
understanding class materials, or if you have any concern about your study, see me as
soon as possible.
 If you have missed a quiz or exam because of an illness or other valid reason, contact me
as soon as possible. You must meet with me to request a make-up within one week of the
absence. It is not always possible to make up a quiz or exam missed because of absences.
 During a quiz or exam, there is a no-talking rule. You may only ask the instructor
questions, not your classmates.
 Academic dishonesty including giving help or getting help on a quiz or exam, or
plagiarism will not be tolerated. If you cheat, you will receive a 0 grade for the
assignment and you may receive an F for the course.
 Keep your cell phone and other electronic devices off.
 Be polite and respectful of your instructor and classmates.
 A good attitude with a true desire to learn the language is the key to your success!
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TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
Week
Date
SUNY BROOME FRE 201
Chapters/Topics
Sur le Vif Chapitre 1
1
9/4-9/5
2
9/8-9/12
Sur le Vif Chapitre 1
Ce Fameux Bac
3
9/15-9/19
Sur le Vif Chapitre 1
Cahier d’exercices pages 5-6 A, B, D
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
9/22-9/26
Sur le Vif Chapitre 1
9/29-10/3
Sur le Vif Chapitre 2
Cahier d’exercices pages 17-19 A,B,C,D,E
10/6-10/9
Sur le Vif Chapitre 2
La Mode
Homework &
Assessments
Registration- Need
Social Security
Number
Devoirs:
Verbs 1,3,5
Verb 6
t-shirt
Devoirs:
Vocabulaire 1-20
Vocabulaire 21-40
Devoirs:
Conversation 1
Examen Chapitre 1
Devoirs:
Vocabulaire 41-60
Vocabulaire 61-80
Devoirs:
Vocabulaire 81-100
Devoirs:
10/14-10/17
Sur le Vif Chapitre 2
Cahier d’exercices pages 21-22 B, page 23 D
Sur le Vif page 28 A, 29 D
Cahier d’exercices pages 26-27 L, M
10/20-10/24
Sur le Vif Chapitre 2
Cahier d’exercices page 28 P
Conversation 2
Examen Chapitre 2
Devoirs:
10/27-10/31
Sur le Vif Chapitre 3
Cahier d’exercices pages 31-32 B, C, E
Poème : Déjeuner du Matin
Vocabulaire 101-120
Vocabulaire 121-140
Devoirs:
Sur le Vif Chapitre 3
Verbes 24, 25, 26
Verbe 27
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11/3-11/7
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4
11
12
11/10-11/14
Sur le Vif Chapitre 3
Le Mystérieux Homme en Bleu
11/17-11/21
Sur le Vif Chapitre 3
Poème: A la recherche d’un travail
11/24-11/25
Sur le Vif Chapitre 4 En Route
Cahier d’exercices page 47 A, B, D
Verbes 28, 29, 30
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Conversation 3
Examen Chapitre 3
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14
15
16
17
18
19
20
12/1-12/5
12/8-12/12
12/15-12/19
12/22-12/23
1/5-1/9
Sur le Vif Chapitre 4 En Route
Sur le Vif pages 56-57 A, C, page 60 A
Sur le Vif Chapitre 4 En Route
Vive le Vent
Cahier d’exercices page 53 J, K
Vocabulaire 35-50
Devoirs:
Sur le Vif Chapitre 4 En Route
Conversation 4
Examen Chapitre 4
Devoirs:
Sur le Vif Chapitre 4
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Student Presentations
Sur le Vif Chapitre 5 Les Voyages
Cahier d’exercices pages 59-60 A, B, C, D
Vocabulaire 51-70
Vocabulaire 71- 90
Devoirs:
Sur le Vif Chapitre 5 Les Voyages
Verbes 48, 49, 50, 51
Devoirs:
Sur le Vif Chapitre 5 Les Voyages
Les animaux sont-ils bien traités ?
Verbes 52, 53, 54, 55
Devoirs:
1/12-1/16
1/20-1/23
Vocabulaire 1-17
Vocabulaire 18-34
Devoirs:
5