| Calendrier French 250, Fall 2006 Instructor: Professor Anne Callahan |
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| FRENCH 251 Composition and Conversation II MWF 11:30-12:20 DAMEN HALL 338A Spring 2007 Instructor: Professor Anne Callahan TA: Vanessa Brutsche Office: LSC Damen Hall 322 Telephone: LSC 773-508-2858 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: MWF 10:30-11:20 and by appt. COURSE WEB SITE: www.geocities.com/lucfrench Required materials: web-posted materials Guide de Correspondance en fran�ais. Oudet French-English dictionary ( e.g. Larousse ou Harrap's) Un dictionnaire fran�ais-fran�ais ( e.g.Le petit Robert) Optional: Grammaire Progressive du fran�ais, Niveau avanc�. CLE Course Description: Extensive practice in oral and written comprehension and expression. Includes grammar review, vocabulary expansion, enrichment of knowledge of French culture through exposure to multimedia resources (e.g. web sites, films, slides, newspapers, magazines), compositions and frequent oral presentations based on materials viewed or read in class. Authentic news broadcasts and periodicals of current events, documentaries or film generate discussion and debate on issues that touch all of us in our global community. Goals and Methods: This course builds on the student's basic knowledge of French, equivalent to the completion of French 104. The course objectives are as follows: 1. To develop fluency in spoken French through participation in class discussion and preparation of individual and group oral presentations. 2. To increase accuracy of written French through constant correction and revision. Students have access to computer programs in the LLRC for this purpose. 3. To enrich the complexity of sentence structure and vocabulary through weekly writing assignments on a variety of topics. 4. To increase the ability to understand spoken French and French culture by frequent exposure to video-clips, newscasts, film classics, and materials available on French web sites. Students may have to return several times to the LLRC to listen to class materials before gaining the level of comprehension necessary to meet course requirements. 5. To increase knowledge of French history, geography, culture and contemporary life. 6. To become familiar with French terms for computer technology and with authentic materials available on French web sites. 7. To collaborate in the learning process with fellow students by working together in groups to prepare oral and written presentations. Presence and active participation in class is essential. Consistency is key in language acquisition and creation of a dynamic classroom climate when all class members are involved in the process daily. You may miss two classes this semester, but at your own academic risk. Please clear unavoidable absences in advance. Class preparation. Please follow the course schedule closely. GENERAL FORMAT AND SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments will vary according to materials available on the web, in newspapers or on television broadcasts at any given time. However, there will be consistency in that there will be weekly reading, oral and written assignments. N.B. No late or emailed assignments will be accepted. 1. Web and Reading assignments will be announced in class. ***Students must attend class to receive assignments. In the case of excused absences, students are responsible for obtaining the assignment from another student or from the instructor. In addition to being announced in class, assignments will generally be e-mailed to the group or put on the course web page. 2. Oral assignments include answering questions on media-based cultural materials (television news, variety shows, newspaper articles); frequent oral presentations by designated students on weekly assignments. These presentations will be assigned in rotation. 3. Written assignments include : 1) Weekly one-page compositions, usually due on Friday. The topic of the composition will be given on Wednesday (If you are ever confused about the topic, ask me!) . Students should be prepared to access their compositions on the classroom computer and read them aloud. Grammar instruction will be based on student writing. You must keep your compositions, drafts and revisions on a diskette for use in the electronic classroom and for future reference. 2) written responses to questions on student presentations 3) written version of final project (see below) 4. Final Project: Students will collaborate in groups of 4 on a final project to be presented orally to the class. Each student will write a report of 5-7 pages on their individual contribution to the final project. Presentations will be scheduled on Wednesdays and Fridays. Students are required to schedule an appointment to rehearse the presentation with the instructor on the Monday before their presentation. LAB. The LLRC has references and resources for your compositions and projects. You will need to view the video news cast of the week in the LLRC, a campus lab or from your home each week for in-depth review. Evaluation: Class Preparation and Participation 20% Compositions,Correspondance,R�ponses 30% Grammar quizzes 10% Mid-term exam 20% Final Project (written and presented) 20% Academic honesty: Pursuit of truth is the primary activity of a university community. As a member of this community each student pledges to maintain standards of honesty and integrity in all academic work. Each student is obliged to rely exclusively on her/his own knowledge, utilizing grammar references or dictionaries when preparing assignments. Failure to comply with these standards will result in a failing grade. Disability. If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me during the first week of class as well as the Learning Assistance Center on the first floor of Damen Hall. CELL PHONES, TEXT MESSAGING & BEEPERS are to be turned off during class as a courtesy to classmates and instructors. Thank you. French 251 Spring 2007 I, _______________________________________have read, understand and agree to the policies and requirements for French 251 Spring 2007. Signed,___________________________________. Date:______________________________________ THERE WILL BE NO FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: Normally, the schedule will be as follows: Mondays: Grammar (based on student writing), exercises, dict�es, and other tools to improve language skills. Introduction of cultural material for Wednesday discussion groups. Wednesdays: Discussion of material presented on Monday. Student presentations, conversation and vocabulary. To prepare for discussion, students will write a brief factual compte rendu (who, what, when, where, why) of material assigned. TOPIC FOR FRIDAY�S COMPOSITION WILL BE ASSIGNED ON WEDNESDAY based on discussion. Fridays: Hand in composition. Work with computer, video, film or other media-based materials. N.B. All TBA assignments will be both emailed to students and posted on the course web site each week at www.geocities.com/lucfrench Unit�s : 1. les �lections pr�sidentielles fran�aises 2007 2. correspondance des affaires ; votre cv (r�sum�) 3. la question alg�rienne et sa pertinence aujourd�hui 4. la m�thode de l�explication de texte 5. pr�sentations Programme/Calendrier Unit� I : les �lections SEMAINE 1 17 janvier Introduction; explication du programme du cours. Formation des groupes. **Devoir pour vendredi: une page �crite #1: les �lections pr�sidentielles : quel en est le calendrier et qui sont les candidats des partis politiques majeurs. Je ne veux pas une liste, mais de la prose. 19 janv Discussion bas�e sur les essais sur la � pr�sidentielle � **Devoir pour lundi: page �crite #2 lire un article TBA (au sujet des �lections) et pr�parez une liste de vocabulaire et de probl�mes de compr�hension. Ecrivez un paragraphe qui r�pond � cette question : de quoi s�agit-il dans cet article ? quel est le th�me, la mati�re principale ? In other words, a factual compte rendu (who, what, where, when, how, why). SEMAINE 2 22 janv grammaire bas�e sur l�article, vos commentaires sur son sujet **Devoir pour mercredi: se pr�parer pour discussion de l�article 24 janv Discussion de l�article **Devoir pour vendredi: une page �crite #3 Sujet :TBA 26 janv Mati�re m�diatique **Devoir pour lundi: 1)lire un article TBA en classe et pr�parez une liste de vocabulaire et de probl�mes de compr�hension. Page �crite #4 Ecrivez un paragraphe qui r�pond � cette question : de quoi s�agit-il dans cet article ? quel est le th�me, la mati�re principale ? In other words, a factual compte rendu (who, what, where, when, how, why). SEMAINE 3 29 janv grammaire bas�e sur l�article lu pour aujourd�hui); analyse de l�article **Devoir pour mercredi: 1)r�ponses aux questions sur la mati�re m�diatique pr�sent�e vendredi dernier 2) se pr�parer pour discussion de l�article 31 janv Discussion de l�article **Devoir pour vendredi: une page �crite #5/sujet TBA 2 f�v Mati�re m�diatique **Devoir pour lundi: 1)lire un article TBA en classe et pr�parez une liste de vocabulaire et de probl�mes de compr�hension. Ecrivez une ou deux phrases pour expliquer le sujet de l�article. Unit� II : correspondence ; lettres d�affaires, cv SEMAINE 4 5 f�v Introduction : apportez en classe le manuel Guide de correspondance en fran�ais (GCF) **Devoir pour mercredi: Exercises GCF TBA 7 f�v Correction et discussion des exercises : jeux de r�les **Devoir pour vendredi: une page �crite #6 TBA 9 f�v Mati�re m�diatique **Devoir pour lundi: Exercises GCF TBA SEMAINE 5 12 f�v Correction et discussion des exercises ; grammaire **Devoir pour mercredi: Exercises GCF TBA 14 f�v Discussion des exercises : comment faire un cv *Devoir pour vendredi: devoir �crit #6 : cv en fran�ais, premi�re �bauche 16 f�v Mati�re m�diatique **Devoir pour lundi: Exercises GCF TBA SEMAINE 6 19 f�v Correction et discussion des exercises ; grammaire **Devoir pour mercredi: Exercises GCF TBA 21 f�v Discussion des �lections **Devoir pour vendredi: devoir �crit #7: version final cv 23 f�v Mati�re m�diatique **Devoir pour lundi: se pr�parer pour l�examen misemestriel Unit� III : la question alg�rienne SEMAINE 7 26 f�v Examen misemestriel 28 f�v Introduction � la question de l� Alg�rie **Devoir pour vendredi: lire et �crire au sujet du film � La Bataille d� Alger � 2 mars Discussion 5 MARS - 9 MARS: REPOS MISEMESTRIEL SEMAINE 8 12 mars film 14 mars film 16 mars film **Devoir pour lundi: devoir �crit #8 commentaires sur le film Unit� IV : Explication de texte SEMAINE 9 19 mars discussion du film/po�mes � lire NB. Commencez d�s maintenant la discussion des sujets possibles pour les pr�sentations avec les autres �tudiants et essayez de former des groupes compatibles 21 mars Introduction � la m�thode explication de texte **Devoir pour vendredi : �crit #9 explication de texte d� un po�me 23 mars lire vos explications en classe SEMAINE 10 26 mars lire vos explications en classe/critique 28 mars lire vos explications en classe/critique 30 mars lire vos explications en classe/critique Unit� V : Pr�sentations orales SEMAINE 11 2 avril Discussion des sujets propos�s par les �tudiants au sujet de la politique actuelle NB Chaque groupe doit r�p�ter avec Mme Callahan avant de faire sa pr�sentation 4 avril Choix de sujets, de groupes et de dates pour les pr�sentations **Devoir pour mercredi 11 avril: une page �crite #10: r�sultat des recherches sur le sujet de vos pr�sentations orales et �crites 8-11 avril : Vacances de P�ques Groupe 1 doiT travailler ensemble en personne ou par email avant de venir en classe le 11 avril pour r�p�ter avec Mme Callahan SEMAINE 12 11 avril R�p�tition avec Mme Callahan (groupe 1) Les autres auront ce temps pour travailler ensemble 13 avril PR�SENTATION #1 Sujet:_____________________________________________________ �tudiants: __________________________________________________ SEMAINE 13 16 avril R�p�tition avec Mme Callahan (groupes 2.3) 18 avril PR�SENTATION #2 Sujet:_____________________________________________________ �tudiants: __________________________________________________ 20 avril PR�SENTATION #3 Sujet:_____________________________________________________ �tudiants: __________________________________________________ **rendre premi�re �bauche de la dissertation pour correction SEMAINE 14 23 avril R�p�tition avec Mme Callahan (groupes 4, 5) 25 avril PR�SENTATION #4 Sujet:_____________________________________________________ �tudiants: __________________________________________________ 27 avril PR�SENTATION #5 Sujet:_____________________________________________________ �tudiants: __________________________________________________ ++++rendre les �valuations et les dissertations There will be no final exam |