Course Lecturer Name(s): Mae Patterson
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Course Lecturer(s) Contact Information: mapatterson@sgu.edu, 1-473-456-4208 Cellphone
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Course Lecturer(s) Office Hours: By appointment
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Course Lecturer(s) Office Location: To be announced
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Course Support: Ms. Nichole Phillip, nphilli2@sgu.edu, +1 473 444 4175 ext. 3823
Course Management tool: To learn to use Sakai, the Course management tool, access the link https://apps.sgu.edu/members.nsf/mycoursesintro.pdf
Course Description:
FREN 201 reviews key elements of Introductory French I and II. The course also provides a solid grammatical base and a rich and varied vocabulary within the francophone context. It seeks to help the students acquire the necessary skills to enable them to express themselves effectively in French, both orally and in writing, and to communicate satisfactorily with native speakers. The prescribed textbook is a requirement and will be supplemented by audio and visual aids. Emphasis will be placed on the following language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Course Objectives:
This course is intended to help the students to:
- Critically analyze the differences in specific customs existing in their native country and the FL community.
- Use essential language skills for effective communication in French, in their areas of interest/studies.
- Develop a sound linguistic base for further study and for practical everyday situations relating to work and leisure.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Create a Greeting Card in French to send to persons celebrating various seasons in their lives; appropriate use of the Subjunctive is a requirement
- Communicate orally, in French, to make bookings for a vacation, to negotiate vehicle rentals or to request information regarding an advertised job.
- Write formal letters in French to present candidacy for various advertised positions.
- Orally present findings of and comment on procedures to be followed if one wishes to vacation in a francophone country, negotiate vehicle rentals while there, or apply for a job. 5. Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of certain aspects of Francophone culture.
Program Outcomes Met By This Course:
Program Outcomes met by this Course:
PO 1 Critically analyze global and regional issues
PO 2 Effectively communicate information by extracting and constructing meanings through analysis and critical thinking.
SAS Grading Scale: Grades will be assigned as follows:
A = 89.5% or better
B+ = 84.5 - 89.4%
B = 79.5 - 84.4%
C+ = 74.5 - 79.4%
C = 69.5 - 74.4%
D = 64.5 - 69.4%
F = 64.4% or less
Course Materials:
Text: Café Crème Book 1, KANEMAN-POUGATH et al, Hachette: Paris
Supplementary Readings/Resources:
Websites : RFI.fr ; Tv5.fr; femmeactuelle.fr ; masculin.com ; leparisien.fr ; lemonde.fr ; automobile-magazine.fr ; Géo.fr ; lequipe.fr
Television : TV5 monde
YouTube videos where appropriate
Native speaker(s) when possible
Course Grading Requirement:
Course work (4 quizzes) 30%
Mid-Term Examination 30%
Final Examination 30%
Attendance 5%
Participation 5%
Total 100%
*Rationale and Rubric for the Class Project will be distributed at the beginning of the Semester
Course Requirements:
- Students are expected to attend all classes unless there is a valid excuse for absence.
- Since this is a language course participation in activities, exercises and discussions is expected. (iii) Students are expected to be prepared for class by completing homework and assigned readings (iv) Students are expected to listen carefully to instructions given and to seek clarification from the instructor if these instructions are not clear (v) Respect for differing opinions is expected
Course Schedule:
| Course Schedule | Topic(s) | Activities/Assignment |
| Week 1 | Use of the Subjunctive in English and French Formation of the Present Subjunctive in French (regular –er verbs) |
Identify and categorize the wishes in the handout: 52 voeux pour l’année https://youtu.be/eeqNMs_jzhU French Grammar made Fun #1 https://youtu.be/3GX8MPIzPAE Le subjonctif en français – comment l’utiliser (1) https://youtu.be/GUNOAuOEmqo Le subjonctif en français – comment l’utiliser (2) Specially prepared handouts |
| Week 2 | Use of the Subjunctive in everyday life – Le subjonctif dans la vie quotidienne Formation of the Present Subjunctive In French (regular –ir, -re, other verbs) |
Complete des textes lacunaires (cloze texts) Students listen to songs/dialogues in which the subjunctive is used and they fill in the blank spaces with the form of the subjunctive used [Specially prepared handout) |
| Week 3 | Le subjonctif dans la vie pratique | Using the Subjunctive to greet persons who are
experiencing various stages of life Quiz 1 (Create a Greeting Card using the Subjunctive) [Specially prepared handouts] |
| Week 4 |
Taking a vacation: Vacation spots in francophone countries; modes of transportation used to get to selected spots |
Students will select spots in francophone countries that they are desirous of visiting and give reasons for their choice Ex: https://youtu.be/P49yX_hiJ 8o La Martinique elle Vous ‘M (pub touristique) |
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“Plagiarism is regarded as a cardinal offense in academia because it constitutes theft of the work of someone else, which is then purported as the original work of the plagiarist. Plagiarism draws into disrepute the credibility of the Institution, its faculty, and students; therefore, it is not tolerated” (p. 48).
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The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“Students are expected to attend all classes and or clinical rotations for which they have registered. Although attendance may not be recorded at every academic activity, attendance may be taken randomly. Students’ absence may adversely affect their academic status as specified in the grading policy. If absence from individual classes, examinations, and activities, or from the University itself is anticipated, or occurs spontaneously due to illness or other extenuating circumstances, proper notification procedures must be followed. A particular course may define additional policies regarding specific attendance or participation” (p. 9).
The St. George’s University Student Manual (2019/2020) states as follows:
“All matriculated students are expected to attend all assigned academic activities for each course currently registered. Medical excuses will be based on self-reporting by students. Students who feel they are too sick to take an examination or other required activity on a specific day must submit the online SAS medical excuse, which is available on Carenage. Students are only allowed two such excuses a year. Upon consultation with the Director of University Health Service, the third excuse will result in a mandatory medical leave of absence. The policies regarding make-up examinations are at the option of the Course Director” (p.46).
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