SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Division of Humanities and Social Sciences

French 102, 5 credits

Winter 2008

Instructor : Laurie Kempen, Ph.D.                   Office Location : BE4161

Office Phone : 587-6909                                Email : lkempe@sccd.ctc.edu

Website : http://seattlecentral.org/faculty/lkempe

Meeting Times : daily, 11 :00-11 :50, 12:00-12:50

Room: BE4167

Office Hours : Monday- Friday, 9:30-10:00, 12:00-12:30 and by appointment

Prerequisites : Eligibility for ENG 101 and French 101 or equivalent

Required Materials:              1. Espaces (Vista)

                                                2. Espaces Lab  Manual

                                                3. Espaces Workbook/ Video Manual

4. Packet (Recueil), available in the 3rd floor Copy Center

Suggested Materials:            

1. French/English dictionary (highly recommended)

                                                2. English Grammar for Students of French

Course Description: This course is intended for those who have previously had one quarter of French or the equivalent and focuses equally on the four skills of language learning: speaking, comprehension, writing, and reading. We use a variety of means, such as the textbook, games, role-plays, videos, the Web, CD-ROMS, PowerPoint presentations, as well as written and spoken assignments. There will be quizzes on chapter sections, as well as five chapter tests. Students will also be expected to do several short reading and writing assignments, as well as regular homework. Since class time is probably the students’ only opportunity to practice oral French, we will have an oral focus in class and much of the written grammar will be practiced primarily at home. Students will memorize short dialogues and prepare a short presentation or interview for their oral grade. Students are also welcome to prove they have met the course outcomes in other ways, but must get permission from the instructor to do so.

Evaluation Criteria:

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

                        Cahier (workbook and lab manual)                                           10 %

                        Reading and computer assignments (lecture et écriture)              5%

                        Recueil (packet assignments)                                                     8 %

            PARTICIPATION (including some in-class activities)                           12%

            QUIZZES (5; lowest score will be dropped)                                         25%

            TESTS (5)                                                                                           35%

            ORAL GRADE (dialogues and interview/presentation)                          5%

Teaching Philosophy and Student Outcomes:

I. General Teaching Philosophy.

            •Genius of all human beings

            •School’s purpose to teach students to learn and think critically

            •hands-on learning; practice makes perfect

II. Language Learning Philosophy

            •hands-on=always speak French in class (except last five minutes and RARE other occasions)

            •communicative practice; exchange of real information motivates you to express yourself

            •oral emphasis in class (most likely, this is your only chance to speak; you can do written practice at home)

            •multi-media component

III. Outcomes

            •Basic elementary French knowledge. Students who pass this course will have basic knowledge of the fundamentals of French language, and cultures of certain francophone countries. They will master the conjugation of certain regular and irregular verbs, the simple past and imperfect of regular and certain irregular verbs, the imperative (command) form, more negative expressions, direct and indirect object pronouns, comparative, superlative and reflexive verbs. They will become familiar with cultural elements of different regions of France and Switzerland. They will be able to converse simply on topics relating to parties, birthdays, restaurants, hotels, the home, the supermarket, meals, and daily life.        

•Interpersonal Skills. Students will improve their interpersonal skills by working collaboratively with a diverse group, their classmates and instructor.

            •Cultural Relativism. Learning languages is the best way to learn about foreign cultures, because thought, ideas, and language are closely linked.

            •Increased Understanding of Own Language. Learning a foreign language leads to a broader understanding of your own language and your culture(s)p perspectives.

            •Critical Thinking. Learning to look critically at your language and cultural environment through occasional cultural discussions will sharpen your critical thinking skills.

            •Learning Habits. Studying and test-taking strategies will be discussed. Also, practicing regular review of materials, which will be necessary in this class, will give you discipline and consistent studying skills that will help you in any class or project you undertake.

            •Global Village Prep. Learning a foreign language will help prepare you for an increasingly interdependent “global village,” where your language background will make you a better candidate for a wide array of jobs in many fields.

Why French? Besides being a beautiful language associated with fashion, romance, and glamour, French is a primary or secondary language not only of countries in Europe (France, Switzerland, Belgium), but of all of the former colonies of France, including North and West Africa, as well as certain Caribbean, Oceanic, and American countries/regions. Since France, like England, was one of the major imperial powers up until the 1960’s, there are many countries world-wide where French is still used in either bureaucratic and/or personal affairs. French also remains the diplomatic language used on passports and in international events.

Tips for Success:

• Come to class regularly. Certain assignments done in class will count towards your homework grade. If you are ill and unable to attend, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what was covered in that class and what homework was given. You also must make arrangements to turn in your homework. Tests and late homework can only be made up in cases of illness or emergency or by doing limited extra credit assignments. However, late homework will be accepted three times during the quarter, if it is no more than two days late. QUIZZES MAY NOT BE MADE UP FOR ANY REASON.

• Always speak French in class. You must commit yourself to speaking only French from day one. The last five minutes will be reserved for questions in English, if necessary. Please review the following expressions to help you with this class rule:

            Comment dit-on…?                  How do you say…?

Qu’est-ce que…signifie?           What does…mean?

            Répétez s’il vous plaît.              Please repeat.

            Je ne comprends pas.               I don’t understand.

            Je ne sais pas.                           I don’t know.

            Puis-je parler anglais?               May I speak English?

• Participate. Have the courage and patience to speak out in class. At the beginning especially, it might be intimidating, but we’re all in the same boat. Remember too that each individual has different strengths and experiences. Get into the habit from the very beginning of participating as much as possible. If you do this, it will get much easier as time goes by.

• Review and practice regularly outside of class. I cannot stress this enough. Much of what is expected of you needs to be done outside of class. Remember one hour of class times requires two hours of outside study. The more you practice at home, the easier and more successful class time will be fore everyone. Look at the pages we will be covering in class BEFORE coming to class. Prepare the exercises in this section. Then, review and correct after class.

• Please come see me if you ever have questions or problems regarding the class. If you ever feel overwhelmed or confused, come see me immediately and we’ll clear things up. Do not put off questions or problems, because everything in this class builds on previous material. YOU can make a difference in your experience, learning and grade if you take the initiative to confront whatever difficulties you might encounter as soon as possible.

• Take advantage of computer-based supplementary exercises. There are CD-ROMS, computerized practice tests, computer exercises, and a web-site with extra practice exercises to help you study (espaces.vhlcentral.com). All of these supplementary exercises will improve your performance. You can also receive extra credit for doing them, as well as for writing out all the exercises in each chapter.

NOTE: IF you need reasonable accommodations based on a documented disability, have emergency information to share or require special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, please make a confidential appointment with me within the first two weeks of class.

	lundi	mardi	mercredi	jeudi	vendredi
le 2 janvier			introduction	Unité 6 Leçon 11 r. 5	Unité 6 Leçon 11 r. 6
le 7 janvier	Unité 6 Leçon 11 r. 7	Lecture I p. 202, 203, 209-213	Révisions, Quiz, leçon 11	Unité 6 Leçon 12	Centre d’informatique r. 8
le 14 janvier	Unité 6 Leçon 12	Unité 6 Leçon 12 r. 9	Révisions, Unité 6	Cahier, Unité 6 Examen, Unité 6	Centre d’informatique
le 21 janvier	congé (Martin Luther King)	Unité 7 Leçon 13	Unité 7 Leçon 13 r. 10	Unité 7 Leçon 13 r. 11-12	révisions, quiz, leçon 13
le 28 janvier	Unité 7 Leçon 14 Lecture II	Unité 7 r. 13	Unité 7 Leçon 14 r. 14	Révisions, Unité 7 r. 15	Cahier, Unité 7 Examen, Unité  7
le 4 février	Unité 8 Leçon 15	Unité 8 Leçon 15 r. 16	Unité 8 Leçon 15 r. 17	révisions, quiz, leçon 15	Centre d’informatique
le 11 février	Lecture III	Unité 8 Leçon 16 r. 18	Unité 8 Leçon 16 r. 19	Révisions, Unité 8	Cahier, Unité 8 Examen, Unité 8
le 18 février	congé (jour des Présidents)	Unité 9 Composition, première version	Unité 9 Leçon 17 r. 20	Unité 9 Leçon 17 r. 21	Révisions, quiz, leçon 17
le 25 février	Unité 9 Leçon 18 Lecture IV	Unité 9 Leçon 18 r. 24-25	Unité 9 Leçon 18 Ex. 1-3 p. 314	Révisions, Unité 9	Cahier, Unité 9 Examen, Unité 9
le 3 mars	Unité 10 Leçon 19	Unité 10 Leçon 19 Ex. 1-3 p. 334	Unité 10 Composition, deuxième version	Révisions, quiz, leçon 19	Centre d’informatique
le 10 mars	Unité 10 Leçon 20 Ex. 1-3, p. 348	Unité 10 Leçon 20 r. 26	Unité 10 Leçon 20 r. 27	Unité 10 Leçon 20	Cahier, ch. 10 Examen, Unité 10
le 17 mars	interviews	interviews