SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Division of Humanities and Social Sciences

French 201, 5 credits

Fall 2007

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

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

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

Meeting Times: daily, 10:00-10:50 Prerequisites: French 103 or equivalent

Office Hours: Daily, 9:30-10, 1:00-1:30 Room: BE4167

and by appointment

Required Materials: 1. Personnages (Houghton Mifflin)

2. Personnages Workbook/Laboratory Manual

3. Le petit Nicolas

4. Writeable CD

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

Suggested Materials: 1. French/English dictionary (highly recommended)

2. English Grammar for Students of French

3. Bescherelle’s Conjugation 12,000 Verbs

Course Description: This course is intended for those who have previously had three quarters 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, PowerPoint presentations, as well as written and spoken assignments. There will be quizzes on chapter sections, as well as four 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 do a presentation on a French related topic of their choice, an informal self-presentation, and will do brief written responses to four PowerPoint presentations.

Evaluation Criteria:

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

Workbook and Lab Manual 8%

Packet Assignments (Recueil) 8%

Reading and Writing Assignments and PowerPoints 10%

PARTICIPATION 10%

QUIZZES (4; lowest score will be dropped) 25%

TESTS (4) 34%

ORAL GRADE (presentations) 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 speaking French in class (except last five minutes and RARE other occasions)

· Communicative practice; exchange of real information motivates you to find a way 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 intermediate French knowledge. Students who pass this course will have mastered the fundamentals of French language, and cultures of certain francophone countries. They will review the grammatical materials of first-year French, while going more into depth on difficult concepts, such as the difference between the passé composé and the imparfait. They will also improve their reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills, as well as their vocabulary and survival skills. At the same time, they will be learning more about the history, culture, geography and sites of Paris, Québec (city and province), Tahiti (and the îles de la société), and Lyon, France.

· 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) 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 worldwide 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 (either send it with a classmate or turn it in early). Tests and late homework can only be made up in cases of illness or emergency or by doing limited extra credit assignments. Quizzes may NOT be made up (one is dropped).

· Always speak French in class. You must commit yourself to speaking only French from day one. A review of the following expressions will help you with this class rule:

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 (http://college.hmco.com/languages/french/personnages/index.html). 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 24

septembre

introduction

chapitre 1.1

r. 5

PowerPoint

Paris

chapitre 1.1

r. 6-7

chapitre 1.1

r. 8

Présentations personnelles

le 1er

octobre

interrogation

chapitre 1.1

chapitre 1.2

PPI Réponse*

Lecture I

film

le 8 octobre

Discussion

du film

chapitre 1.2

r. 9-10

chapitre 1.2

r. 11

chapitre 1.2

Cahier, ch. 1

Examen

chapitre 1

PPIIréponse

le 15 octobre

PowerPoint

Québec

chapitre 2.1

r. 12

chapitre 2.1

r. 13

chapitre 2.1

Rédaction IA

interrogation

chapitre 2.1

le 22 octobre

Lecture II

chapitre 2.2

r. 14

chapitre 2.2

Rédaction IB

chapitre 2.2

r. 15

le 29 octobre

Lecture III

chapitre 2

Cahier, ch. 2

Examen

chapitre 2

chapitre 3.1

r. 16

chapitre 3.1

r. 17

le 5

novembre

PowerPoint

Tahiti

chapitre 3.1

r. 18

interrogation

chapitre 3.1

chapitre 3.2

PPIIIréponse

le 12

novembre

congé

chapitre 3.2

Rédaction

IIA

chapitre 3.2

r. 19

chapitre 3.2

r. 20

chapitre 3

Cahier, ch. 3

le 19

novembre

Examen

chapitre 3

chapitre 4.1

PowerPoint

Lyon

Rédaction

IIB

congé

le 26

novembre

chapitre 4.1

r. 21, 22

chapitre 4.1

r. 23

Lecture VI

interrogation

chapitre 4.1

chapitre 4.2

PPIVréponse

le 3

décembre

chapitre 4.2

r. 24-25

chapitre 4.2

Lecture VII

chapitre 4.2

r. 26

chapitre 4

Cahier, ch. 4

le 10

décembre

Examen

chapitre 4

*PPI= PowerPoint presentation I