Intermediate French (121-1-22)
Instructors
Louise Caroline Barbosa
Meeting Info
Kresge Centennial Hall 2-343: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1:00PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
French 121-1 is the first quarter of a three-quarter course for students who have completed French 111-3 or have been placed in that course by the French department. The aim of the course is to develop students' communication skills and cultural knowledge. Class meets four times a week.
Please note, no P/N or auditors allowed.
Registration Requirements
Grade of at least C- in French 111-3 or department placement.
Learning Objectives
The primary goal of this course is to develop students speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a cultural context and to foster their critical thinking.
Teaching Method
Through study, exercises, conversation and various class activities, students will review and practice basic grammar, while exploring contemporary French and Francophone cultures. Class will be conducted in French. Students are expected to attend class daily, to actively participate and to spend at least 2 hours of work outside of class for each contact hour.
Evaluation Method
Class participation, homework & quizzes, four compositions, four lesson tests and one oral exam.
Class Materials (Required)
Réseau: Communication, Intégration, Intersections.
Jean Marie Schultz, Marie-Paule Tranvouez, Second edition, Pearson.
Online Student Activities Manual for Réseau: Communication, Intégration, Intersections. Pearson.
Class Attributes
Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description