Culture and Society (201-0-22)
Topic
Introduction to French Studies
Instructors
Fay E Rosner
847/467-1448
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-133
Office Hours: M 2 - 3PM & Fri 11 - 12PM
Meeting Info
Harris Hall L05: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM
Overview of class
French 201-0 is a one-quarter introductory third-year course, offered only in the fall. This course is designed to develop the students' mastery of French by giving them the opportunity to practice the language in a variety of cultural contexts while deepening and expanding their insights into contemporary French culture. French 201-0 will introduce students to a sampling of social and cultural topics central to an understanding of France and French-speaking peoples. Classes meet three times a week and are conducted in French. Students are expected to attend class regularly and prepare outside of class. A grade of C- or above in French 201-0 fulfills the WCAS foreign language requirement.
Registration Requirements
No P/N option for this section.
Grade of at least C- in French 121-3 or Department placement. Not open to students who have already taken 200-level French courses.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the quarter, students will be able to:
-speak with ease about themselves, their interests, their social circles, as well as broader topics such as culture, politics, and social issues.
-read, and discuss, French news articles on a general topic (with dictionary) with relative speed and accuracy.
-understand and discuss, both orally and in writing, certain aspects of contemporary French society, aspirations, and issues.
Teaching Method
FR 201 is designed to incorporate the Communicative approach where students are expected to prepare the grammar, vocabulary, and discussion questions for the next lesson.
Thus, the written and oral activities are organized around strategies to help students communicate their observations, ideas, and opinions.
Class time will be devoted to the communication of ideas, reactions to the material and open discussions. Therefore, students are expected to participate actively in class activities, to speak only French in class, and to work independently with the materials and assignments.
Evaluation Method
The final grade will be based on class participation and progress, homework, quizzes, a presentation and compositions.
Class Materials (Required)
Nothing to purchase - all materials on Canvas.
Class Attributes
Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description