Advanced Language in Context: Society and Popular Culture (301-0-20)
Topic
Advanced Grammar Through French Media
Instructors
Katia Viot-Southard
847/467-0899
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-171
Meeting Info
Locy Hall 214: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM
Overview of class
The purpose of French 301 is to study, understand and practice grammar in context. Through a content based instructional approach, this course will offer students opportunities to discover, analyze and reflect on past and current debates and issues within French society. Authentic documents, from newspapers articles to radio interviews, will be used to illustrate and enliven specific grammar points. French 301 helps students master the finer points of French Grammar while improving their intercultural communicative competence.
Registration Requirements
Students must have taken and passed French 202 prior, or they must obtain the consent of the instructor.
Learning Objectives
Students will review and expand their French grammar foundation. Students will be able to refine their listening and speaking skills. Students will be able to improve their reading and writing skills through focused exercises.
Students will be able to develop their intercultural competence (sociocultural norms, media, popular culture…).
Evaluation Method
Written and oral assignments, quizzes.
Class Materials (Required)
Contrastes, Grammaire du français courant. Second Edition. Denise Rochat
Class Notes
This course forms part of the advanced language group - French 302: Composition, French 303: Conversation, and French 309: French in Commerce & Industry.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have completed FRENCH 202-0 or a test score of 5 in AP French. Other students may register with instructor permission.