Intensive Elementary French (115-2-20)
Instructors
Margaret M Dempster
847/467-3884
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-121
Meeting Info
Kresge Centennial Hall 2-331: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Overview of class
French 115-2 is the second course of a two-quarter sequence (Fall and Winter) that covers the same material as the three-quarter sequence of French 111, but which assumes some prior knowledge of the language. The aim of the course is to review and develop skills in speaking, understanding, reading, writing and cultural competence.
Registration Requirements
Students who have studied French for more than one year in High School before should enroll in 115-1 (Fall) and 115-2 (Winter). Please note that per Weinberg policy, P-N is not allowed in first and second-year language courses and that there is no auditing allowed in first year language courses.
Students are required to take the Northwestern Online French Placement Test (https://placement.madstudio.northwestern.edu/).
Learning Objectives
Develop students speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the intermediate level of French in a cultural context and foster critical thinking.
Teaching Method
Classes meet four times a week (MTWTh) and will include a variety of activities designed to help students develop their knowledge of basic French vocabulary and structures along with the ability to use what they have learned in communicative activities.
Classes will be conducted exclusively in French except when explanation of grammar or other material may necessitate the use of English.
Students are expected to prepare outside of class, to participate actively in class activities, and to work independently with the En Avant! online learning platform: Connect.
Evaluation Method
Final grades are based on class participation and attendance, homework, compositions, a class presentation, quizzes, written exams, and a final oral exam.
Class Materials (Required)
French 115-1 and French 115-2 will use the following textbook:
Anderson, Golato and Blatty. En Avant!, third edition. (with Connect access card)
Required texts
Anderson, Golato and Blatty. En Avant! 3rd edition : (with Connect access code).
https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/en-avant-beginning-french-student-edition-anderson-dolidon/M9781259999826.html#textbookCollapse
While there are a few purchasing categories - Digital, Rental, Bundles - are available to you), you will need to purchase only one of the two following options: (Click the "Digital" tab on the website)
Online option 1: "Digital" Connect course suite (includes eBook and access to Connect): 2-year access: ISBN10: 1260267504 | ISBN13: 9781260267501 - $170.10
Online option 2: "Digital" Connect course suite (includes eBook and access to Connect): 180 Day access: ISBN10: 1260902056 | ISBN13: 9781260902051= $96.39 (if you choose this option, remember that it is only accessible for 180 days).
You will need to purchase the THIRD edition - make sure you have access to Connect.
Class Notes
For help and information about low cost options for textbooks, please contact Student Services Enrichment Office: https://www.northwestern.edu/enrichment/resources/books-supplies.html
Class Attributes
Attendance at 1st class mandatory