Elementary French (111-3-21)
Instructors
Lam-Thao Nguyen
847/491-2654
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-167
Meeting Info
Kresge Centennial Hall 2-329: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
French 111-3 is the third and last course of a three-course Elementary French sequence. The aim of the course is to acquire and develop skills in speaking, understanding, reading, writing and cultural competence.
Registration Requirements
Completion of French 111-2 (or equivalent) is required.
French 111-3 is the third quarter of a three-quarter course for students with less than one year of High School French or with no previous study of French.
Students who have studied French must take the online language placement test: https://placement.madstudio.northwestern.edu/
No P-N is allowed.
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 (MoTuWeTh) 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 attendance, participation ((20%), homework (15%), two compositions (15%), a creative project (10%), ten quizzes (10%), three written exams (25%), and a final oral exam (5%)
Class Materials (Required)
French 111-1 (Fall 2021), French 111-2 (Winter 2022), and French 111-3 (Spring 2022) will use the following textbook:
Anderson, Golato and Blatty. En Avant!, third edition. (with Connect access card)
While three purchasing categories - Digital, Print, Bundles - are available to you (https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/9781260267501.html?exactIsbn=true#buying-options), you will need to purchase only one of the following options:
Online option 1: "Digital" - Connect with eBook (180 days) $96.39 [wait for the first day of class if you intend to purchase this option]
Online option 2: "Digital" - Connect with eBook (2 years) $170.10
Online option 3: "Bundles" - Connect 720 days & Loose Leaf (i.e. print textbook) $267.00
Online option 4: "Bundles" - Connect 180 days & Loose Leaf (i.e. print textbook) $176.00 [wait for the first day of class if you intend to purchase this option]
Class Notes
Please contact Student Services Enrichment Office (https://www.northwestern.edu/enrichment/) for help and information about low cost options for textbooks.
Class Attributes
Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have passed FRENCH 111-2 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results.