Intensive Intermediate French (125-1-21)

Instructors

Christiane H E Rey
847/467-3881
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-163

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-331: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

French 125-1 is the first quarter of a three-quarter course for students who have completed FR115-2 or been placed in the course upon taking the French Placement Test. The primary goal of this course is to strengthen oral and written communication skills by immersing students in authentic cultural contexts and language. A review of essential grammar will reinforce linguistic foundations. Class meets three times a week and will be conducted in French.

Registration Requirements

Fr 115-2 or placement.

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

The teaching methodology for this course uses the flipped model: students learn grammar and vocabulary at home with a pioneering courseware developed by faculty in the French Department at Northwestern. Class activities are devoted to conversation and other communicative activities that will allow students to practice what they learned while exploring contemporary French and Francophone cultures. 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. P/N not allowed.

Evaluation Method

Class participation, homework & quizzes, short compositions, vocabulary and grammar tests and end-of-quarter oral project.

Class Materials (Required)

Flipped French courseware available through Canvas at no cost.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have passed FRENCH 115-2 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results.