Elementary French (111-1-23)
Instructors
Ryan Marr
Meeting Info
University Hall 412: Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM
Overview of class
French 111-1 is the first quarter of a three-quarter course that covers the same material as the two-quarter sequence of French 115, (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. Please note, students cannot audit 100-level courses, or take these courses for P/PN, and must earn a C- or better to advance to the next course in the sequence.
Please note that Tuesday classes meet asynchronously.
Registration Requirements
The Elementary First-year course, French 111-1, is the first quarter of a three-quarter course for students with no previous study of French or with less than one year of High School French. If students have studied French for more than one year in High School, they are required to take the Northwestern Online French Placement Test (https://placement.madstudio.northwestern.edu/). In that case, if students have not taken the online Placement Test and/or have not received permission from the course coordinator to enroll in French 111, they will not receive credit for this course. Students who have studied French before must take the Placement Test to determine if they should enroll in the Intensive First-year course sequence French 115-1 (Fall) and 115-2 (Winter).
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 three times a week with additional asynchronous work on Tuesdays. Class 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 111-1 (Fall 2023), French 111-2 (Winter 2024), and French 111-3 (Spring 2024) 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/en-avant-beginning-french-student-edition-anderson-dolidon/M9781259999826.html#buying-options), you will need to purchase only one of the following options:
Online option 1: "Digital" - Connect with eBook (180 days) $96.36 [wait for the first day of class if you intend to purchase this option]
Online option 2: "Bundles" - Connect with eBook & Textbook rental (i.e. print textbook) $146.36
Online option 3: "Bundles" - Connect with eBook 180 days & Loose Leaf (i.e. print textbook) $176.00 [wait for the first day of class if you intend to purchase this option]
Online option 4: "Bundles" - Connect with eBook 720 days & Loose Leaf (i.e. print textbook) $267.00 Regardless of which option is selected, students must have access to Connect.
Regardless of which option is selected, students must have access to Connect.
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
Hybrid: Remote component and in-person mtgs