Culture and Society (201-0-20)

Topic

Introduction to French Studies

Instructors

Margaret M Dempster
847/467-3884
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-121

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-331: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM

Overview of class

French 201-0 is a one-quarter introductory third-year course, offered only in the fall. This course is designed to develop the students' mastery of French by giving them the opportunity to practice the language in a variety of cultural contexts while deepening and expanding their insights into contemporary French culture. French 201-0 will introduce students to a sampling of social and cultural topics central to an understanding of France and French-speaking peoples. Classes meet three times a week and are conducted in French. Students are expected to attend class regularly and prepare outside of class. A grade of C- or above in French 201-0 fulfills the WCAS foreign language requirement.

Registration Requirements

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description
No P/N option for this section
Grade of at least C- in French 121-3 or Department placement. Not open to students who have already taken 200-level French courses.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the quarter, students will be able to:
-speak with ease about themselves, their interests, their social circles, as well as broader topics such as culture, politics, and social issues.
-read, and discuss, French news articles on a general topic (with dictionary) with relative speed and accuracy.
-discuss and analyze films and videos in French
-understand and discuss, both orally and in writing, certain aspects of contemporary French society, aspirations, and issues.

Class Materials (Required)

Nothing to purchase - all materials on Canvas.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration restricted to Undergraduate students only