Intensive Intermediate French (125-2-20)
Instructors
Lam-Thao Nguyen
847/491-2654
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-167
Meeting Info
Kresge Centennial Hall 2-339: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Overview of class
French 125-2 is the second quarter of a three-quarter course for students who have completed French 125-1 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 and vocabulary will reinforce linguistic foundations. Class meets three times a week and will be conducted in French. 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.
Registration Requirements
French 125-1 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, oral and written homework, unit tests and end-of-quarter project.
Class Materials (Required)
Flipped French courseware available through Canvas at no cost.
Class Attributes
Hybrid: Remote component and in-person mtgs
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Registration restricted to Undergraduate students only