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Elementary French (111-2-21)

Instructors

Hasheem Hakeem

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-335: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

French 111-2 is the second 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 111-1 (or equivalent) is required.

French 111-2 is the second 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 three times a week (MWF) 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 participation (15%), homework (15%), two compositions (15%), a creative project (20%), three written exams (20%), and a final oral exam (15%).

Class Materials (Required)

French 111-1, French 111-2, and French 111-3 will all use the following textbook: Anderson and Dolidon. En Avant!, fourth edition.

While three purchasing categories - Digital, Print, Bundles - are available to you (https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/en-avant-beginning-french-2024-release-anderson-dolidon/M9781260941661.html), you must purchase one with a Connect access card)

Class Materials (Suggested)

French 111-1, French 111-2, and French 111-3 will all use the following textbook: Anderson and Dolidon. En Avant!, fourth edition.

While three purchasing categories - Digital, Print, Bundles - are available to you (https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/en-avant-beginning-french-2024-release-anderson-dolidon/M9781260941661.html), you must purchase one with a Connect access card)

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

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have passed FRENCH 111-1 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results.