Elementary French (111-1-22)
Instructors
Jackson Ryan Bronack
Meeting Info
Kresge Centennial Hall 2-331: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Overview of class
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 must take the Northwestern Online French Placement Test (https://placement.madstudio.northwestern.edu/) to determine if they qualify for a more advanced course (such as the intensive First-year course, French 115-1).
In order for students to receive credit for French 111-1, they must:
-take the online Placement Test and be placed into French 111-1,
-receive permission from the French 111 course coordinator to enroll in the course
If neither case is true, students will not receive credit for this course.
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 must take the Northwestern Online French Placement Test (https://placement.madstudio.northwestern.edu/) to determine if they qualify for a more advanced course (such as the intensive First-year course, French 115-1).
In order for students to receive credit for French 111-1, they must:
-take the online Placement Test and be placed into French 111-1,
-receive permission from the French 111 course coordinator to enroll in the course
If neither case is true, students will not receive credit for this course.
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, French 111-2, and French 111-3 will use the following textbook: En Avant!, fourth edition with Connect: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/en-avant-beginning-french-student-edition-anderson-dolidon/M9781259999826.html#buying-options
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
Face to face: In person, in campus space