Intermediate French (121-2-20)

Instructors

Aude Raymond
847/467-3929
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-125

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-329: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM

Overview of class

French 121-2 is the second quarter of a three-quarter course for students who have completed French 121-1 or have been placed in this course after taking the Placement test of the Department of French and Italian. 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. Classes meet three times a week (MWF) with one day of additional asynchronous work. Please note, students cannot audit 100-level language 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 121-1 or placement by the Northwestern Online French Placement Test (https://placement.madstudio.northwestern.edu).

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 outside of class. 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. 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 pioneering courseware developed by faculty in the French Department at Northwestern, Flipped French.

Evaluation Method

Students will be evaluated on class participation, oral and written homework, unit tests, and an end-of-quarter project.

Class Materials (Required)

Flipped French courseware available through Canvas at no cost. Talk Abroad fee for conversations with native speakers: around $30 (students may contact the coordinator for other options).

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description
Hybrid: Remote component and in-person mtgs

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for French Majors & Minors. Prerequisite: Students must have passed FRENCH 121-1 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results.