Oral Workshop: Individual and Society in France Today (203-0-20)

Instructors

Marie-Therese Pent
847/467-0833
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-179

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-331: Mon, Wed, Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

Individual and society in France today. This course is designed to build fluency in speaking and understanding French. Classes will concentrate on increasing listening comprehension through viewing of videos and films, building vocabulary and idiom use, and enhancing oral communication skills.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: French 125-3, French 201-0, or placement by the department.

Learning Objectives

Develop students speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the advance level of French in a cultural context and foster critical thinking.

Teaching Method

Spoken activities in class organized around communicative strategies needed to carry on a meaningful conversation. Students are expected to prepare outside of class, to participate actively in class activities. Classes will be conducted exclusively in French.

Evaluation Method

Students will be evaluated based on class participation, oral and written homework, six short quizzes, two oral evaluations.

Class Materials (Required)

Films, Jean Anouilh, Le Voyageur sans bagage - available on Canvas at no cost.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description
Specific requirements in the language

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for French Majors & Minors. Prerequisite: Students must have completed FRENCH 125-3 or FRENCH 201-0 or be placed according to placement test results.