Intensive Intermediate French (125-3-22)

Instructors

Dominique Licops
847/497-3930
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-175

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-335: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

French 125-3 is the third 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 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 125-2 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 based on class participation, oral and written homework, unit tests, and end-of-quarter project.

Class Materials (Required)

Flipped French courseware is available through Canvas at no cost.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration. Prerequisite: Students must have passed FRENCH 125-2 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results.