Cultural Encounters in Contemporary France (202-0-20)

Instructors

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

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 4-410: Mon, Wed, Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM

Overview of class

This course is designed to build fluency in written and oral expression in French. Classes will concentrate on improving comprehension through discussions, a novel, and films. Assessments will include short writing and speaking exercises, and compositions as well as the preparation of grammar exercises related to the course objectives. This course serves as prerequisite for most other 200 and 300-level French classes.

Registration Requirements

French 125-3, 201, 203, or placement by the department.

Learning Objectives

Students develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills at an advanced level of French in cultural contexts and foster their critical thinking skills. It is expected that by the end of the term, students will be able to produce a well-conceived paper on a personal, literary or cultural topic and be more at ease when expressing themselves in French.

Teaching Method

A collaborative workshop, with written and oral activities organized around communicative strategies. Classes will be conducted in French.

Evaluation Method

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

Class Materials (Required)

Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt, Monsieur Ibrahim et les Fleurs du Coran (Magnard, 2004) (available on Canvas, or at Norris- $14.95 New/$11.20 Used)

Class Notes

Please contact Student Services Enrichment Office (http://www.northwestern.edu/enrichment/) for help and information about low cost options for textbooks.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have completed FRENCH 125-3 or FRENCH 201-0 or be placed according to placement test results.