Intensive Elementary French (115-1-20)

Instructors

Lam-Thao Nguyen
847/491-2654
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-167

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-440: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM

Overview of class

The intensive First-year course, French 115-1, is the first of a two-quarter sequence (Fall and Winter quarters) is designed for students who have studied French for more than one year in High School or in another context. This course covers the same material as the three-quarter sequence of French 111. Classes meet three times a week (MWF) with additional asynchronous work. The aim of the course is to review and develop skills in speaking, understanding, reading, writing and cultural competence. 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

If students have studied French for more than one year in High School, have not taken the online Placement Test and/or have not received permission from the course coordinator to enroll in French 115, they will not receive credit for this course. Students who have studied French before must take the Placement Test to determine if they should enroll in in 115-1.

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

Class sessions will include a variety of communicative activities designed to help students develop their knowledge of basic French vocabulary and structures along with the ability to use what they have learned. 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, quizzes, written exams, a final creative project, and a final oral exam.

Class Materials (Required)

French 115-1 and French 115-2 will use the following textbook: Anderson, Golato and Blatty. En Avant!, fourth edition. (with Connect access code): https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/en-avant-beginning-french-student-edition-anderson-dolidon/M9781259999826.html#buying-options. Students must purchase the FOURTH edition and MUST have access to Connect.

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

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.