Intermediate French (121-1-21)

Instructors

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

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-430: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

French 121-1 is the first quarter of a three-quarter course for students who have completed French 111-3 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 the target language through authentic cultural contexts. 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 111-3 or placement by the Northwestern Online French Placement Test (https://placement.madstudio.northwestern.edu)..

Learning Objectives

Students develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the intermediate level of French in a cultural context and foster critical thinking.

Teaching Method

Class activities are devoted to conversation and communicative activities that will allow students to practice what they have 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.

Evaluation Method

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

Class Materials (Required)

The courseware is available through Canvas at no cost. Talk Abroad fee for conversations with native speakers: $30

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description
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. Prerequisite: Grade of at least C- in French 111-3 or FRENCH 115-2, or placed in the course by the French Language Placement Test