Culture and Society (201-0-20)

Topic

Introduction to French Studies

Instructors

Margaret Dempster
847/467-3884
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-121

Meeting Info

University Hall 412: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

French 201-0 is a one-quarter introductory third-year course, offered only in the fall. This course is designed to develop the students' mastery of French by giving them the opportunity to practice the language in a variety of cultural contexts while deepening and expanding their insights into contemporary French culture. French 201-0 will introduce students to a sampling of social and cultural topics central to an understanding of France and French-speaking peoples. Classes meet three times a week and are conducted in French. Students are expected to attend class regularly and prepare outside of class. A grade of C- or above in French 201 fulfills the WCAS foreign language requirement.

Registration Requirements

Attendance at 1st class mandatory Prerequisites apply, see description No P/N option for this section Grade of at least C- in French 121-3 or Department placement. Not open to students who have already taken 200-level French courses.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the quarter, students will be able to: -speak with ease about themselves, their interests, their social circles, as well as broader topics such as culture, politics, and social issues. -read, and discuss, French news articles on a general topic (with dictionary) with relative speed and accuracy. -discuss and analyze films and videos in French -understand and discuss, both orally and in writing, certain aspects of contemporary French society, aspirations, and issues.

Class Materials (Required)

All materials are available through Canvas at no cost.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for French Majors & Minors. Prerequisite: Students must have passed FRENCH 121-3 with at least a C- or be placed according to placement test results.