Course Description
Introduction to the French language and the cultures of the French-speaking world. Emphasis on active listening, speaking, writing, and reading, and applied vocabulary. Prerequisite: None; Notes: Students with previous knowledge of French are required to take the placement test. Students who are native or heritage speakers of French MUST obtain permission from the instructor before enrolling in the course. No academic credit will be given without department permission if students have already earned credit for an equivalent or higher-level course or have been placed into a higher-level course.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
MAC Category and SLOs
- Describe dynamic elements of different cultures.
- Explain how similarities, differences, and connections among diverse groups of people or environmental systems affect one another over time and place.
Course Specific SLOs
- Engage in simple conversations and respond appropriately
- Formulate basic questions and requests
- Understand basic authentic texts
- Write short descriptive paragraphs
- Demonstrate awareness of cultural perspectives
Course Grading Information:
Major Assignments and Grade Distribution
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Participation/Preparation | 10% |
| Homework (VHL) | 20% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
| Exams | 35% |
| In-class Composition | 10% |
| Oral Interview | 5% |
| Language Contact Hours | 5% |
Major Assignments and Grade Distribution (section 2)
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Homework (online) | 30% |
| Exams (2) | 20% |
| Quizzes | 15% |
| Final Exam | 15% |
| Language Contact Hours | 10% |
| Oral Presentation | 10% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93–100 | A |
| 90–92 | A- |
| 88–89 | B+ |
| 83–87 | B |
| 80–82 | B- |
| 78–79 | C+ |
| 73–77 | C |
| 70–72 | C- |
| 68–69 | D+ |
| 63–67 | D |
| 60–62 | D- |
| 0–59 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and active participation are essential and directly affect the final grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
- Portails textbook + VHL access
- Computer
- Notebook
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.