Longwood University
French 201
Intermediate French I
Fall 2009
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Dr. Wade Edwards |
Courriel: edwardswa@longwood.edu |
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Bureau: 304 Grainger |
Heures de permanence: mardi et jeudi |
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Téléphone: 395-2181 |
9h00-11h00 et sur rendez-vous |
Site web: http://www.longwood.edu/staff/edwardswa/courses.htm
Required Text
Bravo: Communication, grammaire, culture et littérature. (Muyskens,
Judith, et al. 6th edition. Boston: Heinle & Heinle, 2008.) Students
should also have access to a substantial French-English dictionary, and may
want to consult Jacqueline Morton's English Grammar for Students of
French, available at the bookstore. The workbook to accompany the text
is very highly recommended, but not required.
Click here for the companion website.
Course Description
A course designed to help students further develop their skills in speaking,
understanding, reading, and writing French, and to put these skills to work
in a context that investigates the particularities of French and Francophone
culture. This is a course conducted in French.
For a list
of useful classroom expressions, click here.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, students will demonstrate an ability to:
1. Understand the French sound system and put their conversational
skills to use in everyday situations.
2. Acquire a vocabulary and master the linguistic structures necessary
for performing certain tasks in French, such as engaging, continuing, and
terminating a conversation; expressing an opinion; expressing conditions;
describing in the past; making an hypothesis; ordering food; expressing
emotions and desires; and summarizing.
3. Read and understand texts, watch and understand videos, listen to
and understand recorded speech; appreciate certain aspects of life in France
or other Francophone countries.
4. Write short essays on an intermediate level, one of which discusses
important questions raised by a French film.
Course Requirements
1. Attendance, preparation, and contribution. Attendance
and participation are mandatory and will account for 15% of the student’s
final grade. For purposes of notation, “contribution” is defined as physical
attendance, active participation in class, obvious preparation, and
willingness to speak French. As stated in the student handbook, “Students
are expected to attend all classes. Failure to attend class regularly
impairs academic performance. [Moreover,] absences are disruptive to the
educational process for others. This is especially true when absences cause
interruption for clarification of material previously covered, failure to
assume assigned responsibilities for class presentations, or failure to
adjust to changes in assigned material or due dates.” If the student misses
10% of the scheduled class meetings for unexcused absences--in this case
4 classes--the instructor reserves the right to lower that student’s
course grade by no more than one letter grade. The instructor will also
assign a course grade of “F” when a student has missed a total (excused and
unexcused) of 25% of the scheduled class meetings, or 10 classes.
Absences will be excused only for the following reasons: illness,
participation in a university-sponsored activity, religious holiday, or
recognizable emergency. Absences will not be excused for court dates,
transportation scheduling, or doctor’s appointments. Students who arrive
late to class will also have their contribution grade lowered; every two
late arrivals will count as one unexcused absence.
2. Homework. Because language learning requires constant revision and attention, students will have homework every night. The syllabus reflects the nightly readings and textbook exercises students should complete before coming to class. It is expected that students will use these exercises to prepare for class and to highlight areas of personal deficiency. Homework will be collected at the beginning of every class and graded for completeness and accuracy. Most exercises will require the student to read and work through some new material before completing the assignment. In order to receive full credit for the assignment, students must: (1) complete all assigned pages fully, and (2) turn the work in on time. Work that is handed in late will not be recorded for credit. Even in the event of an excused absence, it is the student’s responsibility to turn in all work on time.
3. Chapter exams. Exams will be based on aural and written work done in class and for homework. Exams must be taken at the scheduled time, except in the case of an excused absence from class.
4. Vocabulary quizzes. Twice per chapter, students will prepare for a 5-minute vocabulary quiz, which will take place at the very beginning of the class period. Please be on time: missed quizzes may not be made up. Quiz dates are indicated on the syllabus. For each quiz, students will translate 5 words or expressions into English, and 5 words or expressions into French. To receive full credit, each translation must include: (1) the correct spelling; (2) all proper accent marks; and (3) the correct gender, when appropriate.
5. Compositions. Students will write two 250-word essays. Compositions will be written in stages on selected topics. Drafts of the essay (ébauches) will be collected several weeks before the final version is due. Work that is handed in late will be penalized. Click here for an explanation of composition expectations and grades.
6. Required Film. Longwood hosts a French Film Festival every February. In this class, we will screen the film Molière, which was a crowd favorite at the 2009 festival. This film is scheduled for October 20 at 7pm, and is required. The DVD is on reserve at the library. For more information on the festival, follow this link: Film Festival.
7. Oral exam. The spoken exam will consist of a job interview with the instructor. Students will select a position prior to the exercise and interview for that position. Students will use the vocabulary form the semester and should practice speaking in the present tense, the past tenses, and in the conditionnel. Click here for grading criteria.
8. Honor code. Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Longwood University Honor Code. All work submitted for the class must be pledged. Students who are judged by the Honor Board to be “responsible” for academic dishonesty in this class will receive a failing grade for the course.
9. Texting. Open cell phones are not permitted in class. Students who text during class will be marked absent for the day. Please remember to turn off the phones when you enter the classroom.
10. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please meet with me early in the semester to discuss your learning needs. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations (note taking support, extended time for tests, etc.), you will need to register with the Office of Disability Services (Graham building, 395-2391). The office will require appropriate documentation of disability. All information will be kept confidential.
Grading. The student’s course grade will be determined by the following percentages:
| Attendance + contribution | 15% |
| Homework | 10% |
| Vocabulary Quizzes | 10% |
| Compositions | 10% |
| Chapter exams | 35% |
| Oral exam | 10% |
| Final written exam | 10% |
Programme du cours
Chapitre 1
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leçon |
à lire |
à faire |
à remettre |
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24 août |
Introduction |
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26 |
Chapitre 1:1 |
Bravo: 2-3, 7-9 |
Bravo: 2 "En classe," 9A |
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28 |
Chaptire 1:1 |
Bravo: 11-12 |
Bravo: 12A |
Quiz p. 17 |
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31 |
Chapitre 1:2 |
Bravo: 19-20 |
Bravo:13B “un mot,” 20A |
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2 sept |
Chapitre 1:2 |
Bravo: 22-25 |
Bravo: 20B, 25B |
Quiz pp. 8, 30 |
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4 |
Chapitre 1:3 |
Bravo: 32-33 |
Bravo: 34AB |
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7 |
congé (Labor Day) |
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9 |
Chapitre 1 |
Révisions |
Photocopie |
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11 |
Interrogation |
Chapitre |
1 |
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Rappel: 1.
Read the text and use the examples as models while doing homework exercises.
2. It's not productive to cram. 30 minutes every night is
the best way to learn French.
Chapitre 2
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leçon |
à lire |
à faire |
à remettre |
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14 sept |
Chapitre 2:1 |
Bravo: 46-48, 56 |
Bravo: 46 "Activités d'une journée typique," 58B |
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16 |
Chapitre 2:1 |
Bravo: 53, 56 |
Bravo 55D |
Quiz p. 54 |
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18 |
Chapitre 2:2 |
Bravo: 48-50, 66-68 |
Bravo: 48 "Les articles," 69C |
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21 |
Chapitre 2:2 |
Bravo: 66-68 |
Bravo: 50 "Traduction," 68A |
Quiz p. 73 |
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23 |
Chapitre 2:3 |
Bravo: 50, 75-76 |
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Ébauche 1 |
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25 |
Chapitre 2:3 |
Bravo: 75-76 |
Photocopie |
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28 |
Interrogation |
Chapitre |
2 |
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Rappel: 1.
Absences add up. With 10 total absences, a student cannot pass the class.
2. If you are a senior and need this class to graduate, be sure
to keep up with homework.
Chapitre 4
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leçon |
à lire |
à faire |
à remettre |
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30 |
Chapitre 4:1 |
Bravo: 132-133, 140-141 |
Bravo: 132 "Voyage à S.F." |
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2 oct |
Chapitre 4:1 |
Bravo: 141 |
Bravo : 142A, Photocopie |
Quiz p. 137 |
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5 |
Chapitre 4:2 |
Bravo: 133-134, 148-149 |
Bravo: 133 "L'enfance," 151C |
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7 |
Chapitre 4:2 |
Bravo: 151-153 |
Bravo: 154B |
Quiz p. 160 |
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9 |
Chapitre 4:3 |
Bravo: 134, 164 |
Bravo: 134 "Une visite inopportune" |
Composition 1 |
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12 |
Congé (Fall break) |
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14 |
Chapitre 4:3 |
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Photocopie |
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16 |
Interrogation |
Chapitre |
4 |
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Rappel: 1.
Ask questions in French. Speaking English in class will lower a
contribution grade.
2. Homework cannot be turned in late--even when the absence
is excused.
Send it on time with a friend or via e-mail.
Chapitre 3
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leçon |
à lire |
à faire |
à remettre |
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19 |
Chapitre 3:1 |
Bravo: 90, 100-101 |
Bravo: 90 "Qui est-ce?" |
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21 |
cours annulé |
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23 |
Chapitre 3:1 |
Bravo: 98-99 |
Bravo: 102B |
Quiz p. 95 |
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26 |
Chapitre 3:2 |
Bravo: 90-91, 108 |
Bravo: 90 "Qualités et défauts," 99A |
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28 |
Chapitre 3:2 |
Bravo: 110 |
Bravo: 109 "Qui suis-je?" |
Quiz p. 106 |
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30 |
Chapitre 3:3 |
Bravo: 91-92, 117-118 |
Bravo: 91 "Votre routine typique," 111A, 119A |
Ebauche 2 |
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2 nov. |
Chapitre 3:3 |
Bravo: 117-118 |
Bravo: 119B, Photocopie |
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4 |
Interrogation |
Chapitre |
3 |
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Rappel: 1.
Students texting in class will be marked absent.
2. Speak French (not English) during group activities, and
watch your contribution
grade soar.
Chapitre 5
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leçon |
à lire |
à faire |
à remettre |
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6 nov |
Chapitre 5:1 |
Bravo: 181, 187-188 |
Bravo: 180 "Une visite nécessaire" |
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9 |
Chapitre 5:1 |
Bravo: 187-188 |
Bravo: 189B |
Quiz p. 183 |
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11 |
Chapitre 5:2 |
Bravo: 196-197 |
Bravo: 199E |
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13 |
Chapitre 5:2 |
Bravo: 197 |
Photocopie |
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16 |
Chapitre 5:3 |
Bravo: 206 |
Photocopie |
Quiz p. 193-194 |
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18 |
Chapitre 5:3 |
Bravo: 207 |
Bravo: 209A |
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20 |
Chapitre 5 |
Révisions |
Bravo: 209B |
Composition 2 |
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23 |
Interrogation |
Chapitre |
5 |
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25-27 |
Congé (Thanksgiving) |
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30 |
Exercise oral |
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2 déc |
Exercise oral |
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4 |
Révisions |
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Rappel: 1. Doing homework seriously saves time preparing for
tests.
2. As a rule, students who earn 9s and 10s on all homework
tend to finish the class with a C or better.
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Examen Final (Click for a practice test.) |
échelle de notation |
| 201-03 11 décembre 8h00 |
99-100 (100) A+ |
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93-98 (95) A |
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90-92 (91) A- |
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88-89 (88) B+ |
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| 83-87 (85) B | |
| 80-82 (81) B- | |
| 78-79 (78) C+ | |
| 73-77 (75) C | |
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70-72 (71) C- |
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| 68-69 (68) D+ | |
| 63-67 (65) D | |
| 60-62 (61) D- |