Course Syllabus

French 2

Course Information and Requirements

In this course, you will encounter reading and listening in French. You'll be asked to discuss, write and speak in French using the vocabulary and grammar structures practiced in the course.

Course Goal Statement

Upon successful completion of this course, you will understand the basic food habits of the French and basic family structures of the French, as well as French food and family vocabulary. 

You will be reading and listening to French written for native speakers. I’ve chosen readings and listenings that are easier to comprehend or were written using simple French, but you will encounter unfamiliar structures and vocabulary. This is by design. Take those moments when you encounter unfamiliar things to take careful notes and contact me when you have questions!

Purpose

This is a two-unit course which is to familiarize the you with the basic vocabulary of foods and families; the cultural products and perspectives of France and Francophone countries; the grammar associated with talking about food and families; and enable the you to identify French food and family vocabulary.

Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able...

1. understand written and spoken French.
2. identify key words, main ideas, supporting details, and organizational features.
3. infer the author's perspective or purpose.
4. guess the meaning of words using context.
5. make comparisons between your culture and the target culture.
6. make connections between cultural products/practices and perspectives.
7. identify cultural products, practices and/or perspectives.
8. be understood in a conversation.
9. listen to a partner.
10. ask and answer questions.
11. deliver your thoughts.
12. use new vocabulary.
13. elaborate.
14. use cultural gestures and/or expressions.

By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following in French, using words, phrases and sentences generally understood by those accustomed to the writing and/or speaking of non-natives:

1. write and speak in French.
2. use a range of vocabulary, practice structures, time frames, and word order.
3. use accurate spelling, capitalization, punctuation, accents, and/or tone marks.
4. use accurate pronunciation.
5. avoid language interference.
6. meet the communicative goal.
7. organize your writing.
8. maintain audience interest.
9. show cultural knowledge.

How well you meet these objectives will be assessed. Review the course assessments for more information.

Grading Policy

You are expected to meet all deadlines, as this class builds on itself, but there may be times when you will need to turn work in late or make up work.

If this happens, you are expected to complete a late assignment report. Indicate the reason for the late work and fill out both sides of the sheet. Sign and date this statement and turn in your late work. The late work will normally be accepted without a penalty within two weeks of the assigned due date. However, if a statement of late work is not turned in or if late work becomes a repetitive behavior, additional steps will be taken to help you meet deadlines. 

There are some “time-sensitive” grades that are taken at a particular time as “snapshots” of student behaviors, the following have a one-week grace period to turn in:

• Monthly study proof
• Monthly binder check

Retakes

Students are encouraged to retake assessments. You may be required to complete additional work and/or attend a help session prior to a retake. In all cases the second score will count as the current grade even when that grade is lower. You must notify me within 24 hours of the assessment that you wish to retake the assessment. Retakes must be completed prior to the end of the unit or the original grade will stand.

Missing Work

All missing work must be completed two weeks prior to the end of the unit.

Technologies & System Requirements

You will encounter PDF files and embedded Youtube videos in the course as well as links to outside websites.

You will be encountering large files, you need to be connected to a high-speed Internet connection.

You are required to have speakers and a microphone. I recommend a headset where you can place the microphone closer to your mouth. 

In addition to the above, you will encounter activities to the following sites:

• Tex's French Grammar
• France Langue

Accessibility

The site and the course were designed with ADA in mind. Videos are provided with links to transcripts or closed captions when available.

Due to the nature of assessing listening, there are some videos which do not have transcripts or closed captions. If you have any hearing impairments, you will need to contact me before the course begins. Interpersonal communication and interpretive listening assessments will need to be modified.