FREN 1002 – INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE IIKennesaw State University | www.kennesaw.edu Department of Foreign Languages | foreignlanguages.hss.kennesaw.eduSyllabus Addendum | Section 01 | CRN 50175Summer 2009 | MW 2:00 - 4:45 PM | English Building 241Dr. Noah McLaughlin | [email protected] Pilcher Service Building | 678-797-2388Office Hours : Monday and Tuesday 1:00 – 2:00& by appointmentThis document is merely a summary and addendum. It is the student's responsibility to download and thoroughly read the official course syllabus:http://foreignlanguages.hss.kennesaw.edu/courses/syllabi/COURSE DESCRIPTIONIntroduction to French Language and Culture, "Part II," stressing continued, progressive acquisition of effective communication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practices and products of French and Francophone cultures. Not open to native speakers of French. Prerequisite: One year of high school French or FREN 1001 or the equivalent. COURSE OBJECTIVESDuring this course, the students will:● Improve writing skills while discussing celebrations, travel, home life, food and health as well as telling stories about the past.● Improve speaking skills by conversing with peers and the instructor about celebrations, travel, home life, food and health.● Continue to develop reading skills with articles from the textbook and selections from authentic sources.● Continue to develop listening skills by watching the Roman-photo video that accompanies the textbook instruction.● Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of French and Francophone cultures learned through readings, videos and in-class activities.REQUIRED MATERIALSEspaces : Rendez-vous avec le monde francophone. Cherie Mitschke, Cheryl Tano and Valérie Thiers-Thiam. Boston: Vista, 2007. ISBN-10: 1593348363. Supersite Access Code <http://espaces.vhlcentral.com>. This code is already included in the new book; if a used book is purchased, students will have to buy a new Supersite code at the bookstore or at <www.vistahigherlearning.com>SUGGESTED TEXTSEnglish Grammar for Students of French. Jacqueline Morton. 5th Edition. Olivia & Hill Press, Ann Arbor, Michigan: 2002. ISBN-10: 093403432X Larousse Concise Dictionary: French-English/English-French. Paris, Larousse: 2004. ISBN-10: 2035420482GENERAL POLICIESAssignment SubmissionAll assignments, whether written or oral, are to be finished by the time class begins. No late homework will be accepted. Emergencies will be handled on an individual basis. Electronic DevicesTurn OFF all cell phones, laptops and any other potentially disruptive devices when you arrive in class.Grading PoliciesClass Participation/Preparation 5 %Homework (Supersite, etc.) 15 %Quizzes 5 %Major tests 25 %Writing Assignments (rédactions) 15 %Oral Presentation 15 %Final Exam (written and oral) 20 %Class Participation and Preparation (5%)Students are expected to attend all classes, to arrive on time and to remain in class for the entire session. ● There are no "excused" absences; for each absence, 5 per cent will be deducted from the student's final grade. ● You are responsible for all information, including announcements or changes to the syllabus, etc., made during your absence or even tardiness. ● Class time will be used to develop all four basic skills (listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing) and culture. However, a special emphasis will be put on speaking. You are expected to study and practice at home as part of your daily preparation. Use the detailed course schedule at the end of this document to help you prepare for each class session. To do well (a B grade), you should plan to spend at least 2 and a half hours a week preparing. To excel (an A), you should spend at least an hour a day (5 hours a week) preparing.Homework (15%)This category includes both Supersite activities and various assignments that you complete outside of the classroom (such as posting rédactions to your blog and commenting on others – see below). All of these assignments are completion grades and cannot be made up.Supersite (http://espaces.vhlcentral.com)The online workbook portion of your text is an essential part of this course. It prepares you for new material to be covered in class and then reinforces that material after we explore it.● Check the Announcements section every time you log on.● You must complete all Supersite assignments by 2:00 P.M. the day of class. ● You can find the Roman-photo episodes by looking under the “Downloadable Resources” frame on the right. Click on the “Streaming Video” link, then select the appropriate Unit.Quizzes (5%)There are five quizzes over the course of the semester, all of them announced on the tentative course schedule below. Quizzes are short (15-minute) written assessments of vocabulary and grammar that we have just covered. Though they focus on specific lessons, quizzes are cumulative: you are are expected to be familiar with all previous material.● Use the Practice Quizzes posted on Supersite and WebCT-Vista to prepare.● Bring your own paper: quizzes are projected on the screen.● Quizzes cannot be made up. However, if you are absent on the day of a quiz, it does not count as a 0 (zero). Instead, that quiz is removed from your pool of quiz grades.● At the end of the semester, the instructor drops the lowest quiz grade.Major Tests (25%)There are two major tests during the semester, one for Units 6 and 7, the other for Units 8 and 9. The dates are announced on the tentative course schedule below. Both major tests have the same six components: listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, culture, reading and written composition. You have 75 minutes to take a test. Remember: tests cannot be made up. Unlike quizzes, a missed test is not removed from your pool. Though they focus on specific units, tests are cumulative: you are are expected to be proficient with all previous material.Written Assignments (Rédactions) (15 %)During this semester, you will write 3 short compositions (100 – 200 words) in French. Each rédaction has two steps: a rough draft (brouillon) and a final draft (correction). Submitting the the brouillon on time counts as a completion homework grade. For each rédaction, you have your choice of two possible topics. Pick one, and be sure to consult the indicated pages in your textbook.GradingThe following criteria are designed to