Chabot College
Fall 2003
Course Outline for Foreign Language 1L
FOREIGN LANGUAGE LAB
Catalog Description:
1L - Foreign Language Lab
(May be repeated 3 times)
.5-1 unit
Foreign language grammar, pronunciation, conversation. Exploration of cultural components related
to the target language. Co-requisite: concurrent enrollment in Foreign Language 1A, 1B, 2A, or 2B.
1.5-3 laboratory hours.
[Typical contact hours: 26.25 – 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
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demonstrate improved use of grammar, pronunciation, and conversation skills in target language;
demonstrate increased understanding of the culture related to the target language;
use Internet resources to increase cultural and linguistic awareness related to the target language;
perform comparative analysis between one's own culture and the target culture;
use personal learning style to enhance foreign language learning process.
Course Content:
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Functional grammar and vocabulary of the target language
Functional and contextual pronunciation of the target language
Culture and society related to the target language
Finding and using linguistic and cultural resources available on the Internet
Learning style and foreign language learning
Methods of Presentations:
1. Individualized instruction
2. Instructor and tutor facilitated collaborative learning groups
3. Computerized language lab with digital audio and Internet access
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
1. Typical Assignments
a. Complete Workbook Part I exercises for Lesson 3 using the digital audio program in CD format.
b. Use the travel web site to plan an imaginary railroad journey in Quebec.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Review of student logs
c. Review of web site visits
d. Final exam
Textbooks (Typical)
1. !Claro que sί !, Caycedo, Garner, Rusch, Dominguez, Houghton Mifflin Pub., New York, 2000
2. Continuemos, Lebredo Jarvis and Mena-Auyllonn, Houghton Mifflin Pub., New York, 1999
3. French in Action Workbook Part 1, Peirre J. Capretz, Yale University Press, New Haven and
London, 1994
Special Student Materials:
None
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