Français 1B
Beginning French
PB12
Gavilan College
printemps 2009
Programme de Cours
Instructor: Mary Ann Sanidad
Office: Social Science 104
Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday 9:30-11:00; Tuesday/Thursday 11:00-12:00;
Tuesday 5:00-6:00; or by appointment
Telephone: 846-4945
Email: msanidad@gavilan.edu
Books and Supplies:
Horizons by Joan Manley et al, 4th edition
Quia Access Code:
Book Key: in your Quia program
Optional: French-English dictionary
501 French Verbs
Overview and Objectives:
French 1B is a continuation of French 1A. It is a beginning level class designed
to teach basic French grammar and pronunciation and skills in speaking, writing
and understanding the spoken and written word. It also introduces Francophone
culture, geography and way of life as a means of developing an appreciation for
another culture and lifestyle through study of its language.
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Express desires , opinions, and need in a variety of topics
Distinguish usage of imperfect and simple past tenses
Evaluate need for use of subjunctive mood in a sentence
Recognize and employ the two “to know” verbs
Locate and identify French-speaking countries of the world
Compare customs among French-speaking countries and the U.S.
Requirements:
Attendance/Participation:
Due to the communicative nature of foreign language learning, it is absolutely
necessary for you to attend every class meeting. The oral and listening class
comprehension activities are elements of language learning which you cannot
reproduce by yourself. If you know you will miss class, or if you are ill, please
discuss this with me so you can make up the work. College policy allows for
four absences during the semester; after that, you may be dropped from the
class.
Homework/Assignments:
Assignments will include exercises from the Horizons workbook and lab manual,
which will be accessed through Quia, an online educational site. Exercises will be
submitted electronically and automatically graded; therefore, you will have
immediate feedback on how you are doing, and your scores will be reported to
me as well. Other assignments may be handed out in class or may be assigned
from the textbook. No late assignments are accepted except if you are absent
on the due date.
Tests:
There will be one test after each chapter. Each test will evaluate listening
comprehension, speaking, writing, reading and cultural knowledge. Other “tests”
may include oral presentations/skits/role-plays, a tape-recorded exam, and the
final exam. You must be present on test and presentation days. A make-up will
only be given if you have a documented emergency.
Quizzes:
Quizzes, announced or “pop”, will be given.
Grading:
Attendance/participation
Homework/Quia
Quizzes
Tests
Final Exam
10%
25%
10%
45%
10%
A final score of 73% must be earned in order to pass to the next level
of French.
Schedule:
Final Exam Schedule:
The final day of class is Thursday, May 14, 2009. The final exam will be
Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 1:00-3:00 .
*ADA Accommodation Statement:
“Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual,
or other disability should contact their instructor, counselor, or the Disabled
Resource Center office.”
*Student Honesty Policy Reference Statement:
“Students are expected to exercise academic honesty and integrity. Violations
such as cheating and plagiarism will result in disciplinary action which may
include recommendation for dismissal.”
**Please turn off beepers and cell phones when entering the classroom.
Tentative Schedule
Semaine:
28 janvier-12 février
Introduction, Sixième Chapitre, Contrôle
17 février-4 mars
Septième Chapitre, Contrôle
5 mars-24 mars
Huitième Chapitre, Contrôle
25 mars-9 avril
Neuvième Chapitre, Contrôle
20 avril-5 mai
Dixième Chapitre, Contrôle
6 mai-14 mai
Révision, Contrôle
Examen Final: mardi, le 19 mai, 2009, 13h-15h
Bonne Chance
et
Bon Courage !