Intermediate French
2014-15
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Course
Description
This is a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through ______________ High
School and college credit through Utah Valley University. Credit from this course is transferable to all
colleges and universities. Contact the receiving institution for how the credits will be applied.
Reviews grammar, reading, writing, and conversation skills learned throughout the first year. Introduces
readings and discussions on the history, culture, and literature of the French world. Students will be
expected to demonstrate a proficiency in French consistent with an intermediate/advanced level of study.
Course materials and activities will cultivate all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
A variety of methods will be used to achieve acquisition of the French language. Students will be able to
write an essay of considerable length, to tell a story of considerable length and depth, and to read and
comprehend French literature. There will be exposure to the French word and culture.
Prerequisites
This class is available to all high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing. High school
prerequisites apply. Students need equivalent knowledge of FREN 1020.
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of this class, students will be able to perform the following core standards at their level
(for more information, view www.usoe.org).
Standard 1: Students obtain and provide information, express feelings and emotions, engage in
conversations and exchange opinions.
Standard 2: Students understand, interpret, and respond to written and spoken language on a variety of
topics.
Standard 3: Students present information, concepts, and ideas to listeners and readers for a variety of
purposes.
Standard 4: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the perspectives and
practices of cultures studied and use this knowledge to interact effectively in cultural contexts.
Standard 5: Students demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the perspectives and
products/contributions of the cultures studied.
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Standard 6: Students reinforce and expand their knowledge of other disciplines through the target
language.
Standard 7: Students acquire information and recognize viewpoints available through the target language
and its cultures.
Standard 8: Students recognize that languages have differences in words, expressions, and sentence
structure. They compare and contrast target language patterns with their own.
Standard 9: Students recognize that cultures use different patterns of interaction. They compare and
contrast the cultural patterns of the target language to their own.
Standard 10: Students use language skills and cultural knowledge to connect with local, national, and
international communities.
Standard 11: Students develop skills of lifelong learners by using language for personal development.
Text | Instructional Material
Text: BIEN DIT by Demado, Champeny, Ponterio and Ponterio
Materials needed:
LOOK, I’M REALLY TALKING by Blaine Ray/Nielson/Cline/Stevens
3 ring notebook (binder)
Various Readers and Reading Selections
Page dividers
Vocabulary Builders
Pen, pencil, paper
Class notes
AP FRENCH by Ladd and Girard, 2nd Edition
Assessment
Classwork, Homework, & Tests:
Because the classroom is generally the only time students hear French and receive instruction in the French
language, culture and grammar, it is important that the student be present and on time every class period in
order to participate actively in learning the French language.
1. Tests and quizzes (60%) should be taken early if the student knows they will be absent the day it will be
given. Since mastery is what we are striving for, a test that does not have at least an 80% score will need to
be retaken until that percentage/mastery level is reached.
a. Tests and quizzes will be corrected and handed back within the same class period of which it was taken,
the next class period, or within a week’s period of time, depending on the nature of the test or quiz and the
time needed to correct it.
b. You are expected to take the test the day it is given-Even if you were absent the class period(s) prior to
the test day.
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2. Daily Work/Homework (20%) is due when I collect it. Normally this is at the beginning of the class period.
Assigned homework will generally take between 40-50 minutes to complete. Late work will be accepted up
to two weeks from the date that it was originally due but at a 50% reduction. It is expected that all students
will do all assigned work. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what he/she needs to make up. Most
homework will be in the form of readings, stories/essays.
3. Participation/Attendance (20%) is expected in order to successfully learn the language. Students will
have the opportunity to earn participation credit daily. Due to the nature in which students earn
participation points, it is not possible for those points to be made up outside of class. Therefore, every
effort possible should be made on the part of the student to be in class daily.
a. Participation/Attendance: A 10 point reduction in the daily participation/attendance grade will
be given for each absence (except school excused). There will be a loss of points if the student chooses not
to participate or uses English where only French is to be spoken.
b. Tardies: A 3 point reduction in the daily participation/attendance grade will be given for each
tardy (except teacher excused).
c. Class starts when the bell rings. Students are to be seated when the bell rings.
4. Extra-Points will be offered at teacher’s discretion and will apply equally to the entire class. BE WISE--IT
OFTEN IS NOT OFFERED.
Department
Grading Scale
A = 100-93
A - = 92-90
B+ = 89-87
B = 86-83
B - = 82-80
C+ = 79-77
C = 76-73
C - = 72-70
D+ = 69-67
D = 66-63
D - = 62-60
F = 59-0
Grades and Credit
You will receive the same grade for your high school course as you receive for your college course. Your
grade for this class will become part of your permanent college transcript and will affect your GPA. A low
grade in this course can affect college acceptance and scholarship eligibility.
University
Academic Integrity
Utah Valley University expects all students to maintain integrity and high standards of individual honesty in
academic work, to obey the law, and to show respect for others. Students of this class are expected to
support an environment of academic integrity, have the right to such an environment, and should avoid all
aspects of academic dishonesty. Examples of academic dishonesty include plagiarizing, faking of data,
sharing information during an exam, discussing an exam with another student who has not taken the exam,
consulting reference material during an exam, submitting a written assignment which was authored by
someone other than you, and/or cheating in any form. Violators of this policy will be subject to disciplinary
action. Cheating will not be tolerated. It will result in a FAILING grade for the course.
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In keeping with UVU policy, evidence of academic dishonesty may result in a failing grade in the course and
disciplinary review by the college. Additional information on this topic is published in the student handbook
and is available on the UVU website.
Students with Disabilities
If you have any disability, which may impair your ability to successfully, complete this course, please contact
the Accessibility Services office, 863-8747, BU 146. Academic accommodations are granted for all students
who have qualified documented disabilities. All services are coordinated with the Accessibility Services
office.
Dropping the Class
_________ is the last day to drop the course without it showing on your transcript.
_________ is the last day to withdraw from the class.
If you drop the high school class, you must also withdraw from the UVU class to avoid receiving an E or UW
(unofficial withdrawal).
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