HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM - CENTRAL COLLEGE
FRENCH 1300 - BEGINNING FRENCH CONVERSATIONAL I (FRENCH for FASHION)
FAC 323 / W 5:30 – 8:30
CRN 48403 - FALL 2010
3 credits (3 lecture)/ 48 hours per semester/ 16 weeks
INSTRUCTOR: Andrea Malone
Email: andrea.malone@hccs.edu
PHONE:
713-718-6678
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introductory French course which emphasizes listening comprehension and speaking
skills. Reading and writing may be done as reinforcement to oral communication skills. The
course is slower-paced and less comprehensive than French 1411. It is highly recommended
for students without previous experience in the French language. This course is not open to
students whose first language is French. Generally, does not transfer as foreign language
credit, but may transfer as elective credit.
Prerequisites:
Course Goal
In French 1300 you will listen to, speak, read and write French, especially within the context of
fashion. Vocabulary, language patterns and grammar are introduced and applied in the context of
practical communication. The class includes dialogues, oral and written exercises, role-playing,
partner or group work, and computer exercises.
Core Curriculum
French 1300 fulfills the communication requirement of the Core Curriculum.
French1300 fulfills the cross cultural requirement of the Core Curriculum.
Core Curriculum Competencies: Reading, Writing, Speaking/Listening, Critical Thinking,
Computer/Information Literacy
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will:
1. Speak clearly and fluently enough for a target-language speaker to understand and interpret
intent without difficulty.
2. Comprehend the main points of standard discourse and authentic material in target language
spoken at near-native speed.
3. Write simple descriptions and narrations of paragraph length on everyday events and
situations in different time frames.
4. Read with understanding authentic written material in the target language on a variety of
topics related to daily life in the target-language world.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to characteristic perspectives, practices and
products that reflect the culture of the target language.
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Course Student Learning Outcomes
The student will:
1. Participate meaningfully in a simple conversation in the target language, using learned words,
phrases and short sentences in a limited number of familiar contexts and comprehensible to those
accustomed to interacting with non-native speakers of the language.
2. Demonstrate basic understanding of the target-language sound system.
3. Comprehend simple spoken words, such as cognates, borrowed words, and high-frequency
social conventions used in familiar contexts;
4. Write short sentences, questions and answers, using basic words and phrases to meet social
and practical needs.
5. Comprehend short texts, schedules, signs, and forms using the vocabulary learned in class.
6. Demonstrate familiarity with some of the characteristic perspectives, practices and products
that reflect the culture of the target language.
Learning Objectives
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Students will comprehend words, phrases and sentences in standard spoken language
where the context is familiar, mainly simple sentences using high frequency vocabulary.
Students will speak using words, phrases and short sentences in a number of familiar
contexts.
The student will write short simple sentences using learned vocabulary and grammatical
structures within familiar contexts.
The student will comprehend a passage in the target language on a topic related to daily
life.
The student will
a) identify regions of the world and name some countries where Spanish is spoken.
b) demonstrate knowledge of a few basic facts about several Spanish-speaking
countries or regions.
c) show understanding of Spanish customs relating to introductions and initial social
contacts, interaction in public places, dining, interaction between family and friends.
d) show some understanding of issues in intercultural communication and cultural
misunderstanding.
e) acquire and demonstrate cultural awareness and understanding of Hispanic
countries and peoples.
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FRENCH 1300 TENTATIVE LESSON PLAN
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus
Parlons mode! by Jacobs (copy packet)
Week 1
Introduction to the course; syllabus;
CHAPITRE PRÉLIMINAIRE: Salutations & greetings; alphabet;
Week 2:
Cognates, pronunciation tips.
Week 3:
QUIZ - CHAPITRE PRÉLIMINAIRE
CHAPITRE 1: Vocabulaire - Fashion professions; likes and dislikes, verb aimer;
negations
Week 4:
Fashion courses;
Week 5:
QUIZ – CHAPITRE 1
CHAPITRE 2: Vocabulaire - Clothing. Adjectives, numbers 1-100
Week 6:
Numbers 101 & up; using-ER verbs in a fashion context; fashion descriptions
Week 7:
QUIZ – CHAPITRE 2
CHAPITRE 3: Vocabulaire - Professional in the clothing industry; business
professions
Week 8:
The clothing industry
Week 9:
QUIZ – CHAPITRE 3
CHAPITRE 4: Vocabulaire - More clothing, accessories, & descriptions; colors;
verb avoir
Week 10:
Verb faire; travel – finding a hotel room
Week 11:
QUIZ – CHAPITRE 4
CHAPITRE 5: Vocabulaire - Materials & textiles; caring for clothing
Week 12:
Seasons; telling time
Week 13:
Pas de cours
Week 14:
QUIZ – CHAPITRE 5
Semester Review
Week 15:
Oral Presentations
Week 16:
Day of final examination: Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m.
NOTE: THE FINAL EXAM CAN NOT BE GIVEN BEFORE THE OFFICIAL EXAM DATE.
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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS
Tests & Quizzes:
There will be a quiz after every chapter. The final will be cumulative in nature and contain every topic
covered during the course of the semester. In summary, there are six written quizzes throughout the session,
plus a cumulative written final. Tests sometimes have a listening portion, along with reading and writing
segments.
Oral Presentation:
At the end of the semester, you will make an oral presentation on communicative topics covered during the
course. This presentation will count for 15 percent of your final grade.
Compositions (Rédactions):
You will be assigned three compositions (rédactions) throughout the semester. These will range in length
from one paragraph to slightly less than a full page. All compositions should be typed in a size 12 font, and
double-spaced. Accents can be created by (1) changing the general Windows keyboard to International, (2)
using the Windows character map, (3) using the control key and numeric codes, (4) or using the control
key, apostrophe, comma, etc., plus the letter to be accented once in Word. Refer to your computer owner’s
manual, online FAQs, or tutorials for further assistance. There is also an area of the beginner’s French web
pages of about.com with detailed instructions on how to create accented letters on your computer.
STUDENT EVALUATION
You are expected to do all assignments and tests. Students who fail to turn in an assignment will
receive a grade of 0 for the assignment or test. You will be evaluated as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
15%
20%
25%
15%
25%
Class participation and attendance:
Compositions and homework:
Quizzes:
Oral project
Final Exam—oral and written portions:
GRADE DISTRIBUTION
100-90: A
89-80: B
79-70: C
69-60: D
59-0: F
TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
1. Parlons mode! by Jacobs (copy packet)
2. Any good French/English – English/French dictionary
NOTE: All students must have their books by the second day of classes. Books can be bought
at any HCCS bookstore.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing,
etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services
Office-Room 102 SJAC, or call (713) 718-6164 at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are
authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services
Office."
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SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Students engaged in any scholastic dishonesty: cheating, plagiarism or collusion, as described by
the Student Handbook may be penalized as specified in the Student Handbook (pp. 28-29).
Please, familiarize yourself with the student handbook.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
As these make up 15 percent of your grade, you are expected to come to every class prepared and ready
take on the day’s lessons. More than two absences will result in you being dropped from the class, in
accordance with HCCS official attendance policy. Exchanging phone numbers with one or two other
students for times when you miss a single class is a very good idea. It is not your instructor’s responsibility
to ‘bring you up to date’ on what you missed during your absence, nor is it his job to tell you if you’ll be
‘doing anything important tomorrow.’ Class will begin at the scheduled time. Please be on time, as coming
and going disrupt the class. Attendance is essential and daily records will be kept. Students will lose
points on the participation grade for every class missed over the allotted time. The student who earns an ‘A’
in attendance & participation has come to every class on time, always done his/her assigned work
(computer work, compositions, workbook exercises, etc.), participates actively, and interacts with other
students in a positive, encouraging manner.
Absences will be counted from the first class day of the semester, no matter when the student
registers or first attend.
MAKE-UPs
You will be allowed to make up only ONE missed homework assignment. But, there will be NO makeups for any missed quiz. At the end of the semester, I will drop your lowest quiz grade. If you happen to
miss a quiz, it will be the one dropped. If you know you will be absent on a date that a homework
assignment is due, do your best to get it to me on or before the due date. The easiest way to do this is via
email.
REPEATED COURSE FEE
Students who repeat a course for a third or more times may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at
HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your professor / counselor about
opportunities for tutoring / other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not
receiving passing grades.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
The guidelines for student conducts and consequences for their violation are specifically defined
in The Student Handbook " [As] mature, responsible adults., they will voluntarily observe these
rules as a matter of training and habit. Students [will] not interfere with or disrupt the orderly
educational process of the College System." It is expected that the students will demonstrate both
courtesy and cooperation in the classroom. A student who either cannot or will not extend both
courtesy and cooperation may not continue the course.
USE OF RECORDING DEVICES IN HCC FACILITIES
Per HCCS Policy, “Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is
prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction,
tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a
reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for
information regarding reasonable accommodations.”
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IMPORTANT DATES THIS SEMESTER AND WITHDRAWAL INFORMATION.
First day of classes
Last day to withdraw
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Instruction ends
Final Exam
August 31
November 18
September 6
November 25-28
December 12
December 15
NOTE: Faculty members will not be able to give a “W” after November 18. The student
will receive the grade that he/she is making. If a student does not take the final exam and/or
misses other exams, a grade of “0” will be assigned for those exams. If you will drop the
class, you MUST drop it before November 18. If you just disappear from your class, you can
get an “F” as your final grade.
OTHER STUDENT INFORMATION
PHONES, BEEPERS, AND FOOD
Ringing cellular phones or sounding beepers constitute an interruption of instruction. Students
must remember to turn off phones and beepers in class.
Eating is not allowed in the classroom except for a medical condition. Please notify the
instructor and provide a note from your physician if you need to eat or drink while in class.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Equipment: Computers are available in the Macintosh Interdisciplinary Lab (JDB
203-204), in the library (second floor of SJAC) and in the Open Lab (SJAC 204).
There is a computer lab in FAC 302 and the ESL/FL language lab in FAC 305.
Tutoring: There is free Foreign Language tutoring available on a walk in basis.
Many students of all skill levels take advantage of this service. Go early and often
to get help in generating ideas, developing organization, and practicing grammar.
Check the schedule on the door for the times for World Language tutors.
SCHOOL CLOSING
Please check the local radio and TV stations for information regarding school closing due to
inclement weather. You can also check the following web site:
http://www.school-closing.net
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