FR 1020 : français élémentaire
hiver 2014
Prof : Madame Young
Heure/Jour : période 12 lundi/mercredi/vendredi
Salle de classe : 2110
Tél : 614-565-4190 (portable)
E-mail : youngki@delawarecityschools.net
Heures de consultation : Période 1, Période 7/8, et après l’école
Horizons : http://horizons.heinle.com (compétences ; exercices internet)
Le français à WSU : http://www.wright.edu/cola/Dept/ml/french_info.html
Manuel obligatoires : Manley, Smith, McMinn, Prévost. Horizons, 4th Edition (Boston : Heinle & Heinle, 2008)
with 2 Student Audio CDs (to accompany textbook) Horizons, Cahier d’exercices écrits et
oraux (with answer key)
Textes suggérés: Un bon dictionnaire anglais-français (Larousse, Robert-Collins)
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Agenda du cours :
novembre :
lundi, 11 :
mercredi, 13 :
vendredi, 15 :
lundi, 18 :
mercredi, 20 :
lundi, 25 :
Présentation du cours
Chapitre 6 compétence 1
Chapitre 6 compétence 2
Chapitre 6 DICTEE
Chapitre 6 compétence 3
Chapitre 6 compétence 4
décembre :
lundi, 2 :
mercredi, 4 :
vendredi, 6 :
lundi, 9 :
mercredi, 11 :
lundi, 16 :
mercredi, 18 :
Chapitre 6 révision pour l’examen
Chapitre 6 EXAMEN
Chapitre 7 compétence 1
Chapitre 7 compétence 2
Chapitre 7 DICTEE
Chapitre 7 compétence 3
Chapitre 7 compétence 4
janvier :
lundi, 6 :
mercredi, 8 :
vendredi, 10 :
lundi, 13 :
mercredi, 15 :
mercredi, 22 :
vendredi, 24 :
lundi, 27 :
mercredi, 29 :
Chapitre 7 révision pour l’examen
Chapitre 7 EXAMEN
Chapitre 8 compétence 1
Chapitre 8 compétence 2
Chapitre 8 DICTEE
Chapitre 8 compétence 3
Chapitre 8 compétence 4
Chapitre 8 révision pour l’examen
Chapitre 8 EXAMEN
février :
lundi, 3 :
mercredi, 5 :
Chapitre 9 compétence 1
Chapitre 9 compétence 2
vendredi, 7 :
lundi, 10 :
mercredi, 12 :
mercredi, 19 :
vendredi, 21 :
lundi, 24 :
mercredi, 26 :
Chapitre 9 DICTEE
Chapitre 9 compétence 3
Chapitre 9 compétence 4
Chapitre 9 révision pour l’examen
Chapitre 9 EXAMEN
Chapitre 10 compétence 1
Chapitre 10 compétence 2
mars :
lundi, 3 :
mercredi, 5 :
vendredi, 7 :
lundi, 10 :
mercredi, 12 :
mercredi, 19 :
vendredi, 21 :
lundi, 24 :
mercredi, 26 :
vendredi, 28 :
Chapitre 10 DICTEE
Chapitre 10 compétence 3
Chapitre 10 compétence 4
Chapitre 10 révision pour l’examen
Chapitre 10 EXAMEN
Chapitre de révision
Chapitre de révision
Chapitre de révision
Chapitre de révision DICTEE
Chapitre de révision
avril :
lundi, 7 :
mercredi, 9 :
vendredi, 11 :
lundi, 14 :
mercredi, 16 :
lundi, 21 :
mercredi, 23 :
Travailler sur les sketchs
Travailler sur les sketchs
SKETCHS
Révision pour l’examen final
Révision pour l’examen final
ENTRETIENS
ENTRETIENS
lundi, 28 :
mardi, 29 :
EXAMEN
EXAMEN
Elementary French 1020 Course Policies and Information:
Répartition de la note:
Participation/Divers:
Dictées (5 sur 6) :
Tests (4 sur 5) :
Cahier/Internet :
Entretien :
Examen Final :
10%
15%
20%
25%
10%
20%
Course objectives :
Laissez les bons temps rouler au cours de français ! The first-year course sequence in French (1010 and 1020) entails the
beginning study of the French language and the exploration of certain aspects of French and Francophone (African,
Caribbean, Canadian, etc.) cultures. Oral and written practice of grammatical structures, vocabulary, and idiomatic
expressions will be taught within the context of modern life in France and French speaking countries. These beginning
classes will be conducted primarily in French and will require active participation and interaction. Allons-y!!
Course work:
We will complete the chapters 6-10 and the Chapitre de Révision of Horizons. With each chapter, you will prepare
corresponding textbook exercises (both written and oral), cahier exercises (both written and oral), a dictation and a
test. Students will also complete an oral interview with the professor and a comprehensive final exam at the end of the
quarter. All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date indicated on your syllabus. No assignments will
be accepted for a grade after the due date. NO MAKE UP WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED ON ANY ASSIGNMENT OR TEST.
The lowest chapter test and dictation grades will be dropped at the end of the semester; therefore it is your option to
miss one dictation and one quiz.
Homework (Devoirs):
The Workbook/Lab Manual (le cahier d’exercices) is due at the end of every chapter and will be collected on the day of
the chapter test. The workbook comprises a whopping 25% of your final grade and constitutes essential practice for
proper test preparation. In order that you do not fall behind, I highly recommend that you do a set of exercises (oral
and written) every night to review the material covered in class. *Please note that all oral testing (dictations, listening
comprehension) in class will be based on oral exercises in your Lab Manual.
A.
Self-correction: Attached you will find a list of workbook/lab exercises to be completed, and, where possible, selfcorrected. After doing the exercises to the best of your ability, you will correct them (using the answer key) in red ink. The
proactive study technique puts you in charge of error correction and allows you to easily assimilate rules and patterns. I
will grade all free-response exercises and mini compositions.
B. CD’s (2 different sets): The student audio-CD with your text is to be used for oral reinforcement of vocabulary, dialogues,
and pronunciation drills in the textbook. Great for listening to in your car or on your iPod. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
C. Lab CD’s: In order to complete the Lab Manual exercises, you must obtain the Lab Audio CD’s. You may borrow a copy from
me or access a version online from WSU (directions to follow).
D. http://horizons.heinle.com You will be responsible for completing one interactive “Tutorial Quiz” for each chapter covered
in class. Rather than e-mailing the results page to your teacher, you will simply print out the results, and turn them in with
your workbook/lab-book activities at the end of each chapter. Step-by-step directions for completing tutorial quizzes:
1. Go to: http://horizons.heinle.com
2. Choose the third edition,
3. Go to the pull down menu
4. Select a chapter (i.e. Chapitre préliminaire or Chap 0; Chap 1, etc.)
5. Choose "tutorial quiz”
6. Send test to yourself
7. Print out answer page
8. Hand in hard copy to professeur at the end of the chapter (on Chapter test day)
Entretien (Oral Interview):
Your oral exam will be scheduled individually with me for April 21st and April 23rd (other dates by special appointment).
You will be given a set of 15-20 questions to prepare ahead of time, but you will not be able to read your answers during
the conversation. The entretien is always a wonderful capstone experience.
Tutoring Services:
Should you need extra help with this class, see me during office hours.
Attendance Policy:
The policy adopted by the Department of Modern Languages states that in courses meeting three times a week, eight
absences—for whatever reason—will result in an F for the course, regardless of your grade up to that point (This
translates into 12 days at the HS level). In addition, seven absences will reduce your final grade by a full letter grade (9
at the HS level). Please keep in mind that eight (12) absences constitute over a month of classes. Foreign language
acquisition requires active, participatory attendance in class. Students absent for more than a month cannot adequately
fulfill this requirement.
Any absences will negatively affect your grade, but you can reduce your stress by (1)achieving perfect attendance
(2)saving your absences for true emergencies (3)contacting the professor for help (4)asking a fellow student, friend, or
relative to hand deliver homework assignments on the due date (5)keeping up with the syllabus and homework sheet.
Philosophy:
Learning a language cannot happen in an English-dominant environment, so we use the proficiency approach,
aiming for 90% French in the class. Because this may be a stressful adjustment, be aware that all information
about tests and other graded work can be confirmed and checked via e-mail in English or during office hours.
The French your teacher will be using slow, cognate laden sentences that focus on current lessons and
accumulated vocabulary and grammar structures. Body language, gestures, writing on the board, props and
image heavy PowerPoints will reinforce your oral understanding.
All group and student-to-student exchanges should be conducted exclusively in French using the targeted
vocabulary and grammar structures in a meaningful context. L’anglais n’est pas nécessaire! All interactive book
exercises are designed to help you recognize and produce the language. Please do not ruin this experience for
others by using unnecessary English during group exercises.
Relax, and let the language professionals do their job of making language learning enjoyable, interactive and
contextual. Don’t build up a wall (the affective filter) by panicking when you miss something because
information is always communicated and re-communicated through extensive test review sheets, in class
repetition, e-mails, and homework practice. The discipline of language learning allows you to develop decoding
skills that will help you in all areas of your life. Learn to pick up signals and listen for English-French similarities
(60% shared vocabulary), and you will soon feel very comfortable in class.
Participation:
10% of final grade. Students will automatically receive ten points a day for paying attention, participating in
oral or group class activities, and speaking French. Any absences will be counted as zeroes for those days. Oral
proficiency cannot be developed without target language interaction and cheerful participation in class
activities designed for oral practice.
Suggestions for optimal language learning:
Attend class and do the homework every day. Language learning requires a progressive acquisition of skills.
You will not be able to “cram” successfully in a language course. You will need to spend doing your homework
and practicing listening, speaking and reading in French every day. You will learn only by constant practice.
Come to class prepared and ready to participate. Get yourself into a French “mood” by watching your favorite
DVD in French (simply change the language track to French if available) or listening to French radio (www.rfi.fr
or www.chantefrance.com ). Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, open your mind to new ways of thinking and be
quick to laugh. On va s’amuser!
Fun with French:
Join Cercle français for French culture and snacks. Attend events at your convenience. Meetings occur 1-2
times/month. Check the announcements or see the flyers for upcoming dates and activities.
Travel Abroad:
Mme will be leading an education tour to France in June of 2014. See me for details! The next trip will be
June of 2016.
Modern Language Department Official Statement of Plagiarism:
Students should abide by the Wright State University Code of Student Conduct in all class work, activities, and
assignments related to their language classes. Plagiarism is the copying of language and/or ideas from any
outside source without proper attribution or documentation, including translations. The direct presentation
of anyone else’s translation, or of the output of a computer-based ‘translator,’ as if the translation were
your own, is plagiarism.
You should certainly seek appropriate assistance in your written or oral assignments. For example, use
dictionaries and grammar books in your writing. But another person may not compose an essay for you or
contribute to the ideas or substantive expression of individual assignments. Your instructor may ask you to
declare the amount of assistance you have received on any written or oral assignment.
For more information, see the Wright State Office of Student Judicial Affairs website, at
http://www.wright.edu/students/judicial/ .
(At the HS level, the World Language Department also has a policy against plagiarism and using translators for
anything except looking up single words like a dictionary)
WSU e-mail accounts:
In accordance with University policy, all students will be required to obtain and regularly check their WSU email account.