_______SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE_________________________
Humanities & Social Sciences
Summer Quarter 2013
COURSE SYLLABUS
FRENCH 121, 122, 123 15 credits
8am-9:45am, 10am-11:45am, 12-1:10pm MTWTh
Classroom BE4171
Lab TTh 8-9:30am BE3156
INSTRUCTORS: Joanne Lonay, Philippe Bodi, & Laurie Kempen
Office: BE4173
Office Hours: by appointment
Telephone: 934-6332 & 934-6909
REQUIRED TEXT & MATERIALS:
Espaces Pack 2ed: Textbook, Workbook/Video Manual, LabManual, Textbook MP3 Cd-ROM,
Supersite access code, required.
LabManual MP3 for aural work downloaded off Supersite.
Class Handouts and access to computer, required.
Larousse Concise English-French Dictionary, or comparable, required.
English Grammar for Students of French, Morton, recommended, plus the French
Verb Wheel, or other verb reference like Bescherelle or 501 French Verbs.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: French 121 is the first quarter of the three quarter sequence (121, 122,
123). This is an intensive beginning program of class, text, computer and language laboratory
material. No prior foreign language experience is necessary for enrollment in 121, although it can
be helpful. French 121 will cover units 1-5 of the text; French 122, units 6-10; and French 123 units
11-15. First day attendance and concurrent registration in all three classes is required.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The presentation of this material is designed so that students will
confidently master the basic elements of French pronunciation and grammar in the context of
practical conversational French. Students will accomplish this first through extensive aural-oral
modeling of logical, basic sentence structures and useful vocabulary in a communicative context.
Second, new material is reinforced by written exercises, dictation, and personalized use in order to
give the student a solid workable knowledge of the language and its functional parts. Third,
students read dialogues and short passages derived from conversational and cultural material
presented in the course. The development of the four basic language skills (listening, speaking,
reading and writing) is encouraged simultaneously in all activities. Students will attempt to use
spoken French during class for at least 90% of the time.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Students will be expected to attend regularly and use French in class daily in order to receive
credit for class participation. Out of courtesy to others, please turn off all electronic devices, cell
phones, etc. while in the classroom.
2. Students are to be prepared for class ahead of time by studying the assigned text material and
listening to the lab material. Plan generally on two hours of study for each hour of class.
3. Students are to hand in the Workbook/LabManual exercises from the homework manuals prior to
chapter tests. Notes on listening sections and computer/website activities encouraged. No late
material can be accepted without penalty. Regular computer lab time required.
4. There will be a written exam and oral activity at the completion of each chapter, regular
conversational activities, and an oral final. Exams cover listening, grammar, writing and reading
material from the text and lab work. The final exam will stress oral proficiency on topics
practiced during the quarter.
5. Instructors may add assignments from time to time in the form of verb quizzes, dictations,
note-taking, written drill, songs or games, etc.
6. Makeup chapter exams are, as a rule, not permitted.
7. If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, have emergency medical
information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, see the
teacher during the first week of class.
8. Students are expected to take every opportunity to review and practice daily the material
presented in each lesson. Everyone is encouraged to form study groups, see the college tutor,
and use the text website for additional review.
QUARTER SCHEDULE (subject to change, see attached calendar for test dates):
lst week Unités 1 & 2
5th week Unités 8, 9 & 10
2nd week Unités 2, 3 & 4
6th week Unités 10, 11 & 12
rd
3 week Unités 4, 5 & 6
7th week Unités 12, 13 & 14
4th week Unités 6, 7 & 8
8th week Unités 14 & 15
FINAL EXAM: Wed. & Thurs. August 14 & 15, class time, or as scheduled
EVALUATION CRITERIA: Final grades will be determined as follows:
Chapter exams, dictations, quizzes, lab w/notes, & homework
70%
Class participation & attendance
10%
Oral assignments
10%
Overall proficiency & oral final (based on knowledge
of structure, pronunciation & vocabulary)
10%
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
100%
Conversion to grade-point scale (see attached):
90-100% = A = 3.5-4.0 70-79% = C = 1.5-2.4 59-below= E
80-89% = B = 2.5-3.4 60-69% = D = 0.5-1.4
The key to success in this course is consistent and conscientious practice of the material--both orally
and in written form. Also, there are bound to be students of many levels of language proficiency in
our college classes. So, it is important for you to remember that you are evaluated on your
individual progress-not as you compare to all the others. Therefore, your willingness to volunteer
and take part in class is of prime importance in how fast and how confidently you will master the
language. Oral and written drill is really an opportunity to "exercise" and improve. Be willing to
try, to be corrected, and to learn from others. Don't be afraid to learn, even if it means making a few
mistakes. We all do, and you all will make good progress. Bonne chance et bon courage!