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Advanced Grammar and Composition FREN 3313
T-Th 10.00-11.30 am
PGH 313
Marylise Caussinus, Ph.D.
Office hours: T-Th 11.30 am- 2.30 pm AH 424
marylisecaussinus@yahoo.com
713-743-3034 (leave a message on Dr. Brady’s voicemail)
Class policy
Contents and objectives of the course:
The objective of this course is for the students to become familiar with descriptive and
analytic French grammar and fully understand its structures and mechanisms. Students
will be expected to be prepared for each class, using the theoretical sections of the book
as a starting point. Frequent exercises will be given so that the students can put the theory
into practice. Remember, do not get discouraged by the -sometimes unexpectedgrammatical rules: practice makes perfect!
Comprehensive tests will be administered every 3 chapters.
Everyone is expected to take the final exam.
Materials used :
Textbook: La Grammaire á l’oeuvre. John Barson. Thomson & Heinle (5e édition).
Attendance and other classroom instructions:
Considering the fact that the class only meets twice a week, it is recommended that the
students attend every session. Any absence has to be justified and please be considerate
enough to give me a fair warning if you plan on being absent. You can contact me at any
time via email or leave a message on my voice mail.
Students are expected to be on time and only justified absences will be accepted
throughout the semester. After 5 absences, points will be taken off of the participation
grade. Also, all assignments must be turned in on time. No late assignments will be
accepted.
The classroom is a place where respect is expected from everyone, so students are
encouraged to behave accordingly. No lack of respect towards the professor or one’s
classmates will be accepted. Cell phones in class and talking during class will NOT be
tolerated. Also, it is very rude in France to keep one’s hat on in an office or in a
classroom. Chewing gum and eating food are disruptive to any educational setting.
Evaluation :
Participation
Preparation
Tests
Final
25%
25%
25%
25%
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Grading scale :
100-90
89-80
79-70
69-60
Below 60
A
B
C
D
F
Academic honesty:
Cheating, plagiarism and overall academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be
sanctioned by a final grade of F.
Special instructions:
Any student with a disability preventing the fullest expression of abilities should contact
the instructor as soon as possible so as to discuss appropriate accommodations to
complete the course requirements.
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Tentative calendar
Janvier 2006
Mardi 17
présentation du cours
Jeudi 19
révision des modes et des temps
Mardi 24
chapitre 1 : présent et impératif
Jeudi 26
chapitre 1 (suite)
Mardi 31
chapitre 2 : narration au passé
Février
Jeudi 2
suite du chapitre 2
Mardi 7
suite et fin du chapitre 2
Jeudi 9
chapitre 3 : interrogation
Mardi 14
EXAMEN 1 (CHAPITRES 1, 2 ET 3)
Jeudi 16
chapitre 4 : futur et conditionnel
Mardi 21
suite du chapitre 4
Jeudi 23
suite et fin du chapitre 4
Mardi 28
chapitre 5 : déterminants
Mars
Jeudi 2
chapitre 6 : pronoms
Mardi 7
chapitre 6 (suite et fin)
Jeudi 9
EXAMEN 2 (CHAPITRES 4, 5 ET 6)
Mardi 14 et jeudi 16
vacances
Mardi 21
chapitre 7 : verbes pronominaux
Jeudi 23
chapitre 7 (suite et fin)
4
Mardi 28
chapitre 8 : négation
Jeudi 30
chapitre 10 : subjonctif
Avril
Mardi 4
chapitre 10 (suite et fin)
Jeudi 6
EXAMEN 3 (CHAPITRES 7, 8 ET 10)
Mardi 11
chapitre 11
Jeudi 13
chapitre 11 (suite et fin)
Mardi 18
chapitre 12 : discours indirect
Jeudi 20
chapitre 12 (suite et fin)
Mardi 25
EXAMEN 4 (chapitres 11 et 12)
Jeudi 27
dernier jour de classe