FREN 1001 Elementary French I
FALL 2015
Instructor: Nick Carty
Office: 112-E Liberal Arts
Office Phone: 706-272-2548; Administrative Assistant: 706-272-4403
(outside area code) 800-829-4436
E-mail: ncarty@daltonstate.edu
Website: www.daltonstate.edu/faculty-staff/ncarty
Office Hours: MW, 3:00-5:00 PM
TR, 8:25-9:25 AM; 5:10-6:10 PM
Class Schedule:
FREN 1001-01, MW 10:50 AM-12:05 PM, LIA 109
FREN 1002-01, MW 12:15 PM-1:30 PM, Brown Center 203
COMM 1110-08, MW 9:25-10:40 AM, Brown Center 203
COMM 1110-07, TR 9 :25-10 :40 AM LIA 101
COMM 1110-32, TR 6 :10-7 :25 PM LIA 204
Required text: Bragger, Jeannette D. & Rice, Donald B. (2004) Allons-y!
Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle.
Course description: This course introduces the fundamental elements of the
French language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the
development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon
completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with
grammatical accuracy to spoken and written French and demonstrate cultural
awareness.
Course objectives: Students who successfully complete Elementary French I
will develop a functional use of both spoken and written French. Students will
also develop listening skills sufficient to comprehend basic spoken French. In
addition, students will develop an ability to read and comprehend basic written
French.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Outcome 1: Students will demonstrate a functional ability to speak French.
Outcome 2: Speak will demonstrate the ability to express ideas in the present
tense in written French.
Outcome 3: Students will demonstrate the ability to verbalize commands in
French.
Materials required: Students should obtain the course textbook (see “Required
Text,” above).
Specific course requirements:
Students will take five exams, the last of which will be a comprehensive final
exam, and complete in- and out-of-class assignments. Each exam will include
an oral and a written component. Students should note that their in- and out-ofclass assignments are one part of a larger and quite heavily weighted
participation grade.
Indeed, a willingness to actively participate in class is assumed of all students.
Student participation in pairs and small groups will be a frequent use of class
time throughout the semester. An unwillingness to participate in or attempts to
disrupt such activities will result in a reduction of the student's participation grade.
Students are also expected to show a willingness to learn from others, and
behaviors that serve to distract or show disrespect for the instructor or for other
students during class will also result in a lowering of one's participation grade.
Attendance Policy:
Students should be advised that daily attendance is important when enrolled in a
foreign language class. Still, emergencies do come up, and our policy takes
such circumstances into consideration. Consequently, students may be absent
from four classes during the semester without penalty. Missing a fifth class
would lower the student’s final letter grade by one letter. Six or more unexcused
absences would result in a final letter grade of “F” for the semester.
Students are also expected to be in class on time and to stay throughout the
session. Consequently, late arrivals to class and early departures from class will
count as one-third of an absence. Late arrivals or early departures could also
result in a lowering of one’s participation grade.
Tests and other assigned material: Below is a listing of exams and a
corresponding percentage weighting for each one. Listed also is the percentage
weighting for participation. More detailed in- and out-of-class assignments,
which comprise part of a student's participation grade, will be forthcoming during
the semester.
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Exam 4
15%
15%
15%
15%
Final Exam
20%
Participation
20%
Total
100%
Each student should note that make-ups will not be scheduled for the final exam.
Chapter exams can be made up only if a student provides a compelling,
documented reason as to why he or she could not be present when the exam
was originally given.
Grading Scale:
A=90-100
B=80-89
C=70-79
D=60-69
F=0-59
Withdrawal from the course:
The last day to drop this course without penalty is Tuesday, October 27. You
will be assigned a grade of W. After this date, withdrawal without penalty is
permitted only in cases of extreme hardship as determined by the Vice President
for Academic Affairs; otherwise, a grade of WF will be issued.
Complete Withdrawal Statement:
The proper form for withdrawing from all classes at the college after the official
drop/add period but before the published withdrawal date is the Schedule
Adjustment Form. All students must meet with a staff member at the Office of
Academic Resources in the Pope Student Center to initiate the withdrawal
process. After meeting with the staff member, students will then finalize the
withdrawal process in the Enrollment Services Office.
OFFICIALLY APPROVED DSC GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES: (Effective Fall 2013)
When students are engaged in officially approved Dalton State groups or activities that
require them to participate in events off campus during school days, they shall be treated
similarly to any faculty or staff member acting in that same capacity. Thus, just as faculty and
staff have excused absences from their regular work schedules, students shall be excused
from class without penalty if they are off campus representing Dalton State College in an
approved, official capacity during their regular class time. Examples include presenting a
paper or otherwise participating in a conference, attending a University System student
affairs event, participating in intercollegiate competition (athletic or academic), participating
in an approved field trip, etc. Just as faculty and staff members are required to submit
Request to Travel forms for approval, in order to be excused, the student needs to provide the
following information to the instructor prior to the date when he/she will be absent from
class:
notification of the event (in the case of athletics, students should provide each instructor a
schedule of away events at the beginning of the semester or as soon as possible after the
schedule is available);
estimated time of departure from and return to campus (for example, if a student has an
away game in the evening and will not be leaving campus until 3:00, he/she will not be
excused from classes prior to that time on that day; similarly if the event is in the morning
and the student will be returning to campus during the day, he/she is expected to attend any
class scheduled after the return trip); and
contact information for the person or organization sponsoring/authorizing the student’s
participation in the event.
The student shall be allowed to make up any work missed during the time he/she is off
campus representing DSC in an official capacity. He/she shall discuss what will be missed
with the instructor and make arrangements to make up any assignments, tests, presentations,
etc. that were scheduled on that date.
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES: (Revised July 30, 2014)
Students with disabilities or special needs are encouraged to contact Disability Support
Services. In order to make an appointment or to obtain information on the process for
qualifying for accommodations, the student should visit the Disability Support Services
Library Guide at http://www.libguides.daltonstate.edu/Disability or contact the
Coordinator of Disability Support Services.
Contact information:
Andrea Roberson, Coordinator
Pope Student Center, lower level
706/272-2524
aroberson@daltonstate.edu
Workforce Innovations Opportunities Act
Questions regarding students receiving financial assistance through the
Workforce Innovations Opportunities Act should be directed to 706-295-6840.
Inclement Weather Plan:
In the event of inclement weather resulting in cancellation of class, please check
your course syllabus weekly schedule and complete readings and, if applicable,
exercises for the date(s) in question. Also, check your DSC e-mail for any
additional readings and/or other out-of-class activities and corresponding due
dates. Please realize, too, that make-up classes may be required during the
semester if the number of days lost due to inclement weather is excessive.
Plagiarism statement:
Plagiarism is using as your own the words or ideas of another, whether written or
oral. When you use material from a source, you must quote or paraphrase
accurately and properly cite the information. Failure to do so is considered
plagiarism. Examples of plagiarism include word-for-word copying without
correctly indicating that you are quoting, inaccurate quoting and paraphrasing
and incomplete or missing documentation. Purchasing a paper or copying
someone else's work and submitting it as your own is also plagiarism. Any
misrepresentation of the source in your writing or speaking would constitute a
form of plagiarism.
Whether intentional or unintentional, plagiarism is not acceptable and, as stated
in the 2015-2016 college catalog and student handbook, could result in penalties
including loss of academic credit and expulsion.
Approximate course meeting schedule:
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Week #6
Week #7
Ordering hot and cold drinks;
Ordering food and drink; (-er verbs); meeting, greeting, and taking
leave;
(être); nationalities and professions; Test 1
Talking about possessions; (avoir);
Indicating possession;
Questions of information; (faire); expressing likes and dislikes;
talking about family;
Descriptions; counting; calculating; Test 2
Week #8
Week #9
Week #10
Identifying and locating places in a city; (aller);
Asking for and giving directions; (immediate future);
(L’impératif); (prendre); telling time; Test 3
Week #11
Week #12
Week #13
Understanding transportation options; expressing obligation and
desire;
Days of the week; (vouloir); the Paris métro;
Currency; pronominal verbs; Test 4
Week #14
Week #15
Week #16
Talking about the weather; months, seasons, and date;
(passé composé);
Shopping for food; numbers
Final Exam:
Monday, December 14, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM