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Advanced French Oral Communication
FRE 3760 – SPRING 2003
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE:
OFFICE HOURS:
TELEPHONE:
E-MAIL:
Marie Léticée
CNH 514
Wednesdays from 9:00 to 2:00 & by appt.
(407) 823 5936
leticee@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
OBJECTIVE:
FRE 3760 is a course designed to give students the opportunity to develop
strong conversational skills at the third year level. Students will be able to look
beyond the concrete entities of their world to more abstract notions. By the end
of this course, students should be able to bring objectivity to their opinions
through reading, discussing and thinking about ideas in French.
FRE 3760 is also a Web-Enhance course. Students will be expected to access
WebCt to communicate in French with the Instructor and with their classmates.
A very strict Netiquette will be observed throughout the course of the semester
to promote respect and professionalism.
TEXT:
Dans le Vent by Catherine A. Maley, 4th edition. Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
ADDITIONAL
MATERIALS:
The Internet, films, French magazines and music will be used throughout the
semester. Students are encouraged to bring to class any French material they
would like to share with the class.
The following books and sites are strongly recommended:
- English Grammar for Students of French, by J. Morton, the Olivia and Hill
Press.
- 501 French Verbs
- English/French, French/English dictionary (Larousse or le Petit Robert)
-http://www.utm.edu/departments/french/french.html
- http://www.francophonie.org/oif.cfm
- http://www.france.diplomatie.fr/actualite/actu.asp
- http://www.lemonde.fr/
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is expected at all scheduled class periods. This is absolutely
necessary for achieving the goals of the course. A major part of the student's
grade will be determined on the basis of his/her participation, listening
comprehension and speaking ability in class. Students will earn points for class
participation and should speak French in class at all time. Only French should
be used in the conversation class. You will loose presence and participation
points when you miss classes.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments will be given throughout the course and may be collected on a
selected basis. Students will be expected to post their assignments on WebCt on
a timely fashion. To receive credit for their work, students will need to respect
the deadlines posted.
Students will be expected to listen to the segments of “A vous l’écoute” of each
chapter of Dans le vent on the accompanying CD. Students will choose one
dialogue and will post their answers to the “Questions” for the chosen dialogue,
on WebCt on a weekly basis. To receive credit for this specific assignment,
students will need to post answers to all 10 chapters of the textbook covered in
class. Even is a chapter is not covered in class, students still have to post for
that chapter .
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QUIZZES:
PRESENTATION
ORALE:
Quizzes will be taken on WebCt on a weekly basis. It is the student's
responsibility to keep up with the class and find out about any changes in the
syllabus. The content of the quiz will include vocabulary, questions about the
“A l’écoute” segment and translation. In order to receive credit for this
segment, students will need to take all quizzes on WebCt. Please respect the
deadlines provided for the quizzes by your instructor. Failure to do so will
result in a “F” for the quizzes you did not take on time.
Students will organize in groups of no more than 5 students and present an
"exposé" on a topic relevant to the class subjects. This presentation will be in
French and must be professionally done. If you need assistance with Xeroxing,
let your teacher know at least one week prior to your presentation. You are
encouraged to be as creative as possible in handling vocabulary, pronunciation,
and grammar. You will be graded on the following: originality, accuracy,
pronunciation, grammar, technology, visual aids…
Your bibliography for this assignment will need to include at least three (3)
sources from the Internet, French magazines, and other sources. You will turn
in a written copy of your group presentation to your instructor on the day of
your presentation. This copy will need to include the name of all participants
and a cover page. Guidelines for the cover page will be given by your
instructor.
DEBATS:
Students will prepare arguments for and against different "sujets de discussion"
and debate them in class using vocabulary and expressions learned in class.
FINAL EXAM:
The oral part of the final exam will be administered in your classroom and will
be in the form of an interview with your instructor. You will be given a choice
of two questions based on topics discussed in class. You will answer the
questions to demonstrate your fluency in French, your use of grammar and
vocabulary as well as your understanding of the topic presented to you. A
vocabulary segment of your Final Exam will be given on WebCt.
STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Study the vocabulary (l'Essentiel) of each chapter before coming to class.
The instructor might collect students’ one (1) minute vocabulary drills (any time
during class the instructor might give a one (1) minute vocabulary exercise) on a
selected basis.
2. Study and incorporate in their speech new vocabulary and expressions from:
Quelques Enoncés Utiles of each chapter covered in class.
3. Keep a vocabulary journal where they list new vocabulary words and
expressions used in their own sentences. This journal will be turned in to the
instructor several time during the semester upon request. It is the student's
responsibility to maintain the journal and bring it to every class. New
vocabulary introduced by the teacher on the board or in any other way should be
included in the journal as well.
4. Read the passages in each chapter assigned and answer the questions in
writing before coming to class.
5. Post answers to all questions (Essentiel and selected passages ) on WebCt and
bring a copy to class.
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EVALUATION:
PRESENCE
PARTICIPATION
PRESENTATION
DEBAT
QUIZZES
EXAMEN FINAL
TOTAL
200 pts
200 pts
100 pts
100 pts
200 pts
200 pts
1000 pts
IMPORTANT DATES
January 6
January 6-10
January 10
January 20
February 28
March 17-23
April 2
April 21
Classes begin
Add-Drop
Late Payment Deadline – Last day for full refund
Martin Luther King's Day
Withdrawal deadline
Spring Break
Founder's day 10:30 - 12:30
Classes end – Last day to remove Incomplete
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TENTATIVE SYLLABUS
CONVERSATION FRANÇAISE
SPRING 2003
SEMAINES
DATES
OBJECTIFS
1
2
01/06 - 01/10
01/13 - 01/17
3
01/20 - 01/24
4
01/27 - 01-31
5
02/03 – 02/07
6
02/10 - 02/14
7
02/17 - 02/21
8
02/24 - 02-28
9
03/03 - 03/07
10
03/10 – 03/14
11
12
03/17- 03/21
03/24 - 03/28
13
03/31 - 04/04
14
04/07 - 04/12
15
04/14 – 04/18
16
04/21
Introduction – Chapitre préliminaire
Chapitre 1
La génération compliquée
Profession étudiant
Chapitres 1 et 2
L’école contre les filles
Comment s’est passée ?
Martin Luther King’s Day – 01/20
Film: : Manon des Sources
Chapitre 2
La famille du futur
Un homme au foyer
Chapitres 2 et 3
Le Courage de divorcer
La mort ?
Santé
Film: Rue Cases Nègres
Chapitres 3 et 4
Je ne veux pas mourir
Les Français et leur médecin
Débat
Chapitre 4
Les femmes et les homes
Tristan et les soldes
Suis-je une mère rétro
Film: Amelie
Chapitres 4 et 5
La Beautécratie
Les Français au Volant
Les trains de l’avenir
Withdrawal deadline 03/01
Chapitres 6 et 7
L’art de manger
Quelle sorte de mangeur ?
La jeunesse devant l’acool
Chapitre 7
La liberté sexuelle
Les jeunes croient-ils en Dieu
SPRING BREAK
Chapitre 8
Les femmes rattrapent les hommes
La violence
Film: TBA
Chapitre 9
T.V. La Révolution silencieuse
Les Français et leurs distractions
Fonder’s Day 04/03
Chapitre 10
Le classement des métiers heureux
Comment vivre …
Film: TBA
Présentations orales
Débats
FINAL EXAM 04/24
TEST/QUIZZES/DEVOIRS
01/16 Quiz I
23 : B&N
Discussion sur le film
01/30 Quiz II
02/13 Quiz III
21: B&N
Discussion sur le film
02/27 Quiz IV
03/13 Quiz V
27 : B & N
Discussion sur le film
04/03 Quiz VI
11: B&N
Discussion sur le film
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