Fren 110 - USC Lancaster - University of South Carolina

Français 110 – Printemps 2016
Faculté des Lettres
Université de Caroline du Sud à Lancaster
Professeur: Garane Garane, PhD
Bureau: Founders 118
Téléphone: (803) 313-7159
(803) 529-5735
Courriel: [email protected]
Section : 4K Founders Hall 129
Heures de bureau: Mardi et Jeudi : 2:215-3 :30
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Beginning French II. 3 credit hours. Grammar and vocabulary essential for
fundamental communication skills. Admission to Fren 110 is reserved for those who have completed
French 109. Please note that French 110 is usually offered during the Spring semester on this campus. The
next course in sequence is French 122, which is offered only during the spring semester and, possibly,
summer I.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Chez Nous, branché sur le monde francophone. Valdman, Pons, Scullen. Prentice Hall, 2007 4th ed. (the
book includes an access code to the website.)
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course should be able to do the
following:
1. Communication:
-- understand and interpret the main ideas and some supporting details of written and spoken
communication in the present and past tenses on topics of personal interest such as one’s immediate
environment, friends, & family, and, pastimes, travel, home and university life, shopping, food, etc.
-- engage in oral and written exchanges with the ability to initiate and sustain interchange including
providing and obtaining information, expressing feelings and preferences, and exchanging ideas and
opinions on topics of personal interest such as those mentioned above.
2. Cultures:
-- understand cultural information and relationships between cultural perspectives, products, and
practices, especially as they relate to France & the Francophone countries presented in the text.
-- use appropriate cultural behavior in social and survival situations
3. Connections:
-- use the French language to reinforce subject matter and learn new information in academic areas such
as history, geography, art, anthropology, sociology, mathematics, and literature.
4. Comparisons:
-- develop insights into their own language and culture, through readings, videos and listening activities
which deal with French speakers in the student’s community and abroad.
5. Communities:
-- if possible, students will be made aware of opportunities to practice and hear the French language
outside of the classroom.
GRADE ASSESSMENT:
Daily Grade (Class Participation/Attendance)
Homework
Compositions (5 x 2%)
Quizzes (6 x 3%)
Exams (3 x 6%)
Final Exam (including oral interview)
TOTAL
GRADING SCALE:
90-100
A
87-89
B+
80-86
B
77-79
C+
70-76
67-69
60-66
BELOW 60
17%
12%
10%
18%
18%
25%
100%
C
D+
D
F
CLASS POLICIES
EXAMS AND QUIZZES:
There are no make-up quizzes/exams, unless the absence is excused (i.e. documented) and the professor has
been notified before the next class. The oral exam and final exam, if missed, may not be made up or
rescheduled for any reason. Please plan your end-of-semester travel accordingly.
ATTENDANCE:
Regular class attendance is essential for successful completion of the course. Students are required to come
to class with their textbook and notebook (or points will be deducted), and expected to take notes. Absences
for any reason (excused or unexcused) in excess of 10% (i.e. 4) will result in a lower Daily Grade
according to the scale below. Arriving late and leaving early from class will also be viewed negatively, and
accumulated, will be equivalent to absences. Anyone with chronic health problems or any other factor that
may influence attendance or in-class performance is expected to provide written documentation from a
doctor, dean, etc. within the first two (2) weeks of class without exception. The following policy regarding
absences will apply to the Daily Grade component (17%) of your final grade in FREN 110:
0
1-2
3-4
5
6
7
8
9 or more
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5 bonus points added to Daily Grade
3 bonus points added to Daily Grade
no effect on Daily Grade
-5 points from Daily Grade
-10 points from Daily Grade
-20 points from Daily Grade
-30 points from Daily Grade
Daily Grade is lowered to 0
HOMEWORK AND WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS:
All homework and written assignments must be completed on time and completely for full credit. If you
are absent, it is your responsibility to get in touch with your instructor or a classmate to get the assignment.
Points will be deducted from any assignment not completed in time. It is recommended that students visit
with the professor outside of class time for additional help if needed. Getting behind in homework often
leads to a failing homework average factored into your final grade. Your practice will determine how well
you master the material for all forms of your evaluation in the course. Please feel free to ask questions
about exercises you are not sure about.
COMPOSITIONS:
You are required to type, double-spaced, the final copies of your compositions that are completed outside
of class. They are to be double-spaced, 12-point font, using black ink. The final draft of each composition
is the one graded; turning in only a rough draft will not be valid for a grade. Points will be deducted from
any assignment not completed in time (usually 10%/day). Please remember that when you write your
compositions you are not permitted to seek assistance of any sort from any other person or computerized
language software, including, but not limited to, computerized or online language translators, or the like.
If you are found guilty of this charge, placing you in direct violation of the Honor Code of the University of
South Carolina, you shall be subject to strict disciplinary action to be determined by the Office of the Dean
of Students.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:
All students are expected to come to class fully prepared to participate in all activities. Failure to come to
class prepared can adversely affect your success and the success of your classmates since pair work and
group interaction are necessary for successful development of your conversational skills. Please ensure that
your cell phone is turned off and put away during class. Text messaging, web browsing, talking on the
phone, listening to music or reading any material not pertaining to class is not permitted. Please refrain
from exiting the classroom while class is in session. Any disruptive behavior may result in your being
asked to leave the classroom and/or a report to the Dean of Students.
HONOR CODE: You are encouraged to study and to practice with your classmates; however, all
homework assignments, compositions, and other methods of evaluation must be your own work. Any
student who violates this rule or knowingly assists another to violate this rule shall be subject to strict
disciplinary action. Please refer to your Student Handbook for information regarding the USC code of
ethics. The first tenet of the Carolinian Creed is, “I will practice personal and academic integrity.”
ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER (ASC):
You may use the ASC for extra practice; this center is located on the second floor of the Medford Library.
It will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; and on Fridays from 8:00 am to 4:30
pm.
CLASSMATES:
Name
1.
2.
3.
Telephone No.
E-mail
DAILY SYLLABUS: Please note that your professor will assign homework on a daily basis. In cases
when you are absent from class, contact a classmate (using the contact information you have collected
above) or the professor to ensure that you have the most up-to-date assignments. You may also wish to
arrange a study group with classmates where you can practice conversation and activities from the book
outside of class.
PLEASE NOTE that any portion of this syllabus may be amended in order to benefit the class as a
whole.
Janvier
m
12
Introduction au cours; alphabet + accents; salutations; pr. sujets/être p. 7-8; les adj. p. 37-9
& p. 69-70
les articles p. 18-21; avoir p. 46-47; les possessifs p. 36 & 48-49; accord p. 73-74; les adj.
prénominaux p. 110-111 & p. 121-122; les verbes en -er + la négation p. 54-56; poser des
questions p. 57 & p. 75-76
Faire p. 86-87; aller p. 92-93; les contractions p. 84-85; les verbes en -re p. 112-113
Devoir/vouloir/pouvoir p. 128-129; les dates; la classe; la famille; les lieux; les cours; les
professions; l’impératif p. 95
j
14
Examen de révision (chapitres préliminaire, 1, 2 et 3)
Composition 1
La routine p. 143; les verbes réfléchis p. 146-147
Les adverbes p. 149; l’heure p. 153; coin culture p. 155
Interro 1
m
19
Les verbes irrég. en -ir p. 156-7; comparatif/superl. p. 158-9,168-9
j
21
Les vêtements & couleurs p. 162-163
Interro 2
m et j 26-28 Mettre p. 163; les démonstratifs p. 166-167
Composition 2
Février
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m
2
Coin culture p. 164; révision
j
4
Examen 1: Chapitre 4
m
9
La nourriture p. 181-182; coin culture p. 184
j
11
Prendre & boire p. 186; le partitif p. 188-189
m
16
Les repas p. 191-192; coin culture p. 193; le passé composé p. 196-197 Interro 3
j
18
Les courses p. 203; point culture p. 204
Interro 4/Comp 3
m
23
Vacances de printemps (pas de cours)
j
25
Le pronom en p. 208-209; coin culture p. 212
Mars
m
1er
Le passé composé p. 206-207; activités
Composition 4
j
3
Révision
SPRING BREAK : MARCH 6-12
m
15
Examen 2: Chapitre 5
j
17
La maison p. 221-2; coin culture p. 223
m
22
Les verbes réguliers en -ir p. 226-7; les COD p. 228-9
j
24
Les meubles p. 232; coin culture p. 233
Interro 5
m et j 29-31 Les COI p. 235-237; les nombres p. 238
Interro 6
Avril
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m
5
La nature p. 241; l’imparfait p. 244-45
j
7
Coins culturels p. 242 & p. 249; révision pour l’oral
m
12
Entretien oral (pas de classe)
j
14
Révision générale
m
19
Les relations personnelles
Questions culturelles
j
21
La francophonie
Le Français dans le monde
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L’examen final est le