RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE FREN 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I

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1 RARITAN VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE FREN 201 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I I. Basic Course Information A. Course Number and Title: FREN-201: Intermediate French I B. Date of Revision: Spring 2007 C. Sponsoring Department: Communications and Languages D. Semester Credit Hours: 3 E. Weekly Contact Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 F. Pre-requisites: French 104: Introduction to French II or placement test G. Lab Fees: None II. Catalog Description Pre-requisite FREN Introduction to French II or appropriate placement test score. This course emphasizes each of the four modes of expression (speaking/writing) and comprehension (listening/reading). The course is designed for students with one year of college-level French. Course is multi-media within the classroom, and a language lab is available to supplement individual/group learning. III. Statement of Course Need FREN-201 provides students with the opportunity to continue their French studies at RVCC. IV. Place of Course in College Curriculum A. French 201: Intermediate French I fulfils: Elective General Education elective in Humanities B. Course Transferability: French 201: Intermediate French I generally transfers with equal level college French courses. V. Outline of Course Content A. Grammar: subjunctive mood and accompanying expressions which introduce it reflexive verbs imperfect tense is reviewed and compared with preterit

2 simple past tense or passé simple indirect and direct object pronouns are reviewed the pronouns y and en are introduced the use of faire + infinitive to express have something done B. Vocabulary to: describe a person (color of hair, eyes, facial features) recount daily activities discuss pastimes talk about jobs and work describe objects-shape, texture, size, weight recount past events discuss the weather discuss historical subjects with simple past tense go shopping and purchase items in different shops go to beautician or barber and have your hair done C. Readings and culture the French-speaking world culinary art and cuisine French art and literature French climate and seasons French music individual and group sports French history from Roman times until the 17 th century French ecological issues D. Pronunciation review and improve pronunciation of all French sounds distinguish regional differences VI. General Education Goals and Learning Outcomes A. Education Goals Students will be able to: 1. Communicate in French on an intermediate-low level as defined by the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines (G.E.2)

3 2. appreciate some of the differences and similarities between the cultures of French-speaking countries and that of the U.S. (G.E. 4, G.E. 6) 3. develop a deeper knowledge of one country or one aspect of French culture through a research project or service learning project (G.E.1) B. Outcomes: Upon the completion of this course the student will be able to: (Speaking) use vocabulary to meet intermediate to advanced needs conduct basic courtesy functions ask and answer somewhat complex questions use correctly memorized grammatical structures and apply them to create original sentences (Listening) understand learned words dealing with intermediate to advanced needs, basic courtesy expressions and everyday objects and situations understand word clusters of five to seven words (Reading) read short novels with elementary vocabulary read short stories with intermediate to advanced vocabulary (Writing) create accurately words and short phrases. transcribe previously studied words and phrases. write brief essays using intermediate-level vocabulary and grammar use correctly-memorized, grammatical structure sand be able to apply to create original sentences (Culture) identify French-speaking regions of the world. I identify France s greatest painters and writers

4 be able to discuss France s commitment to ecological issues and the environment make simple statements about French leisure activities be able to give basic historical information about France from BC to the 17 th century VII. Modes of Teaching and Learning Lecture/discussion Small-group work/collaborative learning Computer assisted instruction Laboratory Student oral presentations Simulation/role-playing Audio/video presentations Dictations Service learning Field trips VIII. Papers, Examination and other Assessment Instruments Essays Examinations(oral and written) Class participation Homework Quizzes Dictations Service learning IX. Grade Determinants Prepared oral presentations (speaking outcomes) (G.E.2) Spontaneous oral work (speaking outcomes, culture outcomes) (G.E.2,4,6) Listening comprehension exercises (listening outcomes, cultural outcomes) (G.E.2,4,6) Written quizzes (written outcomes) (G.E.2) Written exams (written outcomes, reading outcomes, culture outcomes) (G.E.2,4,6) Written paper on cultural topic (cultural outcomes) (G.E. 1,2,3,4,6) Service-learning project(cultural outcomes) (G.E.1,2,4,6) Dictations (listening outcomes) (G.E. 2,4,6) X. Texts and Material

5 Suggested textbook : A Votre Tour by Valette (Heath, 2002) Suggested readers : Un Billet pour le Commissaire and Le Vol de la Jaconde Film and video Audio tapes Web sources XI. Resources Video capacities in the classroom Computer/internet capabilities in the classroom