University of Houston YEAR COURSE OFFERED: 2011 SEMESTER COURSE OFFERED: Fall DEPARTMENT: Modern and Classical Languages

COURSE NUMBER: 14367 or 19710 NAME OF COURSE: French 2301 Intermediate French I NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: Instructor: Dr. Jean-Michel Lanskin Office: 607 Agnes Arnold Hall Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-10:00 or by appointment . Email: jlanskin@uh.edu Tel: (713) 743-0927 Director of the French program: Dr. Giacchetti Office: 602 AH email: giacchetti@uh.edu If you have any questions or problems regarding the course please do not hesitate to talk to your instructor. If your problem cannot be resolved by your instructor please see Dr. Giacchetti. Modern and Classical Languages Main Office location: Ms. Adrienne Campbell, MCL Office Coordinator 613 AH Ms. Debra Frazier, MCL Advisor 612 AH Language Acquisition Center: 311 AH. Students are encouraged to use the resources available in the center. There are computer programs, text books, dictionaries, T.V. channels and movies for viewing in the center. ************************************************************************ The information contained in this class syllabus is subject to change without notice. Students are expected to be aware of any additional course policies presented by the instructor during the course. ************************************************************************ Required Reading - Intrigue, Blood & Mobarek, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition Students Manual - Online workbook (Myfrenchlab) Recommended Reading Dictionary, material related to the French language and Francophone countries Objectives of the course: The goal of French 2301, Intermediate French, is to reinforce all structures learned in first-year French and to continue to build on them. Focus will be placed on all aspects of the target language: listening, reading, speaking and writing. The student will be

expected to use French in the classroom as much as possible. Frequent readings will be assigned with the aim of developing comprehension and good pronunciation as well as insight into French culture. Compositions and summaries are based on the readings. Other topics will help the students to achieve accuracy in written French. Specific course goals: To explore cultural similarities and variations within and between Francophone and US culture in a specified number of domains (i.e. national, regional and geographic identity; cultural and linguistic identity; socio-economic/class identity). To promote the development of reading and listening skills through the study of authentic cultural texts (visuals, current newspaper articles, official documents, films). To improve speaking and writing skills through a variety of assignments and in class activities designed to encourage the students to reflect upon, interpret and react to social and economic issues, current events and trends.

Communicative goals of Second year French: 1. Asking questions 2. Describing and comparing 3. Narrating, analyzing Learning Outcomes Students will be able to converse with some ease and confidence when dealing with most routine tasks and social situations that require an exchange of basic information related to work, school, recreation and particular interests. Homework: Readings in the textbook should be done regularly before class. It is crucial to organize the study time for a given class over two or three consecutive class days rather than concentrating on a single class at a time. Always begin a study session by reviewing materials from the previous lesson. Clarify doubts in class or during office hours. Students are expected to maintain a cahier de vocabulaire. Attendance, participation and preparation: 1) Attendance is obligatory. However, students will be allowed a total of three absences. Four absences will lower the final grade by a whole letter grade (e.g. B C-). In case of an absence resulting from a university related activity, a copy of a formal University letter should be given to the instructor in advance. Please note that absence for personal convenience (problem with transportation to campus, family event, personal or professional trips unrelated to University business, occasional sickness) will not be excused. 2) Students are expected to arrive on time for every class and stay in class for the entire time. They may only leave the room when class has ended or during the break (la

pause). Constant coming and going is very disruptive to class activities and consequently to learning. Students arriving after roll call will be marked absent. 3) If a student misses a class, it is his or her responsibility to obtain information about what was covered in the lesson and homework that was assigned. Therefore students are advised to obtain telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of classmates. 4) If a student decides not to take the class, it will be his/her responsibility to drop the class. If his/her name appears on the registrars final roll, he/she will receive an automatic grade of F. 5) Food, drink (except water) and gum will not be allowed in class. Cell phones must be turned off and put away. 6) All students are expected to participate actively in classroom activities such as dialogues, group preparation, giving examples etc. Students grades will be adversely affected if passages have not been read carefully, worksheets not completed etc. Written Exams: There will be 3 quizzes, 2 chapter exams and a final exam. Students are required to be present on quiz and exam days as there will be no make-ups.

Final Grade Computation: Your grade in this course will be calculated in the following way: Quizzes 20% Exams 30% Oral 30% Homework 20% Note to students: - Please make sure to update the destination address for your UH email address on PeopleSoft so that you will receive emails that I might send out. - Please review the UH Academic Honesty policy in the student handbook at: www.uh.edu/provost/policies/uhhonesty_policy.html Plagiarism: Plagiarism means representing as ones own work the work of another without acknowledging the source. Plagiarism is not limited to lifting words or sentences from another persons work without citing the source, but includes other forms of cheating, such as stealing ideas and rearranging someone elses findings, as well as getting help in the phrasing, organizing and writing of a paper, exam or other assignment. Submitting an assignment that is proofread, translated, or corrected by a third party without acknowledging the A AB+ B BC+ 93-100 90-92 88-89 83-87 80-82 78-79 C CD+ D DF 73-77 70-72 68-69 63-67 60-62 Below 60

contributor or the source is an act of plagiarism. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and sanctions will apply in accordance with University policy - The use of electronic translators is not allowed. - Please keep in mind the university policy on the enrollment cap and the 6Ws. - The dates for tests and quizzes as also the deadlines for and the number of compositions assigned will depend on the pace at which material is covered and are therefore subject to change. Announcements to this effect will be made in class and by email. - Students with Disabilities: if you require special accommodation, please provide signed forms and appropriate paperwork to the instructor at the beginning of the semester. Table Franaise: This is a place for students to meet informally, practice French speaking and listening and learn more about francophone culture. Meetings will take place on Mondays at 4p.m. in 444 AH. Students are highly encouraged to attend. In case of questions, the (student) president of the Table Franaise, Alex Caballero can be contacted at uhfrenchtable@gmail.com FREE Tutoring will be available in Room 662 Agnes Arnold Hall. The schedule will be announced later. Those students who receive a C- (72%) or below on a test will be required to see the tutor for at least 1 hour a week untill an improvement is seen in grades. In such cases, not seeing the tutor will be considered an absence. The tutor will have a sheet for you to sign in and out. The tutor will also report on your work.

. Emploi du temps French 2301- Automne 2011 Il faut apporter le livre Intrigue et le cahier dexercices chaque classe. Les tudiants sont encourags commencer tudier srieusement ds le premier jour car nous avons un programme charg! Le programme pourra subir de temps en temps des changements. Jour AOT mardi jeudi mardi SEPT. jeudi mardi Date Agenda 23 25 30 1 6 Prsentations et introduction du cours Intrigue, chap. 1, 1er pisode Intrigue, chap. 1, 2e pisode Intrigue, chap. 1, 3e pisode Intrigue, chap. 1,.dnouement Wednesday 7 : Last day to drop a course or withdraw without receiving a grade Devoirs

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Quiz 1 (chap. 1) + Intrigue, chap. 2, 1er pisode Intrigue, chap. 2, 2e pisode Intrigue, chap. 2, 3e pisode Intrigue, chap. 2,.dnouement Intrigue, chap. 2, travaux pratiques EXAMEN I (chap. 1 & 2) Intrigue, chap. 3, 1er pisode Intrigue, chap. 3, 2e pisode Intrigue, chap. 3, 3e pisode Intrigue, chap. 3,.dnouement Intrigue, chap. 3, travaux pratiques Quiz 2 (chap. 3) + Intrigue, chap. 4, 1er pisode Intrigue, chap. 4, 2e pisode Intrigue, chap. 4, 3e pisode Intrigue, chap. 4, dnouement Wednesday 2 : last day to drop a course or withdraw with a 'W'. Intrigue, chap. 4, travaux pratiques EXAMEN II (chap. 3 & 4) Intrigue, chap. 5, 1er pisode Intrigue, chap. 5, 2e pisode Intrigue, chap. 5, 3e pisode Intrigue, chap. 5,.dnouement Intrigue, chap. 5, travaux pratiques Quiz 3 (chap. 5) + discussion et rvision

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Examen final: Jeudi 8 dcembre 2011 8h00 11h00