SYLLABUS FOR FRENCH 101 Fall Semester 2005 COURSE

CREDIT

PLACE

DAY

TIME

FR 101

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EKH 104 EKH 272

M –T-R W– F

9 - 9:50 AM 9 - 9:50 AM

Instructor: Name: Kamila Dudley Office: EKH 267 Phone: 974 7521 E-mail: [email protected] Office hours: Monday through Friday: 8:10 – 9 am

Books: 1. Required: Textbook: “Débuts” by H. Jay Siskin, Ann Williams-Gascon, Thomas T. Field ISBN #: 0-07-289755-4 Workbook and Laboratory Manual: “Débuts” Part I ISBN #: 0-07-289756-2 Internet site: www.mhhe.com/debuts If you are planning to continue French next semester, and then continue with FR 201, keep the books, they will be the same until completing FR 201, you must purchase the Workbook and Laboratory Manual part 2 for FR 201. The film, “Le chemin du retour”, and the textbook, ”Débuts” are a completely integrated film-based introductory course designed to make the learning of French language and culture both effective and enjoyable. When used together, “Le chemin du retour” and “Débuts” give students a solid linguistic and cultural foundation, promoting the development of all four languages skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) as well as a critical appreciation of Francophone culture. The film introduces high-frequency grammar, vocabulary, and functional language that are reinforced in the textbook’s presentations and activities (as well as the exercises in the Workbook and Laboratory Manual and the Audio Program).

2. Optional: - French dictionary Although there is a glossary at the end of the textbook, a French dictionary would be advisable. - CDROM for purchase, at www.worldlanguages.com

Grade: "W"

(withdraw) will be given within the University date limit: Friday October 14th

"I" (incomplete) given if the course is not completed due to a very serious documented reason. A special form must be signed (see the Instructor). “CR/NC”: (credit/non credit) You may take this class: CR/NC, the deadline is set for: Friday September 9th. If you earn a “C” or better you will get CR. Not more than 12 credits could be counted toward CR/NC for a B.A Degree. Grading scale: 95 – 100 89 – 94 86 – 88 83 – 85 79 – 82 68 – 78 57 – 67 56 and less

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A AB+ B BC D F

Final grade will be made up of: 20% required homework (5 points less every day when returning late homework) 15% lab work 10% “A l’écrit” (composition in the Work Manual). 25% quizzes (one at the end of each chapter). 20% Final Exam (Monday December 12th or Tuesday December 13th decided by a vote in class) 7:30 – 9:30 am EKH 104 5% oral proficiency, listening, class participation, and conversation 5% attendance

Quizzes About 7 quizzes - At the end of each chapter. Make-up quiz only for a serious justification prior to the quiz. Dates for quizzes are not set since they will be given at the end of each chapter. Attendance It is not possible to succeed in this course without regular class attendance. If you find it necessary to miss a class session due circumstances beyond your control, it is your responsibility to complete all assignments you miss by the time you return to class. Please try not to be late since it disturbs everyone and turn off your cellular phone and pager. Description of the course This course is for complete beginners. It is not intended for students who have previous knowledge of French. This course emphasizes oral task-based communicative activities. The principal objective is the acquisition of basic oral skills in French with some writing and reading put in the context of French culture.

List of chapters studied in FR 101: Grammar

Vocabulary

Chapitre préliminaire: 1: Est-ce … qui est-ce? C’est…. Ce sont… 2. Qu’est-ce que c’est? le,la, les – un, une, des

La salle de classe les nombres …59

Episode 1:

3. je, tu, il, elle, on, nous, vous, Ils, elles, le verbe “être” 4. négation: pas, jamais, plus 5. question: intonation – est-ce que

l’alphabet les cours, les études

Episode 2:

6. les adjectives: genre et nombre Eux/euse, ain/aine, ien/ienne, f/ve 7. le présent des verbes “er” verbe + verbe 8. la place de l’adjectif

décrire une personne

Episode 3:

9. aller – le futur immédiat 10. question: n’est-ce pas 11. venir nationalités 12. adjectifs posséssifs 13. avoir + expressions – il y a 14. inversion – quand, pourquoi

Episode 4:

les prépositions de lieu – langues – pays – régions l’état civil – la famille les jours – les mois – date

Episode 5:

15. faire + expressions 16. quel – ce/cet, cette, ces 17. le pluriel des noms

la maison – les pièces les meubles – l’heure

Episode 6:

18. pouvoir/vouloir 19. “er” changement d’ortho

les vêtements – les couleurs les magasins – la mode

20.

qui/que (pronoms interrogatifs)

What does the Instructor expect from the student? – To be on time – To respect classmates and the Instructor by using proper language and attitude – To return homework on time – To ask for clarifications if something is not clear, especially if you do not understand the English used by the Instructor. (She has a heavy French accent!) – Not to work on another subject than French in the classroom – To participate actively in class and try to use french as often as possible. Don’t be surprised by the way your Instructor acts and speaks; after all she is French with Algerian-French culture background. If you don’t understand what she is saying, ask her to clarify. Why learn French? - French is the easiest language to learn for an English speaker since it has the same alphabet and more than 20 000 English words have their origin in French. We call these words “cognates” - After English, French is the most useful language for global communication: It is widely spoken on five continents of the world. It is the second most widely studied foreign language in the world and second, after Spanish, in United States. - It is the language of diplomacy, Olympic Games and important international organizations like UN, UNESCO, International Red Cross etc… - It is among the two or three most important languages of the Internet. - Knowing French will give more opportunities finding a job in high-ranking international organizations and in Canada (America’s top trading partner) - It is the only scientific language taught at UHH and required for many graduate schools The last day to drop courses in CAS is October 14th with a “W” in the transcript. After that, you may drop ALL of your courses, but not one or two. Disability: Any student with a documented disability who would like to request accommodations should contact the University Disability Services Office Hale Kauanoe A Wing Lounge, 933-0816 (V), 933-3334 (TTY), [email protected] - as early in the semester as possible. Advising: Advising is a very important resource designed to help students complete the requirements of the University and their individual majors.

Students should consult with their advisor at least once a semester to decide on courses, check progress towards graduation, and discuss career options and other educational opportunities provided by UHHilo. Advising is a shared responsibility, but students have final responsibility for meeting degree requirements

_______To detach and return to the Instructor (this form will be kept on file)_____________ I __________________________________ read and understood the syllabus. Signature:

Date: _________________2005