Instructor: Dr. Thérèse Saint Paul
Office Hours: 11:30-12:30pm/ 1:30-3:30pm MWF and by appointment.
E-mail: therese.saintpaul@murraystate.edu
Office: Faculty Hall 4A-9. Phone: 762-4528
Webpage: http://www.campus.murraystate.edu/academics/faculty/therese.saintpaul
Or www.murraystate.edu (academicà College of Hum & Fine Arts->Mod. Langs.->my name

II. Catalog description:

Intensive grammar review with emphasis on communication skills. Includes further practice in listening, conversation, reading, and writing. Taught in French.

III & IV. Course objectives: The objectives of the second year of French language study are to:

a)have a solid foundation in all major structures of the French language;

b)possess an active vocabulary for Intermediate* speech production as well as expanded passive knowledge of additional vocabulary for listening and reading comprehension;

c)be able to understand Intermediate* level spoken French at normal conversational speed;

d)be able to express him/herself in writing complete sentences in French;

e)be able to read and understand a variety of Intermediate* level texts, including some authentic texts (i.e., texts written by a native speaker for a native speaker audience);

f)be able to speak with appropriate pronunciation and intonation for the Intermediate* level;

g)to improve students’ understanding of the grammar, structure, and vocabulary of English;

h)to improve interpersonal communication skills, whether English or French;

i)and to increase and refine students’ awareness and appreciation of French-speaking peoples and their cultures.

*Please refer to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines for specific criteria for "Intermediate Level."

V. Content Outline: See attached class program.

VI. Instructional Activities:

1. Class sessions will be conducted in French as much as possible.

2. Class periods may include introduction of new material, practice of previous material, question and answer practice, brief dialogues or discussions of outside materials, homework or composition checks as assigned. Surprise quizzes.

3. Students are expected to prepare assigned material before every class period.

4. Lab/workbook exercises will be collected regularly.

5. Assignments will not be accepted late unless by prior arrangement.

VII. Field and Clinical Experiences:

Opportunities for cultural events will be announced during the course.

French Table meets every Wedn 5-6pm at GLORIA'S café.

VIII. Resources:

Resources include the Language and Culture Lab (Room 403) which holds audio and computer language aids. Students are expected to listen to tapes often and practice aloud to perfect listening and speaking skills. Another good source of language immersion will be the regular foreign film showings at the Curris Center. Additionally, the Media Center of the Library has a good collection of French films with subtitles.

IX. Grading Procedures: Semester grades will be determined as follows:

10% homework, workbook, labs, & participation/role-plays (Fre 203) -including two reports on cultural events.

5% special project, Dossier 13 (social issues)

10% quizzes

15% compositions (typewritten)

40% tests (will include speaking/writing componants)

20% final (same)

XI. Academic Integrity Policy: It is the responsibility of every student to be informed about the collegiate Academic Integrity Policy. I expect to grade each student's own individual efforts and achievement on written assignments and exams; when appropriate and announced, students are invited to collaborate and help each other on in-class dialogues and activities.

XII. Text and References: