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FREN 0001 - Elementary French - Level I

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 72 lecture Description: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French. Fundamentals of French pronunciation and grammar. Introduction to the culture of the French-speaking people. Corresponds to two years of high school study. (CSU, UC) Units 4 Lecture-Discussion 72 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 72 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Recognize and paraphrase elementary French spoken in simple present tense at moderate conversational speed. Produce accurate pronunciation with grammatically correct sentences in Novice Mid level conversations. Recognize and explain what is read in simple present tense from any elementary reading passage. Write short sentences and paragraphs in simple present tense using correct syntax. Compare and contrast cultural perspectives based on reading, discussions and videos. Course Content Outline I. Basic formulas of greetings. II. Nouns, articles and cognates. III. Vocabulary pertaining to classes and the classroom. IV. Subject verb agreement with subject nouns and subject pronouns. V. Expressions of preference using verbs like "adorer", "aimer", "aimer mieux","préférer" and "détester". VI. Present tense of the verb "être". VII. Agreement of descriptive adjectives and adjectives of nationality. VIII. Present tense of regular "er" ending verbs such as "voyager", "travailler", "déjeuner"...etc. IX. Formation of affirmative and negative sentences. X. Forming questions using "est-ce que" and the "inversion". XI. Expressing negation. XII. Present tense of the verb "avoir". XIII. Telling time. XIV. Adjectives of physical description such as: beau, actif, roux, vieux,…etc. XV. Vocabulary pertaining to the family. XVI. Possessive adjectives. XVII. Vocabulary pertaining to professions. XVIII. Numbers from 0-1,000,000. XIX. Prepositions of location such as: à côté de, devant, en face de, …etc. XX. Disjunctive pronouns. XXI. Vocabulary pertaining to places in a city. XXII. The verb "aller". XXIII. The near future using "aller". XXIV. Interrogative words such as "qui", "que", "quand", "où", "pourquoi", "comment", "quel", ...etc. XXV. Vocabulary pertaining to ordering food and beverages. XXVI. The irregular verbs "prendre" and "boire". XXVII. Partitive adjectives (du, de la, de l’, des). XXVIII. Regular "ir" ending verbs such as: finir, réussir,...etc. XXIX. Vocabulary pertaining to sport and leisure activities. XXX. The verb "faire" and expressions with "faire" in the present tense. XXXI. Irregular "ir" ending verbs such a: sortir, dormir, sentir,...etc. XXXII. Describing the weather. XXXIII. Talk about the months, the seasons and the date. XXXIV. Spelling-change"er" verbs such as: espérer, acheter, envoyer,...etc. XXXV. French Pronunciation rules regarding the following: oral and nasal vowels, consonants, accents aigus, graves, circonflexe, cédille and tréma, silent letters, liaisons, the letter "r", and intonation. XXXVI. Writing compositions in French on topics such as: personal description, family description and the future. XXXVII. Watch video clips related to the lessons and answer comprehension questions. XXXVIII. Present short dialogues in French. XXXIX. Watch a French speaking movie and present it to the class using a PowerPoint/Prezi presentation and write a reaction paper analyzing cultural differences. CULTURE: Aspects of French and francophone cultures, both in and outside of Europe: I. French greeting traditions (bises, poignée de main). II. France's cultural identity. III. The French speaking world: Francophone countries, Oversea Territories and Oversea Departments IV. The French school system. V. France's importance in Europe (technology, geography, economy, arts) VI. The French family. VII. The concept of friendship and marriage in France. VIII.Belgium: European capital and comic books. IX. Switzerland: Banks, watches and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. X. French pastimes such as art, social medias, music, and the Parc Astérix. XI. The "café" in France and in North Africa. XII. The Province of Québec: society, Montréal, the jazz festival and Québec City. XIII. The importance of soccer in France. XIV. Public parks in France. XV. Bike riding in France and the Tour de France. XVI. Western Africa: Bénin, Burkina-Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinée, Mali, Mauritanie, Niger, Sénégal, Togo, Bogolan fabric in Mali, Ivory Coast reggae, Bineta Diop in sénégal and the FESPACO. Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Differentiate between French and English stress and intonations. 2. Formulate French words and sentences using the correct intonation and sounds. 3. Recognize and use cognates in written and oral expressions. 4. Distinguish between formal and informal conversation. 5. Identify and demonstrate proper usage of articles, nouns and adjectives. 6. Compare affirmative and negative sentences. 7. Conjugate regular "er" and “ir” ending verbs in the present tense. 8. Use vocabulary to describe people, talk about activities, likes and dislikes, family, classes, time, date, weather and plans. 9. Distinguish between possessive and descriptive adjectives. 10. Recognize and practice irregular verbs 'etre', 'avoir', 'faire', “prendre”and 'aller' in the present tense. 11. Formulate questions. 12. Use prepositions to describe location. 13. Discuss and write about events taking place in the present and the near future. 14. Identify and use stem-changing verbs such as 'payer', 'acheter', "espérer", "célébrer" and 'préférer'. 15. Compare French grammar to English grammar. 16. Differentiate between French, Francophone, and American culture in areas such as geography, food, music, politics, governments, shopping, social life and student life. 17. Identify French-speaking countries on a map. 18. Watch authentic French video clips. 19. Demonstrate an understanding of French reading material. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read the following sentences and decide if they are true of false: a. C'est facile d'être reçu à un examen de mathématiques. b. 12 est une très bonne note. c. Une bourse est très utile. d. Avoir un diplôme de l'université est facile. e. Je mange au resto-U. f. Le français est une langue étrangère. g. J’utilise un ordinateur dans le cours d’informatique. 2. Read the cultural notes on Belgium and discuss the importance of the city of Brussels. Answer comprehension questions in French. Fondée au septième siècle, la ville de Bruxelles a été choisie en 1958, en partie pour sa situation géographique centrale, comme siège de la C.E.E. Aujourd’hui, elle reste encore le siège de l’Union européenne (l’U.E.), lieu central des institutions et des décisions européennes. On y trouve le Parlement européen, organe législatif de l’U.E., et depuis 1967, le siège de l’OTAN. Bruxelles est une ville très cosmopolite, avec un grand nombre d’habitants étrangers. Elle est aussi touristique, renommée pour sa Grand-Place, ses nombreux chocolatiers et la grande qualité de sa cuisine. a. Pourquoi est-ce que la ville de Bruxelles a été choisie comme siège de la C.E.E.? b. Quelles autres institutions sont à Bruxelles c. Pourquoi est-ce que la ville est célèbre? Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write a composition in French giving a detailed description of your family members using descriptive and possessive adjectives. Rubric grading. 2. Introduce yourself in French, including basic information such as nationality, physical appearance, preferred activities, family and classes. Rubric grading. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. In groups of 4, students will present a French-speaking movie to the class, using a PowerPoint presentation. 2. Students will complete online activity manual to practice pronunciation, spelling, intonation, grammar, reading, listening and writing skills. 3. Students will present short dialogues to the class with a partner. The dialogues will include vocabulary and grammar from the lesson being studied. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Pass code for online activities.