Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - FREN 210 D100

Intermediate French I (3)

Class Number: 2103

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 6, 2017
    Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    FREN 122 or grade 12 French (or equivalent based on placement test). May not be taken by students from French immersion, programme cadre or IB students.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Designed to consolidate and expand knowledge of the language. Strong emphasis on oral expression and listening comprehension to develop communicative skills. Instruction in class and in lab.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is designed to review basic grammar rules, discover new vocabulary and improve oral and written communication skills at an intermediate level with a focus on conversation and description. Classes will be taught entirely in French and students will be expected to have prepared each lesson at home. Students will also be encouraged to find other sources to be exposed to the language outside of the classroom and share their experience on a blog.

Grading

  • • Written quizzes (3) 20%
  • • Listening quizzes (2) 10%
  • • Oral examination with a partner 10%
  • • Individual oral examination 20%
  • • Final written examination 25%
  • • Assignments 10%
  • • Active participation in class 5%

NOTES:

This course may be used in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Certificate in Liberal Arts.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Imaginez le français sans frontières, (3rd edition), Cherie Mitschke, 2016, Vista Higher Learning. (Loose leaf, soft cover or online edition) 2nd edition accepted.  

RECOMMENDED READING:

Imaginez Student Activities Manual (workbook + labmanual) Access code to Imaginez Supersite (www.vhlcentral.com)

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Code of Academic Honesty
The Department of French applies the university's policy and procedures governing matters of academic dishonesty in all French courses. Students registered in French courses are expected to respect the standards laid out in SFU's Code of Academic Honesty, published at the university website http://www.sfu.ca/policies/teaching/t10-02.htm. Evidence of any of the various forms of Academic Disonesty described in this policy document (section 3.0) will be dealt with accordingly to the specified Procedure and Penalties (section 5.0). Students should therefore read this policy document carefully.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS