Spring 2018 - FREN 217 E100
Intermediate French: Oral Practice Through Drama (3)
Class Number: 1167
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, Wed, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Catherine Black
cblack@sfu.ca
778-782-8611
Office: WMC 1624
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Prerequisites:
FREN 211. May be taken concurrently with FREN 212 and 221.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Through the study of French pronunciation, students will improve their listening and speaking abilities. Drill exercises, intensive practice, as well as the rehearsal of drama skits and short French plays will allow students to speak French individually and in groups. Students with credit for FREN 222 or FREN 300 may not take this course for further credit. Students with native or near-native proficiency are not allowed to take this course and must contact the instructor for evaluation or exemption prior to enrolment.
COURSE DETAILS:
The course will focus essentially on oral work in order to improve students' pronunciation. Students will learn drills, tongue twisters; they will also memorize short poems, quotes, and their parts in short plays; all these activities contribute to expose students to authentic speech.
Listening to recorded texts and songs will teach students how to recognize intonation patterns, and other characteristics of French pronunciation. At the end of the course, students should feel more confident to speak in public.
No drama experience is required, but a certain level of engagement is necessary to successfully pass the course.
Grading
- Pronunciation exercises, quizzes 25%
- Oral presentation on any aspect of the theatre 20%
- Reading of the part 5%
- Memorization, acting, creativity 30%
- Mini diagnostic post-test 5%
- Engagements in production help 15%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
TBA: The play that will be performed at the end of the semester.
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