Fall 2021 - FREN 221 F100

French Writing I (3)

Class Number: 1324

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 20, 2021
    Mon, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    FREN 211 or 212, or with a grade of A, FREN 210. In the latter case, FREN 211 and 221 may be taken concurrently.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A reading and writing course with emphasis on vocabulary and logical structure in written expression. Instruction in class, in lab and online.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course consists of a detailed review of French grammar as well as an exploration of the vocabulary and linguistics tools necessary to produce descriptive texts.

At the end of this course, students will be able to write clear and detailed descriptions of people and places, in well-articulated texts. The use of dictionaries and online correction tools will also be explored to improve style and self-correction.

Grading

  • Participation in course activities (online activities and weekly visio conference) 20%
  • Grammar tests (x3)                                            40%
  • Assignments (x2)                                               15%
  • Final composition                                     25%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Ollivier J., Baudoin M., Grammaire française. 6e édition. Nelson Education, 2016 (also available in electronic version) 

RECOMMENDED READING:

  • Robert & Collins, French-English/English-French dictionary.
  • Micro Robert, dictionnaire de la langue française.

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:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.