Fall 2022 - FREN 221 F100

French Writing I (3)

Class Number: 1520

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 7 – Dec 6, 2022: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 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.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

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