Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - FREN 210 D200

Intermediate French I (3)

Class Number: 3961

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 18, 2023
    Mon, 7:00–10:00 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:

Dans le cadre de ce cours, à travers l’étude de la grammaire et de sujets thématiques, les étudiant·es amélioreront leurs compétences à la fois orales et écrites. Chaque semaine sera réservée à un point de grammaire en particulier. Il sera question tour à tour des adjectifs, des questions, du passé composé, de l’imparfait, de la différence entre le passé composé et l’imparfait, des prépositions, de la comparaison, des pronoms compléments, des verbes pronominaux, du futur simple et du futur proche de même que du conditionnel présent. Des activités thématiques seront proposées (visionnement d’extraits vidéo ou audio, écoute de chansons, débats, travaux en équipe, etc.) afin de mettre en pratique les notions vues en classe.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Au terme de ce cours, les étudiant·e·s seront en mesure de

  • maîtriser les temps du passé ;
  • s’exprimer au futur ;
  • parler de scénarios hypothétiques ;
  • utiliser correctement les pronoms et les prépositions pour parler d’une personne ou d’une chose ;
  • décrire leur environnement et de parler de leurs expériences personnelles ;
  • appliquer les points de grammaire du cours à différents sujets de la société contemporaine francophone.

Grading

  • Devoirs 10%
  • tests de grammaire 10%
  • Mi-session examen oral 20%
  • Mi-session examen écrit 10%
  • Fin de session examen oral 25%
  • Fin de session examen écrit 15%
  • Participation 10%

Materials

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.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

 

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.