Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - FREN 200 OL01

STT - Cultural Perspectives: Québec and France (3)

Class Number: 7895

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Online

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 4, 2022
    Mon, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 19, 2022
    Tue, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Grade 12 French immersion or FREN 211 or FREN 212 (or FREN 221 with permission from the department). Contact the departmental advisor for details.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Through a series of different topics, students will learn what shaped both Québec and France current small “c” culture. The course will use a variety of media to inform and lead to discussions of appreciation of culture. This is not a history course. It is a glimpse of what life offers in Québec and in France from festivals, to food, to geographical features, to music and cinema. The course will be taught in French.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course is team taught.  It has a conversation format (podcasts) with some important information presented via Power Point. Two instructors (one from Québec and one from France) will discuss a topic and present the differences and similarities between Quebec and France. This course is a good preparation for the cultural component du DELF B1 B2. The course is taught in French.

Good aural comprehension of French is essential. You will have the choice of writing your exams in English or French. Please note: Writing in French is not essential and will not add extra marks.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

At the end of this course, students will have:

  • A better appreciation of Quebec and France current small “c” culture.
  • A better understanding of the studied themes in agreement with the goals of the CECRL level B1 and B2 for culture (preparation for the DELF B1-B2)

Grading

  • Midterm 1 30%
  • Midterm 2 30%
  • Final exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Roselyne Roesch & Rosalba Rolle-Harold, 2020. La France au quotidien, 5e édition, Grenoble: Presse Universitaire de Grenoble (PUG-FLE). 

ISBN: 978-2-7061-4712-8

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 SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this 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 spring 2022 term.