Spring 2023 - FREN 120 D300
French for Beginners (3)
Class Number: 1968
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Livia Poljak
lpa10@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
Never studied or experienced French before.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to basic vocabulary, grammatical structures, and speech patterns. Emphasis on oral expression and listening comprehension. Instruction in class and in lab.
COURSE DETAILS:
The course introduces the fundamentals of the French language, while developing basic communicative proficiency in the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It includes grammar explanations, readings, vocabulary building, and listening comprehension. The course also introduces various aspects of Francophone cultures.
Grading
- Assignments 5%
- MindTap Exercises 10%
- Pop Quizzes 10%
- Tests 40%
- Final Oral Exam 30%
- Participation 5%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
WONG/WEBER-FEVE/VAN PATTEN. MINDTAP IAC For Liaisons, Student Edition: An Introduction to French, 3rd Edition.
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:
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 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