Syllabus

Course Description

FREN 1A - Lec-52.5 P/NP Available

ADVISE: ENGL 88 or ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English or any City College or university foreign language course

This introductory course will develop students' four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in real-world situations to a novice low level. The course also introduces some cultural aspects of France and the francophone world.

UC/CSU

Units: 3

Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable

FREN 1A + 1B = FREN 1

FREN 1 - Lec-87.5 P/NP Available

ADVISE: ENGL 88 or ESL 188 or readiness for college-level English or any City College or university foreign language course

This introductory course will develop students' four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in real-world situations to a novice mid level. The course also introduces some cultural aspects of France and the francophone world.

UC/CSU

Units: 5

Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable

FREN 2 - Lec-87.5 P/NP Available

PREREQ.: FREN 1 or FREN 1B or demonstration of exit skills

Second semester course with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar appropriate to the intermediate low level. Continued practice in speaking and understanding French. Continued practice in writing and reading French. Further introduction to Francophone cultures.

UC/CSU

Units: 5

Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable

FREN 23 - Lec-52.5 P/NP Available

PREREQ.: FREN 2 or FREN 2B or FREN 10C or demonstration of exit skills of French 2, 2B, or 10C

Introduction to the French phonological system with attention given to spoken French and how it corresponds to written French. Emphasis on improving listening comprehension and more closely approximating native-speaker pronunciation, rather than on grammatical structures.

UC/CSU

Units: 3

Credit type: Credit/Degree Applicable

Student Learning Outcomes

FREN 1A

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Communicate orally in French at an advanced intermediate level.

2. Analyze a wide range of written texts at an advanced intermediate level.

3. Produce a cohesive text using advanced intermediate level structures.

4. Analyze francophonie and its cultures.

FREN 1

1. Comprehend the main elements of a written text at a Novice mid-level.

2. Articulate knowledge of the cultures of French-speaking countries at a Novice mid-level.

3. Communicate orally in French at a Novice mid-level.

4. Compose short communications incorporating the principles of present, past, and future tense syntax as introduced at the Novice mid-level.

FREN 2

1. Communicate orally in French at the intermediate low level.

2. Explain the core meaning of short written texts in French at the intermediate low level.

3. Compose short written communications in French at the intermediate low level.

4. Discuss the geography, history, and cultures of various Francophone countries and regions.

FREN 23

1. Identify and clearly distinguish among the sounds of the French phonetic system.

2. Produce the sounds of French with more accurate pronunciation.

3. Correlate the sounds of the French language with standard French orthography.

4. Interpret spoken French more accurately, in a variety of native-speaker registers and styles.

Attendance

I am expecting to see FREN 1A students on August 17th, FREN 1 students on August 16th, FREN 2 (evening) on August 22nd and FREN 23 students on January 17th

Students who fail to show up will be automatically dropped from the class. 

If you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row, please contact me to avoid being dropped from the class. 

Remember, in order for this class to be a rich and memorable experience, you will need to play your part. A minimum of 10 HOURS a week for a 3-credit classes and 15 HOURS a week for a 5-credit class, of study is requested from each of you. It is important you block that amount of time EVERY WEEK. 

Texts and Materials

Purchasing the textbook is MANDATORY while purchasing the workbook is up to you. There is no online version of the textbook and there are plenty activities on CANVAS to help you practice.

• Manley et.al., Horizons, 7th edition for FREN 1A, FREN 1B, FREN 1, and FREN 2 students

• DIane Dansereau, Savoir Dire, 2nd editionfo r FREN 23 students

Important Dates

• Semester Begins: August 16, 2023

• Semester Ends: December 19, 2023

Grading

Grades for this course will be determined through a number of assignments. I recognize that different kinds of assignments feed into the strengths of different students, and I work to provide a range of opportunities for you to show what you’ve learned.

Grading Scale:

90-100     A

80-89       B

70-79       C

60-69       D

59-Below  F

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student. 

Pass‐No Pass (P/NP)

You may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online with web4

 or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. With a grade of C or better, you will get P.

You must file for the P/NP option by Feb.18, 2021.  Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Plagiarism and use of electronic resources

• As in all language courses in the French Studies Department, we expect that all work you turn in for grading (papers, exams, etc) is your OWN WORK and has not been read by someone (a student) or translated by any apps.

• Check the Library page on Academic Integrity

I wish everyone a pleasant journey. If you are having concerns or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at imotamed@ccsf.edu