Mme Docteur Summerfield

6018 Haley Center

Office Hours: M 1-2, W 10-12 or by appointment

Phone: (334)844-6359

E-mail: summegi@auburn.edu

Website : http://www.auburn.edu/~summegi

 

Syllabus FLFR1010

Fall Semester, 2005

Texts and Materials

  • Valdman, Albert et al. Chez Nous : branché sur le monde francophone, 3rd ed.
  • Valdman, Albert et al. Chez Nous Workbook/Lab Manual,/Video Manual 3rd ed.
  • Prentice Hall Passcode to Online Material (QUIA)
  • French/English Dictionary

Course Description

FLFR1010 is the first course of a two-semester sequence of entry-level French. There are no prerequisites. It comprises the first half of the text and workbook that will also be studied in FLFR1020. Attention is given to developing skills in all areas of language competence (speaking, writing, structure, oral and written comprehension) as well as to appreciation of French and Francophone culture.   Course requires use of online audio, video, and activities outside of class.   FLFR1010 is a 4-hour class that will meet on M, W, and Friday.   Students are expected to prepare for each class by reading in advance pages to be covered in each class meeting.

Course Objectives
During the course of the first year sequence, the student will:

·         develop awareness of French and Francophone culture and civilization

·         understand  recorded French well enough to get main ideas and some detail

·         understand spoken French, about familiar topics, well enough to understand well

·         read French  well enough to get main ideas and some detail

·         write French well enough to fill out forms, take notes, write messages  

·         speak French well enough to get around in a country where French is spoken.

Student Evaluation Procedure

Grades will be determined as follows:

  • QUIA Activities/ Home Assignments (H)                                                       10%
  • In-class participation (P)                                                                                    10%
  • 4 Compositions (C)                                                                                              15%
  • 4 Chapter Tests (T)                                                                                              30%
  • Final Exam (EX)                                                                                                    20%
  • 5 Oral Reading Quizzes (O)                                                                               5%
  • Oral Interview (I)                                                                                                  10%

Absences and Makeups
Because the acquisition of foreign language skills requires much practice, repetition and interaction, it is ESSENTIAL that the students attend ALL classes. Being absent will result in missed opportunities to hear and practice the language and will systemically result in a poor or failing grade. Students should refer to page 2 of the Tiger Cub for absentee policy. More than 10 ABSENCES, regardless of the reason for the absence, and regardless of the student’s performance on tests and exams, IS CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE (25% of classes during the semester) AND WILL RESULT IN a grade of FA (failure due to excessive absence.  Work received late will receive a ZERO

There are no makeup tests.

If you foresee regular conflicts with your class attendance due to participation in official university sport activities, you must give your instructor, at the beginning of the semester, a copy of the official calendar of events in which you will take part. This calendar, and no other document you may want to turn in at a later time, will constitute your official excuse.

Reading Quizzes, QUIA Activities, and Chapter Tests
Oral reading quizzes and QUIA activities are online, on WebCT.  Quizzes and QUIA activities are not available on the day of the chapter test.  All quizzes must be taken in the Foreign Language Lab in 3234 Haley Center (M-F 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)  Students are responsible for taking the quizzes during the time allotted.  Each Chapter Test and Final Exam will include 4 sections: listening comprehension, reading comprehension and culture, grammatical structures, and composition.

Language Lab: The language lab is located in 3234 Haley Center. IT IS OPEN M-F 7-7.  NOTE: You must have a university User ID and password to login on lab computers!  USE THIS USER ID AND PASSWORD TO LOG ON QUIA (it would avoid you troubles with storing and memorizing multiple codes).  To get a password and activate your account go to the 26 L Building, behind Tichenor/ Foy Union back parking lot or call the office of Information Technology at 844-5800. Printouts can be made in the lab. These are billed automatically to student AU accounts. Cost is 6¢ per page.

To visit the Auburn University French web page, go the http://www.auburn.edu/~painepf

To visit the Auburn University Foreign Language Lab page, go to http://php.auburn.edu/forlang/lab/index.php.

To visit the Auburn University Foreign Language Department page, go to http://www.auburn.edu/forlang.

To learn about WebCT, go to http://www.auburn.edu/helpdesk/webct/student.html.

 

French Film Series

The following French films will be shown throughout the semester to complement course culture themes and to provide additional French language exposure for interested students. All films have English subtitles and will be shown at 6:30 pm. in HC3203. Extra points for will be added to a component of the course at the discretion of your instructor.

 

August 30 (T)                   Tanguy

 

September 14 (W)             Les Choristes

 

October 5 (W)                    Un long dimanche de fiançailles

 

October 25 (T)                   La Bûche

 

November 15 (T)               Les Parapluies de Cherbourg

Special Accommodations:  For special accommodations, please make an appointment with your instructor to present your memo from the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) and to discuss your situation confidentially. If you do not have a memo from the PSD office, you may arrange an appointment in 12’’ Haley Center (844-2096)

PLAN DU COURS

8/17 – mercredi -                Introduction générale au cours

                                Présentations (Chapitre Préliminaire)

 

8/19 – vendredi                    Visite au Laboratoire

 

8/22 – lundi                          Chapitre Préliminaire (Formes et Fonctions)

 

8/24 - mercredi                    Chapitre 1, Leçon 1 (Points de départ)

 

8/26 – vendredi                    Chapitre 1, Leçon 1 (Formes et Fonctions)

                                                (QUIA ACTIVITIES ARE DUE : 28 AUG.)

 

8/29 – lundi                          Chapitre 1, Leçon 2 (Points de départ)

 

8/31 – mercredi                   Chapitre 1, Leçon 2 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

9/2 – vendredi                      Chapitre 1, Leçon 3 (Points de départ)

 

9/5 – lundi                            CONGE 

 

9/7 – mercredi                     Chapitre 1, Leçon 3 (Formes et Fonctions)

                                                (LAST DAY TO DROP/ADD)            

 

9/9 – vendredi                      Chapitre 1 Lecture/ COMPOSITION 1

                                                (QUIA ACTIVITIES ARE DUE : 11 SEPT.)

 

9/12 – lundi                          TEST – CHAPITRE 1

                                               

9/14 – mercredi                   Chapitre 2, Leçon 1 (Points de depart)

 

9/16 – vendredi                    Chapitre 2, Leçon 1 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

9/19 – lundi                          Chapitre 2, Leçon 2 (Point de départ)

 

9/21 – mercredi                   Chapitre 2, Leçon 2 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

9/23 – vendredi                    Chapitre 2, Leçon 3 (Points de départ)

 

9/26– lundi                           Chapitre 2, Leçon 3 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

9/28 -- mercredi                  Chapitre 2 Lecture/COMPOSITION 2

                                                (ONLINE READING AND QUIA ACTIVITIES ARE DUE : 29 SEPT.)

 

9/30 – vendredi                    TEST – CHAPITRE 2

 

10/3 – lundi                          Chapitre 3, Leçon 1 (Points de départ)

 

10/5 – mercredi                   Chapitre 3, Leçon 1 (Formes et Fonctions)

                                               

10/7 – vendredi                    Chapitre 3, Leçon 2 (Points de départ)

 

10/10 – lundi                        Chapitre 3, Leçon 2 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

10/12 – mercredi                Chapitre 3, Leçon 3 (Points de départ)

 

10/14 – vendredi Chapitre 3, Leçon 3 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

10/17 – lundi                        Chapitre 3 Lecture/COMPOSITION 3

                                                (ONLINE READING AND QUIA ACTIVITIES ARE DUE : 18 OCT.)

 

10/19 – mercredi                TEST – CHAPITRE 3

                                                                                                                                               

10/21 – vendredi Chapitre 4, Leçon 1 (Points de départ)

 

10/24 – lundi                        Chapitre 4, Leçon 1 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

10/26 – mercredi                                Chapitre 4, Leçon 2 (Points de départ)

 

10/28 – vendredi                  Chapitre 4, Leçon 2 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

10/31 – lundi                        Chapitre 4, Leçon 3 (Points de départ)

 

11/2 – mercredi                   Chapitre 4, Leçon 3 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

11/4 – vendredi                    Chapitre 4 Lecture/COMPOSITION 4

                                                (ONLINE READING AND QUIA ACTIVITIES ARE DUE : 3 NOV.)

 

11/7 – lundi                          TEST – CHAPITRE 4

 

11/9 – mercredi                   Chapitre 5, Leçon 1 (Points de départ)

 

11/11 – vendredi                  Chapitre 5, Leçon 1 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

11/14 – lundi                        Chapitre 5, Leçon 2 (Points de départ)

 

11/16 – mercredi                                Chapitre 5, Leçon 2 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

11/18 – vendredi                  Chapitre 5, Leçon 3 (Points de départ)

 

************November 21 – 25 : THANKSGIVING BREAK**********

 

11/28 – lundi                        Chapitre 5, Leçon 3 (Formes et Fonctions)

 

11/30 – mercredi   REVIEW (ONLINE READING AND QUIA ACTIVITIES ARE DUE: 1 DEC.)

 

12/2 – vendredi – REVIEW AND INTERVIEWS

 

12/5 -  lundi –  INTERVIEWS

 

12/7 – mercredi – INTERVIEWS

 

12/9 – 12/14 Final Exam Week