World Language Program

Course Syllabus

BEGINNING FRENCH I

FREN 1411 CRN 13839 – Spring 2019

4 credits (3 lecture, 2 lab)

HYBRID: 40 hours in-person instruction and 40 hours online instruction

16 weeks

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Mary Clarkson mary.clarkson@hccs.edu

TELEPHONE: (713) 718-2420 COURSE LOCATION AND TIMES: Room 318, Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. -

12:50 p.m.

OFFICE LOCATION, HOURS: Spring Branch Tutoring Center, by appointment, after class and TTH 12:50 - 3:00

REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS NEEDED BY SECOND CLASS:

ISBN: 9781307372854: Vis-à-Vis McGraw-Hill book, 7th ed., vol. I and Connect access code for access to online assignments. This custom bundle

is available at any HCC bookstore. Do NOT purchase a dictionary,

supplementary books or software; your goal is to focus only on the Vis-à-Vis materials. Activities assigned by your instructor must be completed before

the deadlines set forth at the Vis-à-Vis Connect website:

http://connect.mheducation.com Register at http://connect.mheducation.com/class/m-clarkson-

french1411-spring-2019 If you already have a Connect account, sign in

with your email. You have two weeks courtesy access. Complete the browser

tune-up at the top of the page when you log in. Use for Mozilla Firefox or Chrome.

Reliable access to Internet using home computers, HCC labs or library

Black pen for tests and sign-in sheet and paper for taking notes Communicate with your instructor through mail in HCC Canvas:

https://eagleonline.hccs.edu and routinely check your HCC email:

https://outlook.office.com/owa

CALENDRIER POUR LES CONTRÔLES EN LIGNE

LES DATES LIMITES LE CHAPITRE

le cinq février Chapitre Un

le dix-neuf février Chapitre Deux

le cinq mars Chapitre Trois

le vingt-six mars Chapitre Quatre

le seize avril Chapitre Cinq

le sept mai Chapitre Six

DATES FOR TWO-PART EXAMINATION IN THE CLASSROOM

le premier mai 1) Final Speaking Exam Chapitres 1-6

le huit mai 2-Hour Final Written Examination Chapitres 1-6

de 10-12h

GRADE EVALUATION:

Category Details Percent

Vis-à-Vis Chapitres (1-6)

Online Assignments consist of

exercises (devoirs) and tests

(contrôles) in Connect. It is important to do all of these assignments before

the deadlines posted at the Connect

website. Failure to timely complete

exercises and tests will significantly affect your grade. NO GRADES WILL

BE DROPPED; NO EXTENSIONS, NO

BONUS OR EXTRA CREDIT POINTS.

50%

Speaking/Writing Assignments

Speaking/Writing Assignments in the classroom on the day after the

deadline for each chapitre.

10%

2-Part Final Exam during exam week in the classroom

The Final Exam is comprehensive and covers Chapitres 1-6 (Spoken

20%/Written 80%)

30%

Participation, Preparation,

Attendance, Comportment PAC*

Students must be present in the

classroom in order to participate in

class. See below for explanation of what classroom participation includes.

10%

Total 100%

It is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning

environment. You are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor in achieving this critical goal by following these codes

of comportment while you are in the classroom.

* PAC. Participation, Preparation, Attendance, Conduct are essential in a foreign language class. Learning a foreign language requires dedication and

focus. Your PAC grade is worth a maximum of five (5) points per class.

Points will be subtracted from the PAC grade for failure to abide by the following: Attend class (automatic loss of 5 points for failure to attend a class)

Prepare next half of chapter in Vis-à-Vis book for each class so that you can

be actively involved during class

Have vocabulaire and dialogues prepared when you are called upon Sign your name on the sign-in sheet at the beginning of every class. If you

arrive late or leave early, enter an accurate time because proportionate

points will be deducted for any time not in class. Bring 1) your book, 2) a black pen, and 3) paper for taking notes to every

class

Know numbers in French in order to stay on the correct page and exercise Laptops are allowed for purposes of accessing the ebook only.

ALL cell phones, texting devices and electronic dictionaries must be turned off

and removed from sight when you enter the classroom. Use the dictionaries

in your book or ebook. Telephones and texting constitute an interruption of instruction.

Refrain from talking during the instructor’s lessons, chatting off topic in peer

groups when you have been given a group project, applying cosmetics or studying for other classes

No food or gum is allowed in the classroom

Speak and write in French; no credit is given for other languages.

ATTENDANCE POLICY. Class will begin at the scheduled time. Students are

expected to be in the classroom when class begins, stay until dismissed, verbally

participate in all classes, complete all exercises, quizzes and the two-part final examination when scheduled. Students are responsible for keeping up with the

schedule and checking their grades (Notes) in Eagle every week. Students

returning after an absence are responsible for materials covered during their absence and will not be exempt from the regular class schedule. You are

expected to attend all classes and absences will be counted from the first class

of the semester. If you miss any class time for any reason, you are considered absent. There are no excused or unexcused absences; they

are all absences. All minutes not in class are included in calculating a

student’s participation grade because if you are not in class, it is not

possible for you to participate and earn class participation points. Perfect attendance is essential in a hybrid foreign language class because the

pace moves quickly; each chapter increases in difficulty and demands proficiency

in all prior chapters. It is well known that poor attendance records parallel poor grades.

Learning a foreign language is challenging and requires your constant and full

concentration. Being on time and sitting in in your chair with your course materials before class starts is both a requirement and courtesy to your

classmates. Apart from the evident disruption of the learning process, students

in attendance complain when students who were absent, arrived late or left early

ask instructors to repeat course material and instructions.

SIGN-IN SHEET. If you arrive on time and stay for the whole class, using your

black pen, sign ONLY your name. If you arrive late or leave at any time before class has been dismissed, it is your responsibility to come directly to the

instructor’s desk to write the exact time of arrival or departure in the appropriate

column to the right of your signature. Students must sign in every class or they

will be counted absent. You may never sign in or sign out for another student. Failure to sign in or sign out with accurate times is an honor code violation.

MAKE-UP POLICY 1. Online tests may NOT be made up online. A limit of one (1) make-up test,

available ONLY for a well-documented absence, will be given in the Spring

Branch Testing Center in the form of a written test. Make-up tests will be different from regularly scheduled tests. The grade for a second test missed will

be zero. Speaking and writing parts of one chapter test may be made up after

class.

2. No extensions or make-ups for Vis-à-Vis exercises.

3. No extra credit or bonus work. 4. No grades will be dropped.

5. Failure to attend class may not be made up.

We cover one chapter every two weeks. Pace yourself between

Wednesday classes to review one half of a chapter ahead of the

schedule so that you will be prepared for the next class. Ce que vous faites à la maison = votre devoir à faire avant de commencer chaque chapitre: Connaissez les paroles dans la section Vocabulaire: 1) Prononcez-les bien et 2) Écrivez-les sans erreurs.

Le mercredi. Le plan de cours de deux heures et demie. J’utiliserai l’écran pour les fichiers audio.

Leçon 1 Paroles

1) individual repetition around the classroom 2) faites des phrases (au présent, au futur proche, au passé composé, à l'imparfait, au futur, le cas échéant) Prononcez bien Mots clés/Autre Mots Utiles Tous les fichiers audio avec sous-titres

Leçons 2 et 3 Structures

Dialogues Prononcez bien Grammaire Grammaire Interactive (1 ou 2 par chapitre) Tous les fichiers audio avec sous-titres

Leçon 4 Perspectives/Culture Prononcez bien Lectures, Questions, Groupes Le vidéoblog Visionnez Tous les fichiers audio avec sous-titres

HCC GRADING SCALE:

A = 100 - 90 4 points per semester hour

B = 89 - 80 3 points per semester hour

C = 79 - 70 2 points per semester hour

D = 69 - 60 1 point per semester hour

F = 59 and below 0 points per semester hour

FX (stops attending classes) 0 points per semester hour

W (withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour

IMPORTANT DATES:

Jan 14 16-Week Classes Begin

Jan 21 Martin Luther King, Jr. HOLIDAY Jan 28 Official Day of Record

Jan 30 Last Day for 70% Refund Feb 5 Last Day for 25% Refund

Feb 18 President's Day HOLIDAY

Mar 11-17 Spring Break HOLIDAYS

Apr 1 Last Day to Withdraw Apr 19 Spring Holiday HOLIDAY

May 3 Last Day of Instruction

May 6-10 Final Exams May 12 Semester Ends

OFFICIAL DAY OF RECORD. Students MUST actively participate before the Official Day of Record or they will be AUTOMATICALLY dropped for non-

attendance. Active participation for this class means

1) Arriving on time and attending all classes

2) Logging into Eagle (canvas online) 3) Registering and beginning online Vis-à-Vis exercises and

4) Purchasing Vis-à-Vis book and access code.

OFFICE HOURS. You are encouraged to email your instructor through Canvas

to ask questions about assignments. Schedule conferences with your instructor

at Spring Branch campus. Study habits in a foreign language demand criteria and strategies that may be new to you. My goal is to assist you in managing

your homework and mastering good foreign language study habits.

PREREQUISITES: Students must qualify to take INRW 0420 or ESOL 0360. Placement into this course is based on having had no previous formal instruction

in French or less than one year of high-school French.

COURSE DESCRIPTION. Introduction to the French language and Francophone

culture. Development of basic skills in listening comprehension, speaking,

reading, writing, and cultural awareness. Course includes vocabulary building, conversation and grammar with lab. Transfers as foreign language credit.

COURSE SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS. Credit Hours 4.00, Lecture Hours 3.00,

Lab 2.00 TOTAL COURSE CONTACT HOURS. 80.00

TYPE OF INSTRUCTION. Classroom semester-based course with fixed due

dates for exercises, speaking tests, chapter tests, and a two-part final exam.

COURSE GOAL. In French 1411, vocabulary, language patterns and grammar

are introduced and applied in the context of practical communication such as

greeting others and getting acquainted; identifying yourself, your family, your studies; talking about your activities; shopping; ordering something to eat and

drink. The class includes dialogues, recordings, oral and written exercises,

computerized practice, role-playing, partner work and laboratory exercises. You will also learn cultural information about values, beliefs and practices related to

the above situations and to speakers of French. In a more general sense, you

will learn about the cultural contexts of the French language.

OBJECTIVES AND TOPICS FOR DISCIPLINE REQUIREMENTS. In French

1411, vocabulary and language patterns are introduced and applied in the

context of practical communication, dialogues, audio recordings, videos, and

computer activities. Students are expected to listen to, speak, read and write French at the novice to intermediate proficiency levels in le présent et le futur

proche.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND STUDENT WITHDRAWALS. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for non-attendance, the instructor has the

authority to drop you once you have accumulated absences in excess of 12.5

percent of the total hours of instruction (10 hours of missed class), according to the HCC Student Handbook. Your failure to withdraw officially can result in a

grade of “F” in the course. If students are dissatisfied with their grades by

midterm, they must withdraw prior to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W”. After the withdrawal deadline has passed, students will receive the grade

earned. Zeros averaged in for required coursework not submitted will lower a

semester average significantly, most likely resulting in a failing grade of “F”.

“FX” will be assigned for students who cease attending after the official withdrawal deadline.

COLLEGE STANDARDS. HCC is a public institution of higher learning offering opportunities for academic advancement, career development, and lifelong

learning to prepare individuals for life and work in a global and technological

society. Pursuant to the mission of HCC, you will learn a great deal, but you will be expected to work hard. On average, college students should plan to study 2-3

hours a week for every class hour in a full session (4 x 2/3 = 8 - 12 hours per

week. Some students will need to study more, especially for chapter tests and

final exams. It is a good idea to make a study schedule at the beginning of the course and consistently stick to it. Pay careful attention to your instructor's

system for assigning grades. If you do poorly on a test or assignment, the grade

you earn will become part of your permanent college record.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS. My goal is to assist you in managing your

assignments and mastering good foreign language study habits. I will rely on your feedback through class participation, speaking activities and testing. Your

homework is to complete the Vis-à-Vis exercises online every day,

complete all preparatory book assignments and be prepared to speak

French in class. Exercises, quizzes, chapter tests and the final exam will test speaking, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing and listening comprehension.

These assessment instruments determine how successfully you are at achieving

the learning outcomes. If you find you are not mastering the language skills, please reflect on your study habits and time management skills and prepare for

each class. I will encourage students to engage in linguistic self-discipline

through homework assignments.

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

Attend class, ask questions and meet all deadlines;

Work independently every day at a PC or MAC and complete assignments ahead of schedule;

Motivate themselves to continually improve their French speaking skills.

Repeat aloud as you listen to the audio dialogues and exercises for new material. Research has shown that learners of second languages receive significantly more

benefits when speaking out loud than when reading silently because more

senses are used simultaneously; therefore, when you are listening to the model

speaker recordings, aim at reproducing their exact voice parameters:

articulation (enunciation of each vowel and consonant, speaking distinctly) pitch (highness or lowness of a tone, intonation or melody)

volume (loudness or softness)

voicing (vibration of vocal cords during speech)

timing (rhythm) Consciously working at achieving awareness and control over voice parameters

tends to generate the speech prosody of a person whose first language is

French. Pronunciation training by design is paramount since being understood is indispensable for effective communication. Acquiring a

second language is akin to acquiring a new skill; one must exercise the muscles

involved in speaking French and fine tune the ear to perceive new sounds. Mastering good foreign language study habits entails regular training; it is not

enough to study by reading: you must constantly practice speaking aloud in

order to remember, understand, and accurately reproduce French. Compare

learning French with the steps for creating a wardrobe collection or learning how to type or play a new sport--practice every day; the result is daily improvement.

Conversely, think about what the result would be for someone who

procrastinated or who worked sporadically without a planned schedule. Such skills take time, are best worked on for short periods daily, and cannot be

acquired by cramming. Learners retain material better by scheduling time for

foreign language every day, with special attention to the speakers’ pronunciation of words. For example,

A liaison appears between words that end in a consonant and words that

start with a vowel or silent h: s becomes z sound: mes amis [mezami]; les amies [lezami]; vous avez

[vuzave]

x becomes z sound: faux amis [fozami] d becomes t sound: un grand homme [œ̃grãtɔm]; un grand écran

[œ̃grãtekʀɑ̃]

f becomes v sound: neuf heures [nœvœʀ]; neuf ans [nœvɑ̃]

usually silent nasal sound of n is pronounced: en automne [ɑ̃notɔn]; on

ouvre [ɔ̃nuvr]; un ami [œ̃nami]; un horaire [œ̃nɔʀɛʀ]

élision:

e is dropped in the words such as le, ce, je, me, te, se, de, ne, que when the word that follows begins with a vowel or silent "h": l'arbre; qu’il; j’ai

a of la is also dropped for feminine words: l’amie; l’éducation; l’image

oi and oy sound like [wa] as in croissant; coiffeur; moi; voilà, voici, voyage

eau/eaux/au/aux all sound like [o] as in eau de Cologne; châteaux [sha to]; bordeaux [bɔʀdo]; fontainebleau [fɔ̃tɛnblo]

ch sounds like sh (symbol is [ʃ]) as in chauffeur [ʃofœʀ]; chercher [ʃɛʀʃe];

chaussure [ʃosyʀ]

4 nasal sounds--ɑ̃ ɔ ̃ ɛ̃ œ̃--when a vowel or vowels are followed by one n or m,

the n or m is not pronounced except in a liaison such as un homme [œ̃ ɔm]:

ɑ̃ enfant [ɑ̃fɑ ̃] written letters: an/en/am/em

ɔ̃ sont [sɔ̃] written letters: on/om

ɛ̃ impossible [ɛ̃pɔsibl]; sympathique [sɛ̃patik]; bien [bjɛ̃] written letters:

im/ym/in/yn/ien/ain/aim/eim/ein œ̃ un [œ̃], lundi [lœ̃di], parfum [paʀfœ̃]; written letters: un/um

ç sounds like [s] as in garçon and leçon

The letters e d s t z are usually completely silent at the end of words,

unless there is a liaison: important [ɛ̃pɔʀtɑ̃]; prend [prɑ̃]; allons [alɔ ̃]; vont

[vɔ̃]; chez [ʃe]. This is why parle, parles and parlent all sound like [parl] and

écoute, écoutes and écoutent all sounds like [ekut].

The ending -ent of ils/elles verbs is not pronounced; however if there is a

liaison with a vowel sound, the t spound at the end is pronounced: parlent [parl]; cherchent [ʃɛʀʃ]; finissent [finis]; ils attendent [ilzatɑ ̃d]

ent is pronounced [ɑ̃] for words that are not verbs such as comment [kɔmɑ̃];

différent [difeʀɑ ̃]; charmant [ʃaʀmɑ̃]

er at the end of infinitives is pronounced [e]: manger [mɑ̃ʒe]; chercher [ʃɛʀʃe]

er sounds like [e] in most words: premier [pʀəmje]; dernier [dɛʀnje]

The r of er is pronounced for these special words: hier [jɛʀ]; fier [fjɛʀ]; cher

[ʃɛʀ]; hiver [ivɛʀ]; mer [mɛʀ]; ver [vɛʀ]

c f and l are usually pronounced at the end of words: parc [paʀk]; chef [ʃɛf];

avril [avʀil]; exception for fils [fis] (son in English)

One s between vowels sounds like [z]: désert [dezɛʀ]; rose [roz]

Two s’s sound like [s]: dessert [desɛʀ]

h is not pronounced: heureux [øʀø]; heureuse [øʀøz]

six masculine French adjectives and three feminine possessive adjectives

change their form if they precede a word beginning with a vowel or silent h:

beau - bel (beautiful) (un beau garçon > un bel homme) ce - cet (this, that) (ce garçon > cet enfant)

fou - fol (mad) (un fou rire > un fol espoir, un fol appel)

mou - mol (soft) (un mou matelas > un mol oreiller) nouveau - nouvel (new) (le Nouveau Monde > le Nouvel An)

vieux - vieil (old) (un vieux camarade > un vieil ami)

French feminine possessive adjectives, ma, ta, sa (my, your, her), change

to the masculine forms. mon, ton, son: mon école; ton orange; son horloge

TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN. Study habits for learning a foreign language demand criteria and strategies that may be new to you. Managing the limited

periods allotted for completing assignments requires that you make and commit

to a time management plan. Constantly practice and review since you are expected to remember and produce all material covered in prior chapters.

Complete your work early instead of waiting until the due date; each chapter is

progressively more difficult than the previous chapter; you may need more time than you had planned.

This class is for dedicated students who will study French every day and

complete all assignments on time, ideally before the deadlines. Students who are only interested in learning a few words in French should NOT take this

course. Interviews with students making D’s and F’s after the first grades are

posted have revealed that their plan was to complete the course work during their down-time, off-time, a couple of days before exercises were due, or on the

weekends, or had no commitment to learn to speak French and only wanted to

know a few French words.

This course is part of a series of graduated level French classes: 1300, 1411,

1412, 2311 and 2312. Are you aware that fluency will not be achieved by taking

only one course? According to the Foreign Service Institute, general proficiency in Category I languages closely related to English such as French, requires about

600 hours of serious study:

http://www.effectivelanguagelearning.com/language-guide/language-difficulty

HOMEWORK AND STUDYING. If job or family responsibilities do not

allow you to schedule at least 8 study hours over each one-week period, take the course another semester. Divide 8 hours of your week into seven

segments to spend online engaging in the Vis-à-Vis written and online materials,

in the morning, afternoon or evening. Fill in with your hours and commit to a

time management plan right now:

jour lundi mardi mercredi jeudi vendredi samedi dimanche

heures d'étude

SUGGESTED TECHNIQUES:

Repeat the word in French after you hear it and write it in your notebook;

listen and say the word again.

Test yourself to see if you remember the English equivalent. Circle the words you did not know perfectly.

Cover up the French equivalents with a bookmark to see if you remember

what they mean in English. Repeat the process until you have at least an 80% success rate.

Work through each page of the chapitre, actively repeating aloud audio

vocabulary and dialogues.

MODEL STRUCTURES. Your procedure is to FOLLOW THE MODEL STRUCTURES

in your book. Never put something in your own words or use online translation

since strings of words lack French structure and may have bizarre or unintended meanings or no meaning at all. How are you (doing)? uses the verb aller (go),

not faire (do), not être (be): Comment allez-vous? Comment vas-tu? Je vais

bien, merci. Nor can one always translate literally (word for word): My hair is brown, I have brown hair, I am a brunette can be J’ai les cheveux bruns or Je

suis brun/brune.

VOCABULARY. Use VOCABULAIRE presented in your leçons. Words looked up from an outside source are usually incorrect for the situation.

Use the tense and vocabulary in the question to answer questions. If you are

asked a question in present time, use le présent; if you are asked a question in le passé composé, use le passé composé, etc. Avoid les temps littéraires such as

the historic past (le passé simple) or l'imparfait du subjonctif. In modern spoken

French, these two tenses have effectively disappeared.

Take handwritten notes on the French expressions you are learning and the

modèles (formulas for French structure); repeat them to reinforce learning. Par exemple:

Plurals in French are formed in different ways:

le stylo vert – les stylos verts le cours – les cours

le tableau gris – les tableaux gris

l’université – les universités la vieille bibliothèque – les vieilles bibliothèques

un garçon – des garçons; une jeune fille – des jeunes filles

un ami – des amis; une amie – des amies

Conjugation of verbs and gender of nouns:

Je ___ (aller) ___ musée.

Je + vais match. Together, they mean I am going so vais goes in the first blank. In the second blank, write au (au = to the) because musée is a masculine place.

How will you apply the formula for aller if the subject is they and they are going

to a feminine place? Ils vont à la librairie.

ACCENTS AFFECT PRONUNCIATION IN FRENCH. Accents can be created in

several ways: 1. Set your computer keyboard to US International. In this mode, you can type

letters with accents by typing ‘, ` and ^ before you type a letter; for

instance, é, è and ê are made by typing ‘e, `e and ^e. Here are the steps I

followed; your computer may be different: Start - Control Panel - Regional and Language Options - Languages - Details - Under Installed Services, Add -

Under Keyboard layout/IME, Click on Keyboard - Add - U.S. International

(place above U.S. Keyboard) - OK - Apply - OK - OK - Close Control Panel. 2. Use the character map in Connect Vis-à-Vis.

3. Use the character map in your word processor or use the control key and

numeric codes in your word processor.

SPELL CHECK. You are encouraged to use spell check after you have written a

sentence or paragraph. Here is how I set my word processor language to

French: Review (or Tools), Language, Set Proofing Language, French – France, OK).

EARLY ALERT PROGRAM. To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your

professor may alert you and HCC counselors that you might fail a class because

of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your

responsibility to visit with a counselor to learn if any HCC interventions are available to assist you, such as tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement.

TUTORING. Free tutoring is available at several HCC campuses. You may seek

tutoring at any campus, not only at the campus where you take the course.

GUESTS: No minors, friends or relatives, are permitted in the classroom or lab.

SCHOOL CLOSING. Unless HCC has officially closed, we are having class.

Please check the local radio and TV stations regarding closings.

SCHOLASTIC HONESTY. Scholastic dishonesty will result in a grade of “0” on

the particular assignment. Cheating includes bringing notes to an in-class

test, looking at another student’s paper during testing, having someone

else write your paragraph, copying online assignments and using online translation. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and

integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/ or disciplinary

proceedings may be initiated by college district officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic Dishonesty” includes, but is not

limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. Possible punishments for

academic dishonesty may include a grade of “0” or “F” on the assignment, failure in the course, and/or referral to the college Dean of Student Services for

disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Students have the right to

appeal the decision.

VIOLATIONS OF THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT include, but are not

limited to, infractions related to bullying, smoking, drug-free school, scholastic

dishonesty, misuse of electronic devices, disruptive behavior, threatening behavior, organizational discipline, and general student conduct.

CORE CURRICULUM. French 1411 fulfills the communication requirement of the Core Curriculum.

French 1411 fulfills the cross-cultural requirement of the Core Curriculum.

French 1411 meets the objectives for the Global Studies Certificate

Please see the HCCS Catalog 2009-2011 pg. 60 – 66.

CORE CURRICULUM COMPETENCIES.

Communication through Reading, Writing, Speaking/Listening, Critical Thinking, Computer/Information Literacy.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES. The student will:

1. Speak clearly and fluently enough for a target-language speaker to understand and interpret intent without difficulty.

2. Comprehend the main points of standard discourse and authentic material in

target language spoken at near-native speed. 3. Write simple descriptions and narrations of paragraph length on everyday

events and situations in different time frames.

4. Read with understanding authentic written material in the target language on a variety of topics related to daily life in the target-language world.

5. Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to characteristic perspectives,

practices and products that reflect the culture of the target language.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1.1 Students will comprehend words, phrases and sentences in standard

spoken language where the context is familiar, mainly simple sentences

using high frequency vocabulary.

2.1 Students will speak using words, phrases and short sentences in a number of familiar contexts.

3.1 The student will write short simple sentences using learned vocabulary

and grammatical structures within familiar contexts. 4.1 The student will comprehend a passage in the target language on a topic

related to daily life.

5.1 The student will a) identify regions of the world and name some countries where French is

spoken.

b) demonstrate knowledge of a few basic facts about several French-speaking

countries or regions. c) show understanding of French customs relating to introductions and initial

social contacts, interaction in public places, dining, interaction between family

and friends. d) show some understanding of issues in intercultural communication and

cultural misunderstanding.

e) acquire and demonstrate cultural awareness and understanding of francophone countries and peoples.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES. Evaluation of student progress through

class participation, conversation practice, exercises, quizzes, homework, chapter tests, final speaking exam, and final written exam through vocabulary building,

conversation, grammar, listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing,

and cultural awareness. 1. Communicate orally in the target language using a series of simple sentences

to describe self, family, and academic, work, and social experiences.

Oral part of Exams 2. Comprehend clear standard discourse related to self, family, and academic,

work and social experiences.

3. Create connected text on topics of familiar and of personal interest, such as

short letters describing experiences and impressions. Written compositions

4. Comprehend authentic texts, such as newspaper articles, letters, and brief

narratives that use every day high frequency language. Reading part of exam

5. Compare and contrast the characteristic perspectives, practices and products

that reflect the culture of the target language and those of the student’s own

culture.

STUDENT ASSESSMENTS. Class conversation practice, online and in-class

exercises, chapter tests, speaking tests, and final written exam. 1.1 Students will construct dialogues in complete sentences about every day

activities and will be assessed using a rubric.

2.1 Students will be interviewed by the instructor and/or their peers using questions in the present tense dealing with everyday activities and will be

evaluated according to: a. fluency; b. vocabulary; c. grammar; d. pronunciation

3.1 Students will write short compositions about everyday life situations, including their own experiences. They will be assessed according to content,

grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.

4.1 Students will read a short passage. They will be assessed using different

modalities, such as multiple choice, true/false, short answers, and/or fill in the blank.

5.1 Students will present either orally or in writing brief reports on cultural

aspects of the target language such as family, education, clothing, and food.

COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

1. Comprehend simple spoken statements about familiar everyday situations; 2. Participate meaningfully in a simple conversation in familiar everyday

situations;

3. Produce comprehensible reasonably accurate pronunciation of French words

and sentences; 4. Produce a brief, informative presentation that is comprehensible with effort to

those accustomed to dealing with beginning learners of French; and

5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the behavior, attitudes, and customs of members of the target-language community.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES LINKED TO SLO 1. Conduct conversations in areas of immediate need, personal interests and

familiar topics

2. Use correct French syntax in sentences and questions

3. Pronounce French words correctly. 4. Create dialogues in French on given topics

5. Discuss information presented in videos and short readings

5.1. Compare and contrast customs and cultural differences

Success in the Course

As with any four-hour course, you should expect to spend at least eight hours

per week outside of class reading and studying the material. I will provide

assignments to help you use those eight hours per week wisely. Additional time will be required for written assignments. Successful completion of this course

requires a combination of reading the textbook, attending class, completing

assignments in Eagle Online, and participating in class discussions. There is no short cut for success in this course; it requires reading (and probably re-reading)

and studying the material using the course objectives as your guide.

Instructor and Student Responsibilities

As your instructor, it is my responsibility to:

Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how

student grades are to be derived Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities,

discussions, and lectures

Provide a description of any special projects or assignments Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and

make up

Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a

description of any special projects or assignments

Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required

To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:

Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities Read and comprehend the textbook

Complete the required assignments and exams:

Ask for help when there is a question or problem Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts, and all

assignments

Attain a raw score of at least 50% on the departmental final exam Be aware of and comply with academic honesty policies in the HCCS

Student Handbook

HCC Policies

Here is the link to the HCC Student Handbook http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/student-handbook In it you will find information about the

following:

Academic Information Incomplete Grades

Academic Support International Student Services

Attendance, Repeating Courses, and

Withdrawal

Health Awareness

Career Planning and Job Search Libraries/Bookstore

Childcare Police Services & Campus Safety

disAbility Support Services Student Life at HCC

Electronic Devices Student Rights and Responsibilities

Equal Educational Opportunity Student Services

Financial Aid TV (FATV) Testing

General Student Complaints Transfer Planning

Grade of FX Veteran Services

EGLS3

The EGLS3 (Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System) will be available for most courses near the end of the term until finals start. This brief

survey will give invaluable information to your faculty about their teaching.

Results are anonymous and will be available to faculty and division chairs after

the end of the term. EGLS3 surveys are only available for the Fall and Spring semesters. EGLS3 surveys are not offered during the Summer semester due to

logistical constraints.

http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/egls3-evaluate-your-professors/

Campus Carry Link Here is the link to the HCC information about Campus Carry:

http://www.hccs.edu/departments/police/campus-carry/

HCC Email Policy When communicating via email, HCC requires students to communicate only

through the HCC email system to protect your privacy. If you have not activated

your HCC student email account, you can go to HCC Eagle ID and activate it now. You may also use Canvas Inbox to communicate.

Housing and Food Assistance for Students

Any student who faces challenges securing their foods or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact the Dean of

Students at their college for support. Furthermore, please notify the professor if

you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable HCC to provide any resources that HCC may possess.

Office of Institutional Equity

Use the link below to access the HCC Office of Institutional Equity, Inclusion, and

Engagement (http://www.hccs.edu/departments/institutional-equity/)

disAbility Services HCC strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you

anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including

mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please meet with a campus Abilities Counselor as soon as possible in order to establish reasonable

accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are established through an

interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and Ability Services. It is the policy and practice of HCC to create inclusive and accessible learning

environments consistent with federal and state law. For more information,

please go to http://www.hccs.edu/support-services/disability-services/

Title IX

Houston Community College is committed to cultivating an environment free

from inappropriate conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Sex

discrimination includes all forms of sexual and gender-based misconduct and

violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental status in

educational programs and activities. If you require an accommodation due to

pregnancy please contact an Abilities Services Counselor. The Director of

EEO/Compliance is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator. All inquiries concerning HCC policies, compliance with applicable

laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and

complaints may be directed to:

David Cross

Director EEO/Compliance

Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 3100 Main

(713) 718-8271

Houston, TX 77266-7517 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu http://www.hccs.edu/departments/institutional-equity/title-ix-know-your-rights/

Office of the Dean of Students. Contact the office of the Dean of Students to seek assistance in determining the correct complaint procedure to follow or to

identify the appropriate academic dean or supervisor for informal resolution of

complaints.

https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/procedures/student-rights-policies--

procedures/student-complaints/speak-with-the-dean-of-students/

Department Chair Contact Information. Professor Carlos Villacís, Dept. Chair, Office location: West Loop, 2nd floor, Dept. chair office suite, Email:

carlos.villacis@hccs.edu Tel: 713-718-6682