EXPANDED COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Summer Session I (June 23 - August 1, 2014)
FRENCH 1. Elementary French (5 Units)
Liane Lyn
MTWRF 10:00-11:40A
207 Wellman
CRN 51749
Description: Presentation of the basic grammar and vocabulary of French as well as cultural information about the French-speaking world (textbook chapters 1 to 6); in-class interactive exercises and out-of-class assignments for practice in using the language for listening and reading comprehension, writing, and speaking. French is the exclusive means of communication in class. The course meets five hours per week (during the regular school year), with 20-25 students per section. Course materials (other than the textbook and workbook) and daily homework assignments are available through SmartSite.
Prerequisite: No previous study of French is assumed. Students who have never studied French (or who have had fewer than two years of French in high school and do not place into French 2) should enroll in French 1. Students with two or more years of French in high school may only take this course for a Pass/ No Pass grade.
Course Grade: The final grade for the course will be determined by daily preparation and participation (14%), homework (12%), three quizzes (15%), one major composition (10%), three in-class exams (30%), and a final exam (19%).
GE credit (Old): None.
GE credit (New): World Cultures.
Format: Discussion; Laboratory.
Textbook:
- Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, and Mary Ellen Scullen, Chez Nous Media Enhanced Package (Pearson Learning Solutions, 2014)
FRENCH 2. Elementary French has been cancelled
FRENCH 21. Intermediate French has been cancelled
Summer Session II (August 4 - September 12, 2014)
FRENCH 2. Elementary French (5 Units)
Alexander Mendes
MTWRF 12:10-1:50P
102 Hutchison
CRN 71757
Description: Presentation of the basic grammar and vocabulary of French as well as cultural information about the French-speaking world (textbook chapters 7 to 11); in-class interactive exercises and out-of-class assignments for practice in using the language for listening and reading comprehension, writing, and speaking. French is the exclusive means of communication in class. The course meets five hours per week (during the regular school year), with 20-25 students per section. Course materials (other than the textbook and workbook) and daily homework assignments are available through SmartSite.
Course Grade: The final grade for the course will be determined by daily preparation and participation (14%), homework (10%), three quizzes (15%), one major composition (10%), two in-class exams (25%), a final oral exam (6%), and a final written exam (20%).
Prerequisite: French 1 or Language Placement Exam (Any student, regardless of previous experience studying French, may take this course for a letter or Pass/ No Pass grade.)
GE credit (Old): None.
GE credit (New): World Cultures.
Format: Discussion; Laboratory.
Textbook:
- Albert Valdman, Cathy Pons, and Mary Ellen Scullen, Chez Nous Media Enhanced Package (Pearson Learning Solutions, 2014)
FRENCH 3. Elementary French has been cancelled
FRENCH 22. Intermediate French has been cancelled