Fall 2006

FR 371L • Advanced Written and Oral Composition - W

Course Description

Conducted in French. Intensive practice in writing, grammar, and oral expression. Assignments for the most part will consist of exercises designed to strengthen vocabulary, control of grammar, syntax, idiomatic expression, and compositional skills.

Grading Policy

3 compositions 30%
6 mini-compositions 30%
4 Tests 20%
Misc. mini-assignments 10%
Active participation 10%

Texts

Course Packet, required.
Hawkins, French Grammar and Usage, MCG, optional.
Compact Oxford Hachette French Dictionary, 3rd Ed., Oxford University Press, ISBN: 0-19-861071-8, optional
501 French Verbs (Barron's) or Bescherelle: La Conjugaison pour tous (Hatier), optional.

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