Beatriz E Schleppe

611C. Intermediate French. An intensive intermediate course with
emphasis on basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Does not meet the prerequisite requirements for French 320E or 324L.
Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
may be counted: French 310K, 611C, 612, 312K. French 310L and 611C
may not both be counted. French 611C and 612 may not both be counted.
French 611C and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: French
601C, 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C.

611C. Intermediate French. An intensive intermediate course with
emphasis on basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Does not meet the prerequisite requirements for French 320E or 324L.
Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
may be counted: French 310K, 611C, 612, 312K. French 310L and 611C
may not both be counted. French 611C and 612 may not both be counted.
French 611C and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: French
601C, 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C.

611C. Intermediate French. An intensive intermediate course with
emphasis on basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Does not meet the prerequisite requirements for French 320E or 324L.
Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
may be counted: French 310K, 611C, 612, 312K. French 310L and 611C
may not both be counted. French 611C and 612 may not both be counted.
French 611C and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: French
601C, 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C.

611C. Intermediate French. An intensive intermediate course with
emphasis on basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Does not meet the prerequisite requirements for French 320E or 324L.
Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
may be counted: French 310K, 611C, 612, 312K. French 310L and 611C
may not both be counted. French 611C and 612 may not both be counted.
French 611C and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: French
601C, 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C.

Beginning French. An intensive beginning course with an emphasis
on basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Six
lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may
be counted: French 601C, 604, 506. Only one of the following may be
counted: French 601C, 604, 507, 508K.

611C. Intermediate French. An intensive intermediate course with
emphasis on basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Does not meet the prerequisite requirements for French 320E or 324L.
Six lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following
may be counted: French 310K, 611C, 612, 312K. French 310L and 611C
may not both be counted. French 611C and 612 may not both be counted.
French 611C and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: French
601C, 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C.

French 612 is an accelerated second-year French course that serves to
continue the development of your communication abilities in French by
practicing the four basic skills of speaking, listening, writing and
reading. Additionally, this course serves to broaden your knowledge of
francophone culture.

The prerequisite to enroll in this course is the completion of French
507 or 508 with a C or better, or the equivalent in a placement test.

This will be the LAST semester this course will be offered.

French 612 is an accelerated second-year French course that serves to
continue the development of your communication abilities in French by
practicing the four basic skills of speaking, listening, writing and
reading. Additionally, this course serves to broaden your knowledge of
francophone culture.

The prerequisite to enroll in this course is the completion of French
507 or 508 with a C or better, or the equivalent in a placement test.

This will be the LAST semester this course will be offered.

Prerequisite:  French 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C.

Course Objectives:  French 612L is the second year, four-skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) language course that develops your ability to communicate in French.  The course contains a systematic treatment of intermediate vocabulary and grammar and an introduction to la francophonie—the cultures of the French-speaking world (e.g., Europe, Canada, Africa, etc.) and their forms of artistic expression (e.g., literature, cinema, art, etc.).

Required Texts:

1. Megharbi, Pellet, Blyth, Foerster.  2008. Pause-café.  McGraw Hill.  (Bring to class daily.)
2. Pause-café cahier d’activités (workbook and lab manual)
3. Pause-café audio program available free at www.mhhe.com/pausecafe

Recommended:

            • Morton’s English Grammar for Students of French, Olivia and Hill Press, 1997.

            • First Year French Website (Français interactif): http://laits.utexas.edu/fi

• Tex’s French Grammar: http://laits.utexas.edu/tex/index.html

Course Grade:

            Hour Exams  (x 5)                                                                        50%

            Final Exam    (cumulative although emphasis on Ch 6)                         15%

            Speaking Exam(s)                                                                         10%

            Rédactions (3)                                                                                    15%

Quizzes            and Homework                                                                        10%           

Preparation and Homework: Material to be prepared for each day is indicated on the syllabus, in class and in detail in a separate document listed on Blackboard.  Details of assignments will be announced in class.  Expect frequent short quizzes.  No late homework will be accepted—no exceptions. If you plan on being absent, e-mail your homework before the class period if you want it to be counted as on time, then print a copy and bring to the next class meeting.  Bring your textbook and workbook with you to class every day. Please make sure your cell phones are turned off and properly put away. 

Attendance:  You are allowed a total of three absences without penalty.  All absences, for whatever reason, count.  In addition to lowered participation grades, a penalty of 10 pts (or 1% of your final course grade) will be deducted for each absence after 3 in the semester.

•To receive weekly announcements of films and other events as well as scholarships and work opportunities abroad relating to French, send your name and email address to tashlock@mail.utexas.edu.

•The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.  For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259 or 471-4641.

Prerequisite:  French 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C.

Course Objectives:  French 612L is the second year, four-skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) language course that develops your ability to communicate in French.  The course contains a systematic treatment of intermediate vocabulary and grammar and an introduction to la francophonie—the cultures of the French-speaking world (e.g., Europe, Canada, Africa, etc.) and their forms of artistic expression (e.g., literature, cinema, art, etc.).

Required Texts:

1. Megharbi, Pellet, Blyth, Foerster.  2008. Pause-café.  McGraw Hill.  (Bring to class daily.)
2. Pause-café cahier d’activités (workbook and lab manual)
3. Pause-café audio program available free at www.mhhe.com/pausecafe

Recommended:

            • Morton’s English Grammar for Students of French, Olivia and Hill Press, 1997.

            • First Year French Website (Français interactif): http://laits.utexas.edu/fi

• Tex’s French Grammar: http://laits.utexas.edu/tex/index.html

Course Grade:

            Hour Exams  (x 5)                                                                        50%

            Final Exam    (cumulative although emphasis on Ch 6)                         15%

            Speaking Exam(s)                                                                         10%

            Rédactions (3)                                                                                    15%

Quizzes            and Homework                                                                        10%           

Preparation and Homework: Material to be prepared for each day is indicated on the syllabus, in class and in detail in a separate document listed on Blackboard.  Details of assignments will be announced in class.  Expect frequent short quizzes.  No late homework will be accepted—no exceptions. If you plan on being absent, e-mail your homework before the class period if you want it to be counted as on time, then print a copy and bring to the next class meeting.  Bring your textbook and workbook with you to class every day. Please make sure your cell phones are turned off and properly put away. 

Attendance:  You are allowed a total of three absences without penalty.  All absences, for whatever reason, count.  In addition to lowered participation grades, a penalty of 10 pts (or 1% of your final course grade) will be deducted for each absence after 3 in the semester.

•To receive weekly announcements of films and other events as well as scholarships and work opportunities abroad relating to French, send your name and email address to tashlock@mail.utexas.edu.

•The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities.  For more information, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 471-6259 or 471-4641.

FR 320E with a grade of at least a C


Course Description

This course will be taught in French.
The objective of this course is to improve all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) through a series of communicative tasks (compositions, listening comprehension activities, dictations, oral practice, etc.). Emphasis is placed on diversifying vocabulary, mastering a wider range of grammatical structures, increasing fluency, and developing appropriate rhetorical strategies for essay writing in French. And finally, participants can expect to learn about social issues in the French-speaking world (e.g. role of media in society, immigration, globalization, education, etc.)


Grading Policy

Chapter Exams (4 x 10%) 40%

Oral Exams  (3 x 5%) 15%
Compositions  (4 x 5%) 20%

Daily Assignments  15%

Final Project  10%

FINAL EXAM: NO

 Prerequisites

FR 320E with a grade of at least a C


Course Description

This course will be taught in French.

The objective of this course is to improve all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) through a series of communicative tasks (compositions, listening comprehension activities, dictations, oral practice, etc.). Emphasis is placed on diversifying vocabulary, mastering a wider range of grammatical structures, increasing fluency, and developing appropriate rhetorical strategies for essay writing in French. And finally, participants can expect to learn about social issues in the French-speaking world (e.g. role of media in society, immigration, globalization, education, etc.)


Grading Policy

Chapter Exams (4 x 10%) 40%

Oral Exams  (3 x 5%) 15%
Compositions  (4 x 5%) 20%

Daily Assignments  15%

Final Project  10%

FINAL EXAM: NO

Description of FR322E

FR 322E • Advanced French II

Prerequisites

FR 320E with a grade of at least a C

Course Description

This course will be taught in French.

The objective of this course is to improve all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) through a series of communicative tasks (compositions, listening comprehension activities, dictations, oral practice, etc.). Emphasis is placed on diversifying vocabulary, mastering a wider range of grammatical structures, increasing fluency, and developing appropriate rhetorical strategies for essay writing in French. And finally, participants can expect to learn about social issues in the French-speaking world (e.g. role of media in society, immigration, globalization, education, etc.)

Grading Policy

Chapter Exams (4 x 10%) 40%

Oral Exams  (3 x 5%) 15%

Compositions  (4 x 5%) 20%

Daily Assignments  15%

Final Project  10%

FINAL EXAM: NO

Texts

Oukada, Larbi. 2nd Ed. 2012. Controverses. Boston: Thomson/Cengage Heinle. (ISBN textbook 9780495797777; workbook 9781439082065): Required

Hawkins, French Grammar and Usage, (2nd edition), 2001, MCG, ISBN: 9780658017988: Recommended

Oxford, Compact Oxford Hachette French Dictionary, 3rd Ed., Oxford University Press, ISBN: 9780198610717: Recommended

Description of FR320E

FR 320E • Advanced French I

Prerequisites

FR 612, 312L, 312M, 312N, or the equivalent.

Course Description

This course will be taught in French.

The objective of this course is to improve all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) through a series of communicative tasks (compositions, listening comprehension activities, dictations, oral practice, etc.). Emphasis is placed on diversifying vocabulary, mastering a wider range of grammatical structures, increasing fluency, and developing appropriate rhetorical strategies for essay writing in French. And finally, participants can expect to learn about social issues in the French-speaking world (e.g. role of media in society, immigration, globalization, education, etc.)


Grading Policy

Chapter Exams (4 x 10%) 40%

Oral Exams  (3 x 5%) 15%

Compositions  (4 x 5%) 20%

Daily Assignments  15%

Final Project  10%

FINAL EXAM: NO


Texts

Oukada, Larbi. 2nd Ed. 2012. Controverses. Boston: Thomson/Cengage Heinle. (ISBN textbook 9780495797777; workbook 9781439082065): Required

Hawkins, French Grammar and Usage, (2nd edition), 2001, MCG, ISBN: 9780658017988: Recommended

Oxford, Compact Oxford Hachette French Dictionary, 3rd Ed., Oxford University Press, ISBN: 9780198610717: Recommended