Profile
Melissa E Skidmore
Lecturer — PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Contact
- E-mail: mskidmore@austin.utexas.edu
- Office: HRH 4.124
- Office Hours: MW 9-10 or by appointment
- Campus Mail Code: B7600
FR 317C • Enhancing French Skills
36780 •
Spring 2013
Meets
MWF 1200pm-100pm MEZ 2.210
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FR 317C. Enhancing French Skills. An advanced intermediate course which serves to
continue the development of your communication abilities in French by practicing the four basic skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. In this course, you will expand your knowledge of the French language and culture through the daily use of authentic documents, such as songs, movie clips, comic strips, journalistic and literary readings, internet videos, and websites. Meets the prerequisite requirements for French 320E or 324L. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: French 611C with a grade of at least C.
FR 317C • Enhancing French Skills
36785 •
Spring 2013
Meets
MWF 100pm-200pm HRH 2.112
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FR 317C. Enhancing French Skills. An advanced intermediate course which serves to
continue the development of your communication abilities in French by practicing the four basic skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading. In this course, you will expand your knowledge of the French language and culture through the daily use of authentic documents, such as songs, movie clips, comic strips, journalistic and literary readings, internet videos, and websites. Meets the prerequisite requirements for French 320E or 324L. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: French 611C with a grade of at least C.
FR 320E • Advanced French I
36795 •
Spring 2013
Meets
MWF 1000am-1100am HRH 2.112
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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
FR 320E • Advanced French I
36735 •
Fall 2012
Meets
MWF 1100am-1200pm HRH 2.112
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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
FR 322E • Advanced French II
36750 •
Fall 2012
Meets
MWF 900am-1000am MEZ 1.216
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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
FR 322E • Advanced French II
36760 •
Fall 2012
Meets
MWF 1200pm-100pm JES A209A
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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
FR 320E • Advanced French I
36640 •
Spring 2012
Meets
MWF 900am-1000am MEZ 1.212
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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
FR 320E • Advanced French I
36645 •
Spring 2012
Meets
MWF 1000am-1100am HRH 2.112
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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
FR 322E • Advanced French II
36675 •
Spring 2012
Meets
MWF 1200pm-100pm MEZ 1.216
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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
FR 320E • Advanced French I
36570 •
Fall 2011
Meets
MWF 900am-1000am MEZ 2.202
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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
FR 320E • Advanced French I
36585 •
Fall 2011
Meets
MWF 1200pm-100pm HRH 2.112
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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
FR 322E • Advanced French II
36600 •
Fall 2011
Meets
MWF 1000am-1100am MEZ 1.216
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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
FR 320E • Advanced French I
36845 •
Spring 2011
Meets
MWF 1100am-1200pm HRH 4.102B
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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. 2006. Controverses. Boston: Thomson/Cengage Heinle. (ISBN textbook 1-4130-0449-0; workbook 1-4130-6837-5): Required
Hawkins, French Grammar and Usage, (2nd edition), 2001, MCG, ISBN: 0-658-01799-5: Recommended
Oxford, Compact Oxford Hachette French Dictionary, 3rd Ed., Oxford University Press, ISBN: 0-19-861071-8: Recommended
FR 320E • Advanced French I
36850 •
Spring 2011
Meets
MWF 100pm-200pm MEZ B0.302
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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. 2006. Controverses. Boston: Thomson/Cengage Heinle. (ISBN textbook 1-4130-0449-0; workbook 1-4130-6837-5): Required
Hawkins, French Grammar and Usage, (2nd edition), 2001, MCG, ISBN: 0-658-01799-5: Recommended
Oxford, Compact Oxford Hachette French Dictionary, 3rd Ed., Oxford University Press, ISBN: 0-19-861071-8: Recommended
FR 320E • Advanced French I
36855 •
Spring 2011
Meets
MWF 200pm-300pm MEZ B0.302
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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. 2006. Controverses. Boston: Thomson/Cengage Heinle. (ISBN textbook 1-4130-0449-0; workbook 1-4130-6837-5): Required
Hawkins, French Grammar and Usage, (2nd edition), 2001, MCG, ISBN: 0-658-01799-5: Recommended
Oxford, Compact Oxford Hachette French Dictionary, 3rd Ed., Oxford University Press, ISBN: 0-19-861071-8: Recommended
FR 612 • Accel Sec-Year Fr: Four Skills
36345 •
Fall 2010
Meets
MWF 100pm-200pm MEZ 1.212
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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.
FR 612 • Accel Sec-Year Fr: Four Skills
36355 •
Fall 2010
Meets
MWF 200pm-300pm PAR 303
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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:
- Megharbi, Pellet, Blyth, Foerster. 2008. Pause-café. McGraw Hill.
- Pause-café cahier d’activités (workbook and lab manual)
- Pause-café audio program available free at www.mhhe.com/pausecafe <http://www.mhhe,com/pausecafe>
FR 322E • Advanced French II
36625 •
Spring 2010
Meets
MWF 900-1000 HRH 2.112
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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
FR 320E • Advanced French I
36925 •
Fall 2009
Meets
MWF 100pm-200pm HRH 4.102B
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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
FR 320E • Adv French I: Written Emphasis
36005 •
Spring 2009
Meets
MWF 900-1000 HRH 2.112
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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
FR 320E • Adv French I: Written Emphasis
36010 •
Spring 2009
Meets
MWF 1100-1200 HRH 2.112
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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
FR 322E • Adv French II: Oral Emphasis
36040 •
Spring 2009
Meets
MWF 1200-100pm HRH 2.112
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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



