FRENCH 1 COURSE INFORMATION

Spring 2012

OVERVIEW

Who should take French 1A, B, C?

• 1A is for BEGINNING STUDENTS ONLY • French 1B: Students need to pass French 1A

with a C or better to be in 1B or have the equivalent of one year of high-school French.

• French 1C: Students need to pass French 1B with a C or better to be in 1C or have the equivalent of two years of high-school French.

Adding and dropping

• You may add or drop a course in the School of Humanities up to the end of the second week of classes with a code given by the instructor. Requests to add or drop after the second week will be granted only with the approval of the Language Director.

Passing to the next level of French

You must complete this class with a grade of C or better. (C- is not sufficient.)  

Textbook

GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS

• You will develop the ability to speak and understand conversational French through active use of French in the classroom.

• You will become familiar with basic principles of French language structure through assigned exercises and class discussion.

• You will develop an awareness of and sensitivity to French and francophone life and culture through reading and discussion in French.

• You will practice writing coherently and correctly in French, on topics of general interest, through regular writing assignments. 

DOING YOUR BEST WORK• Homework: Homework is due on the date

for which it is assigned. Late homework will not be graded.

• iLearn: Check calendar online daily• Attendance and participation: Nothing you

do in this class is more important than being in class and participating actively.

• Exams & Quizzes:The best ways to prepare for the exam are to participate actively in class, to work consistently with iLearn, and to seek help from your instructor when needed.

ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING

Midterm exam: 15%Final exam: 20%Oral exam & oral presentation: 20%Quizzes: 15% Writing assignments: 15% Homework:

10%Participation & attendance: 5%

OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

• La table française: meets weekly for informal conversation in French (time & location TBA)

• French Club• French Film Series & other events

throughout the quarter (TBA)• Study Abroad Programs

Study in FRANCE

UC Education Abroad Program Deadline:January for summer, fall & year options

Study Abroad Center1100 Student Services II

www.studyabroad.uci.edu

Programs for most majors with beginning through advanced French language skills!

Contact information

Contact informationAllan MacVicar, Ph.DInstructor in French

amacvica@uci.eduOffice: HIB 203Office Hours: TBA

Maryse MijalskiAcademic Coordinator

mjmijals@uci.eduHIB207

QUESTIONS?