french 1 course information
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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 . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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FRENCH 1 COURSE INFORMATION
Spring 2012
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OVERVIEW
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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.
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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.
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Passing to the next level of French
You must complete this class with a grade of C or better. (C- is not sufficient.)
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Textbook
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GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS
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• 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.
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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.
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ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING
Midterm exam: 15%Final exam: 20%Oral exam & oral presentation: 20%Quizzes: 15% Writing assignments: 15% Homework:
10%Participation & attendance: 5%
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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
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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!
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Contact information
Contact informationAllan MacVicar, Ph.DInstructor in French
[email protected]: HIB 203Office Hours: TBA
Maryse MijalskiAcademic Coordinator
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QUESTIONS?