_________________BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE_________________________

                                                                                                                Arts & Humanities  

                                                                                                            Winter Quarter 2005

                                                            COURSE SYLLABUS

FRENCH 102 C   5cr

5:30-7:40pm Mon & Wed   

Classroom    A210 

INSTRUCTOR:  Joanne Lonay            Office:  A245F                

                            Office hours:  by appointment before class

                            Telephone:  (425) 564-2743    or:  jlonay@bcc.ctc.edu

REQUIRED TEXT & MATERIALS:

              Student Expectations & Procedures for Arts & Humanities Division:

http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/policy.html

Vis-à-vis, 3rd ed, Amon, with tutorial CD-ROM , & Workbook/Lab Manuel.

Encore des Exercices, Meyer (Ex 52-104), & Packet of Class Handouts.

English Grammar for Students of French, Morton, recommended, & a verb reference.

               French-English pocket dictionary, like Larousse or Amsco, & access to computer.

               One or more 90-minute blank audio cassette tapes, TDK or ATP, as needed.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  French 102 is the second quarter of the three quarter sequence (101, 102, 103).  This is a coordinated beginning program of class, text, and language laboratory material identical in all sections offered each quarter.  Registration in French 102 is contingent upon satisfactory completion of French 101 or its equivalent.  French 102 will cover approximately units 6-10 of the text.  Cultural material & conversation in French are integral parts of the course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:  The presentation of this material is designed so that students will confidently master the basic elements of French pronunciation and grammar in the context of practical conversational French.  Students will accomplish this first through extensive aural-oral modeling of logical, basic sentence structures and useful vocabulary in a communicative context.  All new material will be introduced orally in this way and then, second, reinforced by written exercises, dictation, group work, video, and personalized use in order to give the student a solid workable knowledge of the language and its functional parts. Third, the student will read dialogues and short passages derived from the conversational and cultural material presented in the course.  Thus, development of the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) is encouraged in a natural way. Students will attempt to use French in class at least 90% of the time.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Students will be expected to attend daily and to ask & respond in French consistently   to receive      credit for class participation. Out of courtesy to others and respect for the learning environment,       please turn off all cell phones or other electronic devices,  etc. while in the classroom.

2. Students are to be prepared for class ahead of time by studying the assigned material and                   listening to the lab tapes. Plan generally on two hours of study for each hour of class.

3. Students are to complete and hand in exercises in the lab manual prior to chapter tests.  Unless         otherwise assigned, text exercises are prepared for in-class oral work,  or as extra credit. No late       material will be accepted without penalty. Extra credit may be up to 10% of the final grade.  

4. There will be an exam at the completion of each chapter, and a final. Each exam covers material       from the text and lab with emphasis on the listening, grammatical, reading & writing elements in      each chapter.  The final exam evaluates oral proficiency on topics practiced during the quarter.

5. The instructor may add assignments from time to time in the form of verb quizzes,                             dictations, note-taking, short paragraph writing, or written drill. 

6. Makeup chapter exams are, as a rule, not permitted, and can be scheduled only if a                             student has a valid reason for being absent and upon mutual consent with the                                     instructor. No make-ups are given on any in-class drill or on the oral parts of any test.

7. Students are expected to take every opportunity to review and practice regularly the                            material presented in each lesson.  The instructor or tutors are available by appointment to                provide extra help if needed.  Always communicate with the instructor by either written notes          or phone messages.  Students are encouraged to form study groups, and use tutors and/or the            extra activities on the text web site for additional review.

8.  Any disruption, plagiarism or semblance thereof, on or during any class work will result in               automatically lower scores, or an F on that activity.  See Arts & Humanities Division policy. 

9.  If you require accommodation based on a documented disability, have emergency medical                information to share, or need special arrangements in case of emergency evacuation, see the             teacher as soon as possible.  To inquire about becoming a DSS student call 564-2498, or go in         person to DSS (Disability Support Services) area in Student Services. 

QUARTER SCHEDULE (subject to change):

1st week  Intro, Chapitre 6, Etapes 1-2           7^th week  Chapitre 9, Etapes 1-2

2nd week       Etapes 3-4, Test #6                   8th week      Etapes 3-4, Test #9

3rd week  Chapitre 7, Etapes 1-2                    9th week  Chapitre 10, Etapes 1-2

4th week        Etapes 3-4, Test #7                  10th week       Etapes 3-4, Test #10

5th week  Chapitre 8, Etapes 1-2                   11th week  Révision

 6th week       Etapes  3-4, Test #8                12^th week  Final Oral Activity

                        FINAL EXAM:  Monday,  March 21st, during class time, or as scheduled

                              NO CLASS: Monday, January 17th, and Monday, February 21st

EVALUATION CRITERIA:  Final grades will be determined as follows:

   Chapter exams, any written work                                                                                          60%

   Class participation & oral assignments (based on attendance & use of spoken French)           20%

   Overall oral proficiency (based on knowledge of structure, vocabulary, pronunciation)           10%

   Lab manual, any supplemental work (written exercises & tape exercises with notes)               10%

                                     TOTAL POSSIBLE % POINTS                                                      100%

Conversion to grade-point scale:

                        90-100% = A        80-89%=B     70-79% = C      60-69%=D     59-below=E

The key to success in this course is consistent and conscientious practice of the material--both orally and in written form. Also, there are bound to be students of many levels of language proficiency in our college classes.  So, please remember that you are evaluated on your individual progress-- not as you compare to others.  Therefore, your willingness to volunteer and take part in class recitations, etc. is of prime importance in how fast and how confidently you will master the basics. Oral drill is really an opportunity to "exercise" and improve.  Be willing to try and to be corrected. Don't be afraid to learn, even if it means making a few mistakes.  We all do.  Bonne chance et bon courage!