FIU

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Department of Modern Languages

College of Arts & Sciences

FRE 1120: French I (5 credits) REF # 2755

Textbook: Contacts, by Valette & Valette: unit 1 to 6.

Workbook: Cahier D’activités, by Valette & Valette.

Required materials: Accompanying cassettes and/or CD’s. A dictionary suitable for the level. All available in the University Bookstore.

Class Hours: TR 6:25-8:35

Room: GC-273A

Contact Information:

Instructor: Jamil Istifan

Office & Hours: DM 219-A, TBA

Phone mail: (305) 348-2851

E-mail:

Mailbox: Room DM 497

www.angelfire.com/fl2/jamil

Lab Schedule (DM 194) ------(Subject to change)

M 10:30-7:00, T 9:00—6:00, W 9:00-7:00, R 10:30-5:30, F 1:00-6:00

For free tutoring, contact your French lab assistant, Patricia. (W 9:00-2:00)

Course Objective:

This course is designed for beginners who are interested in studying the French language as language/culture Û comprehension = reading + listening, and performance = writing + speech, upon theoretical and practical activities that cover substantially the 4 basic elements of a language.

Course Syllabus: (Subject to change)

Week

1 Introduction, unit 1

2 unit 1 review & related activities test #1

3 unit 2

4 unit 2 review & related activities test #2

5 unit 3

6 unit 3 review & related activities test #3

7 unit 4

8 unit 4 review & related activities test #4

9 unit 5

10 unit 5 review & related activities test #5

11 March 17-21 Spring Break (No classes)

12 unit 6

13 unit 6 review & related activities test #6

14 General review

April 16 Classes end

April 19-25 Official Examination Period

Final Exam: Tuesday, April 22, 6:25-9:05 p.m. (20% of the entire grade)

Final Grades are based on quizzes, tests, exams, attendance and participation in class.

REMARKS:

ü  No make-up exam is permitted.

ü  It is the student responsibility to cover the whole program.

ü  Attendance is mandatory. You should sign up every attendance.

ü  Check your Schedule Catalog for important dates.

ü  Good grade is guaranteed if you fulfill the assignments given in class.

ü  A sudden test or quiz could be given any day.

ü  Use only French and you will be able to achieve day-by-day improvement.

ü  Dedicate a special notebook for each class. You will be responsible of all notes taken in class.

ü  Avoid tardiness to not affect your disciplinary action and your college status.

ü  Grading Scale is shown in the University Catalog.

ü  No need to mention the Academic Dishonesty Policy. Students must be aware of their duties and their responsibilities.

ü  Log on:

1.  www.fiu.edu (Department of Modern Languages)

2.  www.mla.org (Modern Language Association). Update your information and have access to all materials or tools needed for your class.

Successful students = college doers not only college goers.

Good luck (Bonne chance)