FLF 202 MWF FALL 2012

Instructor:Michèle DARRAH
Office:Withers 423
Office hours:M / W/ F 10:10-11:00,

Phone:515-9482
E-mail:
Website:

For adverse weather and emergency situation information: Call 513-8888 or see:

CLASS MEETINGS:FLF 202-001 MWF 9:10-10:00 in CALDWELL 0G106

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The primary objective of FLF 202 is to enable students to communicate in oral and written French in both formal and informal situations, while gaining a further appreciation of Francophone cultures. By the end of the semester, students should be able to exercise the following skills:

  • Listening: understand and interpret the main ideas of increasingly longer stretches of speech with different accents; utilize context clues to piece together non-comprehended information.
  • Speaking: initiate a general conversation by means of asking questions; paraphrase what somebody else has said; begin to sustain conversation by utilizing effective communicative strategies; use increasingly precise vocabulary words; describe things and people; narrate experiences or events in various tense and mood; exchange opinions on cultural topics.
  • Reading: read a variety of authentic materials.
  • Writing: provide written responses to assigned questions; increase precision in the expression of ideas; describe or narrate ideas in extended informal writing; prepare a composition with a clear organization of topic sentences.
  • Culture: gain a greater understanding of and appreciation for French peoples and cultures.

PLACEMENT AND PREREQUISITES:

(See for policy and for FAQ)

(1) FLF 201 or FLF 212 at NC State
(2) or the equivalent of FLF 201 from another university
(3) or placing into FLF 202 on the NC State Placement Test with a score of 395-556
(4) or a score of 610-700 on the SAT II Subject Test

(5) or an AP score of 4.

If you do not have any of the prerequisites listed above, you must take the Placement Test in the Laundry Lab (LAU 214: Language and Computer Building at the corner of Stinson & Current Drives) The test will take about 20-30 minutes and you will receive the results immediately.

NOTE: If you took French in high school and you have been told that you have 'reached proficiency at the 201 level', this does NOT satisfy the prerequisite for this course. This only applies to students who will not take any foreign language course at NC State. Native speakers CANNOT receive credit for FLF 101-202 if French is their native language.

TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:

  • Pause-Café: French in Review / Moving Toward Fluency. Megharbi, Pellet, Blyth and Foerster. MacGraw-Hill, 2009. [Price: Textbook $85.35 (used) or package textbook & workbook $128.70 (new)]
  • Workbook to accompany Pause_Café (Cahier d'exercices écrite et de laboratoire) [Price: $44.40 (new)] NOTE: No rentals. A new workbook is required.
  • Pause-Café Website:
  • French-English/English-French dictionary (Harper-Collins-Robert or Larousse recommended, size compact or concise)
  • Folder or notebook with pockets (for syllabus, handouts, written work, tests)

ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is required and will be taken daily. You can make progress only if you hear and speak the language regularly. After three absences, your participation grade will be reduced by 1/3 grade for each additional absence (from A to A-, from A- to B+, etc.). Beyond 3 absences, you will needa written excuse. In case of an emergency (serious illness, injury, death or illness in the family, university duties, court attendance, or religious observance), please notify me as soon as possible. You are responsible for all work you missed and for any assignment announced on the day you were absent. Please get the e-mail or phone number of a classmate in case you need information after an absence. This policy is based upon NC State University Attendance Policy:

Excessive absences may lead to an F. Please note that it is absolutely essential to come well prepared to class and to participate actively as this accounts for 20% of your final grade.

HOMEWORK:

You should prepare each lesson before coming to class on the day indicated on the syllabus, in order to be ready to participate in communicative activities.

  • Textbook (PC): Study and prepare the "blue pages" sections (182-272)in the Pause-Cafétextbookas indicated (in parentheses). Do exercises in the assigned sections and check answers in the A votre tour! Answer Key(pp. A1-A8).
  • Textbook: Read and prepare the assigned pages in the Pause-Café textbook.
  • Cahier d'activités (CA): Complete the assigned written and oral exercises and correct your work in a different color using the Answer Key (pp. A1-A16).
  • Cahier d’activités (CA): The Audio Program to complete the Oral part of each chapter (Pratique Orale) is available on the Pause-Café Website.

Short writing assignments may be assigned.

Check your NC State email regularly: some handouts or assignments will be sent by e-mail.

WRITTEN WORK:

  • Twofiches de lecture: You will read two articles of your choice about aspects of French or francophone culture and complete a fiche de lecture for each article.
  • Two compositions: You will write two typed, double-spaced compositions in French, submitting a first draft and a final version for each. Please note that you must submit both the first draft and final draft in order to receive full credit.
  • Assignments are not accepted late unless an extension has been arranged beforehand.

ORAL PRESENTATION / PARTICIPATION IN GTI/SKEMA GROUP:

You will have two options to complete this part of the requirement:

  • Give an oral presentation(on a Frenchfilm or francophone country) with a partner. See dates on the syllabus.
  • OR: participate in a GTI/SKEMA group: Students will write a report on their experience at the end of the semester (see information below).

MOODLE:

Information and handouts will be available on Moodle. To access Moodle, go to: log in with your Unity ID and Password. Click on your section on FLF 202. [If it is your first time on Moodle, click on “Learning with Moodle” to see if your web browser is configured properly. If you experience problems, contact the Help Desk 515-HELP or .]

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

All work in this class will be subject to NC State standards of academic integrity. Sign the Honor Pledge on each test and graded assignment : «I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this test/assignment».

NO online/electronic translators, no help from tutors, teachers, friends, or native speakers are permitted for graded assignments. Please read the following information carefully :

QUIZZES AND EXAMS:

There will be 4 quizzes and two exams as well as a communicative final exam (oral and written). There will be no make-up for quizzes. However, one quiz will be dropped. Make-ups for the two major tests will be granted only if you are excused in advance with proper documentation.

The final oral exam will be given during the last two weeks of classes. See date on the syllabus.

GRADING:

Class participation, attendance, homework
2 tests
Quizzes
2 Compositions + 2 fiches de lecture
Oral presentation or GTI group
Final Exam (écrit + oral) / 20%
20%
10%
20%
5%
25%

This class will be graded according to the plus/minus grading system:

A+ = 97.0-100 B+ = 87.0-89.9 C+ = 77.0-79.9 D+ = 67.0-69.9

A = 93.0-96.9 B = 83.0-86.9C = 73.0-76.9D = 63.0-66.9

A- = 90.0-92.9 B- = 80.0-82.9C- = 70.0-72.9D+ = 60.0-62.9 F = 0-59.9

* PARTICIPATION:

Participation in class will be determined as follows:

A = Student is well prepared, attentive, always responds when called on and volunteers often with pertinent answers or questions.

B = Student is usually prepared, responds when called on and volunteers on occasion.

C = Student shows evidence of being unprepared on occasion, has trouble when called on and does not volunteer often.

D = Student is unprepared, inattentive, never volunteers, or comes to class late.

F = Student exhibits a lack of concern for the class, sleeps in class/does not pay attention, disturbs the class.

PARTICIPATION IN SMALL GROUPS WITH FRENCH SKEMA STUDENTS:

The French business schoolSKEMAhas a new campus at NC State. These students will be taking a class created by the Global Training Institute GTI to help them adjust to and learn about North Carolina and the U.S. As a student of French, you have a unique opportunity to participate in cultural, recreational, and service activities with SKEMA students in small groups and benefit intellectually, professionally, and culturally. You will need to commit 10-15 hours from August to November to participate in these groups. Students who volunteer to participate in a GTI/SKEMA group can get credit for FLF 202. They will write a report on their experience instead of completing the oral project. As an incentive, they will receive up to 2 extra credit points towards their final grade. If you are interested in this option, you must fill out an application online. )

For more information, or call 919-513-0105.

INCOMPLETE GRADES & LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Incomplete grades will be given only when a student cannot complete the course due to unforeseeable circumstances beyond his/her control and has done most of the course work (types of work that can be made up would be for example a final examor handing in a final paper).

For late assignments, the grade will be reduced by 1/3 grade for each day late (from A to A-, from A- to B+, etc.). In case of an excused absence, students will need to set up a timetable with me for the missing assignment(s).

TUTORING:

A list of volunteer tutors is available in the department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

The French Club will offer tutoring sessions.Please come and see me if you are experiencing problems.

CHASS FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPUTER LABS:

The Laundry Lab (LAU 214: Language and ComputerBuilding at the corner of Stinson & Current Drives) is open Mon.-Thurs. 8AM-7PM, Fri. 8AM-4PM; the Withers Lab (WI 131) is open Mon.-Thurs. 8AM-6PM, Fri. 8AM-4PM. (This lab will be closed for scheduled classes.) For more information,

DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS:
Disabilities Services Office (DSO) at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653, . For more information on NC State's policy:

DIVERSITY POLICY:
This course fosters free and open dialogue, the acceptance and discussion of different opinions, and mutual respect among class members. NC State Policies on Non-Discrimination.

STUDY ABROAD IN FRANCE:

For information about study abroad and scholarships inquire at the Study Abroad Office contact the program director for the Paris/Lille Summer Program, Dr. Dudley M. Marchi , or attend the Study Abroad Fair.

FRENCH CLUB:

Consider joining the French Club to get extra exposure to the language and culture. You are welcome at any of the meetings which take place every other Wednesday at 4:30-5:30 PM in Withers. The instructor will let you know when the first meeting will take place this semester.

FLL HOME PAGE:

Visit the Foreign Language Department homepage for more information about: the professional advantages of studying foreign languages--and French, in particular, the French Major and Minor at NC State, the Masters Program, and the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's (ABM) Degree Program in French (in 5 years). You will find useful links in the French Section homepage to learn more about French through the Internet.

ONLINE COURSE EVALUATIONS:

Online class evaluations will be available for students to complete during the last two weeks of class [TBA]. All evaluations are confidential. Evaluation website:

For more information:

CHASS CAREER SERVICES: Exploring career options with your major, building resumes, preparing for interviews, and more. Make an appointment with your career contact: Sara Concini (A-H) or Woody Catoe (I-Z) 515-2396, University Career Center, 2100 Pullen Hall.