Fren 3075 Writing in French: Style and Technique Spring 2017

FREN 3075 WRITING IN FRENCH: STYLE AND TECHNIQUE SPRING 2017

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Course description / In this course you will improve your writing skillsthrough various types of composition. We will review the grammatical structures relevant for each type of composition.
Instructor / Dr. Christophe Chaguinian
Office: Lang 405 D
Tel (940) 565 2389

Office hours / MW10-11 and by appointment
Class location and time / Lang 218MWF11-11:50am
Textbooks / All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Recommended:
A good French/English-English/French Dictionary
Grading Scale / 90-100A
80-89.9B
70-79.9C
60-69.9D
0-59.9 F
Calculation of the final grade / Compositions 45%
Quizzes 35%
Preparation/participation (14 weeks) 20%
->Written homework must be typed, font 12, double-space.
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General policies / -Presence and participation
Up to 10 points will be assigned each week for participation. Simply showing up for class does not guarantee you will receive these points. Presence without participation will result in a 6/10 or a D.
Questionnaires MUST be completed, in WRITING, before coming to class andare essential for good performance in class.No late work will be accepted unless you have a valid excuse.
-Absences
In order not to be penalized for an absence, bring some form of documentation (doctor’s note etc.). If you missed a class, it is your responsibility to determine the HW for the following session by emailing the instructor and/or checking Blackboard.
-Food, chewing gum, and telephones are not allowed in class. We have only 3 sessions per week and I want your full attention. Place your phone in your bag—not on the table, not on your lap. If I see your telephone on the table/lap, you will receive an F in participation for that day.
-Academic Dishonesty –
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Student Behavior in the Classroom
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Student
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Dates for dropping class / Review the UNT policies at the following address:

Semaine 1, 1/18-20Introduction au cours (matériel; règlement; syllabus)

Le Portrait

Semaine 2, 1/23-7Le Portrait

Semaine 3, 1/30-2/3Le Portrait

Semaine 4, 2/6-10Le Portrait.Rendre la composition 1.

Semaine 5, 2/13-17La Description d’un lieu

Semaine 6, 2/20-24La Description d’un lieu

Semaine 7, 2/27-3/3La Description d’un lieu. Rendre la composition 2.

Semaine 8, 3/6-10Le Récit

March 13-17Vacances d’actions de grâce

Semaine 9, 3/22-24Le Récit

Semaine 10, 3/27-31Le Récit. Rendre la composition 3.

Semaine 11, 4/3-7L’Explication de texte

Semaine 12, 4/10-14L’Explication de texte

Semaine 13, 4/17-21L’Explication de texte. Rendre la composition 4.

Semaine 14, 4/24-28Le compte-rendu

Semaine 15, 5/1-3Le compte-rendu. Rendre la composition 5.