French Intensive
FRE 1000, 11000, 1101 E1002

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REQUIRED TEXT:
Horizons, 2^nd edition, by J. Manley, S. Smith, J. McMinn & M. Prévost
Quia Online Workbook & Lab Manual of Horizons, 2^nd edition, by J. Manley, S. Smith, J. McMinn & M. Prévost
English Grammar for Students of French
501 French Verbs
English/French dictionary (optional)
Blank tapes

PRE-REQUISITE: NONE

CREDITS: 9 HOURS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Intensive French course covers FRE 1000, 1100, and 1101. There are no prerequisites. Students are introduced to French grammar, vocabulary, and composition applying speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. Students will be exposed to different aspects of the French culture and increase awareness and appreciation in the similarities with their own. 

COURSE OBJECTIVE: In addition to specific French objectives, the course will also reinforce the following competencies wholly or partially:

VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT COMPETENCIES:
1. Think clearly, critically, and creatively. Analyze, synthesize, integrate and evaluate in
many domains of human inquiry.
2. Communicate with different audiences using varied means.
3. Make reasoned value judgments and responsible commitments.
4. Act purposefully, reflectively and responsibly.

CLAST COMPETENCIES:
1. Reading skills (Literal/critical comprehension)
2. Listening skills (Literal/critical comprehension)
3. Speaking skills (composing and transmitting the message, using oral delivery skills        
    suitable to topic, purpose, and audience)
4. Writing skills (Literal/critical comprehension)

ASSIGNMENTS: All assignments are due on specified date. Assignments are to be in complete sentences. Make-up work will not be accepted except in cases of verified medical or personal emergencies and at the discretion of the professor. Written assignments must be legible (distinctly written). Homework and attendance are 30% of your grade. All students are responsible for securing notes and assignments from a classmate, if absence should occur. A word of advice: exchange your telephone number with two other students within your class. LATE HOMEWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you have difficulty with the language please seek extra help in the tutoring center (for more details see attached copy of the tutoring center).

WORKBOOK/LAB: The student is to do and submit (electronically) workbook and lab manual lessons on due date. This is on test dates.  This is on test dates. Lab worksheets are to bee done with an audio section. This is part of the homework grade. If you do not have a computer you may do your work in the Language Lab (4-104) or the computer labs (several throughout the campus. This is part of the homework grade. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD USE THE LANGUAGE LAB AT LEAST ONE HOUR FOR EVERY THREE HOURS OF CLASS TIME.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS: Student is required to do two oral presentations during the semester. The presentation is at least two minutes long in French on any topic the student may wish to discuss. The topic should be approved by instructor. There will also be one cultural presentation on a French speaking country. This will be a 15 minute presentation in English and the student will have a choice of topic. Orals are 20% of your grade. There will be one oral presentation per level.
DON'T BE ABSENT, there will not be any make up for the presentations.

TESTS/QUIZZES: All tests and quizzes will be announced ahead of time for the benefit of the student. NO MAKE-UP TEST WILL BE GIVEN; instead, the lowest test score will be dropped (This does not include the final exam) before averaging final grade for each level. Tests are 25% of the grade. THE FINAL EXAM WILL COUNT 25% OF YOUR GRADE. IN ORDER TO PASS THE EXAM AND THE COURSE, A STUDENT MUST SCORE 60% OR HIGHER ON THE FINAL EXAM. In French intensive there will be three final exams, one per level.

ACADEMIC : Each student is expected to be in complete compliance with the college policy on academic honesty as set forth in the admissions catalog and the student handbook. Any student cheating on an exam or test will receive a zero on the exam which cannot be replaced by the final exam score and the professor, at his/her discretion, can withdraw the student from the class.

EXPECTED STUDENT CONDUCT: Valencia College is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning, and to the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia, a student assumes the responsibility for knowing and abiding by the rules of appropriate behavior as articulated in the Student Code of Conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Faculty may direct students who engage in inappropriate behavior that results in disruption of a class to leave the class. Such students may be subject to other disciplinary action which may include a warning, withdrawal from class, probation, suspension, or expulsion from the college. Please read the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.

EXTRA CREDIT: The student may earn extra credit by attending or watching a program pertaining to France or other French speaking countries. The student must turn in a one page, typed report giving a synopsis. 1 - 3 points will be given, depending on the topic. For every 10 points, the student will receive 2 points on final grade.

GRADING:
1. Attendance: Since active participation is necessary in order to improve listening and speaking skills, students will earn points in the area of attendance and class participation. Due to the makeup of the French Intensive student will be allowed 3 absences per level. After the third absence a warning will be issued. After 5 absences student will be withdrawn from present and following level(s). Three ten minutes late arrival will count as an absence. Leaving the class early will count as an absence. Make sure you arrive on time and stay till the end of class. ALL CELLULAR PHONES AND BEEPERS MUST BE TURNED OFF DURING CLASS PERIOD.

2. Class Participation will be graded as follows, according to whether the student:

• A - (45-50 points) prepared the lesson, volunteers answers, responds correctly.
• B - (40-44 points) responds when called upon, answers are generally correct.
• C - (35-39 points) has some problem with the subject but makes an effort to prepare and respond.
• D - (30-34 points) does not respond correctly, not prepared for class.
• F - (0-33 points) can't answer questions, does other things in class.

GRADING SCALE:

January/janvier
6        Introduction Ice breaker Base Group

8        Introduction Ice breaker Base Group

10      Chapitre préliminaire, pp. 4-25

13      Chapitre préliminaire, pp. 4-25

4        Chapitre préliminaire, pp. 4-25

15        Chapitre préliminaire, pp. 4-25

17      Test Chapitre préliminaire, pp. 4-25
          Chapitre 1, pp. 27-59

20      Vacances / Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

22      Chapitre 1, pp. 27-59

24      Chapitre 1, pp. 27-59

27      Test Chapitre 1 pp. 27-59
          Chapitre 2, pp. 60-95

29      Chapitre 2, pp. 60-95

31      Chapitre 2, pp. 60-95

February/février
3        Test Chapitre 2, pp. 60-95
          Chapitre 3, pp. 99-131

5        Présentation orale I
          Chapitre 3, pp. 99-131

7        Chapitre 3, pp. 99-131

10      Test Chapitre 3, pp. 99-131
          Chapitre 4, pp. 133-167

12        Chapitre 4, pp. 133-167

14        Chapitre 4, pp. 133-167
            Révision générale pour l’examen final I (Chapitres préliminaire-4)

17      EXAMEN FINAL I (Chapitres préliminaire-4)

19      Chapitre 5, pp. 169-203

21      Chapitre 5, pp. 169-203

24      Chapitre 5, pp. 169-203

26      Chapitre 5, pp. 169-203

28      Test Chapitre 5, pp. 169-203
          Chapitre 6, pp. 205-241

March/mars
3      Chapitre 6, pp. 205-241

5      Chapitre 6, pp. 205-241

7      Chapitre 6, pp. 205-241

10     Test Chapitre 6, pp. 205-241
          Chapitre 7, pp. 243-279
         
12      Chapitre 7, pp. 243-279

14      Chapitre 7, pp. 243-279
          WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE SESSION 2

17-22 Vacances/ Spring Break

24      Chapitre 7, pp. 243-279
          Révision générale pour l’examen final II (Chapitres 5-7)

26      Révision générale pour l’examen final II (Chapitres 5-7)

28      EXAMEN FINAL II (Chapitres 5-7)

31      Chapitre 8, pp. 281-321

April/avril
2        Présentation orale II
          Chapitre 8, pp. 281-321

4       Chapitre 8, pp. 281-321

7      Test Chapitre 8, pp. 281-321
         Chapitre 9, pp. 325-359

9      Chapitre 9, pp. 325-359

11    Chapitre 9, pp. 325-359

14    Chapitre 9, pp. 325-359

16     Chapitre 9, pp. 325-359

18     Test Chapitre 9, pp. 325-359
          Chapitre 10, pp. 361-397

21     Chapitre 10, pp. 361-397

23      Test Chapitre 10, pp. 361-397

25     Révision générale de l’examen final III (Chapitres 8-10)
          DERNIER JOUR DE CLASSE                                          

FINAL EXAM: MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2003, 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.                                                                                                                                            
NO MAKE-UP TEST WILL BE GIVEN.  INSTEAD THE LOWEST GRADE TEST WILL BE DROPPED.               

ALL ABOVE INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE ANNOUNCED OR WRITTEN AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.