Instructor:                  Romira Worvill, BAC 331

                                    tel.: 1262                     e-mail: rworvill@acadiau.ca

 

Office Hours:             M & W:  11:30am to 1:30pm

                                    T & Th:  1:30pm to 2:30pm

 

Class schedule:          T & Th:  10am to 11:20am

 

Location:                    BAC  401

 

 

Description:                This course, which is a continuation of FRAN 1113, is intended for students who have had some exposure to French but have not completed Grade 12 French or its equivalent.  The aim of the course is to enhance your ability to communicate in French, both orally and in writing, through the study of vocabulary, the review of basic grammar and the development of comprehension skills.  Emphasis will be placed on the use of French in everyday situations.  There will be regular written work and students will also be expected to complete a series of listening comprehension exercises, in their own time, using a programme available in ACME.    This component is a required part of the course and will be tested.  Marks will also be given for class attendance and participation. 

 

 

 

Use of information

technology:                 ­Class information, including details about pre-class preparation and assignments, will be posted on ACME where students will also have regular homework on-line.  In the classroom, the instructor will use electronic resources to present the material for study and assimilation.   If desired by the students, the in-class presentations will be made available on ACME Notes.  Early on in the course, students will be shown how to download to their own computer an interactive verb conjugator to help them master the verb forms studied in this course.   Additional material, such as interactive crossword puzzles, will be made available for extra language practice.  Students do not need to bring their Thinkpad to class, unless they wish to do so.  You should however, bring your textbook and your exercise book to each class.

 

Texts:                         Heilenman, Kaplan & Tournier, Voilà  (3rd edition)                 

                                    Cahier d'activités écrites et orales (3rd edition).

       Evaluation:                 

                                    Final exam                                40%

                                    Class tests                                25%

                                    Assignments,

                                    participation & progress            35%

 

 

 

Test dates:   February 1st, March 6th, March 29th.                    

 

 

 

Tutorial assistance for students in this course is available, free of charge, in the French Department.   See Related Links in ACME for details of the schedule, or ask your instructor.