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TITLE OF COURSE:

Beginning French I

PREFIX/NUMBER:

FRE 111

CREDIT HOURS:

5

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PREREQUISITE:

None

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RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT:

SUPPLIES:

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Begins a sequence dealing with the development of functional proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing French. Note: The order of the topics and methodology will vary according to the individual texts and instructors

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COURSE GOAL:

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The student at the novice level should be able to:

(A)

Reproduce comprehensibly the pronunciation and intonation of the French language.

(B)

Understand basic oral statements, instructions, and questions.

(C)

Apply accurately vocabulary and learned phrases in simple oral expressions.

(D)

Demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in basic conversational situations.

(E)

Employ comprehensible grammar in writing simple statements.

(F)

Read and comprehend basic information.

(G)

Identify geographical locations where the French language is spoken.

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EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

Attendance

10%

Preparedness (homework, etc.)

10%

Tests and quizzes

60%

Final Exam

20%

Grading Scale
Raw Score Range

Letter Grade

90 to 100

A

80 to 89

B

70 to 79

C

60 to 69

D

0 to 59

F

Special Remarks:

1.

Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.

2.

Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.

3.

Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

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COURSE OUTLINE

1.0

1.1

Alphabet, Vowels, Consonants

2.0

2.1

Gender and Number

2.2

Definite and Indefinite

3.0

3.1

Qualitative, Quantitative

3.2

Possessive

3.3

Demonstrative

3.4

Indefinite

4.0

4.1

Weather

4.2

Calendar (days of week, months, and seasons)

5.0

5.1

Indicative

5.1.1 

5.1.2 

5.1.3 

5.1.4 

5.2

Imperative

5.2.1 

5.2.2 

5.3

Present Subjunctive

6.0

6.1

Subject

6.2

Reflexive

6.3

Direct Object

7.0

8.0

Negative Words and Construction

9.0

Interrogatives

9.1

Adjectives

9.2

Adverbs

9.3

Pronouns

10.0

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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.

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ADA NOTICE:

Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.