French I (FRE 1120)

Fall 2014-2015

Instructor: Nicole L. Burda

E-mail: or

(BEST method of contact)

Course Meeting: ONLINE

Phone: 407-582-4108 or 407-697-1676 (cell)

Online Office Hours: By Appt.

Textbook:Promenades (2nd Edition) with WebSAM and Supersite Codeby Mitschke and Tano

Valencia College Course Site: learn.valenciacollege.edu

Text/Assignments Website:

Course Description:

The FRENCH 1120 ONLINE Courseis a web-based instruction course. Students will learn individually each lesson and practice doing the activities on the PROMENADES SUPERSITE. This course has an emphasis on the four language skills: reading, writing, listening & speaking. The use of the French language and its relationship to culture will be given continued attention as integrating basic grammar, vocabulary, and composition, and culture through a conversational approach to French.

Prerequisites: None. Not open to native speakers.

About our textbook
This textbook comes packaged with a code for the PROMENADEDES SUPERSITE, the course management (online portion of your course) system that you will use this semester for our class. You are required to have the textbook SUPERSITE to do your assignments online. It is packaged with the following components: vText, Web-SAM, Supersite Access (which has an e-Delivery option), and companion text. Promenades V-Text W/Supersite & Websam +Companion by Mitschke and Tano; Publisher: Vista.
You must have aSupersite PROMENADE account with WebSAM, and enroll in the course, by thefirst week of the semester. This is where the majority of the assignmentsfor the course will occur! Please follow very specific technical Set-up instructions (provided below) to create an account. Failure to do so will cause the student to be dropped from the course!

Technology Requirements &Proficiencies

Our class is conducted entirely through via the Internet on the PROMENADES Supersite and through our course page on ATLAS. That means that students should be tech savvy (i.e. have good computer skills!). Students will be required to have access to a fast computer & high-speed internet connectivity. You should also have a microphone for recording speaking exercises. Computer labs are available to Valencia students.

Have a Technical Back-Up Plan!

Things happen! The power goes out, PC’s get viruses, your Internet connection can go haywire, and the list goes on. I suggest that you develop a back-up plan in case you encounter any sort of technical difficulties. Technical difficulties are NOT grounds for my accepting any assignments late! Again, consider Valencia’s computer labs, the public library, a friend/family member’s computer, etc. as options in case your PC fails!

Student Integrity and Academic Dishonesty

All students are expected to behave with integrity. This includes both conduct and behavior in the classroom as well as intellectual integrity. Plagiarism and cheating are unethical, and students caught plagiarizing or cheating will be subject to disciplinary action, including loss of credit for an assignment or for the entire course, probation, suspension, or even dismissal. Please maintain personal and academic integrity.Valencia Community College is dedicated to promoting honorable personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia, a student assumes the responsibility for knowing and abiding by the rules articulated in the Student Code of Conduct (6Hx28:10-03). The instructor reserves the right to refer students who engage in activities that are disruptive to the learning environment to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action. For further information, please refer to college policies published in the student handbook.

Participation and Attendance

Learners are expected to attend class electronically, and will be monitored for electronic participation. You are expected to withdraw from the course if you decide to no longer continue with it. This is YOUR responsibility! Please abide by the college’s withdrawal deadlines. The college’s policy is below, however, note that I exercise the choice to NOT withdraw students!

Assignments

Assignments will be completed online via the Promenades Supersite and through our course page. Your assignments on the Promenades site have specific due dates. You should complete each unit on or around those dates. You risk falling behind if you fail to follow the schedule as outlined in the syllabus.

Quizzes

Quizzes will be performed online through Blackboard. Students should complete these assessments on their own. All quizzes must be taken on or before dates assigned – they will only be open for a certain amount of time, and will not be re-opened once that window has been closed. Plan accordingly! As this is an asynchronous learning environment, no make-up quizzes are available.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Per Valencia Policy 4-07 (Academic Progress, Course Attendance and Grades, and Withdrawals), a student who withdraws from class before the established deadline for a particular term will receive a grade of “W.” A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline. A faculty member MAY withdraw a student up to the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W.” Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.” For a complete policy and procedure overview on Valencia Policy 4-07 please go to:

*FINAL EXAM: Final Exam

The final exam must be taken within the timeframe published for final exams.Your final exam will be a proctored exam, so begin making arrangements to come to a campus testing center or arrange for an approved proctor.It will be worth 20% of your grade. Additional information about the final exam will be forthcoming during the semester.

EVALUATION

Assignments: 50% overall grade (250 pts)

Quizzes: 20% overall grade (100 pts)

Journals: 10% overall grade (50 pts.)

Final Exam: 20% overall grade (100 pts)

TOTAL: 500 pts.

A: 450-500 B: 400-449 C: 350-399 D: 300-349F: 0-299

Weekly Schedule for FRENCH 1120

Week 1: September 29 / Introduction to the course and textbook supersite;
UNIT 1
Week 2: October 6 / UNIT 1
Week 3: October 13 / UNIT 2
Week 4: October 20 / UNIT 2
Week 5: September 27 / UNIT 3
Week 6: November 3 / UNIT 4
Week 7: November 10 / UNIT 4
Week 8: November 17 / UNIT 5
Week 9: November 24 / UNIT 5
Week 10: December 1 / UNIT 6
Week 11: December 8 / UNIT 6 and Final Exam Week! Information about your exam will be posted prior to this, so please be on the lookout! Don’t forget, your final exam is PROCTORED! You must make arrangements to take it at a campus testing center or secure an approved outside proctor. Last day for final exam is December 14th!

PURCHASING A SUPERSITE CODE

This class requires technology access. This access allows you to complete and submit assignments and tests; access all media and study tools; receive announcements; and communicate with your instructor.

Shop smart: only buy books that include the required Supersite code!

You will spend more if you purchase the textbook and code separately. New textbooks purchased at the bookstore will include this code. Most books that are sold online or used DO NOT include the access code. Always check that what you are buying includes the code.

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SETTING UP YOUR ACCOUNT

Returning Students

If you have an existing Supersite account for any Vista Higher Learning textbook, complete these steps:

  • Go to vhlcentral.com
  • Log in using your existing account information.
  • Choose one of these options:

Already have access to the Supersite for this course? Enroll in the course by clicking the "Enroll in a course" link. Then complete "Step 5 - Select a Course/Class" below.

OR

Don't yet have access to the Supersite for this course? Redeem your new Supersite code by clicking the "Redeem a code" link. Then complete "Step 3 - Activate Code" below.

New Students

If you are new to Vista Higher Learning, complete these steps:

Step 1 - Go to vhlcentral.com

Step 2 - Choose one of these options:

  • Did you buy your code at the online Store? If you created a student account on the store, use the same login information. If you can see your course book on the home page after logging in, go to "Step 5 -Select a Course/Class." If no book appears, go to "Step 3 - Activate Code."
  • OR
  • Create an Account
  • In the "Login Information" section of the account creation page, enter a username of your choice.
  • Enter the email address you would like to associate with your account.
  • Enter and confirm a password of your choice.
  • In the "Personal Profile" section, enter your first and last name as you wish them to appear in your Instructor's roster.
  • Select the year of your birth from the drop down list.
  • Enter a student ID (optional).
  • In the "Security Information" section, provide the answer to a secret question, which may later be used to help you access your account if you forget your password.
  • After you enter all of the information, click "create an account."
  • Click "agree." (Before your account is created, you must agree to the terms and conditions of use policy.)

Step 3 - Activate Code

  • On the code activation screen, enter your Supersite code.
  • Click "activate code" to continue.
  • Look for a message at the top of the screen confirming that the code was successfully redeemed.

Step 4 - Select a School

  • Locate your school by typing your school’s name, Valencia College-East / Winter Park. To narrow the search results, add the city and state, Orlando, FL , (include the country, if outside of the USA.) in which your school is located.
  • Click "find." If the terms you entered did not result in a successful search, follow the on-screen tips to revise your search.
  • Select your school from the list by clicking on its name.
  • Click "select school" to add the school to your account.
  • Look for a message at the top of the screen confirming you successfully added the school.

Step 5 - Select a Course/Class

  • From the list of available classes at your school for your textbook's Supersite, look for Instructor "Burda" and the course "FRE 1120 - Fall 2014" taught between 09/29/2014 and 12/14/2014. It should look like this:

Burda / FRE 1120 - Fall 20… / Section 16…
  • Click the radio button for the course section "Section 16161." If more than one class is listed for your instructor, click the information icons in the class listings until you locate the section.
  • Click Save. You should see a confirmation that you successfully enrolled in your instructor's course.