French 3223 : Composition Fall 2007
Instructor: Dr. Goavec
Meeting time: MWF 2:00-2:50 pm Martin 228
Office hours: MWF 1:00 am -1:50 pm
TR 11:00am -12:00pm
And by appointment
Tel: 660-543-4747 (w)
e-mail:
CQIP and General Education Goals
A. Communicating
1. Students will develop their writing skills by writing compositions
2. Students will develop their reading proficiency
3. Students will expand their vocabulary on topics such as: food; women’s issues; men’s issues; state of French language; ecology; media, France in the world etc.
4. Students will develop their speaking abilities by participating in class discussions.
5. Students will review grammar through topics they will have to write on.
B. Valuing
1. Students will demonstrate an awareness of the cultural values of other communities by reading the cultural information provided in the textbook.
2. Students will be introduced to some of the ways those living in other societies fulfill their needs, be they educational, social or cultural.
C. Humanities and Fine Arts
Students will understand the historical, linguistic and cultural contexts and expressions of the peoples where the target language is spoken, within the limits of the textbook and other materials introduced.
French 3223 : Composition Fall 2007
Required Texts: Gerrard, Rusterholz and Long. En train d’écrire, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993.
Stillman David M. & Ronni L. Gordon. Gordon. Reprise, 2 ed. McGraw Hill, 2007.
N. B. Students are encouraged to have a French dictionary.
Course Orientation
This class is designed to help students develop writing skills. It will be conducted exclusively in French. Students will have the opportunity to review grammar structures in order to apply them in short compositions. Reading excerpts from the textbook will expand vocabulary.
Attendance and Participation
The French composition is a class that will allow you to practice writing French skill. Regular attendance in this course is a necessary part of the learning process. You are expected to attend all classes. Unexcused absences will affect your final grade. For every absence in excess of three, you will lose 5 points on your final grade. Excused absence will be considered only if documentation is presented. This documentation must show dates that were advised not to attend classes and reasons for the absence.
Office of Accessibility Statement: Students with documented disabilities who are seeking academic accommodations should contact the Office of Accessibility Services, union 220, (Voice and TTY) 660-543-4421.
Early Alert Statement: As part of the UCM commitment to building a positive, student-centered learning community that supports the success of every student, the faculty member instructing this course participates in the UCM Early Alert Program.
Academic Honesty
Please refer to the Academic Honesty policy on pages 141-142 of the UCM Student Handbook/Planner regarding University policy on cheating. Any violation of that policy will result in an "F" in the course and, possibly, suspension.
Assignments
Daily homework will be assigned for every class meeting. NO late work will be accepted. You are urged to see the instructor concerning whatever specific or general problem you may be having in the course.
Compositions
You will write a composition at the end of each chapter. Each composition will have two drafts, except the last one which will count as the final. You will receive a feedback on the errors to help correct them. The score will be based on the following criteria:
Content (originality, use of a variety of vocabulary)
Grammar (accuracy: verb tenses/ verb conjugations/ adjective/noun agreements/ structures)
The overall length (the minimum length requirement needs to be met)
Academic integrity (all the work must be a result of your own effort; no help from outside or translation software is allowed; no cut and paste). If you are borrowing from any source, provide the complete bibliographical information.
All written assignments must be typed, double-spaced, font 12, Times/times roman.
Système D
The Système D Tutorial and Writing Assistant program combines the features of your word processor with databases of language reference material, a searchable dictionary, a verb conjugating reference, and an audio recording of vocabulary and example sentences.
Système D is designed for those who wish to develop writing skills in French. It provides an effective way to use the written language as a complement to oral work in the classroom. Système D allows any user to instantly access the material needed. The wide range of example sentences and vocabulary clusters assure the user of selecting the correct word or phrase so the French sounds natural.
Système D can be used by learners at all levels, since it supports creative, task-focused activities. People who enjoy learning by doing will benefit quickly from Système D.
For Information to how to use Système D, see separate Handout.
Conversation Groups
The department is fortunate to have group conversation sessions. You may wonder why these conversation group sessions are important. Students have an opportunity to continue working on their oral skills. Conversation leaders are composed of native speakers and advanced students in French.
You are required to attend a conversation group for a minimum of ½ hour five different times during the semester. A schedule will be posted later on to inform students on the meetings days and times. You will need to sign up the attendance sheet every time you attend the conversation group.
Class rules
Classes start promptly on time. If you miss a class, you are still responsible for the material covered and class assignments. Once the class has started, all cell phones must be turned off. We need to respect each other and avoid interrupt class activities.
Grading
Your final grade will be based on the following:
Attendance and participation 20%
Quizzes and homework 30%
Compositions 50%
Schedule
Reading assignments, scheduled quizzes and homework will be announced each day of class meeting and are expected to be completed before the next class meeting, unless indicated otherwise.
August
August 22 Introduction au cours
August 24 Chap. 1; p.3-6
August 27 Chap. 1; p. 6-11
August 29 Chap. 1; p.11-16
August 31 Chap. 2; p.17-20
September
September 3 Labor Day. Pas de classe
September 5 Chap. 2; p. 20-25
September 7 Chap. 2; p. 25-27
September 10 Chap. 3; p. 30-33
September 12 Chap. 3; p. 33-35
September 14 Chap. 3; p. 35-37
September 17 Le banquet ; p. 38-41
September 19 Le banquet ; p. 41-42
September 21 Chap. 4; p.43-46
September 24 Chap. 4; p. 47-49
September 26 Chap. 4; 49-51
September 28 Chap.4; p. 52-55
October
October 3 Chap.4 p. 55-60
October 5 Chap.4. p. 60-64
October 8 Un portrait; p. 65-67
October 10 Un portrait; p. 67-69
October 12 Pas de classe
October 15 Chap. 5; p. 70-73
October 17 Chap.5; p. 74-75
October 19 Chap. 5; p. 75
October 22 Chap.5; p. 76
October 24 Chap.5; p. 77-81
October 26 Mise en pratique: Unité 2; p. 112-113
October 29 Mise en pratique : Unité 2; p. 114-115
November
November 2 Mise en pratique: Unité 12; p.173
November 5 Mise en pratique: Unité 12; p. 174-175
November 7 Mise en pratique: Unité 12; p. 175-177
November 9 Chap. 6; p. 83-86
November 12 Chap. 6; p. 86-88
November 14 Chap. 6; p. 88-90
November 16 Chap. 7; p. 91-94
November 19 Chap. 7; p. 94-99
November 21 No class Thanksgiving Holiday
November 23 No class Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26 Chap. 7; p. 99-103
November 28 Mise en pratique Unité au choix (excepté 2 et 12)
November 30 Mise en pratique Unité au choix (excepté 2 et 12)
December
December 3 Mise en pratique Unité au choix (excepté 2 et 12)
December 5 Mise en pratique Unité au choix (excepté 2 et 12)
December 7 Mise en pratique Unité au choix (excepté 2 et 12)
December 10 Final (sur la partie grammaticale et vocabulaire)
Remettre la composition finale commencée le 26 novembre
2:00pm-4:00pm
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