FRENCH 1 – SEPT 2013

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FRENCH 1: MODULE 1PRÉLIMINAIRES

Présentons-nous ! (Textbook p. 2-29)

Week 1 - Testing technologyWeek 2 - Pronunciation and spelling - French alphabet - Stress - Introducing yourself and others - Greetings and farewellsWeek 3 - Verbs (to be) - Subject Pronouns - Vocabulary (classroom objects) - Articles

BIENVENUE À TOUS !

Announcements: information for the class Course Schedule: contents for each week and due dates (one

written assignment to post at the end of each module) Course is broken into 7 modules Module 4 (week 8) = Mid Term Exam Module 7 (week 15) = Final Exam

Course Information

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How will I be evaluated? see Course Information

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EACH MODULE:

NOT GRADED

Module Overview Module Studies Learning contents

Discussions in French and in English

Assignment

Recommended exercisesSelf assessments 

Here where to find what to prepare for the TA sessions (see Real Time Oral Sessions)

GRADED

REAL TIME SESSIONS

REAL TIME SPEAKING AND LISTENINGAt least once a week minimum with instructor.At least once a week minimum with TA.Don't be shy, you are supposed to be in this course to learn, not to be perfect.Make the most of these oral sessions by speaking as much as you can, by asking how many questions you may have.Be participative.YOUR FRENCH SPEAKING SKILLS ARE NOT GRADED ONLY ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION IS GRADED

Attendance• Once with Florence (Instructor)

Monday@7:30–8:00 pmOR

Wednesday@7:30–8:00 pm

• Once with Antoine (Teaching Assistant)

• EASY WEEK: each week a PPT will be uploaded with what we have done in class. • AUDIO FILES: tailored audio files will be uploaded for your convenience You can

download them to improve your oral skills.• No extra CDs needed• No extra credits• Modules will be open step by step and remain open• No penalization for late submissions• Work can be completed all time

Specific features:

READING: check your edition and read with a pen