French Language I W18 (FREN*1200)

Code and section: FREN*1200*01+02

Term: Winter 2018

Instructor: A-S. Troit + tba

Details

Course objectives:

This course will bring together the grammar theory and skills previously acquired into a useful and practical framework which will form a foundation for further university-level study in French. Contact hours (in class and in the lab) will be spent applying theory and further developing the four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking through group tasks and activities.

Learning outcomes:

A student successfully completing this course will be at the A2 (Waystage or Elementary) Level and will

understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
communicate in simple terms about routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Requirements:

1 of FREN*1150, Grade 12U French or permission of the School of Languages and Literatures.

A Background Information Sheet must be filled out by each student and submitted on the first day of class.

Restrictions:

Students with native or near-native ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students, will not be admitted to this course. This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods.

Textbooks:

Required textbook: Alter Ego 1+ : Students book (Livre de l’élève)

Recommended: Grammaire progressive du français: Avec 600 Exercices, CLÉ nouvelle édition (optional)

Method of presentation:

3 Lectures and 1 lab/seminar

Evaluation method:

TBA

More information about the courses can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar