This course is more advanced French grammar, directed composition, “conversation”, and discussion of culture based on readings and Powerpoint presentations (PPT). Class is conducted in French as much as possible.
 

In addition to working toward increased proficiency in the French language, this course is intended to fulfill the third semester of the foreign language requirement as needed for Associate Degree plans and transfer credit to four-year institutions. The number of courses required varies by discipline and institution.

This course is a synchronous online class, with mandatory meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Note that the course material including the tests will be posted in BB as we progress. 
Prerequisites: You cannot register for this course if you don't have the prerequisite: FREN 1412 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Details here.Course prerequisite.pdf

If you are not sure if this course is the correct level for you...

If you are not sure if this course is the correct level for you, talk to your professor.  You can earn college credit without taking this course by exploring all your options. You could easily be placed in the appropriate level, which could save you time and money.  You can earn credit for this course with the following:

High School AP or IB scores

Course Challenge Exams (ACCs in house exams for all languages)

The CLEP National Exam (French, German, and Spanish only)

There is not a financial penalty incurred for a level change at ACC. Please visit our departmental website for more information or talk to your professor.  
 

This French 2311 also incorporates the LAG principles of Dialogue, Equity, Personal Engagement, and Cultural Exploration. It provides a student-centered experience focused on positive interactions with classmates and the instructor, as well as meaningful exploration of the material to reach the course objectives. In this course you will take an active role in your learning and find out how to incorporate your personal strengths into the learning process in order to make it more relevant to your life. It will make you a more active, happy and confident student.

More on what being in a LAG course means. What is a Liberal Arts Gateway course.pdf

•Course Rationale & Instructional Methodology

Our primary objective is to learn to communicate in French (that’s the fun part). The majority of class time will be spent practicing speaking and listening and you will be required to work with a partner and/or a group. However most of the work (less fun part) required to be able to communicate will be done at home, outside of class. The Mindtap activities will be very helpful to you.

•Our textbook is Horizons (please see “Textbook &Mindtap” tab).

•A reader: C'est bien de Philippe Delerm, (Milan Publishers) ISBN 9782745990860

Available in paperback on Amazon.com. I included a screenshost of the book cover in BB, to make sure we all use the same one.

•Optional materials     

            • French/English dictionary

            • English Grammar for Students of French, J. Morton, Olivia and Hill Press

            • Correct Your French Blunders, V. Mazet, McGraw-Hill; ISBN 978-07146886-2.

This course is more advanced French grammar, directed composition, “conversation”, and discussion of culture based on readings and Powerpoint presentations (PPT). Class is conducted in French as much as possible.
 

In addition to working toward increased proficiency in the French language, this course is intended to fulfill the third semester of the foreign language requirement as needed for Associate Degree plans and transfer credit to four-year institutions. The number of courses required varies by discipline and institution.

This course is a synchronous online class, with mandatory meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Note that the course material including the tests will be posted in BB as we progress. 

At the end of FREN 2311, you should be able to do the following: 

 Listening:

• understand the main idea and most details when listening to a passage based largely on known material
• understand the main topic and some details of an authentic text or one not primarily based on known material
• comprehend questions on familiar topics

 Speaking:

• initiate and maintain a conversation
• ask and answer questions on known topics with comprehensible grammar and pronunciation
• ask about, talk about, and describe yourself and others, and make comparisons
• narrate in the past
• request or suggest that someone do something
• perform these specific functions: paraphrase, ask for information, give directions, ask and tell what happened, persuade someone, order food and drink, ask for and give advice

Reading:

• use reading strategies such as cognates and context
• read slightly more complex literary texts in French
• read slightly more complex texts on French culture

 Writing:

• list items and activities related to a topic being studied (studies, food, etc.)
• take dictation of familiar material
• ask and answer questions on known topics with reasonably accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation
• write documents that do the following: describe, compare, advise, convince or suggest, narrate past events

 Cultural Awareness:

• demonstrate an understanding of francophone cultures in the United States, France, Quebec, the Caribbean, and West Africa
• demonstrate familiarity with selected French literary texts.