Course description 

Credit Hours: 4

Classroom Contact Hours per week: 4

Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 0

Continuation of FREN 1411 with more advanced conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. Prerequisites: Students must have completed a first semester college French course of at least four semester hours with a grade of C or better, or have equivalent credit by examination, to enroll in FREN 1412. 

Course Rationale 

In addition to offering the fundamentals of the French language, this course is intended to fulfill one semester of the World Languages requirement as needed for Associate Degree plans and transfer credit to four-year institutions. The number of courses required varies from discipline and institution.

Credit by Examination/High School Language Credit

If you are not sure if this course is the correct level for you, please 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)

Please be aware that 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:  http://sites.austincc.edu/fola/credit-by-exam/

Course prerequisite 

As stated in the ACC Catalog, to be enrolled in the course, you must have credit for a four or five credit hour college or university course equivalent to, or at a higher level than, ACC French 1411 with a grade of A, B, or C. 

High school, community / continuing education credit, conversation course credit, and previous knowledge are not acceptable substitutes for the required prerequisite. You must present proof of this credit (in the form of a copy of the appropriate transcript or grade report or an ACC printout) to your instructor by the twelfth day* of ACC classes or you will be withdrawn from this course and may risk losing any refund. 

Please note: 

1. If this is the only course for which you are registered and you are withdrawing, this may constitute a withdrawal from the institution. (See Catalog.) 
2. Any student wishing to challenge this course by examination must withdraw by the twelfth class day.* (See Catalog.) 

*This is the twelfth class day from the beginning of the semester for all ACC courses, not the twelfth day of your class. During the summer, the deadline is the fourth class day. 

Instructional methodology

 In this online format class, our primary objective is to learn to communicate in French. We will study vocabulary words and grammar rules with this end in mind. We will practice developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. 

If you are new to online courses you may wish to look at the  ACC Distance Education General Information available at https://online.austincc.edu/faq/ Students will use the Blackboard learning management system for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, and collaboration. Although we do not meet as a class on campus, you will be required to complete work according to a schedule. You should be prepared to spend arpound 16 hours per week studying and doing assignments to prepare for class. It is best to study a little each day. If you feel you need extra help, you can find a French tutor at the Learning Labs. This service is free to ACC students. 

Student Technology Support

Austin Community College provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm. Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/sts.

Students who do not have the necessary technology to complete their ACC courses can request to borrow devices from Student Technology Services. Available devices include iPads, webcams, headsets, calculators, etc. Students must be registered for a credit course, Adult Education, or Continuing Education course to be eligible. For more information, including how to request a device, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.

Student Technology Services offers phone, live-chat, and email-based technical support for students and can provide support on topics such as password resets, accessing or using Blackboard, access to technology, etc. To view hours of operation and ways to request support, visit http://www.austincc.edu/sts.

Schedule and Due Dates

Homework, quizzes, and exams are due by 11:59 pm Central Time.

Course Policies

Withdrawals 

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The Final Withdrawal Date for this semester is April 27, 2026.  The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

Missed or late work 

Late quizzes are not generally allowed, but two quiz grades will be dropped at the end of the semester. Late exams are allowed only with proof of a good reason for missing them. MindTap assignments are only accepted late with proof a good reason for needing an extension..

Incompletes 

If there is a documented extenuating circumstance after the last day to withdraw, then you may be eligible for an incomplete. The student must be in good standing and have a C or higher. The student must consult with the instructor and the final decision will be at the instructor’s discretion. 

1.      Prior to the end of the semester in which the I is to be awarded, the student must meet with the instructor to determine the assignments and exams that must be completed prior to the deadline date.  This meeting can occur virtually or in person.  The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form.

2.      The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student.  The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement.  A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits at the end of the semester.   

3.      The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above.  This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.  

4.      Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.  

5.      When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F. 

If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.”  Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the following semester or session deadline is not frequently granted.

Copyright violations 

By college policy, there shall be no copying of or from copyrighted works intended to be “consumable” in the course of study or of teaching. These include workbooks, exercises, standardized tests and test booklets and answer sheets and like consumable material. Copying shall not substitute for the purchase of books, publishers’ reprints or periodicals.

Generative Artificial Intelligence Policy
This policy outlines the rules and expectations for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) tools in this course. This course is designed to help students develop their language proficiency through personal effort, practice, and engagement with course materials. In order to preserve academic integrity and support authentic language acquisition, the use of GAI tools is not permitted for use in drafting, editing, translating, or completing any coursework unless specified otherwise by the instructor. All assessments—including written assignments, class exercises, quizzes, and exams—must be completed using your own original language skills. The use of GAI in these assessments constitutes academic dishonesty. Submissions will be evaluated for evidence of authentic language production, and suspicious patterns may be subject to further review. Instructors may check whether students using vocabulary and grammar beyond the level of the course understand their use.

Generative Artificial Intelligence refers to any software or application capable of producing human-like text, translations, or corrections based on prompts or inputs. This includes, but is not limited to:

• AI language models (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Bing Copilot, Gemini)
• Machine translation tools (e.g., Google Translate, DeepL, Reverso)
• Browser translation features (such as in Chrome, Safari, Firefox and others)
• AI writing assistants or rewording tools (e.g., Grammarly, QuillBot, Wordtune)

Students are expected to use their textbook, course notes and handouts, dictionaries, or other reference materials to complete assignments. 

Violation of this policy is considered a breach of academic integrity and may result in the following consequences:

• A grade of zero on the affected assignment or assessment
• A formal academic misconduct report filed with the College or university
• Failure of the course and additional institutional disciplinary action

Repeat violations may result in more serious penalties as determined by institutional policy.

Exceptions to this policy may be made only with prior documented approval from the instructor. Exceptions may include approved accommodations through Student Accessibility Services  or explicit instructor-approved use of GAI for specific tasks (e.g., comparing machine translation with human translation as part of a guided activity). 

If you have any questions about what constitutes appropriate or inappropriate use of GAI, or about potential breaches of course policies, please consult your professor for clarification.

College Policies

All College Policies must be followed in this class. Please review them by clicking on the College Policies and Student Support Services link in the menu for this class in Blackboard.

Textbook and Materials: 

Either: 

Horizons 7e (Manley, Smith, McMinn-Reyna, Prévost, Cengage publishing company) 

Inclusive Access (Unless you opted out, you purchased access to the online materials when you paid your tuition and fees.) 

[Instructors may require the print upgrade or make it optionl.] Print upgrade (ISBN 9780357092842). This is a loose-leaf hardcopy of the print textbook available to students with Inclusive Access at ACC bookstores for $46.95.

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General Education Student Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate competence in:

—    Critical Thinking

Gather, analyze, synthesize, evaluate and apply information for the purposes of innovation, inquiry, and creative thinking.

—    Teamwork

Consider different points of view to work collaboratively and effectively in pursuit of a shared purpose or goal.

—    Social Responsibility

Analyze differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities

—    Personal Responsibility

Identify and apply ethical principles and practices to decision-making by connecting choices, actions and consequences 

—    Communication Skills

Develop, interpret, and express ideas and information through written, oral and visual communication that is adapted to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.

Course Objectives

The main objective of this course is to develop competencies that align with the general education goals of critical thinking, interpersonal skills, civic and cultural awareness, personal responsibility, and written, oral and visual communication, in the French language, at an appropriate level. The ability to understand and communicate and comprehend French will develop along with the knowledge of the vocabulary, grammatical structures of the language, and exploration of how culture shapes communication. Two to three hours a day should be dedicated for the study of French (at least two hours outside of class for each hour in class). 

At the end of French 1412, students should be able to do the following:

CRITICAL THINKING:

• compare and contrast lifestyles and attitudes in French society with their own
• paraphrase by thinking of alternate ways of expressing meaning.
• plan and predict what might be said in written and listening passages.
• utilize language creatively to talk about familiar topics 

TEAMWORK (Interpersonal Skills):

• converse with partners about topics related to them.
• help one another with areas of difficulty. 
• brainstorm in groups to organize tasks.
• share resources related to common interests.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Civic and Cultural Awareness):

• discuss the importance of cultural identity in different French-speaking regions. 
• compare French values related to daily life such as leisure activities, relationships, and eating habits to those in their own society.
• demonstrate awareness of current events in French-speaking regions.
• discuss implications of changes in French society and compare them to changes in their own society.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• show time management skills by successfully completing tasks on time.
• acquire effective study habits for language learning.
• name a variety of resources outside of class to practice French.
• discuss aspects of French language and culture of personal interest. 
• state how learning French will be useful to them and improve their lives.
• make appropriate decisions when interacting with people from different French-speaking regions.

COMMUNICATION (Written, Oral and Visual Communication):

• communicate effectively in common situations such as when shopping for clothes, ordering in restaurants, or buying groceries.
• talk about topics such as daily routine, leisure activities, relationships, in the present, the past, and the near future.
• recount stories in the past.
• make conditional statements and hypothesize.
• utilize visuals and context to express or understand meaning.
• utilize organizing techniques and logical sequencing when writing.
• utilize visuals to infer or show cultural differences.

Discipline-Level Learning Outcomes for French

At the end of the fourth semester of French, students should be able to:

CRITICAL THINKING:

• utilize a variety of reading or listening strategies for comprehension.
• draw inferences from information that has been presented.
• synopsize and synthesize the information from passages heard or read.
• utilize language creatively to make it relevant their lives.
• make comparisons and find contrasts among the different Francophone cultures and their own and explain different values.
• mention implications and applications of information they have read or heard.

TEAMWORK (Interpersonal Skills):

• complete a variety of language-based activities working in pairs and small groups.
• demonstrate the ability to negotiate meaning to complete language-based activities.
• demonstrate the ability to work in groups to achieve a common goal.
• demonstrate the ability to consider different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Civic and Cultural Awareness):

• compare and contrast different perspectives on cultural issues, customs, and traditions after reading or listening to passages in the French language.
• demonstrate some intercultural competence by correctly using formal and informal speech, changing registers as needed, and using gestures.
• mention some differences among the French-speaking countries.
• show awareness of current events in French-speaking regions and analyze their implications.
• state ways that studying French-speaking societies can help understand and improve their own society.
• explain the importance of knowledge of French culture for relationships between individuals, businesses, or nations.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• acquire effective language learning strategies for life-long learning.
• state how learning French will be useful to them and improve their lives.
• name and investigate aspects of French language and culture of personal interest.
• explain the value of learning about other people and respecting  cultural differences.
• make appropriate decisions when interacting with people from different cultures.

COMMUNICATION (Written, Oral and Visual Communication):

• show effective written and spoken communication in French at the appropriate level using a variety of strategies and adopting the appropriate type of speech. 
• use listening strategies such as listening for the main idea and for specific details and asking for clarification.
• exhibit conceptual understanding and control of courtesy expressions and appropriate kinesics when speaking in French
• interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication