Professor: Madame McIver

Email:  leslie_mciver@cuesta.edu

Bienvenue au cours de français 201 (en ligne) !
This fully online, asynchronous course is designed for beginners and focuses on building your skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You'll complete engaging activities and assignments using Canvas and the publisher’s online platform. You'll also get to practice your French with your classmates on a regular basis!

Time Expectations

This is a 5-unit class so you should expect to spend about 10-12 hours per week studying and completing the assignments. There are no mandatory meetings, and assignments will be due on Sundays and Thursdays, except during the summer (Sundays only).

Scheduling

There are two regular assignments during the course: 

1. Weekly video partner chats with another student in the class. I realize that this can sometimes be difficult with different schedules, but it is necessary practice. It will be your responsibility to set these up and showing up to your scheduled time. 
2. Final oral interview with me. This is a great opportunity to show me what  you've learned during the course of the semester. This will take place at the end of the term and count towards your final exam. 

Course Description

Presents a topic-based, introductory language acquisition course in standard contemporary French, with emphasis on listening comprehension, oral interaction, culture centered readings, and writing of basic French. Transfer: CSU; UC. 5 Units.

Course Outline

All the work is done online. The textbook covers five units, with each units being about weeks long.  For each chapter, you will work through a series of grammar tutorials, partner chats, videos, and interactivities to practice and master your skills in the target language. Expect to spend 10-12 hours a week on this five credit course. 

Required Text Book(s)/Materials

Details on the program we are using are still to be determined. 

1. Portails 2.0: Introductory French, Vista Higher Learning. Digital code only (5 month or 12 month code)
2. A good bilingual French/English dictionary (Free dictionary wordreference.com)
3. Canvas will be used for course information and to turn in some assignments.
4. A computer less than six years old with reliable internet access.
5. A webcam and headphones with recording capabilities.
6. You should check your Cuesta College email regularly.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate listening comprehension of level-appropriate, topic-based materials in French.
2. Demonstrate reading comprehension of level-appropriate, topic-based texts in French.
3. Convey verbally the meaning of topic-centered, level-appropriate materials in French.
4. Write complete sentences and brief paragraphs in French referencing a variety of social and cultural situations presented in this level of the French program.
5. Describe and discuss various basic aspects of French–speaking cultures throughout the course.