French 210 links, fall term 2008
FRN-210 (Intermediate French II), section 02,
Fall 2008
Course Policies
Professors : Harlan R. Patton (until Oct. 15) David
W. Morgan (after Oct. 15)
e-mail: Harlan.Patton@Furman.edu
David.Morgan@Furman.edu
Bureau : FH 235 J FH
235 E
Téléphone : 294-3178 294-3172
Office hours : 10:30 - 11:00 MWF, and by appointment anytime (same
office hours)
(In office all day: feel free to stop by, or call to make sure.)
Course meets : MWF 01:30 PM - 02:20 PM Furman Hall 107
COURSE WEB SITE: Harlan.Patton@Furman.edu, click on « French 210 links ». Your daily assignments, dates for tests, topics for compositions, etc., are all posted on this website Check it daily. No printed assignment sheet will be distributed.
Teaching schedule for fall
semester 2008, H. Patton:
French 201, section 01 Intermediate French I MWF 09:30 AM - 10:20 AM Furman
Hall 227
French 201, section 02 Intermediate French I MWF 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Furman
Hall 227
French House coordinator, course meeting Thursday evenings at 07:00 PM
Co-director for Versailles Fall 2008, second half of the semester, starting
Oct. 15, 2008.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
French 210 is the second half of the intermediate level of language study at
Furman. Although some grammar review is provided, French 210 emphasizes practical
experience in the five areas of language proficiency: speaking, listening,
writing, reading, and cultural awareness. Course activity revolves around
the reading and discussion of literary and other texts chosen from a variety
of French and Francophone authors. The course is specifically designed to
encourage the development of communication skills through frequent student
interaction.
TEXTS
- Bonne Continuation (Furry/Jarausch)
- Hiroshima mon amour (Duras)
CLASS ATTENDANCE
Class attendance is extremely important in a course of this nature. The only
excused absences are those for serious illness, participation in a university-approved
activity, or family emergencies. Each unexcused absence over two will cause
your final grade to drop by one point. Only those absences documented by the
infirmary, your personal physician or the Dean's office will be excused. Students
are fully responsible for work covered during their absence from class.
LATE WORK/MAKE-UP WORK
All work is due at the beginning of the class hour for which it is assigned.
No work will be accepted late. As a general rule, make-up work will be accepted
only in the case of an excused absence.
HOMEWORK
Written answers to questions in the textbook will be assigned periodically.
Scoring will emphasize correctness of content and grammar and regular completion
of assignments. No late homework will be accepted.
ESSAYS
Students will complete 3 essays on cultural or literary topics this term.
All compositions are to be typed, double-spaced. The professor will indicate
all corrections to be made to the first version of each composition; students
will make these corrections and then turn in both the original and the revised
version of the compositions. The final grade on the compositions will be a
composite of the two versions.
ORAL PERFORMANCE & PARTICIPATION
Your use of French in the classroom is an important aspect of the course and
counts as a percentage of your final grade. You are expected to use French
when talking to the professor and to other students in the class. Oral performance
will be evaluated throughout the semester in class and through dialogues or
improvisations which you will regularly create and perform in collaboration
with other students. Your active oral participation in class is vital to your
success in the course. You will be assigned a weekly oral participation grade.
Absence from class will affect your weekly oral participation grade.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Furman regulations concerning academic honesty are strict and fair. It is
expected that, as with all assignments, course projects will be the product
of each student's own work and learning. It is a violation of the university
statement on academic integrity to have others proofread your writing before
submitting it for a grade. In general, you should adhere to the guidelines
of the handbook "Academic Integrity at Furman," available online:
http://www.furman.edu/main/academic_integrity.pdf
Make sure you familiarize yourself with this document now.
FILM REVIEWS
Our French House assistante will be showing French films each Thursday
evening in the Language House (North Village A-302). To receive extra credit,
attend the film at its regularly scheduled showing, then write a 100-150-word
film review in French. These reviews are due the very next morning (Friday)
in class. No late reviews will be accepted. Extra credit in the form of points
to be added to your test grades (3-6 points) will be awarded based on the
quality of your review.Include the following:
- Basic information about the film: director, actors, date, type, etc.
- The basic premise and plot of the film
- Your personal reaction to the film. Did you like it? Why? Why not? Would
you recommend it to others?
RECOMMENDATIONS
- If you are lost or if there is something you do not understand, please let
me know.
- Make sure you read your emails and check the web site often.
- Make sure you come to class prepared and ready to participate!
- Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty are serious offenses. If you are not
sure how to acknowledge a source, if you have questions about what Academic
Dishonesty is, if you are wondering whether the way you have completed you
assignment is appropriate, ask me for assistance. As a general rule, stay
away from online translation tools. These types of software definitely do
not know their French!
- If you require accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities
Act, you must make the proper arrangements well in advance. Disability Services
is located in Admin 207.
FINAL GRADE CALCULATION (APPROXIMATE VALUES)
Epreuves (4) 40%
Final exam 20%
Essays 20%
Homework 10%
Oral participation 10%
GRADING SCALE
A+ = 97-100 A = 93-96 A- = 90-92
B+ = 87-89 B = 83-86 B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79 C = 73-76 C- = 70-72
D+ = 68-69 D = 65-67 F = 0-64