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Spring 2019 | FREN 1004 Section 001: Intermediate French II (53175)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Freshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 08:00AM - 08:50AMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 121
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (18 of 21 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of intercultural competence, comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the US. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course). prereq: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Class Notes:
- While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online)
- Class Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of Intercultural Competence,comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the U.S. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course)Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Grading:
- 5% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% Quizzes
5% Written Homework
30% Additional Semester Exams
13% Class Participation
22% Other Evaluation - Exam Format:
- Exams assess a student's listening, reading, speaking and writing proficiency. Oral exams are administered in pairs, written exams involve answering short questions and essay writing.
- Class Format:
- Mostly discussion and student involvement in pair/group activities.
- Workload:
- Other Workload: Students will regularly participate in conversational activities, partner and small group work. Expect an average of 2 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53175/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 April 2018
Spring 2019 | FREN 1004 Section 002: Intermediate French II (53359)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Meets With:
- FREN 4004 Section 002
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 09:05AM - 09:55AMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 30
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (20 of 21 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of intercultural competence, comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the US. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course). prereq: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Class Notes:
- While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online)
- Class Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of Intercultural Competence,comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the U.S. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course)Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Grading:
- 5% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% Quizzes
5% Written Homework
30% Additional Semester Exams
13% Class Participation
22% Other Evaluation - Exam Format:
- Exams assess a student's listening, reading, speaking and writing proficiency. Oral exams are administered in pairs, written exams involve answering short questions and essay writing.
- Class Format:
- Mostly discussion and student involvement in pair/group activities.
- Workload:
- Other Workload: Students will regularly participate in conversational activities, partner and small group work. Expect an average of 2 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53359/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 April 2018
Spring 2019 | FREN 1004 Section 003: Intermediate French II (52428)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 10:10AM - 11:00AMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 8
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (20 of 21 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of intercultural competence, comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the US. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course). prereq: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Class Notes:
- While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online)
- Class Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of Intercultural Competence,comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the U.S. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course)Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Grading:
- 5% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% Quizzes
5% Written Homework
30% Additional Semester Exams
13% Class Participation
22% Other Evaluation - Exam Format:
- Exams assess a student's listening, reading, speaking and writing proficiency. Oral exams are administered in pairs, written exams involve answering short questions and essay writing.
- Class Format:
- Mostly discussion and student involvement in pair/group activities.
- Workload:
- Other Workload: Students will regularly participate in conversational activities, partner and small group work. Expect an average of 2 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52428/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 April 2018
Spring 2019 | FREN 1004 Section 004: Intermediate French II (52429)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Freshman Full Year Registration
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 11:15AM - 12:05PMUMTC, East BankCivil Engineering Building 213
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (20 of 21 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of intercultural competence, comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the US. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course). prereq: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Class Notes:
- While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online)
- Class Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of Intercultural Competence,comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the U.S. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course)Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Grading:
- 5% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% Quizzes
5% Written Homework
30% Additional Semester Exams
13% Class Participation
22% Other Evaluation - Exam Format:
- Exams assess a student's listening, reading, speaking and writing proficiency. Oral exams are administered in pairs, written exams involve answering short questions and essay writing.
- Class Format:
- Mostly discussion and student involvement in pair/group activities.
- Workload:
- Other Workload: Students will regularly participate in conversational activities, partner and small group work. Expect an average of 2 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52429/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 April 2018
Spring 2019 | FREN 1004 Section 005: Intermediate French II (52430)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 11:15AM - 12:05PMUMTC, East BankWulling Hall 240
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (22 of 21 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of intercultural competence, comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the US. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course). prereq: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Class Notes:
- While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online)
- Class Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of Intercultural Competence,comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the U.S. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course)Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Grading:
- 5% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% Quizzes
5% Written Homework
30% Additional Semester Exams
13% Class Participation
22% Other Evaluation - Exam Format:
- Exams assess a student's listening, reading, speaking and writing proficiency. Oral exams are administered in pairs, written exams involve answering short questions and essay writing.
- Class Format:
- Mostly discussion and student involvement in pair/group activities.
- Workload:
- Other Workload: Students will regularly participate in conversational activities, partner and small group work. Expect an average of 2 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52430/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 April 2018
Spring 2019 | FREN 1004 Section 006: Intermediate French II (53176)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Freshman Full Year Registration
- Meets With:
- FREN 4004 Section 006
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 12:20PM - 01:10PMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 123
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (20 of 21 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of intercultural competence, comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the US. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course). prereq: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Class Notes:
- While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online)
- Class Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of Intercultural Competence,comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the U.S. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course)Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Grading:
- 5% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% Quizzes
5% Written Homework
30% Additional Semester Exams
13% Class Participation
22% Other Evaluation - Exam Format:
- Exams assess a student's listening, reading, speaking and writing proficiency. Oral exams are administered in pairs, written exams involve answering short questions and essay writing.
- Class Format:
- Mostly discussion and student involvement in pair/group activities.
- Workload:
- Other Workload: Students will regularly participate in conversational activities, partner and small group work. Expect an average of 2 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/53176/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 April 2018
Spring 2019 | FREN 1004 Section 007: Intermediate French II (52431)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 01:25PM - 02:15PMUMTC, East BankScience Teaching Student Svcs 144
- Enrollment Status:
- Closed (21 of 21 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of intercultural competence, comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the US. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course). prereq: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Class Notes:
- While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online)
- Class Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of Intercultural Competence,comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the U.S. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course)Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Grading:
- 5% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% Quizzes
5% Written Homework
30% Additional Semester Exams
13% Class Participation
22% Other Evaluation - Exam Format:
- Exams assess a student's listening, reading, speaking and writing proficiency. Oral exams are administered in pairs, written exams involve answering short questions and essay writing.
- Class Format:
- Mostly discussion and student involvement in pair/group activities.
- Workload:
- Other Workload: Students will regularly participate in conversational activities, partner and small group work. Expect an average of 2 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52431/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 April 2018
Spring 2019 | FREN 1004 Section 008: Intermediate French II (52432)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Discussion
- Credits:
- 5 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Partially Online
- Class Attributes:
- Freshman Full Year Registration
- Meets With:
- FREN 4004 Section 008
- Times and Locations:
- Regular Academic Session01/22/2019 - 05/06/2019Mon, Thu 06:20PM - 08:25PMUMTC, East BankFolwell Hall 116
- Enrollment Status:
- Open (13 of 21 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of intercultural competence, comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the US. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course). prereq: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Class Notes:
- While class does not meet face-to-face on Fridays, students are expected to work independently on online course assignments which are an important part of the course grade. (MTWTh in classroom & F online)
- Class Description:
- Vous êtes les bienvenus! Come join us in exploring some of the foundations of cultural identity. What does it mean to be "French?" What does it mean to be "American?" What are some things that people living within a particular culture have in common as a function of living in that culture? Where do personal and cultural identities intersect? We pay special attention to development of Intercultural Competence,comparing how food, child-rearing practices, elements of national identity, and diversity are treated in France and the U.S. We revisit many grammar concepts you have seen before, focusing on accuracy and extended language use. This course will allow you to be much more confident in using comparisons, narrating (past and present), linking ideas together into longer discourse, describing, etc. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be solidly in the Intermediate ranges of proficiency in French, able to travel and/or use French for your own goals. You will also be prepared for more advanced study in French here or abroad (FREN 3015 and 3014 are options after this course)Prerequisite: C- or better in FREN 1003, or EPT/LPE (for students taking their first French course at the U)
- Grading:
- 5% Final Exam
20% Reports/Papers
5% Quizzes
5% Written Homework
30% Additional Semester Exams
13% Class Participation
22% Other Evaluation - Exam Format:
- Exams assess a student's listening, reading, speaking and writing proficiency. Oral exams are administered in pairs, written exams involve answering short questions and essay writing.
- Class Format:
- Mostly discussion and student involvement in pair/group activities.
- Workload:
- Other Workload: Students will regularly participate in conversational activities, partner and small group work. Expect an average of 2 hours of outside preparation for each class session hour.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/52432/1193
- Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
- 9 April 2018
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