Program Overview

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French Language I F18 (FREN*1200)

Course Details

This course will bring together the grammar theory and skills previously acquired into a useful and practical framework which will form a foundation for further university-level study in French.

Course Objectives

The course objectives are to apply theory and further develop the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking through group tasks and activities.

Learning Outcomes

This course follows the European Common Framework for Language Learning. A student successfully completing this course will be at the A2 (Waystage or Elementary) Level and will:

• understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g., very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
• communicate in simple terms about routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
• describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.

Requirements

The requirements for this course are:

1. FREN*1150
2. Grade 12U French
3. Permission of the School of Languages and Literatures A Background Information Sheet must be filled out by each student and submitted on the first day of class.

Restrictions

Students with native or near-native ability in French, including Francophones and French immersion students, will not be admitted to this course. This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods.

Textbooks

Textbooks are to be announced.

Method of Presentation

The method of presentation includes 3 lectures and 1 lab/seminar.

Evaluation Method

The evaluation method is to be announced.

College of Arts

The College of Arts is located in the MacKinnon Building.

Departments and Schools

The College of Arts includes the following departments and schools:

• School of Theatre, English, and Creative Writing
• School of Fine Art and Music
• School of Languages and Literatures
• Department of History
• Department of Philosophy
• Interdisciplinary Programs

Centres, Institutes, and Labs

The College of Arts includes the following centres, institutes, and labs:

• Centre for Scottish Studies
• Grounded and Engaged Theory Lab (GET)
• Interdisciplinary Design Lab
• The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation
• The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lab (THINC)
• The School of Fine Art & Music Print Study Collection