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FRENCH 106 – SPRING 2005

COURSE CALENDAR

Abbreviations: TX = Textbook WB = Workbook

8 Feb. (T) Introduction to course / Why study French

Introduction to course / Distribution of syllabus.

The importance of speaking a foreign language.

For an understanding of the textbook and materials, read "To the Student"

TX xvii-xxv. You should also become familiar with the French 106 web page and its resources. http://www.fllt.udel.edu/lang/french/newfrench106.html

For Wed. Read policies on syllabus

For Thurs. Find three reasons to study French at:

http://faculty.kutztown.edu/dewey/why.html

Prepare 10 questions to become acquainted with others

using verb list attached to syllabus Mais Oui! (Ch.1-5)

9 Feb. (W) Becoming acquainted / Talking about present time

Become acquainted. Review of present tense and question forms.

For Fri. Study verbs on list Ch. 1-5 for meaning and form in present.

10 Feb. (R) Becoming acquainted / Describing oneself

Interview others in class using the questions you prepared.

Review of adjectives: TX 20, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 104, 105

For Tues. Listen to student CD and complete exercises TX 211-214

A l'écoute and pronunciation. WB 73, 74 Ex. A, B

Note culturelle TX 215

11 Feb. (F) Expressing likes and dislikes

Begin Ch.6 Weather expressions and pastimes.

Saying what you do quelquefois, souvent, rarement, jamais.

For Mon. Writing assignment 1 following guidelines attached to the printed

syllabus. One page typed and double spaced. Include evaluation

sheet which can be found at:

http://www.fllt.udel.edu/lang/french/evaluation_le_tour.html

14 Feb. (M) Expressing likes and dislikes

Writing assignment 1 is due with evaluation sheet.

Continue to work with verbs in present tense.

For Wed. Continue to study verb list Ch. 1-5 attached to syllabus

15 Feb. (T) Talking about weather and seasons

Listening and pronunciation practice.

TX 215 - 216 and note culturelle

For Thurs. Go to website: http://www.meteo.fr/ Choose one French city and give the forecast for the next 3 - 4 days

16 Feb. (W) Saying what happened (I)

TX 196 – past tense (passé composé with avoir)

For Fri. WB 66-68, Ex. K,L,M

17 Feb. (R) Talking about pastimes

TX 226-229 - 212 lire, dire, voir, écrire; Note culturelle TX 225.

For Tues. WB 76 Ex. F

Quiz on verbs Ch. 1-5 Mais Oui! meaning and form in present

18 Feb. (F) Saying what happened (II)

TX 217-218 past tense (passé composé with être)

For Mon. WB 74-76 Ex. C,D,E; WB 77 Ex. G

21 Feb. (M) Using reading strategies – Making predictions

TX 242-244 Pre-reading for M. Bordenave

For Wed. Read TX 242-244; TX 244-245 Ex. 5,6

22 Feb. (T) Quiz – present tense / Talking about choices

Quiz – verbs Ch. 1-5 in present for meaning and form

ir verbs like choisir TX 236-238

For Thurs. WB 79-80 Ex. J, K; Read TX 233 Culture et Reflexión

TX 234-236 A l’écoute exercises and pronunciation

23 Feb. (W) Discussing a French text – Avoiding repetition

TX 229-230 direct object pronouns le, la,l’, les

For Fri. Read TX 229-230; WB 78-79 Ex. H, I

24 Feb. (R) Talking about choices

Work with verbs like choisir

For Tues. Complete Ace Self-Test and prepare for quiz - Ch. 6;

E-mail results to T/R instructor

25 Feb. (F) Developing writing skills

Practice for writing assignment 2.

For Mon. Read 239-240; WB 80 Ex. L

28 Feb. (M) Inviting and responding to invitations

Prepare/present role plays based on TX 240-241

For Wed. Writing assignment 2 is due.

1 Mar. (T) Review and quiz Ch. 6

For Thurs. Prepare à l’écoute exercises and pronunciation TX 252-256

Read note culturelle TX 254

2 Mar. (W) Talking about coming and going

Writing assignment 2 is due.

Verbs like sortir TX 256

For Fri. Read TX 256-258; WB 85-87 Ex. A,B,C

Print out Tour de France questionnaire and bring to class.

3 Mar. (R) Choosing a hotel in France / Reserving a room

TX 252; role play situations based on TX 254 Ex. 6

For Tues. Read TX 259-260; WB 87 Ex. D

4 Mar. (F) Talking about vacation destinations and activities

Explanation of Tour de France questionnaire.

TX 262

For Mon. WB 88 Ex. E; Read note culturelle TX 266.

Read TX 263-265. Imagine you visited either la Tunisie or le Sénégal and write at least 10 things you did there using the passé composé and the vocabulary TX 265.

7 Mar. (M) Talking about travel

TX 267-270 venir / revenir; prepositions with geographic locations.

For Wed. WB 88,89 Ex. F,G

8 Mar. (T) Asking for help or information

TX 271-273; role play situations based on TX 273, Ex. J.

Note culturelle TX 272

For Thurs. Read TX 274; Prepare à l’écoute TX 275-278 and

Note culturelle TX 276

9 Mar. (W) Le voyage du Petit Prince

Pre-reading exercises TX 284-285.

For Fri. Read TX 286-287; answer questions TX 288 Ex. 4,5.

10 Mar. (R) Traveling by train

Role plays in class – TX 278 Ex. 6.

Re verbs like attendre TX 279-280.

For Tues. Read TX 279-280; WB 89 Ex. H.

11 Mar. (F) Le voyage du Petit Prince

Indirect object pronouns, lui, leur.

Discuss Le Petit Prince.

For Mon. Read TX 281-282; WB 90 Ex. I

14 Mar. (M) Referring to someone already mentioned

TX 281-283; WB 91 Ex. J (direct and indirect object pronouns).

For Wed. Prepare for quiz Ch. 7; complete Ace Self-Test and e-mail results to

The T/R instructor.

15 Mar. (T) Traveling by train

Video

For Thurs. Reiew vocabulary and structures Ch. 7 in order to be pr epared for role plays in class.

16 Mar. (W) Review and Quiz Ch. 7

For Fri. Writing assignment 3 is due.

17 Mar. (R) Developing speaking skills

Present role plays on “vacation” theme.

For Tues. Prepare exercises with student CD – TX 295-297. Read TX 295.

18 Mar. (F) Review for Mid-Term Exam

Writing assignment 3 is due.

For Mon. Prepare for Mid-Term Exam. No make-ups. Review policies on syllabus.

21 Mar. (M) MID-TERM EXAM

22 Mar. (T) Talking about friendships

TX 295-297. Pre-reading TX 304-305 L’amour et le mariage.

For Thurs. Read TX 305-308; Complete Ex. 5,6.

23 Mar. (W) Describing the way things used to be / Talking about relationships

TX 297-300 imparfait.

TX 300-301 pronominal verbs.

For Fri. Read TX 297-298; WB 97,98 Ex. A,B.

Read TX 301; WB 100 Ex. C,D

24 Mar. (R) Linking ideas

TX 309-310 qui/que.

For Tues. (April 5) Read TX 309-310; WB 101 Ex. E, F.

25 Mar. (F) Talking about relationships

TX 302-303.

Questionnaire 1 of the Tour de France will be due on Wednesday, April 6.

28 March – 1 April SPRING BREAK

4 Apr. (M) Avoiding repetition

TX 313-314 pronouns me, te, nous, vous

For Wed. Read TX 313-314; WB 101-103 Ex. G, H.

Prepare a Qui suis-je? Choose a French or francophone person (historical figure or contemporary), who has made a major contribution in your field of study (music, art, math, science, fashion, etc.). Imagine his or her childhood and describe it to the class using vocabulary from Ch. 8 including pronominal verbs and the imparfait Do not mention the person’s name. We will guess his/her identity in class.

For Wed. Questionnaire 1 of Tour de France is due. One city only.

5 Apr. (T) Linking ideas

TX 310-312 qui / que

For Thurs. Read TX 316; Prepare exercises with student CD – TX 317-319.

6 Apr. (W) Describing how things used to be

Questionnaire 1 is due.

Present the Qui suis-je?

Distribution of worksheet for Francophone Day on Friday, April 8

For Fri. Report to Trabant Multipurpose Rooms B and C instead of your regular

classroom.

7 Apr. (R) Expressing obligation and necessity

The verb devoir TX 320.

For Tues. Read TX 320-321, WB 103-104 Ex. I, J

Read TX 322, WB 104 Ex. K

8 Apr. (F) LA JOURNEE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE

Go to Multipurpose rooms B and C in the Trabant University Center.

Find your instructor so that your attendance may be recorded.

Visit the displays and posters.

Complete the worksheet that was distributed in class on Wed.

For Mon. The completed worksheet for Francophone Day is due.

11 Apr. (M) Learning about the Francophone World

Discusion of Francophone Day. Worksheet is due.

For Wed. Prepare for quiz Ch. 8. Complete Ace Self-Test and e-mail results to T/R instructor.

12 Apr. (T) Making suggestions and giving advice

Role plays in class

For Thurs. Prepare exercises and pronunciation with student CD – TX 335-338

13 Apr. (W) Review and Quiz Ch. 8

For Fri. Writing assignment 4 with evaluation sheet.

14 Apr. (R) Telling a story about the past

TX 340-341 Ex. A,B,C,D,E.

For Tues. Read TX 343-349; TX 347-348 Ex. 4,5; Note culturelle 349

15 Apr. (F) Telling a story about the past

Writing assignment 4 is due.

Work with two past tenses.

For Fri. Read TX 339-340; WB 111-113 Ex. A,B,C

18 Apr. (M) Developing reading skills

Pre-reading exercises WB 118 Ex. 1,2,3 L’enfant noir.

For Wed. Read WB 119; Complete WB 120-121 Ex. 4,5

19 Apr. (T) Talking about holidays and traditions in France

TX 348, tell personal store based on Et vous?

For Thurs. Read TX 349-350; Tx 350 Ex. G

WB 113-114 Ex. D,E

20 Apr. (W) Discussing a French text

Discussion of reading, L’enfant noir.

For Fri. WB 121 Et vous? 1-4

21 Apr. (R) Expressing thanks, congratulations, and good wishes

TX 350 Ex. H; Role plays in class.

For Tues. Read TX 354, Prepare à l’écoute TX 355-358

22 Apr. (F) Using negative expressions

WB 121 Et vous? is due.

TX 361-362

For Mon. WB 117 Ex. I

Questionnaire 2 of Tour de France is due.

25 Apr. (M) Using negative expressions

Questionnaire 2 is due.

Review of vocabulary, verbs, pronouns, negative expressions.

For Wed. Prepare to present role plays in class based on TX 363.

26 Apr. (T) Learning about Tahiti

TX 358-359.

For Thurs. Read TX 358-359; WB 115 Ex. G, H

27 Apr. (W) Developing speaking skills

Present role plays TX 363

For Fri. Complete Ace Self-Test Ch. 9 and e-mail results to T/R instructor.

28 Apr. (R) Saying you know someone or something

TX 358-359

29 Apr. (F) Review and Quiz Ch. 9

Quiz Ch. 9. Sign up for Oral Exam.

For Mon. Prepare exercises and pronunciation with student CD – TX 373-376.

2 May (M) Talking about daily routines

TX 376-377 – verbs in present tense.

For Wed. Writing assignment 5 is due with evaluation sheet.

3 May (T) Saying what you did

TX 378-380 – Reflexive verbs in the past tense.

For Tues. (May 10) WB 123-124 Ex. A,B

4 May (W) Practicing speaking skills

Writing assignment 5 is due.

You will have time in class to practice for the oral exam.

5 and 6 May ORAL EXAMS

9 May (M) Developing reading strategies

TX 400-401, pre-reading exercises for Une abominable feuille d’érable sur la glace.

For Wed. Read TX 401-403; answer questions TX 403 Ex. 5 (1-16)

10 May (T) Saying what you wear and when

TX 385-387 (clothing vocabulary); TX 387-388 the verb mettre.

For Thurs. Read TX 385-388; WB 125 Ex. C,D

11 May (W) Discussing a francophone text

TX 404 Et vous?

TX 397 the pronoun y.

For Fri. Read TX 397, WB 127-129 Ex. G,H, I

12 May (R) Giving and responding to compliments

TX 389-391 including note culturelle.

For Tues. Complete Ace Self-Test Ch. 10 and e-mail results to T/R instructor.

Be prepared to talk about your Virtual Tour de France.

13 May (F) Discussing a francophone text

We will continue to work with vocabulary and grammatical structures in the context of the reading, Une abominable feuille …

For Mon. Prepare questions for review in class.

16 May (M) Review for Final Exam

17 May (T) Talking about your virtual tour of France

18 May (W) Review for Final Exam

20-27 May FINAL EXAM – TBA

MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF THE FINAL EXAM. NO MAKE-UPS WILL BE PERMITTED WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION. REFER TO POLICIES ON SYLLABUS.