John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY 445 W. 59th St.

, New York NY 10019 Syllabus for "Intro to French 2 French 102" Professor: John Sorrentino Semester: Fall2011 Course Code03Section Code 1696 Class time: T,TH 10:50am 12:05pm Westport Bldg 120 Professor's office: TBA Office Hours: Thursdays 12:10 1:10 Professor's e-mail: jsorrentino@jjay.cuny.edu Course Prerequisite:French 101 Course Description: French 102 is a course in which you will continue to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as learn about French-speaking cultures around the world. French 102 is the second semester elementary French course and presumes a knowledge of basic French language and grammar. Learning Objectives: Students in French 102 will deepen the knowledge of French acquired in French 101. Upon completion of the course should have afamiliarity of life and culture in France and French-speaking countries, and will have had the opportunity to reflect on how their own lives in the US compare to French speakers around the world. They should be able to acquire a basic verbal knowledge of French to be able to get around in French-speaking countries: greet people, ask directions, and express basic needs. Additionally they should be able to introduce themselves and give basic information about themselves as well as assist French-speaking people in this country. Another goal is to be able to understand basic French and get the gist of news and French conversation, especially when speakers express themselves slowly, in addition to, with the aid of a dictionary, be able to understand articles in magazines, newspapers, and other printed media. Finally, they will have gained a basic understanding of French pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and an insight on language function within a society. Required Text/s: Jarvis, et. al. Invitation au monde francophone Second Edition. Boston: Thompson Heinle, 2005, and Accompanying Workbook Policy on Attendance, Etiquette, and Participation: Academic integrity is of primary importance in the classroom. Both students and faculty are responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that supports effective instruction. It is therefore imperative that students and faculty demonstrate mutual respect. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom may compromise the learning and performance of all students present. Such inappropriate behaviors include, but are not limited to: late arrivals/early departures; loud or prolonged side conversations; use of cell phones, computers (other than for legitimate academic use), iPods (or similar devices), etc.; use of derogatory or vulgar language. All

students are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct, published in the John Jay Student Handbook, and are subject to sanctions as described therein for any violations. Go to College Policies: http://resources.jjay.cuny.edu/ehandbook/policies.php for more information. Class decorum y Class begins at 9:25 a.m. You are expected to have worked out any travel difficulties or delays prior to class. y If you need to use the washroom, go. However, you are not permitted to leave the room for long periods during class. y Always bring your textbook, worksheets, and handouts unless otherwise directed. y You must turn your cell phone offand put it away before the start of class. Cell phone usage, ringing and texting during class will result in a loss of participation points for the day, and consequently a grade reduction. y Snacking in class is permitted providing it does not become disruptive. y Reading of material that is not related to our coursework is not permitted. The Language Lab:The Language Laboratory, located in Westport in Room 112, Phone # 212-237-8707, is a service that provides free tutoring to students of John Jay. The Lab has a staff of trained tutors who work with students to help them become more effective in their use of the target language. The Language Lab is a valuable resource for any student of foreign languages, and I encourage you to use it. Plagiarism: Plagiarism and cheating are violations of CUNY s policy on academic integrity (http://www1.cuny.edu/portal_ur/content/2004/policies/image/policy.pdf). By registering in this course, you are promising to abide by all the requirements stated in this policy. Students in breach of this policy are liable to severe penalty, including disciplinary action. See also pp. 44-5 of the JJC Undergraduate Bulletin for further explanation. Use of an internet translator or cutting and pasting for any part of an assignment is also considered cheating. If you are not sure when it is appropriate to seek help, please see your instructor. Approaches Various grammar presentation forms, performances of skits in groups, questionanswer group exercises, conversations, student-to-student interaction in French, Homework via My French Lab, films/television, music and written assignments Course Website will be located at www.johnsorrentino.net - more information to follow. Grading Attendance/Participation:

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Written Work: Tests and Quizzes Final Exam Total

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The John Jay Undergraduate Bulletin allows for the following grades only: A, AB+,B,BC+,C C-,D+,D,DF WU P R Excellent Very Good Satisfactory Poor Failure (remains on transcript even when retaken and passed) Withdrew Unofficially Pass Repeat

Attendance and Preparation y Attendance, participation and homework are mandatory. You are expected to arrive on-time and prepared for class. Prepared for class means you have your class materials (books) and completed homework in hand. y You are permitted three absences throughout the semester without penalty. Keep in mind that missing two classes is the equivalent to missing an entire week of class. Excessive absences will result in a diminished grade! y Three late arrivals to class = one absence Homework Homework will be assigned regularly, as needed. You are required to do all homework assignments, which will either be completed online, collected in class, or reviewed together. If I intend to collect a homework assignment, I will let you know ahead of time. You are expected to be prepared in the event that homework is collected. At times, homework will be due through e-mail. No late assignments. No exceptions. Study Strategies: Foreign language learning can be quite a task! However, with the proper approach, it can be less stressful and even fun. Here are some general procedures that will aid you in your journey: y Note cards are one of the best ways to learn vocabulary. Keep them in your book bag at all times. If you use your time wisely, studying your note cards when you re on the bus/train, waiting in line, etc. You will find that you don t have to spend hours memorizing lists. Also, the more often you see them, the faster you will remember them!

Study in groups! Working in a group to share what you have learned, explaining to others what you have learned and quizzing each other will help you retain what you have learned effectively.

Quizzes and Tests Language learning requires consistency; as such, quizzes will be given throughout the semester. There are no make up quizzes or tests. The duration of each test will be no longer than the duration of the course (1 hour and 15 minutes).
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Last Day to Withdraw without Academic Penalty: November 17 Final Exam: Date and time to be announced

Schedule of Classes
Chapters and Dates Module Objectives

Please note: Test dates are subject to change

Chapitre Cinq Weeks 1-3 Grammar: demonstative adjectives, partitive articles, and the verbs prendre and boire Test September 15 Chapitre Six Weeks 4-6 Grammar: prepositions, the verb faire, posing complex questions Test October 6 Learning about how to discuss your city and your country, and how to ask for directions and information. After a basic review of materials covered in French 101, there will be an ungraded examination administered (on the second day of class). Master introductions, we will begin with Chapter 5 on food (la nourriture).

(No classes Thursday, September 29 or Tuesday, October 4)

Chapitre Sept Weeks 7-9 Grammar: Le pass compos (the present perfect) with avoir, -ir verbs Test October 27 Chapitre Huit Learning how to discuss the weather, your comings and goings, further discussion of past tense. Learning how to express what you like to watch on television, ask and tell time, use the past tense, discuss important events and decisions in your life

Weeks 10-12

Grammar: Verbs partir, venir, and the pass compos with tre. Test November 17

Chapitre 9 Weeks 13-15

Learn how to discuss professions and occupations, speak of your intentions, obligations, evaluate options. Grammar: verbs vouloir, pouvoir, devoir, direct object pronouns, subjunctive expressions with il faut and il vaut mieux Material covered in this chapter will be included on the final exam with will also be comprised of other material covered during the rest of the semester (No Class Thursday, November 24)

(Tuesday, December 13 Last Day of Classes)