Description:

In this class, students continue their in-depth study of French grammar and improvement of vocabulary. All four communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) continue to be emphasized as reading assignments, compositions, listening comprehension exercises and class discussion become more complex. Placement test recommended. Go to the Testing Center or to the Language Resource Center. 3 hrs./wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Manipulate basic structures to create with language. Improve discrimination among tenses and self correct.
2. Conceptualize similarities and differences between texts that incorporate some degree of narrative complexity. Discuss the ideas presented in an expository text.
3. Follow extended discourse for which topic and vocabulary have been reviewed in advance. Similar to Intermediate I, but with increased comprehension.
4. Write multi-page compositions on assigned material.
5. Create with language on sentence level, ask and answer questions albeit with some self-correction.
6. Detect cultural differences as expressed in written texts.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Manipulating Basic Structures to Improve Discrimination Among
Tenses 
   A. Conjugate verbs in all tenses in the indicative mode and most tenses
in the subjunctive mode
   B. Increase accuracy of using tense sequences in more complex
structures

II. Conceptualize Similarities and Differences between Texts That
Incorporate Some Degree of Narrative Complexity.  Discuss the Ideas
Presented in An Expository Text.
   A. Read consistently with full comprehension simple connected text
dealing with basic personal and social needs about which they have
personal interest and/or knowledge
   B. Abstract main ideas and information from texts at the next higher
level featuring description and narration
   C. Answer comprehension questions on assigned essays or short stories
   D. Summarize and/or explain the most important elements of the
narrative

III. Extended discourse of Familiar Topic and Vocabulary
   A. Comprehend sentence-length utterances which consist of
recombinations of learned elements in a limited number of content areas
supported by the situational context
   B. Listen to identify the purpose of the conversation

IV. Writing Multi-page Compositions on Assigned Material
   A. Create short, simple letters which content involves personal
preferences, daily routine, everyday events, and other topics grounded in
personal experience
   B. Express present time and at least one other time frame of aspect
consistently, e.g., past, habitual imperfective
   C. Show evidence of control of the syntax of noncomplex sentences
 

V. Use the language to create sentences, ask and answer questions and
correct errors
   A. Handle successfully a variety of uncomplicated, basic and
communicative tasks and social situations
   B. Talk simply about self and family members
   C. Ask and answer questions and participate in simple conversations on
topics beyond the most immediate needs, e.g., personal history and leisure
time activities
   D. Increase utterance length, although speech may continue to be
characterized by frequent long pauses
   E. Incorporate some basic conversational strategies to respond to
conversation partners
 

VI. Cultural Differences Expressed in Written Texts
   A. Distinguish typical traits within text related to life styles among
the peoples where the target language is spoken
   B. Explain ways people act in manners consistent with the structure of
their own culturally conditioned system, or frame of reference as shown in
reading passages and/or films
   C. Demonstrate resolving conflicts through simulation based on
experience for cross-cultural understanding
   D. Recognize some adages and idiomatic phrases and their register

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Major exams                              50% of grade
Composition(s)                           25% of grade
Classroom performance and participation  25% of grade
                                        100%

Exam contents:
 Listening comprehension      10 - 20%
 Vocabulary                   10 - 20%
 Grammar                      30 - 40%
 Free or directed composition 30 - 40%

Grade Criteria:
90 - 100% = A
80 -  89% = B
70 -  79% = C
60 -  69% = D
 0 -  59% = F

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.