Description:

Areas covered in this basic course include vocabulary building, grammar study, conversation and an introduction to French culture and civilization. The emphasis is on conversation. Placement test recommended: can be taken at the Testing Center. 5 hrs./wk.

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

Prerequisites: NONE

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. Constructing grammatically correct sentences in the present tense.
2. Read simple, informational texts based on the immediate needs and summarize information.
3. Listen for main ideas derived from covered topics.
4. Express oneself orally through everyday vocabulary and memorized phrases.
5. Compare and contrast aspects of the target language’s culture with the student’s native culture.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Construct grammatically correct sentences in the present tense
   A. Conjugate verbs in present and preterite indicative, and present
subjunctive tenses
   B. Recognize and reproduce object pronouns
   C. Differentiate gender and number of nouns
   D. Match adjectives to gender and number of nouns
   E. Locate people, places, and things according to prepositions

II. Read simple, informational texts based on the immediate needs and
summarize information
   A. Read simple texts dealing with learned material
   B. Interpret basic tourist information such as transportation
schedules, hotel rates and meals

III. Listen for main ideas derived from covered topics
   A. Comprehend simple declarative and interrogative sentences on covered
materials, although they may require repetition and/or long pauses for
application
   B. Transcribe brief dictations
   C. Comprehend high frequency commands
   D. Comprehend preterit tense sporadically

IV. Write simple yet grammatically correct sentences and string of
sentences
   A. Create sentences relating to personal information and immediate
needs
   B. Record information on simple forms and documents
   C. Write dictated sentences

V. Express oneself orally through everyday vocabulary and memorized
phrases
   A. Recite lists of topical vocabulary (e.g. parts of the body, numbers,
days of the week, numbers, colors, items of clothing, household
furnishings)
   B. Use appropriately common courtesy expressions
   C. Provide basic personal information

VI. Compare and contrast aspects of the target language’s culture with the
student’s native culture
   A. Differentiate between formal “you” and informal “you” although
mistakes in usage still frequent
   B. Identify countries where the target language is spoken
   C. Distinguish between French and similar languages
   D. Weigh behavioral alternatives in the target culture
   E. Contrast familial customs in the target culture to the student’s
native culture

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

4 major tests                          66% of grade
 Class participation                   17% of grade
 Completion of the laboratory manual   17% of grade
                                      100%

Grading 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.