Description:

This course is designed to build spontaneous speaking ability. Everyday situations and current events will be discussed in class. Placement test recommended. Go to the Testing Center or to the Language Resource Center. 2 hrs./wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $1 to $3.

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. Handle everyday conversational situations in French fluently.
2. Achieve a good standard pronunciation in French sounds.
3. Master vocabulary presented in class.
4. Master fundamental grammatical structures crucial to self-expression.
5. Understand a short dialogue in French.
6. Perform extemporaneously a guided conversation in French.
7. Use circumlocutions or paraphrases to handle unknown vocabulary or structures.
8. Discuss U.S. government / culture / customs vis a vis those of French speaking countries.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Handle everyday conversational situations in French fluently
   A. Ask and answer questions on topics concerned with daily life.
   B. Utilize correctly the correct register and expressions of courtesy.

II. Achieve a good standard pronunciation in French sounds
   A. Transform, via taped or video-taped practice, anglicized vowels and
consonants into closer approximation of French phonemes.
   B. Identify and reproduce correct intonation for statements, questions,
and explanations.

III. Master vocabulary presented in class  
   A. Write topical vocabulary on brief quizzes
   B. Use topical vocabulary in original sentences

IV. Master fundamental grammatical structures crucial to self-expression
   A. Perform brief narrations in class and in video- or audio-taped
conversations
   B. Use the subjunctive appropriately to persuade or demand service
   C. Weave appropriate interjections into spoken text with the purposes
of playing for time, expressing interest, expressing emotion, or
requesting restatement

V. Understand a short dialogue in French
   A. Answer questions on content of taped dialogue
   B. Ask questions for clarification in live interview situation

VI. Perform extemporaneously a guided conversation in French
   A. Connect conversational topics via set phrases
   B. Narrate and describe in all tenses
   C. Elaborate and restate if asked
   D. Participate fully in a dialogue by asking and answering questions,
and encouraging through interjections further speech

VII. Use circumlocutions or paraphrases to handle unknown vocabulary or
structures
   A. Paraphrase a noun, adjective, or verb sufficiently so that it may be
identified correctly by a group

VIII. Discuss U.S. government / culture / customs vis a vis those of
French speaking countries
   A. Present and defend an opinion with respect to political beliefs or
cultural norms
   B. Incorporate at least three justifications or examples for the belief
presented
   C. Use correct subjunctive structure (belief vs. non-belief) to express
an opinion

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

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

Class work        40% of grade
Oral presentation 10% of grade
Midterm (Oral)    20% of grade
Final (Oral)      30% of grade
                 100%

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.