FREN101 2021W1 syllabus PDF

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FREN 101 SYLLABUS Beginners’ French I – section 111 (3 Credits) 2021 Winter I Acknowledgement: UBC’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy? əm (Musqueam) people. The land it is situated on has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam people, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

COURSE INFORMATION Contacts Instructor: Dr Stéphanie Palisse

Contact [email protected] Office: Buchanan Tower #704 Zoom office (link) Typical response time: 24/48h (outside of weekends). Please, respect the netiquette.

Teacher Assistant: Caitlin Midgley

[email protected] Office TBA

Course coordinators: Dr Juliet O’Brien Dr Caroline Lebrec

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Class

Office Hours

Tuesday and By appointment & Thursday on Tuesday 2-3:30pm 12:45-1:45pm (Vancouver Time) On Zoom (link) Meeting ID: On Zoom Meeting ID: 691 5537 6940 Passcode: 892649

622 414 2661 Passcode: 17122020

Office hour: TBA On Zoom (link)

Bienvenue ! FREN 101 will be taught based on inclusive pedagogy which means that every person matters. We acknowledge that we all vary, so the course content is designed to address this diversity of learning profiles (activities, assessment, etc.). If you need special accommodations, I will do my best to make it happen. The key is to communicate your needs to me. An easy way is by email and by office hours. Course overview and format: The course content follows the Common European Framework for Languages. FREN 101 is the equivalent of the first step of the Basic level (A.1.1.) in the common references’ levels (from A1 to C2). Be aware it is a language class so active participation is required. Welcome to the beginning of your journey into French language and culture! As this is a language course, our sessions are a fluid mix of—to translate other academic areas’ categories—lectures, discussion, and workshops. Class sessions are mostly conducted in French, with English as needed for explanation. 1

Classes are at the scheduled time and are for live active interactive practice with student peers, guided by your instructor. In registering for this course, please make sure that its scheduled time fits with your schedule and is compatible with your time zone and other practicalities of everyday life. FREN 101 offers a number of sections at different times of day. CLASS TIME

CLASS LOCATION

While there is some flexibility in this online course, you are expected to make yourself available to meet virtually on the following dates and times:

• All the resources (quizzes, tests, lectures, answer keys, pdf, group discussions, group work…) will be on: UBC CANVAS Site for FRENCH 101 Section 111. • Synchronous classes will be given on Zoom (check emails or Class of the day schedule on Canvas) Meeting ID: 691 5537 6940 Passcode: 892649

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Tuesdays and Thursdays for synchronous classes Some Thursdays for group/project work and workshops (synchronous and asynchronous)

If you find it impossible to attend every class, because of your time zone or other scheduling issues, you’re invited to register in a class that better fits your schedule. Reach out to your instructor asap. If you’re on a different time zone: Check here Þ As you will see, an important part of the success of the course (for the instructor and the students) will be on us as individuals, how we succeed in all creating an online community, in being part of this community (our capacity to stay on task, help others, participate, work in pairs and groups)… Active participation is fundamental: therefore, you will be required to BE in class (not be connected but do something else), answer questions, volunteer to read, be active in breakout rooms… We would also like to ask you to turn your camera on as much as possible (especially during group discussions). After that, it’s up to you but it’s still nicer that starring at a black box J (it is mandatory though for tests). Please contact your instructor when it feels necessary. This course is eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. To determine whether you can take this course for Credit/D/Fail grading, visit the Credit/D/Fail website. You must register in the course before you can select the Credit/D/Fail grading option. Learning Objectives: The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) offers a series of eight courses designed to build students’ skills progressively in the four basic communicative functions of listening, reading, speaking, and writing. FREN 101 is the first of a pair of beginners’ courses—101 and 102— aligned with level A1 objectives of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR/DELF): basic vocabulary, the rudiments of grammar, and familiarization with cultures of the French-speaking world. FREN 101 introduces the French language and Francophone cultures, opening up their understanding in a worldwide context. With an approach that is communicative and collaborative, and inductive and interactive, the course develops your comprehension and the mobilization of knowledge translated into applied practice.

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By the end of the course, you should be able to understand simple communication and to communicate simply about familiar and frequently-encountered topics such as personal information, work, everyday life, identity, tastes, activities, geography, and local environment. Full details of objectives and outcomes will be on your Canvas course site. Prerequisites: This course is designed for students who have never learned any French before. It assumes no prior knowledge of French. If you are unsure if this is the appropriate level of French course for you—for example if you have already learned some French—please consult UBC FHIS Advising . Corequisites: This course must not be taken at the same time as other FREN courses. It is not available to students with the prerequisite for FREN 102.

LEARNING MATERIALS Required: • TEXTBOOK D. Abi Mansour, S. Anthony, P. Fenoglio, K. Papin, A. Soucé, M. Vergues. Odyssée 1 : Livre de l’éleve. (Paris: CLÉ International, 2021). o E-book, 365 day access ($19.60): ISBN 9782090348538 If you prefer a printed book instead ($41.95 + shipping): ISBN 9782090355697 • AND WORKBOOK Lena Rio. Odyssée 1 : Cahier d'activités. (Paris: CLÉ International, 2021). o E-book, 365 day access ($11.75): ISBN 9782090348576 If you prefer a printed book instead ($24.95 + shipping): ISBN 9782090355703 • Odyssée 1 complementary materials ($0): o How to set up your e-books o Odyssée 1 audio and video online These materials are used for both FREN 101 (unités 0-4) and FREN 102 (unités 5-8). Prices quoted above are from the UBC Bookstore on 26 August 2021; for printed books, add shipping. You can use the ISBN numbers to research other suppliers and their prices. Required (tech): • •

($0) UBC online learning tools Canvas, OneDrive, and Zoom, accessed using your UBC CWL Tablet or laptop + video (‘phone is fine) + headset with microphone (cheap wired earphones are fine): UBC Keep Learning has good advice

Supplementary: Other materials, such as supplementary resources, will be available to you Canvas.

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COURSEWORK & EVALUATION In-class participation and Community Engagement = 15% of grade Due: (in class) 15% Participation & Engagement Livre (textbook) and cahier (workbook) activities in class, pop quizzes, guided preparation tasks before class (prep work), Canvas discussions and surveys, 3 visits/term during office hours In class + (for some work) online submission 1) Attendance (5 %) 2) Continuous preparation work for classroom activities and participation in discussions on Canvas (5%): practice quizzes, contributions to discussions on Canvas (weekly discussion forums, homework, online exercises, etc.). 3) Active participation et engagement in the class community (5 %)

Assignments = 15% of grade Due: December 1st 10% Carnet de bord en ligne Carnet de bord (journal): At least one submission (post) a week. Wordpress or other platform of your choice Due: (in class and outside) 5% Ateliers Bi/Weekly workshops/discussions (individual and in pairs/groups): speaking practice (graded as Completed/Not completed). In class and on Canvas.

Projects = 20% of grade Due: End of week 7 Task-based Projects (CLAS or Canvas) Unité 1 (written), based on livre p. 24, projet OU Unité 2 (oral), based on livre p. 36, projet

10%

Due: End of week 12 10% Final Project : Poetry podcast (CLAS or Canvas) 1 Workshop and project on unité 3 (written + oral), un poème de métro based on livre p. 46-47 In class + online submission (Canvas)

Module quizzes + final examination = 50% of grade Due: Week 5 Module quiz: Unité 1 on Canvas Quizzes at the end of each of unités 1, 2, and 3 You will have a 24 hour window to complete written and oral assessments, unless otherwise specified. Part 1 = listening comprehension and speaking (recording): online (Canvas) Part 2 = reading comprehension and writing: in class, submission online (Canvas)

10% 5% 5%

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Jacques Jouet, Oulipo. Based on https://www.oulipo.net/fr/contraintes/poeme-de-metro and https://www.franceculture.fr/oeuvre/poemes-de-metro

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Module quiz: Unité 2 on Canvas (Same format as quiz 1)

Due: Week 8

10%

Module quiz: Unité 3 on Canvas (Same format as quiz 1 + Oral)

Due: Week 11

10%

Due: date t.b.a. Final examination on Canvas Reading and listening comprehension, writing, and speaking Comprehensive: everything in the course up to the end of unité 4 Includes a question about your carnet de bord

20%

Also Outside class and not graded Due: (term-long) (0%) As full-time academic work, a UBC undergraduate full course load should mean 40 hours per week. Expect to work for each course on average 8 hours per week. For FREN 101, that means 3 scheduled class hours plus around 5 hours per week: preparation before each class, practice after, and 1-2 days off (ex. weekend). Language learning is like music, dance, martial arts, and sports in that it requires regular practice and rest for solid deep learning. It is better to do some French 5-6 days per week than to try to cram everything into one giant session at the end of the week or before an exam. FREN 101 has workbook practice exercises (Cahier) and optional extra online exercises to provide you with this practice. It’s very helpful for learning and wellbeing to work together with peer colleagues from our class, in pairs or small study groups.

GRADING BREAKDOWN In-class participation & Community Engagement = 15% Assignments = 15% of grade Projects = 20 % Module quizzes + final examination = 50% of grade Total = 100% Details and evaluation criteria (for example rubrics for specific assignments) will be on Canvas.

COURSE SCHEDULE Week 1: 6-10 September 2021 Monday is Labour Day. University closed. Tuesday is Imagine Day. No classes. Orientation week + Unité 0, Tour du monde en français Objectifs communicatifs : Saluer; Épeler les noms; donner son nom Objectifs linguistiques : les salutations ; je m’appelle ; l’alphabet

Introduction to French and to the course Odyssée 1 unité 0: Livre pp. 10-11 + Cahier pp. 4-5 (selected activities = your instructor will select some of these activities to work on in class; may recommend some for practice after class; and might also create their own activities in class that are based on, remix, or are inspired by Livre and Cahier activities) Þ Due: Read the syllabus, get familiar with the program and Canvas

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Semaine 2 : 13-17 septembre 2021 Unité 0, Tour du monde en français + Unité 1, Bienvenue Objectifs communicatifs : faire connaissance ; se tutoyer ou se vouvoyer Objectifs linguistiques : les instructions en classe ; le nom des pays ; les moments de la journée ; les adjectifs de nationalité ; ‘être’ au présent • • • Þ

Unité 0: Livre pp. 12-14 ‘Cap sur l’Europe et les Amériques’ + Cahier pp. 6-9 Unité 1 leçon 1: Livre pp. 15-17 ‘ Destination francophonie’ + Cahier pp. 10-11 Discussion 1 based on selected activities from Livre pp. 116-117 and pp.132-133 Due: Canvas start of term survey

Semaine 3 : 20-24 septembre 2021 (Monday is the deadline for registration changes on the SSC without a “W”) Unité 1, Bienvenue Objectifs communicatifs : se présenter ; s’informer sur l’identité de l’autre ; présenter quelqu’un Objectifs linguistiques : les professions ; les articles indéfinis ; venir de/du ; habiter en/au Unité 1 leçon 2: Livre pp. 18-19 ‘Bonjour, comment ça va ?’ + Cahier pp. 12-13 Unité 1 leçon 3: Livre pp. 20-21 ‘Premiers pas à la fac’ + Cahier pp. 14-15 Atelier-Discussion 1 based on selected activities from Livre pp. 116-117, pp.132-133, and p.144 Þ Due: Finir l’Atelier 1 • • •

Semaine 4 : 27 septembre-1er octobre 2021 Thursday is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. University closed. Unité 1, Bienvenue Objectifs communicatifs : les échanges formels et informels Objectifs linguistiques : tu/ vous • •

Unité 1 leçon 4: Livre pp.22-23 ‘Votre billet s’il vous plait’ + Cahier pp.16-17 Atelier-Discussion 2 based on Unité 1 Projet : Livre p. 24

Semaine 5 : 4-8 octobre 2021 Unité 1, Bienvenue + Unité 2, Des métiers de rêve ? Objectifs communicatifs : demander et donner des informations personnelles ; demander de répéter et d’épeler ; demander poliment Objectifs linguistiques : le présent du verbe ‘avoir’ et des verbes en ‘er’ • • • • Þ

Unité 1 : Livre pp. 25-26 Bilan (= review before quiz) + Cahier pp. 18-19 Quiz unité 1 Unité 2 leçon 1: Livre pp. 27-29 ‘Silence, on tourne’ + Cahier pp. 20-21 Project 1 (Unité 1 ou Unité 2) : Introduction Due: Quiz unité 1

Semaine 6 : 11-15 octobre 2021 Monday is Thanksgiving Day. University closed. Unité 2, Des métiers de rêve ? Stéphanie Palisse / 21W1 FREN 101 syllabus / 6

Objectifs communicatifs : demander des renseignements; interagir au téléphone; exprimer ses préférences; compter Objectifs linguistiques : les articles définis; le pluriel des noms; les animaux; les pronoms toniques; quand ? • • • Þ

Unité 2 leçon 2: Livre pp. 30-31 ‘Passion nature’ + Cahier pp. 22-23 Unité 2 leçon 3: Livre pp. 32-33 ‘Styliste en vogue’ + Cahier pp. 24-25 Project 1 (Unité 1 ou Unité 2) Due: Canvas mid-term survey (TBC)

Semaine 7 : 18-22 octobre 2021 Unité 2, Des métiers de rêve ? Objectifs communicatifs : demander et donner des informations personnelles ; demander de répéter et d’épeler ; demander poliment Objectifs linguistiques : le travail; les rituels d’une conversation téléphonique • • • Þ

Unité 2 leçon 4: Livre pp.34-35 ‘ C’est tout nouveau!’ + Cahier pp.26-27 Project 1 (Unité 1 ou Unité 2) Atelier-Discussion 3 based on Livre pp.144-145 Due: Project 1 (end of week)

Semaine 8 : 25-29 octobre 2021 Unité 2, Des métiers de rêve ? + Unité 3, J’adore ma ville Objectifs communicatifs : Décrire son métier idéal ; Décrire une ville Objectifs linguistiques : Bilan Unité 2; La négation ; Les lieux dans la ville • • • Þ

Unité 2 Livre pp. 37-38 : Bilan + Cahier pp.28-29 Quiz unité 2 Unité 3 leçon 1: Livre pp.39-41 ‘À la découverte des villes francophones’ + Cahier pp.30-31 Due: Quiz unité 2

Semaine 9 : 1er-5 novembre 2021 Unité 3, J’adore ma ville Objectifs communicatifs : Parler de ses goûts ; Décrire un quartier; Interroger sur le lieu ; Décrire des transports Objectifs linguistiques : Les prépositions de lieu ; Les activités quotidiennes ; Les lieux • • • •

Unité 3 leçon 2: Livre pp. 42-43 ‘Vie de quartier’ + Cahier pp.32-33 Unité 3 leçon 3: Livre pp. 44-45 ‘Une journée en ville’ + Cahier pp 34-35 Atelier-Discussion 4 based on Livre pp. 120-121, pp. 135-136, and p.145 Projet 2 : Introduction

Semaine 10 : 8-12 novembre 2021 Wednesday-Friday is mid-term break. No classes. Thursday is Remembrance Day. University closed Unité 3, J’adore ma ville Objectifs communicatifs : Parler de ses déplacements ; Donner des instructions Stéphanie Palisse / 21W1 FREN 101 syllabus / 7

Objectifs linguistiques : l’impératif ; le vocabulaire des transports • •

Unité 3 leçon 4: Livre pp. 46-47 ‘Ça roule’+ Cahier pp. 36-37 + p. 136 ex. 6 Projet 2

Semaine 11 : 15-19 novembre 2021 Unité 3, J’adore ma ville Objectifs communicatifs : Découvrir les lieux de notre quartier Objectifs linguistiques : Bilan Unité 3 • • • Þ

Unité 3 Projet ‘Découvrir les lieux de notre quartier’ : Livre p. 48 Unité 3 Livre pp. 49-50 : Bilan + Cahier pp. 38-39 Quiz unité 3 Due: Quiz unité 3

Semaine 12 : 22-26 novembre 2021 (Friday is the deadline for is the deadline for registration changes on the SSC with a “W”) Unité 4, Nous tous Objectifs communicatifs : Décrire des relations familiales ; S’informer sur les personnes; Relater un événement récent ; Décrire des personnes Objectifs linguistiques : Les déterminants possessifs ; ‘Qui est-ce ?’ ; Le vocabulaire de la famille et des relations familiales ; La description physique ; Le passé récent ; L’accord des adjectifs • Unité 4 leçon 1: Livre pp. 51-53 ‘Quelle famille !’ + Cahier pp. 42-43 Þ Unité 4 leçon 2: Livre pp. 54-55 ‘La famille dans tous ses états’ + Cahier pp. 44-45 Þ Due: Poetry podcast assignment (end of week)

Semaine 13 : 29 novembre-3 décembre 2021 Unité 4, Nous tous Objectifs communicatifs : Féliciter (to congrat) une personne ; Souhaiter (to wish); Faire des compliments; Exprimer son accord ou désaccord Objectifs linguistiques : Le vocabulaire des vêtements et accessoires de cérémonie ; Les meubles (furniture) ; La place des adjectifs ; Les conjonctions de coordination (mais, et) • • • Þ

Unité 4 leçon 3: Livre pp. 56-57 ‘Les grands événements de la vie’ + Cahier pp. 46-47 Unité 4 leçon 4: Livre pp. 58-59 ‘Joyeux anniversaire’ + Cahier pp. 48-49 Atelier-Discussion 5 based on Livre p. 138 ex. 3-5 + p. 146 unité 4 ex. 1-4. Due: Carnet de bord (blog)

La fin : 6-7 décembre 2021 (Tuesday is the last day of classes.) Unité 4, Nous tous + Revision • Unité 4 Livre pp. 61-62 : Bilan + Cahier pp. 40-41, pp. 50-53 Þ Due: Final examination (date t.b.a. in October: the final examination period is 11-22 December inclusive)

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SUPPORT The next parts of our syllabus—“SUPPORT” and “POLICIES”—are long and complicated and can be confusing. It’s not just you: this can confuse faculty and staff too. There’s a lot of information here. Some of it might change during our three months together: there might be updates from the Faculty of Arts and UBC. Please feel free to email the course coordinator if you have any questions. In general, about anything in our course and at UBC: if in doubt, if you have any questions or worries about anything, please ask! This course, your class, your instructor, and your coordinators are a safe space and here to help. If we don't know an answer—we're human—we'll try to figure it out together and we’ll help you to find someone who does know and can make things happen. This is a community of care. FHIS Learning Centre: The FHIS Learning Centre is a free service available for students of all levels and languages of the FHIS curriculum (French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish). The Centre offers student-centered conversation practice, tutoring (i.e. grammar and vocabulary questions), and help with the continued development of core skills (i.e. speaking, listening, reading, and writing) necessary for students’ success in acquiring and becoming proficient in the subjects that we teach in the FHIS Depart...