Class Expectations


Through the use of texts, literary works, audio and video resources as well as other mediums, we will augment our capabilities as students of French language and culture. We will come to class each day prepared to build on all skills we have gained to date. We will be willing to explore, unafraid to make mistakes and curious about the possibilities that lie before us.

Objectives

To further understanding and appreciation for the French language and francophone culture

To be able to write and read competently in a level-appropriate fashion, including fluency in all tenses; to be able to write a well-organized five paragraph composition

To be able to express oneself orally in familiar contexts, i.e. introductions, offering invitations, asking/giving directions, recounting experiences, etc and to keep all class communication in French

To further listening comprehension so as to comprehend authentic French conversations and dialogue

To be creative in the use of the target language for original presentations, projects, etc


Homework, Quizzes and Tests

Homework will be completed on a daily basis; correct answers will be given to all homework exercises. Homework will often serve as the basis for quizzes. It is always important to show effort by writing down exercises, simply saying “I didn’t get it,” without having written anything down will be considered the same as not having done the assignment. Also, all written work done at home should be your own (not that of a family member or tutor)

Quizzes will be announced and may take place 1-2 times a week

Tests will be announced a week in advance and are worth 3 quizzes. They may be given in class or take the form of out of class projects. (tests and quizzes will be written, listening and speaking or some combination of the three)

You are encouraged to see me about the possibility of doing corrections on tests and quizzes

Absolutely no electronic translators are to be used. Any usage will be considered cheating (see Departmental guidelines on Wicknet)

Quarter grades will be determined by the average of tests and quizzes in addition to my evaluation of your homework and in-class participation efforts.

Should you be absent, you are responsible for making up any work we have done by the appropriate due dates. Please email me to touch base. If you miss a test or a quiz, it is your obligation to reschedule it with me in the next two school days of your return.

Please email me if questions arise, I will respond to all emails within 24 hours, (thus an email about the night’s homework should not be an excuse not to complete an assignment). I am more than happy to meet with you for extra help and urge you to seek me out if the need arises. It goes without saying that you must arrive on time, be in dress code each day, without food or gum and with cell phones turned off!