FREN 2001

Policies and Information (TR Sections)

Instructor:

Automne 2015

Section Number:

Instructors e-mail:
Office:

Meeting times and place:

Office Hours:

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE SYLLABUS CAREFULLY. It contains information on:

Testing policy
Attendance policy
Class participation
Grading policies

Grade distribution
Schedule of tests, assignments
University policies
Student concerns

You will be held responsible for the content of this document. Failure to read the syllabus does NOT exempt
you from its contents.
Who can enroll?
Students enrolled in FREN 2001 must have had the prerequisite classes FREN 1001 and FREN 1002 OR
FREN 1110 at UGA, or have received transfer credit for their equivalent at another institution, or have placed
into 2001 through the UGA foreign language placement test.
Introduction to FREN 1001 through 2002
The first four courses in French (or the first three courses for those who start with FREN 1110) form a unified
program designed to help you develop and build communication by emphasizing all four language skills:
speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You will also learn about how various people who speak French
conduct their lives. The majority of class time will be spent working on speaking French; you will develop the
other skills primarily through assignments. To maximize opportunities for developing your comprehension and
speaking skills, your teacher will conduct this class entirely in French. Consult your syllabus and your teacher
to determine whether you are in the right course.
Goals
At the end of this class, you should be able to:
use French in spontaneous ways
maintain conversations with someone who speaks only French
ask and answer questions on multiple topics
express opinions
understand most everything that goes on in the classroom, as well as narratives and dialogues
read and understand stories, newspaper articles, etc.
write expository prose with descriptions and opinions, linking sentences and paragraphs.
The majority of class time will be spent working on speaking French; you will develop the other skills primarily
through assignments.
Required Texts

Jean-franois Brire, Linda L. Harlow, A. Muyskens and Michle Vialet, Bravo!, Eighth Edition : Boston, Heinle,
2015.
+ Bravo key code for ILRN, the online workbook
Grade Breakdown
Participation/Preparation
Tests (4)
ILRN HW exercises
Written work

15
%
20
%
10
%
15
%

Compositions ( 2)

15%

Oral exam

10%

Final exam

15%

Class Attendance (TR Sections)

Students missing the first two days of class will be dropped from the course to allow others to add.
There are NO EXCUSED absences from this course.
All students are allowed 3 absences during the semester. If you miss 3 or fewer classes, you will lose
no points from your final participation grade. However, if you have more than 3 absences, the instructor
will deduct five points for every additional absence from the final participation grade he/she assigns to
you (please recall that this composes 15% of your final grade in the course).
For example, if you have been assessed as having a score of 85 in participation, upon your
fourth absence, your participation grade will drop automatically to 80, and for any subsequent
absences, an additional 5 points will be deducted for each of these.)
Students who arrive more than 10 minutes late for class will be considered absent.
Students who miss more than 9 classes are not allowed to take the final exam.
Students with prolonged absences due to extreme, unforeseen emergency should talk with the
instructor as soon as possible and contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Class Participation
Class participation is graded daily, and this grade is based on two factors:
1. Evidence that you have prepared for class,
2. Active demonstration of your preparedness and willingness to be involved in class activities and
discussions. Participation in English does not constitute good participation. It detracts from the class and will
lower your grade.
A= Excellent participation, always well-prepared, no English spoken
B= Good participation, almost always prepared, very little English spoken
C= Fair participation, generally prepared, some English spoken
D= Irregular participation, infrequently prepared, English spoken frequently
F= Little to no participation, infrequently prepared, English spoken consistently
Please bear in mind that absences will affect your daily participation grade if you are not in class, you are not
participating!
Your instructor may have his or her own policies in addition to those listed above, which are general guidelines.
Testing Policy
You will have four chapter tests.
Everyone will take the tests on the date indicated on the syllabus. We do not give make-ups, nor do
we allow students to take tests early, so please do not ask. This applies to ALL students.
Students who miss an exam due to an emergency and who have appropriate documentation should
contact their instructor. In those cases where there is sufficient cause to grant an exception to the policy,
the students final exam grade will be used to replace the missing test grade. This exception will be
granted only in cases of emergency (NOT for pre-planned events) where the student presents

documentation justifying the absence.

There is no make-up for the oral exam or the oral presentation.
The final exam may be postponed and an incomplete granted only in emergency situations. Consult
the Undergraduate Bulletin for the rules.
Students scheduled for three final exams on the same day or two exams at the same time may petition
to reschedule one exam at a different time or day. On-line instructions and forms are available at the
following web sites: www.bulletin.uga.edu or www.curriculumsystems.uga.edu. Student Affairs Does
Not Manage Final Exam Conflicts.
Final exams in the Department of Romance Languages are never administered before the
assigned time. If you know now that you cannot be present for the final exam, you cannot take this
course. Students with 3 exams on the same day or 2 exams at the same time are the only exceptions to
this policy.
Please note that the only make-up session for the final will be administered on the morning after the
mass exam.

ILRN
You will complete online assignments in ILRN and submit them on the dates indicated by your instructor. It has
been our experience that students who faithfully and conscientiously complete exercises in ILRN do MUCH
better in this course than those who devote little effort to these assignments.
Written work
Quizzes will be given periodically by your instructor and are included in this grading category. As no quiz dates
are indicated in this syllabus, you are advised to ensure you do not miss any announcements regarding quiz
dates when absent (check with your instructor or a classmate).
All other teacher-assigned work (beyond the usual ILRN work) whether done at home or in class, will also be
included here. You will receive a minimum of 10 grades total in this grading category.
Composition
This course will emphasize writing as a process, which will include preparatory exercises, the writing of
a composition in class, and rewriting.
Prior to writing the first composition, during class time, your instructor will offer you guidance as you
work to brainstorm ideas and plan your composition. In the next step, you will write the composition in
class. It should be well-developed, including a clearly defined introduction, body and conclusion. When
grading this draft, the instructor will provide feedback regarding the organization and content of the
composition and grammatical errors and provide suggestions for improvement. The grade assigned at
this stage will count as 60% of the final composition grade.
Once the student receives the graded draft, a final version will be written at home and turned in. This
final version will be graded for both content and grammar, and the grade on this final draft will count as
40% of the final composition grade.
The compositions should represent YOUR OWN WORK. The Department of Romance Languages
permits the use of on-line and paper dictionaries (although you are cautioned to use these judiciously).
However, the use of translation programs is a violation of academic honesty. It is also a violation of
academic honesty to receive help of any kind (including proofreading) from anyone but your instructor.
The second composition will be composed outside of class. Preparatory work will be done on your
own. A rewrite of this composition is optional.
Oral Assessments
There will be a single oral exam during the semester. Your instructor will provide you with more details.

Department of Romance Languages Grading System

NUMERIC GRADE
LETTER GRADE
GPA
100-93
A
4.0
92-90
A3.7
89-87
B+
3.3
86-83
B
3.0
82-80
B2.7

NUMERIC GRADE
79-77
76-71
70-68
67-60
59-0

LETTER GRADE
C+
C
CD
F

GPA
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.0
0

Academic Honesty
The French 1001-2002 program at the University of Georgia adheres strongly to a program of academic
honesty. This means very simply that all the work you do for this class must be your own. Asking classmates
for answers to homework assignments violates academic honesty policies at UGA. Use of translation
programs is a violation of academic honesty. However, the use of a dictionary on homework is allowed, but not
always recommended. It is a violation of academic honesty to receive help of any kind (including proofreading)
from anyone but your instructor. All assignments that you turn in and all tests that you take must be based on
your own knowledge and abilities, or you must document ALL of your sources in an acceptable academic
format (ex: MLA style). This includes any information taken from the internet. The only exception to the policy
is the occasional group activity done in class; all students who contribute must sign their names. All academic
work must meet the standards contained in "A Culture of Honesty." Students are responsible for informing
themselves about those standards before performing any academic work. The link to more detailed information
about academic honesty can be found at: http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/honesty/acadhon.htm
Students with Disabilities
If you plan to request accommodations for a disability, you must register with the Disability Resource Center,
located in 114 Clark Howell Hall. You can reach them at 706-542-8719. Your teacher will work with you to make
reasonable accommodations once you have presented her/him with the appropriate forms from the Disability
Resource Center.
Student Concerns
If you have a concern about your French class, you should do the following:
First, try to resolve the problem with the teacher of the course. This is best handled in a one-on-one
conference during the teachers office hours and NOT immediately before or after class.
If, after having spoken with the course instructor, your concerns have still not been resolved, then
contact the Supervisor, Dr. Kelly Farmer ([email protected]), to discuss the problem with her.
While it might seem as if going directly to the top would bring about a swifter resolution to the
problem, that is not the case, as those at the top are usually not aware of the situation. This is
especially true if your instructor has not yet been informed that you are experiencing some sort of problem.
Following this process should help you resolve whatever difficulties you are having in the fastest and most
efficient way.
Your Teachers Availability
If you have a specific problem or need help or information pertaining to the course, your teacher will be happy
to meet with you during his/her required 3 office hours per week or at another convenient time. Please do not
try to conduct important or lengthy business with your teacher immediately before or after class. Although your
teacher will be available during office hours, it is always helpful to inform him/her that you are coming. Office
hours and e-mail addresses are available at the reception desk in Gilbert Hall and on the Romance Languages
web page (www.rom.uga.edu). If you experience problems regarding your teachers availability, please contact
the Supervisor (Kelly Farmer) immediately.

Tutoring
The University provides free tutoring (542-7575). There are also people who will tutor you for a fee; inquire at
the reception desk in Gilbert Hall or call 542-1075. It is very difficult to arrange for these services at the last
minute, especially just before exams, so please plan for them in advance. Please note: your own teacher
cannot tutor you for a fee, but s/he must be available to you for help during his/her office hours. However, it is
not feasible for your teacher to devote all of his/her office hours to giving extra help to one student. If you find
you are having difficulties, first talk to your teacher, then consider getting a tutor (either free or paid).
French Table
French Table provides a friendly environment in which students and other Francophiles can speak French
together. All are welcome to participate. French Table is held weekly at The Globe (Clayton & Lumpkin Sts.
near the Georgia Theater). Details to follow!
Other Guidelines
1. Be respectful and turn it off (NOT on vibrate or silent); 75 minutes is not that long to disconnect from the
outside world, so there should be no texting during class (we know your cellphone is in your lap and
that youre texting; laps are simply not that interesting).
2. Use of laptop computers is only permitted at the discretion of your instructor. If you bring your laptop to
class, it should remain in your bag or backpack unless otherwise indicated.
3. Use of social media websites during class is prohibited (unless engaged in on-line interactions in
French under your instructors guidance). As in #1, 75 minutes is not that long; Facebook, Twitter,
Snapchat, Instagram, etcit can all wait. The viewing or use of websites other than those to which your
instructor directs you during an activity is also prohibited.
*Your instructor reserves the right to mark you absent in the event that you are in violation of the
above policies.
NB: The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor
may be necessary.
FREN 2001
DATE:

aot

18 M

20 J

25 M

27 J

Course Syllabus:
Automne 2015
Material covered in class on this day:
[Students are to go over the vocabulary and/or grammar explanations in Bravo! and read any passages
contained in the pages indicated below PRIOR to class. Check ILRN for any required on-line homework
daily; your teacher may assign other homework in class and/or on eLC.]
Introduction du cours: syllabus et rglement.
Ch.1: Leon 1, Vocabulaire : Comment saluer, se prsenter, et prendre cong , p. 6-9
A rviser pour la sance suivante : p. 2-3
Ch.1: Leon 1, Grammaire : Les verbes irrguliers : suivre, courir, mourir, rire, conduire, savoir, et
connatre , pp. 10-12 ; Liens culturels, Franais et amricains , p. 13
Ch.1: Leon 2, Vocabulaire : A vous de discuter , pp. 14-17
A rviser pour la sance suivante: p. 4
Ch.1: Leon 2, Grammaire : Les expressions de temps , p. 18-19 ; Les noms , p. 20-24 ;
Liens Culturels : La vie prive/La vie publique , p. 25
Ch.1: Leon 3, Vocabulaire : Comment demander ou offrir un service , p. 26-29 ;
A rviser pour la sance suivante : p. 5
Ch.1: Leon 3, Grammaire : Le conditionnel , p. 30-32 ; Liens culturels : Demander/Offrir un
service , p. 33

sept.

1er M
3J

Ch.1: Lecture : LAlouette en colre , p. 36-39 ; Rvision pour Examen 1.

EXAMEN #1 (Leons 1-2-3, chapitre 1 50 minutes)
Ch.2: Leon 1, Vocabulaire : Comment inviter , p. 50-53
A rviser pour la sance suivante: p. 46-47

8M

Ch.2: Leon 1, Grammaire : Les verbes irrguliers : boire, recevoir, offrir, et plaire , p. 54-56 ;
Liens Culturels : Le monde est devenu un grand village , p. 57 ;
A rviser pour la sance suivante: p. 48
Ch.2: Leon 2, Vocabulaire : Comment offrir boire ou manger , p. 58-62
Grammaire : Les articles , p. 63-66 ; Liens culturels : Les repas , p. 67

10 J

15 M

17 J
22 M

24 J

29 M
oct.

1er J

6M

8J
13 M

15 J

20 M

22 J

27 M

Ch.2: Leon 3, Vocabulaire : Comment poser des questions et rpondre + Lenseignement , p.

68-71 ; Grammaire : Les pronoms interrogatifs + Quel et lequel , p. 72-76 ;
Liens culturels : Le bac et lentre luniversit , p. 77
Ch.2: Leon 3, Grammaire (suite) ; Vido : On sembrasse ? , p. 85-88 ; Rvision pour Examen 2
Visionnement du film Haute cuisine (2012) cette semaine
EXAMEN #2 (Leons 1-2-3, chapitre 2 50 minutes)
Ch.3: Leon 1, Vocabulaire : Comment identifier les objets et les personnes , p. 94-97
A rviser pour la sance suivante: p. 90
Ch.3: Leon 1, Grammaire : Cest et il est , Les pronoms possessifs , p. 98-102 ;
Liens culturels : La famille , p. 103
Discussion du film + Prparation la composition 1
COMPOSITION 1 ( crire en classe, 50 minutes)
Ch.3: Leon 1, Grammaire (suite)
Ch.3: Leon 2, Vocabulaire: Comment dcrire les objets et les personnes , p. 104-107 ; Grammaire :
Ladjectif qualificatif , La position des adjectifs , p. 108-112
A rviser pour la sance suivante: p. 91
Ch.3: Leon 3, Vocabulaire : Comment dcrire la routine et les relations familiales , p. 114-117
Grammaire : Les verbes pronominaux , p. 118-120 ;
Liens culturels : Les rapports entre parents et enfants , p. 121
A rviser pour la sance suivante : p. 92-93
Ch.3: Leon 3, Grammaire (suite) ; Lecture, Je tpouse , p. 124-127 ; Rvision pour Examen 3
EXAMEN #3 (Leons 1-2-3, chapitre 3 50 minutes)
Ch.4: Leon 1, Vocabulaire : Comment dire quon se souvient + Les vacances/les transports ,
p. 136-139
A rviser pour la sance suivante: p. 134
Ch.4: Leon 1, Vocabulaire (suite) ; Grammaire : Le pass compos , p. 140-142 ;
Liens culturels : Les transports , p. 143
Ch.4: Leon 2, Vocabulaire : Comment raconter une histoire , p. 144-148 ; Grammaire : Lemploi
de limparfait , p. 149-150 ; Liens culturels : Les vacances, cest sacr ! , p. 155
A rviser pour la sance suivante: p. 135
Ch.4: Leon 2, Grammaire : Lemploi du pass compos , p. 151-154
*MIDPOINT WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE; last day to withdraw with a WP.
Ch.4: Leon 3, Vocabulaire : Comment raconter une histoire (suite), p. 156-159

nov.

29 J

Prparation lexamen oral

EXAMEN ORAL

3M
5J

Ch.4: Leon 3, Grammaire : Lemploi du plus-que-parfait , p. 160-162

Ch. 4: Lecture, Le rendez-vous , p. 166-169 ; Rvision pour Examen 4

10 M

EXAMEN #4 (Leons 1-2-3, chapitre 4 50 minutes)

Ch.5: Leon 1, Vocabulaire : Comment dire ce quon veut , p. p. 177-180
A rviser pour la sance suivante: p. 176
Ch.5: Leon 1, Vocabulaire (suite) : La tlvision , p. 177-180
Prparation la composition 2 ( crire la maison)

12 J

17 M

19 J

dc.

Ch.5: Leon 1, Grammaire : Le subjonctif : formation irrgulire , p. 181-184 ;

Liens culturels : La tlvision , p. 185
Ch.5: Leon 2, Vocabulaire : Comment exprimer les sentiments et les attitudes + La presse , p.
186-190
Ch.5: Leon 2, Grammaire : Le subjonctif : lmotion, lopinion, et le doute , Linfinitif pour viter le
subjonctif , p. 191-195 ; Liens culturels : Les mdias , p. 196
COMPOSITION 2 rendre

23-27

VACANCES DE THANKSGIVING PAS DE CLASSES !

Evaluation du cours cette semaine

1er M

Ch.5: Leon 3, Vocabulaire : Comment persuader et donner des ordres , p. 197-200

Ch.5: Leon 3, Grammaire: Le subjonctif : la ncessit et lobligation , le pass du subjonctif , p.
201-204 ; Liens culturels : Les gestes , p. 205
Rvisions/rattrapages du chapitre 5, Rvision pour lexamen final
*Requests for exam change due (for 3 exams on same day or 2 exams at same time)

3J

8M

Jour de lecture Pas de classe

***Final exam: Monday, December 14, 7:00-10:00 pm***

Final examinations in the Department of Romance Languages are never administered before the
assigned time. If you know now that you cannot be present for the final exam, you cannot take this
course.
The final exam may be postponed and an incomplete granted only in emergency situations. Consult
the Undergraduate Bulletin for the rules.
Final Exam conflicts are managed by the Office of Curriculum Systems (542-6358). Students scheduled
for three exams on the same day or two exams at the same time may petition to reschedule one exam
at a different time or day. On-line instructions and forms are available at the following web sites:
www.bulletin.uga.edu or www.curriculumsystems.uga.edu. Student Affairs Does Not Manage Final
Exam Conflicts.
Please be advised that the make-up exam will be given on the morning after the mass exam from 8:30
-11:30 AM. This is the only make-up session that will be offered.