FIU
FIU
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Department of Modern Languages
College of Arts & Sciences
FRE 1120: French I (5 credits) REF # 2753
Textbook: Contacts, by Valette & Valette: unit 1 to 6.
Workbook: Cahier D’activités, by Valette & Valette.
Required materials: Accompanying cassettes and/or CD’s. A dictionary suitable for the level. All available in the University Bookstore.
Class Hours: MW 8:00-9:15, F 8:00-9:40
Room: DM-163
Contact Information:
Instructor: Jamil Istifan
Office & Hours: DM 219-A, TBA
Phone mail: (305) 348-2851
E-mail: istifanj@fiu.edu
Mailbox: Room DM 497
fl2/jamil
Lab Schedule (DM 194) ------- (Subject to change)
M 10:30-7:00, T 9:00—6:00, W 9:00-7:00, R 10:30-5:30, F 1:00-6:00
For free tutoring, contact your French lab assistant, Patricia. (W 9:00-2:00)
Course Objective:
This course is designed for beginners who are interested in studying the French language as language/culture ( comprehension = reading + listening, and performance = writing + speech, upon theoretical and practical activities that cover substantially the 4 basic elements of a language.
Course Syllabus: (Subject to change)
Week
1 Introduction, unit 1
2 unit 1 review & related activities test #1
3 unit 2
4 unit 2 review & related activities test #2
5 unit 3
6 unit 3 review & related activities test #3
7 unit 4
8 unit 4 review & related activities test #4
9 unit 5
10 unit 5 review & related activities test #5
11 March 17-21 Spring Break (No classes)
12 unit 6
13 unit 6 review & related activities test #6
14 General review
April 16 Classes end
April 19-25 Official Examination Period
Final Exam: Wednesday, April 23, 6:40-9:15 a.m.(20% of the entire grade)
Final Grades are based on quizzes, tests, exams, attendance and participation in class.
REMARKS:
✓ No make-up exam is permitted.
✓ It is the student responsibility to cover the whole program.
✓ Attendance is mandatory. You should sign up every attendance.
✓ Check your Schedule Catalog for important dates.
✓ Good grade is guaranteed if you fulfill the assignments given in class.
✓ A sudden test or quiz could be given any day.
✓ Use only French and you will be able to achieve day-by-day improvement.
✓ Dedicate a special notebook for each class. You will be responsible of all notes taken in class.
✓ Avoid tardiness to not affect your disciplinary action and your college status.
✓ Grading Scale is shown in the University Catalog.
✓ No need to mention the Academic Dishonesty Policy. Students must be aware of their duties and their responsibilities.
✓ Log on:
1. fiu.edu (Department of Modern Languages)
2. (Modern Language Association). Update your information and have access to all materials or tools needed for your class.
Successful students = college doers not only college goers.
Good luck (Bonne chance)
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