| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:40am-11:30am | MWF | Candler Library 121 | Lilia Coropceanu. | HALW. | 4 | 1519 | TBA. |
January 13, 2010- April 26, 2010
Prerequisites: French 203, or a score of 4 or 5 on the French AP exam.
Catalog Description: Every semester. Prerequisites: French 203, or a score of 4 or 5 on the French AP exam. Third-year-level course given in French. Intensive study of written French based on syntactic and lexical analysis of a variety of texts. Work on clear expression and control of the fine points of French grammar. Bi-weekly compositions with extensive revisions and concern for the process of writing in a foreign language.
Semester Details: Content: Through the reading of a variety of literary, cultural and critical essays, this course will explore the ways in which words and images structure thought, communication and the interaction of the subject with society. Great attention will be paid, both through reading and extensive written work, to the logical and coherent elaboration of an argument. The goal of this course is the development of reading and writing skills leading to correct and effective expression in French.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Tâches d'encre. ISBN: 0-618-23047-5.
- Comme un roman. ISBN: 978-2070388905.
- Le Robert Micro. ISBN: 2850365297.
- Bescherelle: Complete Guide to Conjugating 12000 French Verbs (Egnlish Edition). ISBN: 2218065916.
Recommended Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Reprise grammar. ISBN: 978-0-07-353541-8.
- Harraps French and English Dictionary. ISBN: 071440690.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly short papers (1-2 pages) | ||
| Two in--class compositions | ||
| Final Paper (4 pages) |
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