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Curriculum Guidelines

French

Our mission is to provide foreign language courses that assist in developing communicative skills and awareness of other cultures and that provide students with a basis in a foreign language that will prepare them for a successful transfer into a baccalaureate-degree-granting institution. We believe that all students should have a continuing opportunity to enhance their understanding of foreign languages and foreign cultures. This belief requires student-centered instructional strategies and high academic standards.

Revised November 2017

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CURRICULUM GOALS

Curriculum Goals: Levels 1 and 2

OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES

Objectives French 1 1411

TEXTBOOKS AND TEACHING MATERIALS

Textbooks and Teaching Materials: French 1411, 1412

Textbooks and Teaching Materials: French 2311

Textbooks and Teaching Materials: French 2312

HONOR COURSES

TESTING GUIDELINES AND WORKBOOK ASSIGNMENTS

DEVELOPING YOUR SYLLABUS

Syllabus Guidelines

2 Departmental Policy Sheet for French 1 1411

Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus: French 1 1411

Departmental Policy Sheet for French 2 1412

Departmental Master Syllabus: French Conversation 1300

3 CURRICULUM GOALS

Students should be able to:

LISTENING

 Comprehend familiar materials using a variety of listening strategies.  Extract basic information from authentic materials on familiar topics.  Comprehend oral instructions, questions, and oral passages on familiar topics.

SPEAKING

 Use memorized words, phrases and sentences needed for daily situations with reasonably accurate pronunciation.

READING

 Read familiar materials with reasonable comprehension using a variety of reading strategies.  Extract basic information from authentic materials on familiar topics.

WRITING

 Write about familiar topics using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical structures.

CULTURAL AWARENESS

4  Develop basic awareness of cultural connections and contrasts, the geography of the target countries, and sociolinguistic conventions.

5 Curriculum Goals: Levels 3 and 4

Students should be able to:

LISTENING

 Comprehend familiar materials using a variety of listening strategies.  Extract information from authentic materials on familiar topics.  Comprehend oral instructions, questions, and oral passages on familiar topics.

SPEAKING

 Converse on familiar topics.

READING

 Read intermediate-level materials and brief literary texts with reasonable comprehension using a variety of reading strategies.

WRITING

 Write original compositions using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical structures.

CULTURAL AWARENESS

 Continue developing awareness of cultural connections and contrasts, the culture of the target countries, and sociolinguistic conventions.

7 OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES

French 1 1411

General Education Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate competence in: — Critical Thinking Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information — Interpersonal Skills (Teamwork) Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals — Civic and Cultural Awareness (Social Responsibility) Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society, and comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices — Personal Responsibility Identifying and applying ethical principles and practices, and demonstrating effective learning, creative thinking, and personal responsibility — Written, Oral and Visual Communication (Communication) Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium

Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to develop competencies that align with the general education goals of critical thinking, interpersonal skills, civic and cultural awareness, personal responsibility, and written, oral and visual communication, in the French language, at an appropriate level. The ability to understand and communicate and comprehend French will develop along with the knowledge of the vocabulary, grammatical structures of the language, and exploration of how culture shapes communication. Two to three hours a day should be dedicated for the study of French (at least two hours outside of class for each hour in class).

At the end of French 1411, students should be able to do the following:

CRITICAL THINKING: - comprehend a passage in the French language using a variety of reading or listening strategies - answer questions and draw inferences about passages - synopsize and synthesize the information from passages heard or read - make comparisons and find contrasts among the different Francophone cultures and your own - reflect on what was read or heard and mention some of its implications and applications - evaluate the information TEAMWORK (Interpersonal Skills): - complete a variety of language-based activities working in pairs and small groups. - demonstrate the ability to negotiate meaning to complete language-based activities

8 - demonstrate the ability to work in groups to achieve a common goal - demonstrate the ability to consider different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Civic and Cultural Awareness): - compare and contrast different perspectives on cultural issues, customs, and traditions after reading or listening to passages in the French language - demonstrate some intercultural competence by correctly using formal and informal speech, changing registers as needed, and using gestures - mention some differences among the French-speaking countries - develop awareness of current events in French-speaking regions and analyze their implications PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: - show time management skills by successfully completing tasks on time - acquire effective study habits for language learning COMMUNICATION (Written, Oral and Visual Communication): - show effective written and spoken communication in French at the appropriate level using a variety of strategies and adopting the appropriate type of speech - use listening strategies such as listening for the main idea and for specific details and asking for clarification - exhibit conceptual understanding and control of courtesy expressions and appropriate kinesics when speaking in French - interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication

Discipline-Level Learning Outcomes for French At the end of the fourth semester of French, students should be able to:  demonstrate comprehension of aural instructions, aural questions, and aural passages composed of familiar materials;  converse on familiar topics;  read intermediate-level materials and brief literary texts with reasonable comprehension;  write original compositions using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical structures;  demonstrate awareness of cultural connections and contrasts, of the culture of the target countries, and of sociolinguistic conventions.

9 French 2 1412

CRITICAL THINKING: - comprehend a passage in the French language using a variety of reading or listening strategies - answer questions and draw inferences about passages - synopsize and synthesize the information from passages heard or read - make comparisons and find contrasts among the different Francophone cultures and your own - reflect on what was read or heard and mention some of its implications and applications - evaluate the information TEAMWORK (Interpersonal Skills): - complete a variety of language-based activities working in pairs and small groups. - demonstrate the ability to negotiate meaning to complete language-based activities - demonstrate the ability to work in groups to achieve a common goal - demonstrate the ability to consider different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Civic and Cultural Awareness):

10 - compare and contrast different perspectives on cultural issues, customs, and traditions after reading or listening to passages in the French language - demonstrate some intercultural competence by correctly using formal and informal speech, changing registers as needed, and using gestures - mention some differences among the French-speaking countries - develop awareness of current events in French-speaking regions and analyze their implications PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: - show time management skills by successfully completing tasks on time - acquire effective study habits for language learning COMMUNICATION (Written, Oral and Visual Communication): - show effective written and spoken communication in French at the appropriate level using a variety of strategies and adopting the appropriate type of speech - use listening strategies such as listening for the main idea and for specific details and asking for clarification. - exhibit conceptual understanding and control of courtesy expressions and appropriate kinesics when speaking in French - interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication

11 French 3 2311

Course Objectives

The main objective of the course is to help students develop skills in the areas of listening, peaking, reading, and writing in the French language at an intermediate level. Your ability to understand and communicate will develop along with your knowledge of the vocabulary and grammatical structures of the language.

At the end of FREN 2311, you should be able to do the following:

Listening:

 understand the main idea and most details when listening to a passage based largely on known material  understand the main topic and some details of an authentic text or one not primarily based on known material  comprehend questions on familiar topics

Speaking:

 initiate and maintain a conversation

12  ask and answer questions on known topics with comprehensible grammar and pronunciation  ask about, talk about, and describe yourself and others, and make comparisons  narrate in the past  request or suggest that someone do something  perform specific communicative functions related to the theme being studied

Reading:

 use reading strategies such as cognates and context  read slightly more complex literary texts in French

Writing:

 list items and activities related to a topic being studied  take dictation of familiar material  ask and answer questions on known topics with reasonably accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation  write documents that do the following: describe, compare, advise, convince or suggest, narrate past events

Cultural Awareness:

 demonstrate an understanding of francophone cultures as reflected in selected literary texts and videos  demonstrate familiarity with selected French literary texts

13 French 4 2312

Course Objectives

The main objective of the course is to help students develop skills in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the French language at an intermediate level. Your ability to understand and communicate will develop along with your knowledge of the vocabulary and grammatical structures of the language.

Listening:

Speaking:

 initiate and maintain a conversation  ask and answer questions on known topics with comprehensible grammar and pronunciation  ask about, talk about, and describe yourself and others, and make comparisons

14  narrate in the past  request or suggest that someone do something  perform specific communicative functions related to the theme being studied

Reading:

Writing:

Cultural Awareness:

15 TEXTBOOKS AND TEACHING MATERIALS

Textbooks and Teaching Materials: French 1411, 1412, and 2311

Horizons, 6th ed., Manley et al, Cengage Learning

Please note that audio and print materials are no longer on reserve in the library.

STUDENT MATERIALS

All students are required to purchase both the print and online materials for the course. Each instructor may decide whether students will be required to submit homework online, in print, or in a combination of the two. However, all students will need technology access to access the SAM (Student Activities Manual) audio, which is required.

French 1 1411 Students purchase the following, which contains everything they need for both French 1 and 2. These materials will Horizons 6e Super Bundle Vols 1&2 serve students for both ISBN > 9781305777712 French 1 and 2. We selected this option contains: because it was the most WorkText Volume 1 (Textbook and SAM - Preliminary chapter – Chapter 5) economical: it added WorkText Volume 2 (Textbook and SAM - Chapters 5-Ch. de révision) only $31 to the price to iLrn IAC/PAC (24 month access) add the second volume of the WorkText which otherwise costs $145. French 2 1412 Most students will have already purchased the books they need in French 1. However, those who don’t have what they need should purchase the following:

Horizons 6e Super Bundle Vol 2 ISBN > 9781305777729 contains: WorkText Volume 2 (Textbook and SAM - Chapters 5-Ch. de révision) iLrn IAC/PAC (24 month access)

French 3 2311 Students use the same Horizons materials as those for French 2, with the addition of the À l’écran DVD/Activity Booklet. Most students will have already purchased the Horizons materials in French 1 or 2. However, all of them will need to purchase the À l’écran and those who don’t have the Horizons materials will need to purchase item 2 below.

1. À l'écran : Short French Films and Activities, Volume 2 ISBN > 9781133434139 contains: DVD Activity Booklet

16 Horizons 6e Super Bundle Vol 2 ISBN > 9781305777729 contains: WorkText Volume 2 (Textbook and SAM - Chapters 5-Ch. de révision) iLrn IAC/PAC (24 month access)

PURCHASING MATERIALS

Materials can be purchased at the Bookstore.

Students will get a printed access code (PAC) for accessing the online iLrn materials, which allows you to immediately access those materials upon purchase.

There is also an option for students who cannot afford their books right away to get a free three-week temporary code to access the iLrn (with electronic textbook) and so start the course immediately. They will need to purchase the materials by the end of the free trial period as access will cease.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students on Financial Aid that will only reimburse them for items bought at the Bookstore will need to purchase their materials from there. They will not be able to use the free three week temporary code offer.

Note that students who buy or rent a “regular” textbook, not the WorkText, will also need to buy the Student Activities Manual, as well as the code.

ACCESSING THE ILRN ONLINE MATERIALS (AND SAM AUDIO)

Students use the iLrn access code to access online materials, including the SAM audio. Instructions for creating accounts are attached to the Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus that follows for each course.

Note that all students will need technology access and to register online whether or not you assign homework online, as they will need it to access the SAM audio which is required. Students will also need microphone / recording capabilities if you plan to have them do the listening activities online. If they lack such access, they will need to be able to use the computers in the Learning Labs or Computer Labs at ACC during the hours they are open.

STUDENTS MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THE iLrn ACCESS CODE. The code is valid for 24 months.

See the Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus that follows for each course for more information.

17 Optional Books 501 French Verbs English Grammar for Students of French Correct Your French Blunders

INSTRUCTOR’S MATERIALS

Please contact the Cengage rep to request these materials and to set up your course online:

 iLrn Instructor Access which includes all online, audio, and video materials, as well as instructor support materials (testing banks, PowerPoints, etc.). Instructions for setting up your account follow.  Annotated Instructor's Edition with Text Audio CDs and/or WorkText Volumes 1 and 2 (The WorkTexts are student editions and do not include teacher annotations.)  SAM (unless you have the WorkTexts)  SAM Answer Key and Audioscript

Instructions for Instructors for Accessing/Setting up iLrn Account

First, contact your Cengage rep to set up your account if you don’t already have one.

Below you will find your iLrn instructor code and instructions for creating your course. In order to use your book you will need an account with iLrn: Heinle Learning Center. Instructions for creating an account or logging in with an existing account are found below. If you need additional assistance, please contact the Cengage rep or tech support at: [email protected] or 1-877-282-4400.

Additional instructor training resources, including Live and Online Training Seminars, Useful Documents, and “How-To” videos can also be found HERE on the Engagement Services website.

Instructor Book Setup and Login Information

Book: Horizons 6th Edition iLrn: Heinle Learning Center Instructor Book Key: HZ6-NC46-D7AF-CRKH-6DMT

If you already have an iLrn: Heinle Learning Center account: 1) Go to http://ilrn.heinle.com 2) Click Login. 3) Enter your username and password. Click Login. 4) Enter your book key in the field labeled Enter book key. You will not need to enter your book key again after the book is successfully added to your account. 5) You will be prompted to create a course. Fill out and submit the form. You will be able to edit the information you enter on this form later.

18 6) Click Create classes now. Fill out and submit the form. You will be able to edit the information you enter on this form later. You can create as many classes as you would like. Click Done when finished. 7) Note the course code. Your students will need this code to register for your course. Click Printable Student Registration Instructions from the Roster tab. You can print these student instructions to hand out to your students.

If you do not have an iLrn: Heinle Learning Center account: 1) Go to http://iLrn.heinle.com 2) Click Login. 3) Click Create account. 4) Fill out and submit the form. Remember to write down your username and password. 5) Copy your book key in the Book Key field. You will not need to enter your book key again after the book is successfully added to your account. 6) You will be prompted to create a course. Fill out and submit the form. You will be able to edit the information you enter on this form later. 7) Click Create classes now. Fill out and submit the form. You will be able to edit the information you enter on this form later. You can create as many classes as you would like. Click Done when finished. 8) Note the course code. Your students will need this code to register for your course. Click Printable Student Registration Instructions from the Roster tab. You can print these student instructions to hand out to your students.

19 Textbooks and Teaching Materials: French 2312

STUDENT MATERIALS

The Imaginez materials for students include a loose-leaf print version of Chapters 1-6 of the third edition of the textbook and online access to the virtual textbook and the SAM (Student Activities Manual) for those chapters for 6 months. This was selected as the least expensive option for the student.

Required Materials: This class requires technology access, including microphone and recording access. If students don’t have this at home, they can use the ACC Learning or Computer Lab at any campus during the hours the labs are open.

Imaginez (3e) Champeny, Vista Higher Learning, 2016 SE(LL) (1-6) + SSPlus(vTxt) + wSAM (6M) ISBN 9781680042399 Includes: -Loose Leaf Print Textbook Chs. 1-6 -Supersite Plus with V-Text Access Code: V-Text, Web-Sam (online Student Activities Manual), video programs, additional practice, 6 month access

Please note that there is no longer a print workbook. The SAM (Student Activity Manual) is online.

If students have any financial aid that will only reimburse them for items bought at the bookstore, they should buy materials there.

Access to the Supersite and instructions for setting up online access to the Supersite can be found at https://www.vhlcentral.com/ . You can reach Tech Support at 1-800-248-2813.

Optional Books: Bescherelle : La conjugaison 12000 verbes (Hatier) English Grammar for Students of French Correct Your French Blunders

20 ACCESSING THE SUPERSITE ONLINE MATERIALS (AND SAM AUDIO)

Note that all students will need technology access, including microphone and recording capabilities, and to register online. Students use the Supersite access code to access online materials. Access to the Supersite and instructions are available at https://www.vhlcentral.com/.

STUDENTS MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THE SUPERSITE ACCESS CODE. The code is valid for 6 months.

See the Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus sections that follow for each course for more information about the textbooks.

INSTRUCTOR’S MATERIALS

You should contact the Vistas Higher Learning rep, Natasha Ranjan ([email protected]), to get your materials and set up your course. Access to the Supersite and instructions for setting up online access to the Supersite can be found at https://www.vhlcentral.com/ . You can reach Tech Support at 1-800-922-6003 (instructors only, EST business hours only) or at 1-800-248-2813 (instructors and students, 24-hours).

 Annotated Instructor’s Edition of Textbook  Student Activities Manual (SAM) and Answer Key  Supersite Passcode  On-line Support Materials

21 HONOR COURSES

FACULTY REQUIREMENTS: Who can teach Honor Courses?

1. Full-time Faculty 2. Adjunct Instructors who: . have taught in the discipline for at least 3 semesters, and . have MSTA or HPH status (for languages with such designations)

MISSION OF ACC HONORS PROGRAM:

“The Honors Program at Austin Community College is committed to providing its academically gifted students an enhanced and supportive learning climate that encourages community involvement, academic achievement, personal growth, and social awareness.”

FOLA HONOR COURSES:

FOLA Honor Courses have distinctive features that set them apart from regular FOLA courses. They are academically enriched and more challenging; the material is covered at a faster pace, more in depth, and with higher academic rigor. The courses are designed for self-motivated students since they demand greater independence and responsibility from the student. Due to the small number of students, there will be more interaction with classmates and with the instructor. Students should also expect and be ready to participate in lively classroom discussions.

The courses will be taught exclusively in the target language, and they will focus on the use of the language for active communication. Students will be provided plenty of opportunities for developing and improving listening/speaking proficiency, reading/writing skills, and cultural awareness. Besides using the assigned textbook, the instructor will provide authentic texts of different kinds: literary works, magazine and newspaper articles, films, recordings, etc. The instructor may also assign two to three projects, such as research papers, creative writings, community service, and class presentations.

In addition to the objectives established for regular courses, honor courses will include requirements such as the following. (The specific activities requested from the students for each skill will be modified to match the level of the course.)

READING

22  Keep a reading portfolio (x number of readings). Articles should be selected by the student to reflect his/her area of interest and to promote independent inquiry.

23 WRITING

 Keep a writing portfolio (x number of compositions). These can be dialogues, summaries/reactions to articles/literary works/films, short biographies of famous people from the target culture, etc.

SPEAKING:

 Present weekly (or x number of) oral reports or dialogues.  Make a presentation of the cultural research and/or community service projects.

LISTENING

 Keep a movie and/or music portfolio (x number of entries).

CULTURE AND SOCIAL AWARENESS

 Do a cultural research project and presentation.  Do a community service project and presentation.

You can find additional information regarding the Honors Program at ACC at the following address: http://www.austincc.edu/honors/.

24 TESTING GUIDELINES AND WORKBOOK ASSIGNMENTS

Testing Guidelines

The objective of foreign language courses at ACC is to help students develop the four essential language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Language instructors, hence, are expected to grade students on their ability to understand, speak, read and write in the target language. Latin is the exception, since it does not need to test speaking and listening comprehension.

Instructors should assign a percentage of the final grade to oral production. The students’ ability to speak can be tested by asking students to make individual/group presentations, by requiring them to present sketches, and/or by interviewing them in the target language.

Listening comprehension, reading ability and writing skills must be tested throughout the semester and included on all major exams, although it is not necessary to include all skills in one exam. Multiple-choice questions should be kept to a minimum (no more than 10%) since they do not give students the opportunity to show their ability to work in the target language.

o To test listening comprehension, instructors may read to their students a series of questions dealing with the vocabulary, grammar and cultural themes discussed in class. Instructors may also read short passages in the foreign language and ask students to answer questions about such selections. o To test reading comprehension, instructors should be careful to choose only reading passages that deal with vocabulary and/or cultural themes discussed in class, and that are appropriate for their students’ learning level. o To test writing ability, students should be asked to write compositions. Detailed guidelines should be given to the students to guide them to use specific vocabulary and grammatical structures, and to perform specific language functions in the target language.

Another important component of foreign language courses at ACC is to give students cultural information and to help them develop an awareness of other cultures. Therefore, instructors should also incorporate culture-related questions in their quizzes, tests and/or final. Questions can be asked in English or in the target language, depending on the level.

Workbook Assignments

At least ten percent (10%) of the final grade in languages courses must be allotted to SAM activities or quizzes based on them.

26 DEVELOPING YOUR SYLLABUS

Syllabus Guidelines

When you have prepared your syllabi, please fill in the Instructor / Class Syllabus Review Checklist that follows and send a print copy of it along with your syllabi to the Department Chair each semester you teach.

Your syllabus constitutes a contract between you and your students. It is important that you base your grading and classroom decisions on what you have said in your syllabus.

For the protection of both the instructor and the student, and in order for the administration to resolve any conflicts, all the elements shown in the Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus sections that follow for each course must be included in the syllabus and each element must be clearly defined. Some items allow for your discretion, however, others, because of State Law or College/Departmental policy, must be stated exactly as shown. This is indicated in the Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus sections that follow for each course.

You must use the assigned books and cover all the material indicated in the Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus sections that follow for each course and the departmental policy sheets that also follow.

You may establish the precise grading system and class policies that you wish to use. However, course grades should be based on exams, quizzes, a comprehensive final exam, homework (SAM exercises), and oral testing. See the preceding section on Testing Guidelines and Workbook assignments and the departmental policy sheets that follow for each course. Frequent testing is necessary. Students should be expected to attend class and attendance and/or participation may also be used in determining course grades. You may establish reasonable minimum attendance and success policies, which must also be clearly stated in your syllabus.

Textbook and Materials:

Horizons 6e Super Bundle Vols 1 & 2 ISBN > 9781305777712 contains: WorkText Volume 1 (Textbook and SAM - Preliminary chapter – Chapter 5) WorkText Volume 2 (Textbook and SAM - Chapters 5-Ch. de révision) iLrn IAC/PAC (6) (24 month access) [SAM = Student Activities Manual]

Students use the same Horizons materials in French 1-3. Students in 2 and 3. See the earlier Textbooks and Materials section for full information on the materials and how to set up your course. See the Master/Sample Syllabus that follows for full information on student materials and how they can purchase them. All students are required to purchase both the print and online materials for the course. However, each instructor may decide whether students will be required to submit homework online, in print, or in a combination of the two. However, all students will need to register online so that they can access the audio for the required SAM exercises.

Schedule of work:

The following schedule of work and that on the Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus that follows is for classes meeting twice weekly, thirty-one times per semester. If your class meets more than twice per week, adapt your syllabus accordingly. Sometimes a semester has one more class period (thirty-two days), in which case there will be an extra day for review.

In French 1411, instructors must cover the Chapitre préliminaire and Chapitres 1-4 of Horizons 6e. The following suggested allotment of days may be changed according to instructors’ preferences. Chapters 2, 3, 4 have one more day allotted to them so instructors may review and have more time to focus on reading and culture. Instructors may choose to use one of those days for midterm oral interviews or presentations instead.

Course Introduction, Chapitre préliminaire (including exam) 5 days Chapitre 1 (including exam) 5 days Chapitre 2 (including exam) 6 days Chapitre 3 (including exam) 6 days Chapitre 4 (including exam) 6 days Review 1 day Final Exam 1 day Oral interviews 1 day 31 days

28 Testing and grading: It is recommended that you test after each chapter. You must test at least after every two chapters. A cumulative final exam, including an oral component, is required. You may wish to do more frequent oral testing. We recommend that you also include quizzes, oral activities, and short written compositions. The SAM exercises are required, and should count a minimum of ten percent of the students' final grade. See the preceding Testing Guidelines and Homework Assignments section for full information.

Please note that if you use any part of the exams provided in the Horizon s testing program you must not allow students to leave the classroom with the test. Test security is extremely important!

29 Note to instructors: Please note that ONLY items highlighted in blue may/need to be completed by you. Everything else must appear exactly as shown.

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FRENCH 1 1411 [insert semester and year]

Course

French 1 1411 [insert section number, unique number, campus, room number, course meeting days and times]

Professor

[insert your name, office campus and room number, telephone number, office hours, e-mail, and information on how to make an appointment]

Course description

Study of fundamentals of French: conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture.

This is a beginning level course. In this course you will learn to read, write, speak, and understand French at a novice level, and will increase your knowledge of the culture of French- speaking regions around the world. There is no prerequisite for this course.

Credit by Examination/High School Language Credit If you are not sure if this course is the correct level for you, please talk to your professor. You can earn college credit without taking this course by exploring all your options. You could easily be placed in the appropriate level, which could save you time and money. You can earn credit for this course with the following:

High School AP or IB scores Course Challenge Exams (ACCs in house exams for all languages) The CLEP National Exam (French, German, and Spanish only)

30 Please be aware that there is not a financial penalty incurred for a level change at ACC. Please NOTE TO visit our departmental website for more information or talk to your professor: INSTRUCTORS: All students will http://sites.austincc.edu/fola/credit-by-exam/ need technology/online access in order to use the SAM audio. However, they will only need Textbook and materials microphone / You will need technology access, including microphone / recording capabilities, to complete recording capabilities if you your assignments for this course. If you don’t have it yourself, you can use the computers in the have them submit Learning Labs or Computer Labs at ACC during the hours they are open. the listening activities online so modify this The materials below are required. You will use the same materials for French 1 and 2. according to your plans. Horizons 6e Super Bundle Vols 1 & 2 ISBN > 9781305777712 contains: WorkText Volume 1 (Textbook and SAM - Preliminary chapter – Chapter 5) WorkText Volume 2 (Textbook and SAM - Chapters 5-Ch. de révision) iLrn IAC/PAC (6) (24 month access) [SAM = Student Activities Manual]

You will get a printed access code (PAC) for accessing the online iLrn materials, which allows you to immediately access those materials upon purchase.

NOTE: If you rent or purchase a “regular” textbook, rather than the WorkText, you will also need to purchase a separate Student Activities Manual and the code.

If you cannot afford your books right away, and you plan to purchase online, you can get a free three-week temporary code to access the iLrn (with electronic textbook) and so start the course immediately. You will need to purchase the materials by the end of the free trial period as access will cease. Note to instructors: If you prefer, you can delete this and deal with it on a IMPORTANT NOTE: case-by-case basis. If you have Financial Aid that will only reimburse you for items bought at the Bookstore, you will need to purchase your materials from there. You will not be able to use the free three week temporary code offer.

Accessing the iLrn online materials (and SAM Audio) Note to You will use the iLrn access code to access online materials, including the SAM audio. Your instructors: instructor will supply you the necessary instructions. You will find these online BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THE iLrn ACCESS CODE. The code is valid for 24 months. when you set up your course or you can use Optional Books the sample 501 French Verbs attached to this English Grammar for Students of French syllabus.

31 Correct Your French Blunders

In French 1, we will cover the Chapitre préliminaire through Chaptire 4 of Volume 1. You will use Volume 2 in French 2.

Instructional methodology

Our primary objective is to learn to communicate in French. We will study vocabulary words and grammar rules with this end in mind. We will practice developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The majority of class time will be spent practicing speaking and listening and you will participate in partner and group work.

You will need to practice and learn much of the material outside of class, particularly spelling. The SAM will be very helpful to you. The audio activities will help you with pronunciation and listening comprehension. You should be prepared to spend a minimum of two hours outside of class for each hour in class; that is, at least 10 hours per week studying, memorizing, and doing homework to prepare for class. It is best to study a little each day. If you feel you need extra help, you can find a French tutor at the Learning Labs. This service is free to ACC students.

Course Rationale/Objectives In addition to offering the fundamentals of the French language, this course is intended to fulfill one semester of the foreign language requirement as needed for Associate Degree plans and transfer credit to four-year institutions. The number of courses required varies from discipline and institution.

General Education Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate competence in: — Critical Thinking Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information — Interpersonal Skills (Teamwork) Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals — Civic and Cultural Awareness (Social Responsibility) Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society, and comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices — Personal Responsibility Identifying and applying ethical principles and practices, and demonstrating effective learning, creative thinking, and personal responsibility — Written, Oral and Visual Communication (Communication)

32 Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium

CRITICAL THINKING: - comprehend a passage in the French language using a variety of reading or listening strategies - answer questions and draw inferences about passages - synopsize and synthesize the information from passages heard or read - make comparisons and find contrasts among the different Francophone cultures and your own - reflect on what was read or heard and mention some of its implications and applications - evaluate the information TEAMWORK (Interpersonal Skills): - complete a variety of language-based activities working in pairs and small groups. - demonstrate the ability to negotiate meaning to complete language-based activities - demonstrate the ability to work in groups to achieve a common goal - demonstrate the ability to consider different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Civic and Cultural Awareness): - compare and contrast different perspectives on cultural issues, customs, and traditions after reading or listening to passages in the French language - demonstrate some intercultural competence by correctly using formal and informal speech, changing registers as needed, and using gestures - mention some differences among the French-speaking countries - develop awareness of current events in French-speaking regions and analyze their implications PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: - show time management skills by successfully completing tasks on time - acquire effective study habits for language learning COMMUNICATION (Written, Oral and Visual Communication): - show effective written and spoken communication in French at the appropriate level using a variety of strategies and adopting the appropriate type of speech - use listening strategies such as listening for the main idea and for specific details and asking for clarification.

33 - exhibit conceptual understanding and control of courtesy expressions and appropriate kinesics when speaking in French - interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication

Discipline-Level Learning Outcomes for French At the end of the fourth semester of French, students should be able to:  demonstrate comprehension of aural instructions, aural questions, and aural passages composed of familiar materials;  converse on familiar topics;  read intermediate-level materials and brief literary texts with reasonable comprehension;  write original compositions using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical structures;  demonstrate awareness of cultural connections and contrasts, of the culture of the target countries, and of sociolinguistic conventions. Note to instructors: This entire section on grading is a sample. You may create your own grading policies, based on the departmental policy sheet and Testing Guidelines. Grading

Grades are determined as shown:

DAILY GRADES (quizzes, homework) 15% A = 90-100

EXAMS 55% B = 80-89

ORAL EXAMS 10% C = 70-79

FINAL EXAM 20% D = 60-69

F = below 60

 DAILY GRADES will be made up of a daily quiz and / or homework. There will be a quiz almost every class. Quizzes are based on the material from the previous class and Note to the homework assignment. There are no make-ups for daily quizzes under any instructors: Reword this circumstances, but the three lowest daily grades (either homework OR quizzes) will section, be dropped. depending on how you are [sample for online option] You will submit a homework assignment for almost every having students class. You will find your assignments and due dates on the iLrn site. To receive credit do the homework – for an assignment, every assigned activity must be completed and the overall grade for online or o the assignment must be at least __%. Assignments not completed on the due date may n hard copy. be submitted for late credit of __%, as long as they are completed prior to the date of Here are two the exam over the material being practiced. samples, one for each option. 34 [sample for hard copy option]

You will submit your homework assignment at almost every class. Your homework assignment is on the assignment sheet. Homework is to be done and completed before class. ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE COMPLETE and ON TIME to receive any credit. NO late homework is accepted/Late homework is accepted for __ %.

 After each chapter of the book, there will be an EXAM. Make-ups and retests are not usually permitted. To qualify for a make-up, you must contact the professor prior to the exam time and supply written proof of emergency. IF a make-up exam is granted for anything other than a verifiable emergency, 10 points will be deducted from the exam grade.  There will be periodic ORAL EXAMS.  There will be a cumulative FINAL EXAM covering the most important parts of the class. It may not be taken late or early.

Note to instructors: The policies highlighted in blue you Course and College Policies may modify; the others must remain as shown. Attendance / Participation By College policy, regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

Attendance at every class for the entire class is expected. You may be absent 3 times without penalty. You are expected to arrive on time and stay for the entire class. Being late or leaving early counts as one-half absence. After 3 absences, each absence may result in a one-point deduction (per occurrence) from your final course grade. If you have more than five absences, you may be withdrawn from the class at the instructor’s discretion. Foreign language classes are very interactive and you will be required to participate regularly in class and group activities.

Withdrawal Policy It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.

State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count towards this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog.

Insert date 35 If you decide to withdraw from the class, it is your responsibility to fill out the forms to drop the course. If you do not do the paperwork yourself, you risk receiving an F at the end of the semester. The last day to withdraw is ______.

Learning a foreign language requires a substantial amount of time and discipline, and these classes often have high drop rates. Therefore, it is extremely important that you carefully consider whether you have the time and dedication to successfully complete this course this semester. Otherwise, make sure that you drop it before the end of the add/drop period.

Missed or Late Work Note to instructors: Insert your policies if not included in grading section. See grading section above.

Incompletes An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

Scholastic Dishonesty A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow

Copyright Violations By College policy, there shall be no copying of or from copyrighted works intended to be consumable in the course of study or of teaching. These include workbooks, exercises, standardized tests and test booklets and answer sheets and like consumable material. Copying shall not substitute for the purchase of books, publishers’ reprints or periodicals.”

Freedom of Expression Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It is expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

36 Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

Concealed Handgun Policy

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy.

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.

Refer to the concealed handgun policy online at austincc.edu/campuscarry.

Student Discipline All students are expected to respect others in class and behave in a non-disruptive manner. Please refer to the section on student discipline in the ACC Student Handbook for student discipline guidelines. The Student Handbook is available at http://www.austincc.edu/handbook. Note to Instructors: This is a sample. Insert your policies.

 Courtesy and respect for everyone is expected.  No food or gum is allowed in the classroom. Drinks with lids are fine.  Turn off and put away all phones and similar devices. Please don’t check messages/texts during class.  Be on time. If you must be late, enter quietly and sit in the back of the room. Please don’t “pack up” before class is over.  Participate in class activities as directed. Class time is not for doing homework nor is it for checking your messages.  Language and behavior should be appropriate to a college classroom.

Students with Disabilities Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them

37 through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at http://www.austincc.edu/sas

Safety Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/. Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities. You are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Use of ACC Email All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACCmail, including instructions on setting up an account, can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/

Testing Center Policy Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam. To request an exam, one must have:  ACC Photo ID

38  Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)  Course Number (e.g.,1301)  Course Synonym (e.g., 10123)  Course Section (e.g., 005)  Instructor's Name

Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

Student and Instructional Services ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/support/ Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/ ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

39 Note to instructors. This is a sample; modify as desired. All vocabulary and grammar should be covered, but you may choose which readings, Tentative Schedule of Work compositions, and culture sections to do. Adjust assignments as appropriate. Day 1: Introduction au cours; Introduction au Chapitre préliminaire; Bienvenue au monde francophone; Chapitre préliminaire, Compétence 1 (Pages du livre à étudier: xv-xix, 2-5, [Vocabulaire p. 26, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 7-12)

Day 2: Chapitre préliminaire, Compétence 2 (Pages du livre à étudier: 6-9, [Vocabulaire p. 26, column 2]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 7-12)

Day 3: Chapitre préliminaire, Compétence 3 (Pages du livre à étudier: 10-13, [Vocabulaire p. 26, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 13-18)

Day 4: Chapitre préliminaire, Compétence 4; Comparaisons culturelles: L’heure officielle (Pages du livre à étudier: 23-25, [Vocabulaire p. 27, column 2) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 19-24)

Day 5: Examen 1 (Chapitre préliminaire)

Day 6: Introduction au Chapitre 1; La France et ses régions; Chapitre 1, Compétence 1 (Pages du livre à étudier: 28-37, [Vocabulaire p 62, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 25-30)

Day 7: Chapitre 1, Compétence 2 (Pages du livre à étudier 38-43: [Vocabulaire p 62, column 2]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 31-36)

Day 8: Chapitre 1, Compétence 3 (Pages du livre à étudier: 44-49, [Vocabulaire p.63, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 37-42)

Day 9: Chapitre 1, Compétence 4; Lecture: L’accent grave, Comparaisons culturelles: Suggestions are made here. Les études; Révision du Chapitre 1 (Pages du livre à étudier: 50-59, [Vocabulaire p. 63, columnInstructors can 2]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 43-48) choose which culture, reading, or Day 10: Examen 2 (Chapitre 1) Interlude musical sections they have time to cover in Day 11: Introduction au Chapitre 2; Nice; Chapitre 2, Compétence 1 (Pages du livre à étudiereach 60- chapter. 73: [Vocabulaire p. 100, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 49-54)

Day 12: Chapitre 2, Compétence 2 (Pages du livre à étudier: 74-81 [Vocabulaire p. 100, column 2]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 55-60)

Day 13: Chapitre 2, Compétence 3 (Pages du livre à étudier 82-87: [Vocabulaire p. 101, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 61-66)

Day 15: Lecture Aux Trois Obus; Comparaisons culturelles: Le café et le fast-food; Révision (Pages du livre à étudier: 94-97)

40 Day 16: Examen 3 (Chapitre 2)

Day 17: Introduction au Chapitre 3; En Amérique: Le Canada et le Québec; Chapitre 3, Compétence 1 (Pages du livre à étudier: 104-113 [Vocabulaire p. 138, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 73-78)

Day 19: Chapitre 3, Compétence 3 (Pages du livre à étudier: 120-125 [Vocabulaire 139 p., column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 85-90)

Day 21: Lecture: Les couleurs et leurs effets sur la nature humaine; Comparaisons culturelles: Le Québec d’aujourd’hui; Révision (Pages du livre à étudier: 132-135)

Day 22: Examen 4 (Chapitre 3)

Day 23: Introduction au Chapitre 4; En Amérique: La Louisiane; Chapitre 4, Compétence 1 (Pages du livre à étudier: 140-149 [Vocabulaire p. 174, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 97-102)

Day 25: Chapitre 4, Compétence 3 (Pages du livre à étudier: 156-161 [Vocabulaire p. 175., column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 109-114)

Day 26 Chapitre 4, Compétence 4 (Pages du livre à étudier: 162-167 [Vocabulaire p. 175, column 2]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 115-120)

Day 27: Lecture: Cœur des Cajuns; Comparaisons culturelles: L’histoire des Cadiens; Révision (Pages du livre à étudier: 168-171)

Day 28: Examen 5 (Chapitre 4)

Day 29: Révision

Day 30: Examen oral

Day 31: Examen final

41 [NOTE TO INSTRUCTORS: You will get this (complete with the correct information) when you create your class online. If you prefer to use this, you will need to complete these instructions with your name and the course code (see the highlighted areas). You will get your course code when you set up your course. ]

Your instructor, ______, invites you to enroll in the following course. Course: ______Code: ______Book: Horizons 6th Edition iLrn: Heinle Learning Center

CREATING A HEINLE LEARNING CENTER ACCOUNT If you do not have an account, you need to create one. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Go to http://ilrn.heinle.com and click LOGIN. This is the key code you purchase with your book 2. Click the Create account button. order. 3. Select a username and password and enter your information, then click Submit.

Note: Remember to write down your username and password and be sure to select the correct time zone. Also, please enter a valid e-mail address so we can send you your password if you forget it.

ENTERING THE BOOK KEY AND COURSE CODE Enter the book key and course code to complete the enrollment process. You may already have a book key, or you may need to purchase a book key. Depending on your situation, use one of the procedures below. If you activated the book for a previous course, you can start at step 5 of I already have a book key below. Once you have completed this step, the system lists the course and book on the Student Workstation home page. To enter additional books, enter a book key in the EnterYour field online and access is good for click Go. 24 months from this one key. Note: Book keys can only be used once. Your book key will become invalid after you use it. I already have a book key 1. Go to http://ilrn.heinle.com and click LOGIN.

2. Enter your username and password and click Log in.

3. At the top of the page, enter your book key and click Go.

4. Click Confirm to confirm your registration information. Your book will appear under the My books heading.

5. Beside the book listing, enter the course code ______in the Enter course code field and

42 click Go.

6. If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit.

I need to purchase a book key, or would like to access a free 3-week trial. 1. Go to http://ilrn.heinle.com and click LOGIN.

3. At the top of the page, enter the course code ______and click Go.

4. If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit. The course and books will appear under the My

classes heading.

5. Locate the book and click buy.

6. Proceed through the purchase process. If you are not ready to purchase your book key and would like to

access a free 3-week trial, follow the instructions on this page. Note that 3-week trials are not available for

all titles.

Note: If the buy link does not appear in Step 5, contact your instructor for information about obtaining a book key.

CREATING A HEINLE LEARNING CENTER ACCOUNT If you do not have an account, you need to create one. To do so, follow these steps:

4. Go to http://ilrn.heinle.com and click LOGIN. This is the key code you purchase with your book 5. Click the Create account button. order. 6. Select a username and password and enter your information, then click Submit.

Note: Remember to write down your username and password and be sure to select the correct time zone. Also, please enter a valid e-mail address so we can send you your password if you forget it.

USING HEINLE LEARNING CENTER To access your Student Workstation in the future, go to http://ilrn.heinle.com and log in. Here, you can open your book, submit activities, view your results, and view your instructor's feedback. If you have any questions, contact Heinle Learning Center Support at http://hlc.quia.com/support or at 1-877-282-4400.

Textbook and Materials: Horizons 6e Super Bundle Vol 2 ISBN > 9781305777729 contains: WorkText Volume 2 (Textbook and SAM - Chapters 5-Ch. de révision) iLrn IAC/PAC (6) (24 month access) [SAM = Student Activities Manual]

Students use the same Horizons materials in French 1-3. Students in 2 and 3 who do not already have their books have the purchasing option above. See the earlier Textbooks and Materials section for full information on the materials and how to set up your course. See the Master/Sample Syllabus that follows for full information on student materials and how they can purchase them if they do not already have them. All students are required to purchase both the print and online materials for the course. However, each instructor may decide whether students will be required to submit homework online, in print, or in a combination of the two. However, all students will need to register online so that they can access the audio for the required SAM exercises.

Schedule of work:

The proposed schedule of work that follows and is on the Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus that follows is for classes meeting twice weekly, thirty-one times per semester. If your class meets more than twice per week, adapt your syllabus accordingly. Sometimes a semester has one more class period (thirty-two days), in which case there will be an extra day for review.

In French 1412, instructors must cover the Chapitres 5-8 of Horizons. The following suggested allotment of days may be changed according to instructors’ preferences.

Course Introduction, review of material from FRN 1411 1 day Chapitre 5 (including exam) 7 days Chapitre 6 (including exam) 6 days Chapitre 7 (including exam) 7 days Chapitre 8 (including exam) 7 days Review 1 day Final exam/Oral exam 2 days 31 days

Testing and grading:

44 It is recommended that you test after each chapter. You must test at least after every two chapters. A cumulative final exam, including an oral component, is required. You may wish to do more frequent oral testing. We recommend that you also include quizzes, oral activities, and short written compositions. The SAM exercises are required, and should count a minimum of ten percent of the students' final grade. See the preceding Testing Guidelines and Workbook Assignments section.

45 Note to instructors: Please note that ONLY items highlighted in blue may/need to be completed by you. Everything else must appear exactly as shown.

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FRENCH 2 1412 [insert semester and year]

Course

French 2 1412 [insert section and unique numbers, days and times of class meetings and campus and room number]

Professor

[insert your name, office location, phone and e-mail, office hours, and instructions for setting up an appointment]

Course description

Continuation of FREN 1411 with more advanced conversation, basic writing, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary building, grammar, and culture. Prerequisites: Students must have completed a first semester college French course of at least four semester hours with a grade of C or better, or have equivalent credit by examination, to enroll in FREN 1412.

46 Please be aware that there is not a financial penalty incurred for a level change at ACC. Please visit our departmental website for more information or talk to your professor: http://sites.austincc.edu/fola/credit-by-exam/

Course prerequisite

As stated in the ACC Catalog, to be enrolled in the course, you must have credit for a four or five credit hour college or university course equivalent to, or at a higher level than, ACC French 1411 with a grade of A, B, or C.

High school, community / continuing education credit, conversation course credit, and previous knowledge are not acceptable substitutes for the required prerequisite. You must present proof of this credit (in the form of a copy of the appropriate transcript or grade report or an ACC printout) to your instructor by the twelfth day* of ACC classes or you will be withdrawn from this course and may risk losing any refund.

Please note:

1. If this is the only course for which you are registered and you are withdrawing, this may constitute a withdrawal from the institution. (See Catalog.) NOTE TO INSTRUCTORS All students will 2. Any student wishing to challenge this course by examination must withdraw by the need twelfth class day.* (See Catalog.) technology/online access in order to use the *This is the twelfth class day from the beginning of the semester for all ACC courses, not the SAM audio. However, they twelfth day of your class. During the summer, the deadline is the fourth class day. will only need microphone / recording capabilities if you have them submit the Textbook and materials listening activities online, so adapt this as You will need technology access, including microphone / recording capabilities, to complete needed. your assignments for this course. If you don’t have it yourself, you can use the computers in the Learning Labs or Computer Labs at ACC during the hours they are open.

If you recently took French 1411 at ACC, you may already have all the materials you need for this course. If not, you will need to purchase the following materials.

47 Horizons 6e Super Bundle Vol 2 ISBN > 9781305777729 contains: WorkText Volume 2 (Textbook and SAM - Chapters 5-Ch. de révision) iLrn IAC/PAC (6) (24 month access) [SAM = Student Activities Manual]

Note that if you rent or buy a “regular” textbook, not the WorkText, you will also need to buy a separate Student Activities Manual and the code.

If you cannot afford your books right away, and you plan to purchase online, you can get a free three-week temporary code to access the iLrn (with electronic textbook) and so start the course immediately. You will need to purchase the materials by the end of the free trial period as access will cease. Note to instructors: If you prefer, you can delete this and deal with it on a IMPORTANT NOTE: case-by-case basis. If you have Financial Aid that will only reimburse you for items bought at the Bookstore, you will need to purchase your materials from there. You will not be able to use the free three week temporary code offer. Note to instructors: You will find these online when you set Accessing the iLrn online materials (and SAM Audio) up your course or you can use the You will use the iLrn access code to access online materials, including sample attached to this syllabus. the SAM audio. Your instructor will supply you the necessary instructions.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THE iLrn ACCESS CODE. The code is valid for 24 months.

Optional Books 501 French Verbs English Grammar for Students of French Correct Your French Blunders

In French 2, we will cover Chapitres 5-8.

Our primary objective is to learn to communicate in French. We will study vocabulary words and grammar rules with this end in mind. We will practice developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The majority of class time will be spent practicing speaking and listening and you will participate in partner and group work.

You will need to practice and learn much of the material outside of class, particularly spelling. The SAM will be very helpful to you. The audio activities will help you with pronunciation and listening comprehension. You should be prepared to spend a minimum of two hours outside of

48 class for each hour in class; that is, at least 10 hours per week studying, memorizing, and doing homework to prepare for class. It is best to study a little each day. If you feel you need extra help, you can find a French tutor at the Learning Labs. This service is free to ACC students.

Course Rationale/Objectives In addition to offering the fundamentals of the French language, this course is intended to fulfill one semester of the foreign language requirement as needed for Associate Degree plans and transfer credit to four-year institutions. The number of courses required varies from discipline and institution.

General Education Student Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate competence in: — Critical Thinking Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information — Interpersonal Skills (Teamwork) Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals — Civic and Cultural Awareness (Social Responsibility) Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society, and comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices — Personal Responsibility Identifying and applying ethical principles and practices, and demonstrating effective learning, creative thinking, and personal responsibility — Written, Oral and Visual Communication (Communication Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium

CRITICAL THINKING: - comprehend a passage in the French language using a variety of reading or listening strategies - answer questions and draw inferences about passages - synopsize and synthesize the information from passages heard or read - make comparisons and find contrasts among the different Francophone cultures and your own - reflect on what was read or heard and mention some of its implications and applications

49 - evaluate the information TEAMWORK (Interpersonal Skills): - complete a variety of language-based activities working in pairs and small groups. - demonstrate the ability to negotiate meaning to complete language-based activities - demonstrate the ability to work in groups to achieve a common goal - demonstrate the ability to consider different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (Civic and Cultural Awareness): - compare and contrast different perspectives on cultural issues, customs, and traditions after reading or listening to passages in the French language - demonstrate some intercultural competence by correctly using formal and informal speech, changing registers as needed, and using gestures - mention some differences among the French-speaking countries - develop awareness of current events in French-speaking regions and analyze their implications PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: - show time management skills by successfully completing tasks on time - acquire effective study habits for language learning COMMUNICATION (Written, Oral and Visual Communication): - show effective written and spoken communication in French at the appropriate level using a variety of strategies and adopting the appropriate type of speech. - use listening strategies such as listening for the main idea and for specific details and asking for clarification. - exhibit conceptual understanding and control of courtesy expressions and appropriate kinesics when speaking in French - interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication

Discipline-Level Learning Outcomes for French At the end of the fourth semester of French, students should be able to:  demonstrate comprehension of aural instructions, aural questions, and aural passages composed of familiar materials;  converse on familiar topics,  read intermediate-level materials and brief literary texts with reasonable comprehension;  write original compositions using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical structures;  demonstrate awareness of cultural connections and contrasts, of the culture of the target countries, and of sociolinguistic conventions.

Grading Note to instructors: This entire section on grading is a sample. You may create your own grading policies, based on the departmental policy sheet and Testing Guidelines section. DAILY GRADES (quizzes, homework) 15% A = 90-100

EXAMS 55% B = 80-89

50 ORAL EXAMS 10% C = 70-79

FINAL EXAM 20% D = 60-69 note to instructors: F = below 60 Reword this section, DAILY GRADES will be made up of a daily quiz and / or homework. There will be a quiz depending on almost every class. Quizzes are based on the material from the previous class and the homeworkhow you are assignment. There are no make-ups for daily quizzes under any circumstances, but the threehaving students do lowest daily grades (either homework OR quizzes) will be dropped. the homework [sample for hard copy option] – online or on You will submit your homework assignment at almost every class. Your homework assignment hard copy. is on the assignment sheet. Homework is to be done and completed before class. ALL Here are two HOMEWORK MUST BE COMPLETE and ON TIME TO RECEIVE ANY CREDIT. NOsamples. late homework is accepted/Late homework is accepted for __ %, etc. [sample for online option] You will submit a homework assignment for almost every class. You will find your assignments and due dates on the iLrn site. To receive credit for an assignment, every assigned activity must be completed and the overall grade for the assignment must be at least __%. Assignments not completed on the due date may be submitted for late credit of __%, as long as they are completed prior to the date of the exam over the material being practiced.

After each chapter of the book, there will be an EXAM. Make-ups and retests are not usually permitted. To qualify for a make-up, you must contact the professor prior to the exam time and supply written proof of emergency. IF a make-up exam is granted for anything other than a verifiable emergency, 10 points will be deducted from the exam grade. There will be periodic ORAL EXAMS. There will be a cumulative FINAL EXAM covering the most important parts of the class. It may not be taken late or early.

51 Withdrawal Policy It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

If you decide to withdraw from the class, it is your responsibility to fill out the forms to dropInsert the course. If you do not do the paperwork yourself, you risk receiving an F at the end of the date semester. The last day to withdraw is ______.

Copyright Violations

52 By College policy, there shall be no copying of or from copyrighted works intended to be consumable in the course of study or of teaching. These include workbooks, exercises, standardized tests and test booklets and answer sheets and like consumable material. Copying shall not substitute for the purchase of books, publishers’ reprints or periodicals.”

Student Rights and Responsibilities Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

53  Courtesy and respect for everyone is expected.  No food or gum is allowed in the classroom. Drinks with lids are fine.  Turn off and put away all phones and similar devices. Please don’t check messages/texts during class.  Be on time. If you must be late, enter quietly and sit in the back of the room. Please don’t “pack up” before class is over.  Participate in class activities as directed. Class time is not for doing homework nor is it for checking your messages.  Language and behavior should be appropriate to a college classroom.

Students with Disabilities Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at http://www.austincc.edu/sas

Use of ACC Email

54 All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACCmail, including instructions on setting up an account, can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/

Testing Center Policy Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam. To request an exam, one must have:  ACC Photo ID  Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL)  Course Number (e.g.,1301)  Course Synonym (e.g., 10123)  Course Section (e.g., 005)  Instructor's Name

55 Note to instructors. This is a sample; modify as desired. All vocabulary and grammar should be covered, but you may choose which readings, compositions, and culture sections to do. Adjust assignments as appropriate. Tentative Schedule of Work

Day 1: Introduction au cours; Révision

Day 2: Introduction au Chapitre 5: La France; Chapitre 5, Compétence 1 (Pages du livre à étudier: 178-187, [Vocabulaire p. 214, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 121-126)

Day 3: Chapitre 5, Compétence 2 (Pages du livre à étudier: 188-193, [Vocabulaire p. 214, column 2]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 127-132)

Day 6: Instructor’s Choice: Additional day on Ch. 5 and/or Lecture: Je blogue donc je suis; Comparaisons culturelles: Le sport et le temps libre des Français; Bienvenue en Europe francophone, Interlude musical selection

Day 7: Révision (Pages du livre à étudier 208-214, 216-219)

Day 8: EXAMEN (Chapitre 5)

NOTE: There are only 6 days allotted to Ch. 6 so the review is included with Comp. 4. Modify as desired.

Day 9: Introduction au Chapitre 6: Paris; Chapitre 6, Compétence 1 (Pages du livre à étudier: 220-229, [Vocabulaire p. 254, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 145-150)

Day 12: Chapitre 6, Compétence 4 (Pages du livre à étudier: 242-447, [Vocabulaire p. 255, column 2]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 163-168) AND Révision (Pages du livre à étudier: 248- 253)

Day 13: Instructor’s Choice: Lecture: Deux films français; Comparaisons culturelles: Le cinéma: les préférences des Français, Interlude musical selection

56 Day 14: EXAMEN (Chapitre 6)

Day 15: Introduction au Chapitre 7: La France et sa diversité; Chapitre 7, Compétence 1 (Pages du livre à étudier: 258-269, [Vocabulaire p. 298, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 169- 174)

Day 19: Instructor’s Choice: Additional day on Ch. 7 and/or Lecture: Conte pour enfants de moins de trois ans; Comparaisons culturelles: L’amour et le couple

Day 20: Révision (Pages du livre à étudier: 290-297)

Day 22: Introduction au Chapitre 8: La Normandie; Chapitre 8, Compétence 1 (Pages du livre à étudier: 300-313, [Vocabulaire p. 342, column 1]) (Pages du SAM à faire après: 193-198)

Day 26: Instructor’s Choice: Additional day on Ch. 8 and/or Lecture: Déjeuner du matin; Comparaisons culturelles: À table!, Interlude musical selection

Day 27 Révision (Pages du livre à étudier: 336-341)

Day 29: Révision du cours

Day 30: EXAMEN ORAL

Day 31: EXAMEN FINAL

57 [NOTE TO INSTRUCTORS: You will get this (complete with the correct information) when you create your class online. If you prefer to use this, you will need to complete these instructions with your name and the course code (see the highlighted areas). You will get your course code when you set up your course. ]

Your instructor, ______, invites you to enroll in the following course. Course: ______Code: ______Book: Horizons 6th Edition iLrn: Heinle Learning Center

ENTERING THE BOOK KEY AND COURSE CODE Enter the book key and course code to complete the enrollment process. You may already have a book key, or you may need to purchase a book key. Depending on your situation, use one of the procedures below. If you activated the book for a previous course, you can start at step 5 of I already have a book key below. Once you have completed this step, the system lists the course and book on the Student Workstation home page. To enter additional books, enter a book key in the EnterYour field online and access is good for click Go. 24 months from this one key. Note: Book keys can only be used once. Your book key will become invalid after you use it. I already have a book key 7. Go to http://ilrn.heinle.com and click LOGIN.

9. At the top of the page, enter your book key and click Go.

10. Click Confirm to confirm your registration information. Your book will appear under the My books heading.

11. Beside the book listing, enter the course code ______in the Enter course code field and

click Go.

12. If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit.

I need to purchase a book key, or would like to access a free 3-week trial. 7. Go to http://ilrn.heinle.com and click LOGIN.

9. At the top of the page, enter the course code ______and click Go.

58 10. If necessary, select a class or section and click Submit. The course and books will appear under the My

classes heading.

11. Locate the book and click buy.

12. Proceed through the purchase process. If you are not ready to purchase your book key and would like to

access a free 3-week trial, follow the instructions on this page. Note that 3-week trials are not available for

all titles.

Note: If the buy link does not appear in Step 5, contact your instructor for information about obtaining a book key.

USING HEINLE LEARNING CENTER To access your Student Workstation in the future, go to http://ilrn.heinle.com and log in. Here, you can open your book, submit activities, view your results, and view your instructor's feedback. If you have any questions, contact Heinle Learning Center Support at http://hlc.quia.com/support or at 1-877-282-4400.

Textbook and Materials: 1. À l'écran : Short French Films and Activities, Volume 2 ISBN > 9781133434139 2. Horizons 6e Super Bundle Vol 2 ISBN > 9781305777729

In French 3, students continue to use the same Horizons materials as in French 2, with the addition of the Video/Activity Booklet À l’écran Vol. 2. Those who do not have the Horizons materials have the above purchasing option. See the earlier Textbooks and Materials section for full information on the materials and how to set up your course. See the Master/Sample Syllabus that follows for full information on student materials and how they can purchase À l’écran Vol. 2 and the Horizons materials if they do not already have them. Each instructor may decide whether students will be required to submit homework online, in print, or in a combination of the two. However, all students will need to register online so that they can access the audio for the required SAM exercises.

Schedule of work:

In French 2311, we will cover Chapitres 9-10 and the Chapitre de Révision of Horizons and several films from À l’écran Vol. 2. You may also add additional supplemental items of your choice. The following suggested allotment of days may be changed according to your preferences.

Course Introduction 1 day Chapitre de revision (Chs. 1-8) 4 days Video from À l’écran 1 day Exam or Activity (over review Chs. 1-8) + Intro Ch 9 1 day Chapitre 9 7 days Video from À l’écran 1 day Review Ch. 9 1 day Exam Ch. 9 + Intro Ch 10 1 day Chapitre 10 8 days Video from À l’écran 1 day Review Ch. 10 1 day Exam Ch. 10 1 day Review for final exam 1 day 60 Oral exam 1 day Final exam 1 day 31 days Testing and grading: It is recommended that you test after each chapter. You must test at least after every two chapters. A cumulative final exam, including an oral component, is required. You may wish to do more frequent quizzing or oral testing. We recommend that you also include quizzes, oral activities, and short written compositions. The SAM exercises are required, and should count a minimum of ten percent of the students' final grade. See the preceding Testing Guidelines and Workbook Assignments section.

61 Notes to instructors are highlighted in blue.

Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus: French 3 / FREN 2311

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FRENCH 3 2311 [insert semester/year]

Course

French 3 / FREN 2311 [insert unique no., section no., days/times, campus/room]

Professor

[Insert instructor name, office days/hours/location, phone number, e-mail, appointment information.]

Course description

Advanced French grammar, directed composition, conversation, and discussion of culture based on readings. Class conducted largely in French. Prerequisites: FREN 1412 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.

Please be aware that there is not a financial penalty incurred for a level change at ACC. Please visit our departmental website for more information or talk to your professor: http://sites.austincc.edu/fola/credit-by-exam/

62 Course prerequisite

As stated in the ACC Catalog, to be enrolled in the course, you must have credit for a four or five credit hour college or university course equivalent to, or at a higher level than, ACC French 1412 with a grade of A, B, or C.

Please note:

1. If this is the only course for which you are registered and you are withdrawing, this may constitute a withdrawal from the institution. (See Catalog.) 2. Any student wishing to challenge this course by examination must withdraw by the twelfth class day.* (See Catalog.)

*This is the twelfth class day from the beginning of the semester for all ACC courses, not the twelfth day of your class. During the summer, the deadline is the fourth class day.

Required materials

This class requires technology access (including microphone and recording access). If you don’t have this at home, you can use the ACC Learning or Computer Lab during the hours they are open.

1. All students will need to purchase this item: À l'écran : Short French Films and Activities, Volume 2 ISBN > 9781133434139 contains: DVD Activity Booklet

2. If you recently took French 1412 at ACC, you may already have the Horizons materials you need for this course. If not, you will need to purchase the following materials.

Horizons 6e Super Bundle Vol 2 ISBN > 9781305777729 contains:

63 WorkText Volume 2 (Textbook and SAM - Chapters 5-Ch. de révision) iLrn IAC/PAC (6) (24 month access) [SAM = Student Activities Manual]

Note that if you rent or buy a “regular” textbook, not the WorkText, you will also need to buy a separate Student Activities Manual and the code.

If you cannot afford your books right away, and you plan to purchase online, you can get a free three-week temporary code to access the iLrn (with electronic textbook) and so start the course immediately. You will need to purchase the materials by the end of the free trial period as access will cease. Note to instructors: If you prefer, you can delete this and deal with it on a IMPORTANT NOTE: case-by-case basis. If you have Financial Aid that will only reimburse you for items bought at the Bookstore, you will need to purchase your materials from there. You will not be able to use the free three week temporary code offer. Note to instructors: You will find these online when you set Accessing the iLrn online materials (and SAM Audio) up your course or you can use the You will use the iLrn access code to access online materials, including sample attached to this syllabus. the SAM audio. Your instructor will supply you the necessary instructions.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THE iLrn ACCESS CODE. The code is valid for 24 months.

Optional Books 501 French Verbs English Grammar for Students of French Correct Your French Blunders

In French 3, we will cover Chapitres 9-10 and Chapitre de révision.

Our primary objective is to learn to communicate in French. We will read texts and study vocabulary words and grammar rules with this end in mind. We will practice developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The majority of class time will be spent practicing speaking and listening and you will participate in partner and group work. You will need to practice and learn much of the material outside of class, particularly vocabulary and grammatical structures. The Student Activities online will be very helpful to you. You should be prepared to spend a minimum of two hours outside of class for each hour in class; that is, at least 6 hours per week studying, reading, memorizing, and doing homework to prepare for class. It is best to study a little each day. If you feel you need extra help, you can find a French tutor at the Learning Labs. This service is free to ACC students.

64 Course Rationale/Objectives In addition to working toward increased proficiency in the French language, this course is intended to fulfill the third semester of the foreign language requirement as needed for Associate Degree plans and transfer credit to four-year institutions. The number of courses required varies by discipline and institution.

Course Objectives

Listening:

65 Speaking:

 initiate and maintain a conversation  ask and answer questions on known topics with comprehensible grammar and pronunciation  ask about, talk about, and describe yourself and others, and make comparisons  narrate in the past  request or suggest that someone do something  perform specific communicative functions related to the theme being studied

Reading:

Writing:

Cultural Awareness:

Discipline-Level Learning Outcomes for French At the end of the fourth semester of French, students should be able to:  demonstrate comprehension of aural instructions, aural questions, and aural passages composed of familiar materials;  converse on familiar topics,  read intermediate-level materials and brief literary texts with reasonable comprehension;  write original compositions using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical structures;  demonstrate awareness of cultural connections and contrasts, of the culture of the target countries, and of sociolinguistic conventions.

Grading

66 [insert your own grading system and scale – see the French 3 Departmental Policy Sheet in the handbook]

Course and College Policies Note to instructors: The policies highlighted in blue you Attendance / Participation may modify; the others must remain as shown. By College policy, regular and punctual class and laboratory attendance is expected of all students. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

Withdrawal Policy It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

If you decide to withdraw from the class, it is your responsibility to fill out the forms to dropInsert the course. If you do not do the paperwork yourself, you risk receiving an F at the end of the date semester. The last day to withdraw is ______.

Incompletes

67 An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

Copyright Violations By College policy, there shall be no copying of or from copyrighted works intended to be consumable in the course of study or of teaching. These include workbooks, exercises, standardized tests and test booklets and answer sheets and like consumable material. Copying shall not substitute for the purchase of books, publishers’ reprints or periodicals.”

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while

68 maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

 Courtesy and respect for everyone is expected.  No food or gum is allowed in the classroom. Drinks with lids are fine.  Turn off and put away all phones and similar devices. Please don’t check messages/texts during class.  Be on time. If you must be late, enter quietly and sit in the back of the room. Please don’t “pack up” before class is over.  Participate in class activities as directed. Class time is not for doing homework nor is it for checking your messages.  Language and behavior should be appropriate to a college classroom.

69 Safety Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/. Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities. You are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Use of ACC Email All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACCmail, including instructions on setting up an account, can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/

Student and Instructional Services

70 ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/support/ Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/ ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

71 Course Syllabus Sheet – FREN 3 2311 Austin Community College Semester Year - Professor’s name

Insert: Days and Time - Section # CAMPUS + ROOM # 1 This syllabus covers 31 classes. In some [replace semesters, some classes will have 32 classes. numbers Introduction au cours with days and/or dates] 2 Révision des chapitres 1-2: Chapitre de révision pp. 426-431

3 Révision des chapitres 3-4 : Chapitre de révision pp. 432-435

6 Instructor’s choice : video from À l’écran 7 EXAMEN/ACTIVIDAD (sur la révision)

CHAPITRE 9

Introduction : Chapitre 9 La France d’outre-mer

8 CHAPITRE 9

Compétence 1 Talking about vacation: Les Vacances & Le futur

SAM: Chapitre 9 Compétence 1

9 CHAPITRE 9

Compétence 2 Preparing for a trip : Les préparatifs & Dire, lire et écrire

SAM: Chapitre 9 Compétence 2 When Compétences are divided across several classes, you may wish to indicate the 10 CHAPITRE 9 exact corresponding SAM activities.

Compétence 2 Continuation: Les compléments d’objet indirect et reprise des compléments d’objet direct

72 11 CHAPITRE 9

Compétence 3 Buying your ticket: À l’agence de voyages & Les verbes connaître et savoir

12 CHAPITRE 9

Compétence 3 Continuation: Les pronoms me, te, nous et vous

13 CHAPITRE 9

Compétence 4 Deciding where to go on a trip: Un voyage & Les expressions géographiques

14 CHAPITRE 9

Instructor’s choice : Additional day on Ch. 9 and/or Lecture et Composition, Comparaisons culturelles, Interlude musical or other materials of your choice.

15 Instructor’s choice : Video from À l’écran 16 CHAPITRE 9

Révision du chapitre

17 ***EXAMEN *** (sur le Chapitre 9)

CHAPITRE 10

Introduction: Chapitre 10 Les Antilles

18 CHAPITRE 10

Compétence 1 Deciding where to stay: Le logement & Les expressions impersonnelles et l’infinitif

SAM : Chapitre 10 Compétence 1

19 CHAPITRE 10

73 Compétence 2 Going to the doctor: Chez le médecin

20 CHAPITRE 10

Compétence 2 Continuation: Le subjonctif régulier

21 CHAPITRE 10

Compétence 2 Continuation: Les verbes irréguliers au subjonctif

22 CHAPITRE 10

Compétence 3 Running errands on a trip : Des courses en voyage & Le expression d’émotion et de volonté et le subjonctif

23 CHAPITRE 10

Compétence 3 Continuation : Le subjonctif ou l’indicatif ? & reprise du subjontif Insert information on the SAM: Chapitre 10 Compétence 3 last day to withdraw from a class as appropriate. 24 CHAPITRE 10

Compétence 4 Giving directions: Les indications & Reprise de l’impératif et les pronoms avec l’impératif

25 CHAPITRE 10

Instructor’s choice : Additional day on Ch. 10 and/or Bienvenue en Afrique francophone, Lecture et Composition, Comparaisons culturelles, Interlude musical or other materials of your choice.

26 Instructor’s choice : Video from À l’écran 27 CHAPITRE 10

74 Reprise du chapitre

28 ***EXAMEN*** (sur le Chapitre 10)

29 Révision du cours There is a review of Chs. 9-10 in the Chapitre de 30 EXAMEN FINAL ORAL révision, or you may prefer to use your own.

31 EXAMEN FINAL

Textbook and Materials: Imaginez (3e) Champeny, Vista Higher Learning, 2016 SE(LL) (1-6) + SSPlus(vTxt) + wSAM (6M) ISBN 9781680042399 Includes: -Loose Leaf Print Textbook Chs 1-6 -Supersite Plus with V-Text Access Code: V-Text, Web-Sam (online Student Activities Manual), video programs, additional practice, 6 month access

Please note that there is no longer a print workbook. The SAM (Student Activities Manual) is online. Please note that audio and print materials are no longer on reserve in the library.

See the earlier Textbooks and Materials section for full information on the materials and how to set up your course. See the Master/Sample Syllabus that follows for full information on student materials and how they can purchase them.

Schedule of work:

In French 2312, we will cover selected sections from Chapters 1-4 of Imaginez. You may also add additional supplemental items of your choice. The following suggested allotment of days may be changed according to your preferences.

Chapitre 1 (including exam) 7 days Chapitre 2 (including exam) 7 days Chapitre 3 (including exam) 7 days Chapitre 4 (including exam) 7 days Final Review 1 day Oral Exam 1 day Final Exam 1 day 31 days

Testing and grading:

It is recommended that you test after each chapter. You must test at least after every two chapters. A cumulative final exam, including an oral component, is required. You may wish to do more frequent quizzing or oral testing. We recommend that you also include quizzes, oral

76 activities, and short written compositions. The SAM exercises are required, and should count a minimum of ten percent of the students' final grade. See the preceding Testing Guidelines and Workbook Assignments section.

Please note that if you use any part of the exams provided in the Imaginez testing program you must not allow students to leave the classroom with the test. Test security is extremely important!

77 Departmental Master/Sample Syllabus: French 4 / FREN 2312

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS – SEMESTER YEAR

French 4 – FREN 2312 – SECTION NUMBERS

Course: French 4 / FREN 2312 – SECTION NUMBER

DAYS/TIMES/LOCATION

Professor : NAME

E-Mail : EMAIL

Office hours: DAYS/TIMES/LOCATION

Course description

Advanced French grammar, directed composition, conversation, and discussion of culture based on readings. Class conducted largely in French. Prerequisites: FREN 2311 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent.

78 Please be aware that there is not a financial penalty incurred for a level change at ACC. Please visit our departmental website for more information or talk to your professor: http://sites.austincc.edu/fola/credit-by-exam/

Course prerequisite

As stated in the ACC Catalog, to be enrolled in the course, you must have credit for a college or university course equivalent to, or at a higher level than, ACC French 2311 with a grade of A, B, or C.

Please note:

1. If this is the only course for which you are registered and you are withdrawing, this may constitute a withdrawal from the institution. (See Catalog.)

2. Any student wishing to challenge this course by examination must withdraw by the twelfth class day.* (See Catalog.)

*This is the twelfth class day from the beginning of the semester for all ACC courses, not the twelfth day of your class. During the summer, the deadline is the fourth class day.

Required materials

This class requires technology access (including microphone and recording access) . If you don’t have this at home, you can use the ACC Learning or Computer Lab during the hours they are open.

Imaginez (3e) Champeny, Vista Higher Learning, 2016 SE(LL) (1-6) + SSPlus(vTxt) + wSAM (6M) ISBN 9781680042399

79 Includes: -Loose Leaf Print Textbook Chs. 1-6 -Supersite Plus with V-Text Access Code: V-Text, Web-Sam (online Student Activities Manual), video programs, additional practice, 6 month access

We will cover selected sections from Chapters 1 through 4 in French 4.

It is essential that you order the materials by ISBN number, as there are other versions of the supersite which do not include the SAM.

If you have any financial aid that will only reimburse you for items bought at the bookstore, you should buy your materials there.

Accessing the Online Materials:

Use of the online SAM (Student Activity Manual) is required. It is accessed from the Imaginez Supersite (www.vhlcentral.com). Your book includes the passcode you will need to access the site. You will need to visit the link, register your code, and create a username & password. Supersite access lasts for 6 months.

I will supply you with instructions for accessing your supersite and registering into my class.

You can reach Tech Support at 1-800-248-2813. Once you have set up your course online, you will be able to access and print instructions to give your students The on-line site also includes access to: on how to use their access code to register for your class and to do and  the videos submit their work.  on-line version of the textbook  addition practice of Textbook activities  additional language practice and culture information

80 Our primary objective is to learn to communicate in French. We will read texts and study vocabulary words and grammar rules with this end in mind. We will practice developing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The majority of class time will be spent practicing speaking and listening and you will participate in partner and group work. You will need to practice and learn much of the material outside of class, particularly vocabulary and grammatical structures. The Student Activities Manual will be very helpful to you. You should be prepared to spend a minimum of two hours outside of class for each hour in class; that is, at least 6 hours per week studying, reading, memorizing, and doing homework to prepare for class. It is best to study a little each day. If you feel you need extra help, you can find a French tutor at the Learning Labs. This service is free to ACC students.

Course Rationale/Objectives In addition to working toward increased proficiency in the French language, this course is intended to fulfill the third semester of the foreign language requirement as needed for Associate Degree plans and transfer credit to four-year institutions. The number of courses required varies by discipline and institution.

French 2312 Learning Outcomes

Course Objectives

81 At the end of FREN 2312, you should be able to do the following:

Listening:

Speaking:

 initiate and maintain a conversation  ask and answer questions on known topics with comprehensible grammar and pronunciation  ask about, talk about, and describe yourself and others, and make comparisons  narrate in the past  request or suggest that someone do something  perform specific communicative functions related to the theme being studied

Reading:

Writing:

Cultural Awareness:

Discipline-Level Learning Outcomes for French

82 At the end of the fourth semester of French, students should be able to:  demonstrate comprehension of aural instructions, aural questions, and aural passages composed of familiar materials;  converse on familiar topics,  read intermediate-level materials and brief literary texts with reasonable comprehension;  write original compositions using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical structures;  demonstrate awareness of cultural connections and contrasts, of the culture of the target countries, and of sociolinguistic conventions.

Note to instructors: The policies highlighted in blue you may modify; the others must remain as shown.

Grading

[insert your own grading system and scale – see the French 4 Departmental Policy Sheet in the handbook]

83 Note to instructors: The policies highlighted in blue you may modify; the others must remain as shown.

Course Policies

(Instructors should use the wording provided, unless indicated otherwise. Instructors may add ad ditional policies.)

Attendance / Participation (Instructors should insert their own policies on attendance and participation here. Here is a sample.)

Due to the emphasis on oral practice, attendance is mandatory and will be checked daily. Departmental policy allows instructors to drop students with more than three absences. Leaving class prior to class dismissal without the instructor’s approval will be counted as an absence. Foreign language classes are very interactive and you will be required to participate regularly in class and group activities. Failure to participate will result in a lower daily grade for participation.

Withdrawals Insert date If you decide to withdraw from the class, it is your responsibility to fill out the forms to drop the course. If you do not do the paperwork yourself, you risk receiving an F at the end of the semester. The last day to withdraw is ______.

Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in fall 2007 or later at any Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college career. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are encouraged to carefully select courses; contact an advisor or counselor for assistance.

Due to state law, a charge of $60 per credit hour ($300 for a 5-credit course and $180 for a 3- credit course) will be added to the regular tuition for a course in which you have already been officially registered twice before. You are considered officially registered after the 12th day of classes in the spring and fall, and after the 4th day of classes in the summer. \

Missed or late work (Instructors should insert their policies on missed or late work here.)

Incompletes ACC policy states that incomplete (I) grades can only be given when there is a verifiable case of emergency occurring after the last day to withdraw. In the event you are granted an incomplete,

84 the necessary work to complete the course should be turned in before the end of the following semester. Failure to do so will result in a grade of F for the course.

85 It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times. Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999.

Student discipline All students are expected to respect others in class and behave in a non-disruptive manner. Please refer to the section on student discipline in the ACC Student Handbook for student discipline guidelines. The Student Handbook is available at http://www.austincc.edu/handbook.

Your behavior should be appropriate to a professional situation:

 Courtesy and respect for everyone is expected.  No food or gum is allowed in the classroom. Drinks with lids are fine.  Turn off and put away all phones and similar devices. Please don’t check messages during class.  Be on time. If you must be late, enter quietly and sit in the back of the room. Please don’t “pack up” before class is over.  Participate in class activities as directed. Class time is not for doing homework nor is it for checking your messages.  Language and behavior should be appropriate to a college classroom.

Students with Disabilities Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed. Students who have received approval for accommodations from OSD for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from OSD before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about the Office for Students with Disabilities is available at http://www.austincc.edu/support/osd/

Safety Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus

86 Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/. Please note that you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Use of ACC email All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Instructions for activating an ACCmail account can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/index.php.

Copyright violations By college policy, there shall be no copying of or from copyrighted works intended to be “consumable” in the course of study or of teaching. These include workbooks, exercises, standardized tests and test booklets and answer sheets and like consumable material. Copying shall not substitute for the purchase of books, publishers’ reprints or periodicals.

Student And Instructional Services ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/s4/. Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/. ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.autincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

87 Do NOT bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

88 Semester and course information Tout changement sera annoncé en classe.

Présentation orales = discussion points are prepared by students and presented orally in class as a way to jump-start class discusion

1 [replace Introduction – Présentation syllabusThroughout the semester, numbers with Chapitre 1 : Ressentir et vivreyou may also wish to go days/dates Présentation Vocabulaire – préparerover/assign les exercices the some of the throughout] pour le prochain coursAffiches de grammaire Film: Visionner – préparer les exercicesfrom the back of the book (p. 389 on) as needed by pour le prochain cours your class.

2 Discussion Film - présentation orale Présentation Culture - lire + préparerThroughout les exercices the semester, the number and selection pour le prochain coursof culture and readings per Présentation Grammaire 1 - préparerchapter les is exercices at your pour le prochain coursdiscretion.

3 Discussion Culture – présentation orale Correction Grammaire 1 Présentation Grammaire 2 - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours

4 Présentation Lecture - lire + préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours Correction Grammaire 2

5 Discussion Lecture - présentation orale Présentation Grammaire 3 – préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours

6 Correction Grammaire 3 Révision examen

7 Examen #1 – (Chapitre 1) All assigned exercises are due NO LATE EXERCICES ACCEPTED

8 Chapitre 2 : Habiter en ville Présentation Vocabulaire - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours Film: Visionner - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours

9 Discussion Film - présentation orale Présentation Culture - lire + préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours Présentation Grammaire 1 - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours

10 Discussion Culture – présentation orale Correction Grammaire 1

89 Présentation Grammaire 2 - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours

15 Chapitre 3 : L’influence des médias Présentation Vocabulaire - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours Film: Visionner - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours

16 Discussion Film - présentation orale Présentation Culture - lire + préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours Présentation Grammaire 1 - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours

22 Chapitre 4 : La valeur des idées Présentation Vocabulaire - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours Film: Visionner - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours

23 Discussion Film - présentation orale

90 Présentation Culture - lire + préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours Présentation Grammaire 1 - préparer les exercices pour le prochain cours

27 Correction Grammaire 3 Révision Ch. 4

29 Révision Chs. 1-4 30 EXAMEN ORAL

31 EXAMEN ECRIT - FINAL (sur tous les chapitres)

91 Departmental Master Syllabus: French Conversation FREN 1300

French Conversation ACC FREN 1300 [insert semester and year]

Course and Instructor Information

[insert: Course name and number, synonym, instructor’s name, office location, phone number and e-mail address, office hours, information on meeting by appointment, etc.]

Course Description [Copy what is below exactly (Catalog description)]

The primary objective of the course is to develop the student’s competency in communicating through the spoken medium. Class time will be spent in simple conversation and discussion of material read outside of class. Emphasis on idiomatic expressions used in daily speech, pronunciation and vocabulary building.

Prerequisites

[Notice that this is the ONLY course that allows instructor approval for the prerequisite.]

As stated in the ACC Catalog, to be enrolled in the course, you must have credit for a four- or five-credit hour college or university course equivalent to, or at a higher level than, ACC French 1411 with a grade of A, B, or C, or approval of the instructor.

Please note:

1. If this is the only course for which you are registered and you are withdrawing, this may constitute a withdrawal from the institution. (See Catalog.) 2. Any student wishing to challenge this course by examination must withdraw by the twelfth class day.* (See Catalog.)

92 *This is the twelfth class day from the beginning of the semester for all ACC courses, not the twelfth day of your class. During the summer, the deadline is the fourth class day.

Required Texts/Materials

Students will purchase materials as assigned by the instructor.

Course Rationale and Methodology [Instructors may modify the description below]

The primary goal of this course is to build the student’s oral proficiency. Students will improve their listening and speaking skills and will develop conversational strategies in French. Activities focus on small group and pair work as well as individual presentations, practicing different types of discourse, including narration, description and dramatic dialogue.

French 1300 Learning Outcomes

 pronounce French words using correct intonation and stress  use correct French syntax in sentences and questions  conduct conversations in areas of immediate need, personal interests and familiar topics  create dialogues in French on given topics  discuss information presented in videos and short readings  listen to and discuss selected French-language musical selections  compare and contrast customs and cultural differences

Discipline-Level Learning Outcomes for French

At the end of the fourth semester of French, students should be able to:  demonstrate comprehension of aural instructions, aural questions, and aural passages composed of familiar materials;  converse on familiar topics;  read intermediate-level materials and brief literary texts with reasonable comprehension;  write original compositions using correct spelling, punctuation, and grammatical structures;  demonstrate awareness of cultural connections and contrasts, of the culture of the target countries, and of sociolinguistic conventions.

General Education Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the general education component of an associate’s degree, students will demonstrate competence in:

93  Civic and Cultural Awareness - Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society; comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices  Critical Thinking - Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information.  Personal Responsibility - Identifying and applying ethical principles and practices; demonstrating effective learning, creative thinking, and personal responsibility.  Interpersonal Skills - Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.  Written, Oral and Visual Communication - Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.

Grading System [Instructors may change the grading criteria]

The grade for this course is based solely on attendance and active participation. The following grading scale will be used:

A= 0-3 absences with active participation

B= 4-5 absences with active participation

C= 6-7 absences with active participation

F= 8 or more absences or lack of active participation

It is the student's responsibility to withdraw from this course by ______.

94 Withdrawal Policy It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

If you decide to withdraw from the class, it is your responsibility to fill out the forms to drop the course. If you do not do the paperwork yourself, you risk receiving an F at the end of the semester. The last day to withdraw is ______.

Learning a foreign language requires a substantial amount of time and discipline, and these classes often have high drop rates. Therefore, it is extremely important that you carefully consider whether you have the time and dedication to successfully complete this course this semester. Otherwise, make sure that you drop it before the end of the add/drop period. Note to instructors: Insert your policies Missed or Late Work if not included in grading section. See grading section above.

Copyright Violations

95 By College policy, there shall be no copying of or from copyrighted works intended to be consumable in the course of study or of teaching. These include workbooks, exercises, standardized tests and test booklets and answer sheets and like consumable material. Copying shall not substitute for the purchase of books, publishers’ reprints or periodicals.”

96  Courtesy and respect for everyone is expected.  No food or gum is allowed in the classroom. Drinks with lids are fine.  Turn off and put away all phones and similar devices. Please don’t check messages/texts during class.  Be on time. If you must be late, enter quietly and sit in the back of the room. Please don’t “pack up” before class is over.  Participate in class activities as directed. Class time is not for doing homework nor is it for checking your messages.  Language and behavior should be appropriate to a college classroom.

Use of ACC Email

97 All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACCmail, including instructions on setting up an account, can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/

Course schedule [insert class schedule with dates of exams, etc.