DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

FRENCH
TRENT UNIVERSITY / UOIT

FREN-1001H-B Introduction to French I

2014 FA
Oshawa
Professor:
Vinciane Boudonnet, Ph.D.

Email:
Administrative Email: vincianeboudonnet@trentu.ca
Academic Email: via course link on Blackboard

Campus:
Oshawa

Office Hours:
Monday, 12am-1pm & by appointment

Secretary: Sue Devlin

Email: sdevlin@trentu.ca

Office Location: EC N122, LEC, Peterborough

Telephone: (705)-748-1011 ext.7626

Course Description: An intensive course in oral and written French for students with limited or no knowledge
of French (who do not have 3 U/M or 4U/M French or its equivalent). This course relies on textual as well as
on audiovisual and electronic support material. Not credited toward French major requirements. Excludes
FREN 1000Y (100). Students judged by the instructor to be fluent in French may not receive credit for this
course.
Required Texts:
1. Alter Ego + A1. Mthode de franais. Catherine Hugot, Vronique M. Kizirian, Monique Waendendries,
Annie Berthet, Emmanuelle Daill. Hachette, 2012. ISBN 978-2-01-155810-7
2. Alter Ego + A1. Cahier dactivits. Annie Berthet, Emmanuelle Daill, Catherine Hugot, Monique
Waendendries. Hachette, 2012. ISBN978-2-01-156050-6.
Recommended Texts
English Grammar for Students of French, Jacqueline Morton, sixth edition, The Olivia and Hill Press, Ann Harbor,
2009.
ISBN: 978-0-934034-37-1.
Course Format:
Type
Language course

Day
Wednesday

Time
2:10pm-5:00pm

Location
UOIT, ERC 1094

Learning objectives:
1. Depth and breadth of knowledge: general knowledge and understanding of French grammar and vocabulary; the ability to
use French outside the class.
2. Communication skills: the ability to communicate orally and in writing in French.
3. Awareness of limits to knowledge: an understanding of the limits of their ability to express themselves in French.

4. Autonomy and professional capacity: students will be able to use French in their studies, employment, community
involvement and other activities.

Course Evaluation:
Type of Assignment
Tests (3, in class)
Projets (3, prepared in class, finalized at home)
Participation:
Attendance
In-class contributions

Weighting
Test 1: 15%
Test 2: 15%
Test 3: 10%
10% each

Due Date
Oct. 8, Nov. 5, Dec. 3.
Oct. 8, Nov. 5, Dec. 3
Every week

15%
15%

Notes :

Tests : short in-class tests on the subjects studied in each Dossier. Test 4 is on both Dossiers 4 & 5.
Projets : prepared at home, to be handed in after Dossiers 1 to 4. Subjects will be given in class.
Participation : attendance & evaluation of in-class contributions.
Cahier dexercices : for training, correction given in class to answer students questions (see Detailed Program below).
Week-by-week schedule:
See document entitled Detailed Program below.
Department and/or Course Policies:
Policy on attendance: as participation is essential in a language course, attendance is mandatory.
Policy on the use of computers and cellphones: Students are welcome to use computers to make notes
during class. The use of internet is not allowed in class. Cellphones must be turned off during classes.
University Policies
Academic Integrity:
Academic dishonesty, which includes plagiarism and cheating, is an extremely serious academic offence and
carries penalties varying from a 0 grade on an assignment to expulsion from the University. Definitions,
penalties, and procedures for dealing with plagiarism and cheating are set out in Trent Universitys Academic
Integrity Policy. You have a responsibility to educate yourself unfamiliarity with the policy is not an excuse. You
are strongly encouraged to visit Trents Academic Integrity website to learn more:
www.trentu.ca/academicintegrity.
Access to Instruction:
It is Trent University's intent to create an inclusive learning environment. If a student has a disability
and/or health consideration and feels that he/she may need accommodations to succeed in this
course. For Trent University in Oshawa Student Accessibility Services Office contact 905-435-5102
ext. 5024. Complete text can be found under Access to Instruction in the Academic Calendar.

FREN-1001H-B

INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH
2014 FA

Detailed Program 2014

It is the duty of students to refer to the program and prepare homework and readings for the next class. The
homework (devoirs) assigned is to be completed for the following class unless indicated otherwise.
This program may evolve during the semester. Changes will be announced by the professor. Homework
assigned on the syllabus may be completed by assignments given in class.
Date
Week 1
September 10
Week 2
September 17
Week 3
September 24
Week 4
October 1
Week 5
October 8
Week 6
October 15
Week 7
October 29
Week 8
November 5
Week 9
November 12
Week 10
November 19
Week 11
November 26
Week 12
December 3

In class

Homework to prepare for the next

class

Introduction to the course; presentation

of the syllabus; methods of evaluation;
Dossier 0: Dcouverte
Dossier 0 : Dcouverte (suite)
Phonie-graphie
Dossier 1: Les uns, les autres
Leons 1 & 2
Dossier 1: Les uns, les autres
Leons 2 & 3
Phonie-graphie
Carnet de voyage
Dossier 1: Les uns, les autres (Test)
Correction du test
Dossier 2: Ici, ailleurs
Leon 1
Dossier 2: Ici, ailleurs
Leons 1 & 2
Reading week: October 18-26
Dossier 2: Ici, ailleurs
Leons 2 & 3
Phonie-graphie
Carnet de voyage
Dossier 2: Ici, ailleurs (Test)
Correction du test
Dossier 3: Dis-moi qui tu es
Leon 1
Dossier 3: Dis-moi qui tu es
Leons 1 & 2
Dossier 3: Dis-moi qui tu es
Leons 2 & 3
Dossier 3: Dis-moi qui tu es
Phonie-graphie
Carnet de voyage
Dossier 3: Dis-moi qui tu es (Test)
Oral activities

Cahier dexercice.
Cahier dexercice : exercises (TBA)
Projet 1
Cahier dexercice : exercises (TBA)
Cahier dexercice : exercises (TBA)

Cahier dexercice : exercises (TBA)

Projet 2
Cahier dexercice : exercises (TBA)
Cahier dexercice : exercises (TBA)

Cahier dexercice : exercises (TBA)

Cahier dexercice : exercises (TBA)
Projet 3
Cahier dexercice : exercises (TBA)