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FREN 1001_1 and 1001_4 – Elementary French I section 1
SUMMER 2021 – Syllabus and Homework Assignments
FREN 1001_1 section 1 Days 1-3, 3:40 - 5:35 pm / Room TBA
FREN 1001_4 section 4 Days 2-4, 1:30 - 3:25 pm / Room TBA
[first week online (and second week, 1st day online: Day 2 = TUE, 3 = WED, 4 = THU, 1 = FRI]
[Look at Summer 21 calendar to double-check any similar reordering of teaching days: week of July 12]
Instructor: Dr. Christophe Ippolito
GT Office: Swann 226 / GTL Office TBD
Office hours: Days 1-3, 5:35-6:30 PM (open-
door policy) and by appointment + virtually
Email address: [email protected]
No native speakers. Please review the registration information outlined at
http://modlangs.gatech.edu/students/registration before enrolling in this course. If you have taken
French classes in high school or are a heritage speaker, please take the placement test
(https://modlangs.gatech.edu/students/placement-tests) and provide a copy of your score the first
day of class.
Delivery Mode: This course is offered in a residential mode except for the first week of classes
taught online synchronously (and the 2nd week’s 1st day, synchronously as well). I’ll adapt the
syllabus if needed.
Students will work under the guidance of the instructor and using the VHL Supersite linked with the
textbook «Promenades». The homework submission and tests will be managed online.
Students who register for this course should recognize the value of language study, be genuinely
interested in learning to communicate in French, and fully understand the level of autonomy and self-
motivation required to reach the expected learning outcome. I will be readily available to help them along.
This course requires internet access and a computer with microphone and camera in working order.
Communication will be via Announcements. Please enable the notification preferences on your Canvas
account if you have turned it off (Canvas > Account > Notifications > Announcement).
The best and quickest way to contact me is by e-mail to which I will usually respond within 24
hours. You are urged to visit my office hours, virtually or on site. We can set up individual appointments
to discuss your academic progress, or special concerns you may have. Office hours are devoted to you!
REQUIRED COURSE PACKAGE: PROMENADES, 3rd Edition, by Mitchell-Mitschke-Tano,
Vista Higher Learning, Boston 2018. Digital course package: Supersite Plus Code (w/ WebSAM &
vText) for PROMENADES, 3rd Edition.
ISBN: 978-1-68005-003-5. Your student access code to PROMENADES Supersite Plus vhlcentral.com
include vText (= online, interactive, laptop/IPad compatible student edition textbook) & WebSAM (=
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online workbook/video manual & lab manual & access to Supersite Plus textbook's online resources
(assignments, audio, video, reference tools, assessment, gradebook, teacher-student communication, etc.).
It is available at Barnes & noble at Georgia Tech bookstore or can be ordered online at
https://vistahigherlearning.com/catalog/product/view/id/8339/s/promenades-3rd-edition/category/213/
(click on the “Codes and other materials” tab and Add to cart). Once purchased, you will redeem your 12-
letter student access code at https://www.vhlcentral.com/ . To set up your VHL student account, please
follow this link https://vistahigherlearning.com/student-startup or use the Student Startup PDF document
posted on Canvas.
[Alternate package if you do not want to go fully digital: Loose Leaf Student Edition with WebSAM &
vText for PROMENADES, 3rd Edition. Course package ISBN: 978-1-68005-024-0. This course
package is available at the Barnes and Noble @ Georgia Tech bookstore or can be ordered online at
https://vistahigherlearning.com/catalog/product/view/id/8339/s/promenades-3rd-edition/category/213/
(click on the “Loose-leaf format” tab and Add to cart). By purchasing the new textbook package from the
bookstore, you will receive a Lunar Blue envelope shrink-wrapped with the textbook. Inside the
envelope will be your 12-letter code that you will redeem at https://www.vhlcentral.com/]
If you choose to purchase a used Textbook, you will need to purchase a new separate access code for
digital access.
Student Tech Support: (800) 248 2813. Please familiarize yourself with the book by browsing through the
digital book and scanning the student user guide under the help tab.
ML PERFORMANCE GOAL #1: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
ML Learning Outcome
1: Demonstrate oral and
aural proficiency in the
target language
FREN 1002: Students will demonstrate oral proficiency at the Novice High/Intermediate Low level on the ACTFL
scale upon completion of the course. They will comprehend French with sufficient ability to grasp the main idea and
some supporting details in short conversations (both spontaneous and recorded) that relate to the topics mentioned
below (ML learning outcome 2)
They will also perform real-time virtual chats related to these topics.
ML Learning Outcome
2: Demonstrate effective
presentation skills in the
target language
FREN 1002: Students will demonstrate the ability 1) to present themselves and/or others in class as well as “report
back” to the others in a wide variety of contexts
2) to describe, narrate, and ask/answer questions in present, (recent) past, and future tense about a variety of topics
related to daily routines, household chores, food and nutrition, health and medical conditions, and remedies, shopping
for groceries errands, technology and electronics, nature and the environment 3) to make short statements and
ask/answer simple questions in the present, (recent) past and future contexts
4) to give directions offer assistance 5) to describe how they feel physically, explain car trouble and show people
around the house 6) to give advice to others 7) to make comparisons 8) to express beliefs and opinions about issues;
hypotheses, will, hopes, emotion, doubt and disbelief.
ML Learning Outcome
3: Demonstrate writing
proficiency in the target
language
FREN 1002: Students will regularly produce simple written descriptions of themselves and/or others and narratives in
the past tenses, and combine various writing genres (story, article, essay, review, letter) to write about topics such as
food, technology, nature and the environment, business at the Novice High/Intermediate Low level on the ACTFL
scale.
ML Learning Outcome
4: Demonstrate
proficiency in
comprehension of
authentic written texts in
the target language
FREN 1002: N/A for FREN 1002. (Students will demonstrate their comprehension of numerous learner contextualized
texts.)
ML PERFORMANCE GOAL #2: INTERCULTURAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
ML Learning Outcome N/A for FREN 1002. (Students will learn about cultural aspects and patterns of a variety of French regions (Alsace-
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5: Demonstrate in-depth
knowledge of a specific
target-language country or
region
Lorraine, Burgundy, Franche-Comté, French Antilles and French Polynesia), and French-speaking areas (Senegal,
Switzerland, Belgium, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Haiti).
ML Learning Outcome
6: Demonstrate the ability
to analyze an issue from
target-culture
perspective(s)
N/A for FREN 1002 (FREN 1002: Students will display the ability to recognize basic patterns regarding French
mentalities & attitudes towards the environment, nuclear energy, small businesses, car use and technology practices,
grocery shopping habits, and the register of socially acceptable attitudes& cultural practices to be used in specific
contexts when in France (restaurant etiquettes, table manners).Students will gain knowledge of significant historical
events from the French-speaking world.)
ML Learning Outcome
7: Demonstrate critical
reflection on cultural
complexity and context
N/A for FREN 1002.
EVALUATION
Online homework (Supersite): 20% (6 units, 3% each; 2% bonus for work done when the
exercise is due on syllabus, or extra-work; TUE, July 21 deadline for all online homework (due
date set by the instructor on VHL Supersite assignment calendar.) Compositions (2): 10% (5% each; typed, double-spaced, font 12; must be submitted through
email in word doc posted AND as a printed doc in class; 250-300 words)
Tests (6): 60% (10% each; They will be administered in class during regular class time. Test 6
will be administered during Final Exam Week on the scheduled time)
Active Participation: 10%.
Grading Scale
According to policy, grades at Georgia Tech are interpreted as follows:
A 90-100 Excellent (4 quality points per credit hour)
B 80-89 Good (3 quality points per credit hour)
C 70-79 Satisfactory (2 quality points per credit hour)
D 60-69 Passing (1 quality point per credit hour)
F = or <60 Failure (0 quality points per credit hour)
See http://registrar.gatech.edu/info/grading-system for more information about the grading system at
Georgia Tech.]
Online homework will include grammar and vocabulary activities, cultural readings, virtual
chats, and course preparation assignments. (6 units, 3% each; 2% bonus for work done when the
exercise is due on syllabus, or extra-work; TUE, July 21 deadline for all online homework (due
date set by the instructor on VHL Supersite assignment calendar.) The homework should be
done on a regular basis to learn about, understand, and practice new features in grammar and
vocabulary.
Compositions: You will write 2 essays this semester (at least 250 words). The topics and
guidelines are on pages 117 (for composition 1), and 157 (for composition 2) of your book
«Promenades». You may submit the first draft for review at least two days before their due date.
Your papers will be typed, double-spaced, with a 1.25 inches margin on all sides, Times New
Roman. Indicate word count. The papers must be your own work and respect the limits of what
has been learned so far in the course. You must submit them in word doc in class and through
email. Plagiarism (as defined in the Student Handbook) is banned. Proof-read your work before
submitting it! Accents must be typed in. A composition is not a translation. The use of translation
software such as Google Translate is strictly forbidden. You may use online dictionaries such as
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www.wordreference.com. Compositions turned in late will incur a 20-point penalty per day.
No exceptions. For due dates, please see homework calendar below.
There will be 6 tests. The tests take place at the end of each unit. The test for unit 6 will be
administered during Final Exam Week at the regular scheduled time. All tests will follow the
same format and include the following: a section with questions in French, a grammar section, a
vocabulary section, and a short composition. They will be posted on and accessible through
CANVAS on the date specified and during regular class.
Extra-credit opportunities: TBD
You are encouraged to turn on your camera in an online session with the entire class. You are
expected to turn on your camera anytime you speak one on one with your instructor.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Georgia Tech values diversity and inclusion; we are committed to a climate of mutual respect and full
participation. Our goal is to create learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive and
welcoming. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your
inclusion or accurate assessment or achievement, lease notify the instructor as soon as possible.
If you are a student with learning needs that require special accommodation, contact the Office of
Disability Services at (404) 894-2563 or http://disabilityservices.gatech.edu/, as soon as possible, to make
an appointment to discuss your special needs and to obtain an accommodations letter. Please also e-mail
me as soon as possible in order to set up a time to discuss your learning needs.
REMINDER OF SOME IMPORTANT RULES
1.Tests/make-up policy: Make sure now that you will be able to attend all tests as no make-up tests will
be given without an official excuse. You will need to communicate with the Dean of Students office
representative at GTL in order to seek make-ups.
2. Class attendance: Attendance is required. An absence is excused if a) you are required to participate
in an official GT activity (documentation required) b) you are under a doctor’s care or scheduled an
emergency doctor appointment (documentation required) c) you are granted a leave of absence from GT
for reasonable cause by an academic dean (documentation required) d) documented illness or a significant
life-event prevents you from attending class e) you are observing a major religious holiday f) going to a
job/internship interview (documentation required).
3. Honor Code: When working on homework, you may not work with other students, and doing such is a
violation of the GT Academic Honor Code. Submitting any work other than your own is also a violation
of the Academic Honor Code. Do not plagiarize! Plagiarizing is defined by Webster’s as “to steal and
pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own: use (another's production) without crediting the
source.” If are caught plagiarizing, you will be dealt with according to the GT Academic Honor Code.
You will be asked to put your initials under the Honor Code at the beginning of a test and be
expected to abide by it during testing.
4. Cheating off of another person’s test or quiz is unethical and unacceptable. Cheating off of anyone
else’s work is a direct violation of the GT Academic Honor Code, and will be dealt with accordingly. For
any questions involving these or any other Academic Honor Code issues, please consult me or click
www.honor.gatech.edu
5. Health-Related Considerations
Current USG Language for Cloth Face Coverings
Effective July 15, 2020, University System of Georgia (USG) institutions will require all faculty, staff,
students, and visitors to wear an appropriate face covering while inside campus facilities/buildings where
six feet social distancing may not always be possible. All members of the campus community will be
provided reusable cloth face coverings.
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Face covering use will be in addition to and is not a substitute for social distancing. Anyone not using a
face covering when required will be asked to wear one or must leave the area. Refusal to comply with the
requirement may result in discipline through the applicable conduct code for faculty, staff or students.
There are a few exemptions. Reasonable accommodations may also be made for those who are unable to
wear a face covering for documented health reasons.
For more information about face masks and coverings, review the guidelines from Human Resources.
CLASS POLICIES AND STATEMENTS
Statement of Intent for Inclusivity
As a member of the Georgia Tech community, I am committed as your instructor to creating a learning
environment in which students feel safe and included. Because we are individuals with varying needs, I
am reliant on your feedback to achieve this goal.
To that end, I (your instructor) invite you to enter into dialogue with me about the things I can stop, start,
and continue doing to make my classroom an environment in which every student feels valued and can
engage actively in our learning community.
Student-Faculty Expectations Agreement
At Georgia Tech we believe that it is important to strive for an atmosphere of mutual respect,
acknowledgement, and responsibility between faculty members and the student body.
See http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/22/ for an articulation of some basic expectation that you can
have of me and that I have of you. In the end, simple respect for knowledge, hard work, and cordial
interactions will help build the environment we seek. Therefore, I encourage you to remain committed to
the ideals of Georgia Tech while in this class.
Any successful learning experience requires mutual respect on the part of the student and the instructor.
We recognize that the Summer 2021 semester will be impacted by the COVID-19 situation and urge
students to respect the Institute’s policies regarding social distancing and face coverings
(https://hr.gatech.edu/face-coverings).
Instructor’s responsibilities:
- Start and end class on time;
- Treat all students with courtesy and respect;
- Be open to constructive input from students in the course;
- Ensure that opportunities to participate are enjoyed equally by all students in the course;
- Give enough information to the students to be prepared for the class and their assignments.
Students’ responsibilities:
- Arrive on time and prepared for the class;
- Turn off all electronics that might be disruptive to the class;
- Give full attention when the instructor or another student is talking and remain engaged during
the class by participating and doing the activities;
- When speaking, remain on topics and use courteous and respectful language;
- Consult Canvas regularly for any message, assignment information or documents;
- If you have questions and want to discuss any matter, please contact me by email. You are always
welcomed to discuss any concern. Use your Georgia Tech email address to email me. I will try to
respond as soon as possible but expect sometimes a longer wait.
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VIRTUAL CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Make sure that you have an appropriate internet connection. In case of technological difficulties
preventing you from attending class, it is your responsibility to remain informed and make-up any missed
work. Should I experience a technology issue, I will post information on Canvas as soon as possible to
allow you to work on your own in an asynchronous way. Refer to the course schedule and work on your
own using your textbook, VHL activities and my power point presentations.
Here are a couple of guidelines to make sure that our online experience is pleasant for everybody in the
class :
- Mute your microphone when you are not speaking.
- Turn on your camera (webcam use is mandatory as it is a language class and we need
everybody to be engaged, please dress appropriately).
- Refrain from eating and drinking during class.
- Do not perform non-class-related activities during class, such as sending text messages, surfing
the web, checking emails.
Class recordings, lectures, and other classroom presentations presented through video conferencing and
other materials posted on Canvas are for the sole purpose of educating the students enrolled in the
course. They may not be shared or altered. Students may not take pictures, record or share recordings,
including screen capturing, unless the instructor states so or individual permission is obtained.
STUDY TIPS
1. Use every opportunity to speak, hear and read French. Keep on trying to keep a conversation going.
Be willing to take risks, trying out the new structures and vocabulary you are learning. Students
who play it safe (stick to the simple, reliable forms instead of trying new ones) will only hold themselves
back. There is no disgrace goofing with something you didn’t know; but progress comes from learning
from it and doing better next time. As you are beginners, you should not be afraid to make mistakes.
They are a necessary part of the learning process. Never fear to ask for help: often the same thing
puzzling you is confusing others too. Get help fast when you need it; do not let problems develop.
Schedule appointments with the instructor to discuss honestly your progress and difficulties. Attend
contact hours and set up practice sessions with your classmates.
2. Do not fall behind in your work. Be organized: do your homework in time. ‘Catching up’ is extremely
difficult in a beginners’ language course. Success depends largely on regular contact with the material (In
practicing a skill, four 15 minute-study periods with full concentration may work better for you than one-
hour sessions). Don’t be satisfied with knowing the material. Be sure to practice enough times to be able
to perform it with relative ease and fluency. Tests examine not only what you know, but how well you
know it and how quickly you can put it into use.
3. Watch yourself as a learner: try to determine what type of material helps you learn best and what
doesn’t. Ask for help from your instructor. Avoid translation at all costs: you want to develop skills in
French, and it doubles your processing time. It is more useful to develop the ability to paraphrase
(‘circumlocute’).
4. Design your own learning aids: flashcards, charts, lists, repertories, website, etc. This will help you
memorize and recycle the material. Take advantage of cognates while building your vocabulary. Put
tricky points on cards to carry with you and take advantage of those mentally idle moments in your day
(walking, standing in line, eating breakfast, etc.) to practice the language. Memorize not only vocabulary,
but useful formulas you can rely on to get things done.
5. Assume that grammar and syntax do mean something. In Romance languages, among others, place,
form and endings of words can make a huge difference in meaning, and have for hundreds of years.
Make good use of the Supersite Plus grammar tutorials and PowerPoint presentations.
6. Practice out loud. Read the material and learn the spelling of the words. Use the website’s suggestions
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to improve on your speaking and listening abilities. Pair-up with a student or two to practice together
online.
7. If you ever feel uncomfortable, if you want me to focus on one aspect of your learning (pronunciation
of a certain sound, grammar, vocabulary etc.) or if you need additional practice, let me know. My office
hours are devoted to you. Never hesitate to talk to me! You are encouraged to attend my discussion
hours. The different times will be posted on Canvas. They will allow additional opportunity for
practice speaking. I want to hear from you.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Some of these suggestions come from the Middlebury College Summer Language School Handbook, 1997, the Wake Forest University Romance Languages Home Page and the following individuals: Kara Rabitt, Joan McRae, and Lucile Duperron. Also see Joan Rubin & Irene Thompson, How to be a More Successful Language Learner, Heinle & Heinle, 1982, or H. Douglas Brown, A Practical Guide to Language Learning, McGraw Hill, 1989).
HOMEWORK & CALENDAR
This calendar is aimed at making your learning easier. I spread the homework as evenly as
possible to ensure a regular learning process. I urge you to do the homework as advised rather
than waiting for due dates, which would put unnecessary pressure on you. If done on a regular
basis, it will seem like very little.
Preparing in advance will also enable you to identify potential problems. Write down any
questions that you may have. Either ask them during my office hours or e-mail them to me.
Study through each Unit. Practice reading the vocabulary and make flash cards for the new active
vocabulary presented in the «Contextes» pages. Study the grammar - don’t forget the «Boîte à
outils» (Toolbox) sidebars, and make flash cards about grammar concepts presented in the
«Structures” pages. Review verb conjugations as needed. Read the «Expressions utiles» (Useful
expressions) box, then watch the Roman-Photo video episode & repeat the conversations aloud
after (this will help you get the gist of the conversations). «Lecture culturelle» (cultural reading):
read the cultural information and complete «activités. »
The VHL Online Homework must be completed and submitted by the designated deadline on the
syllabus and the VHL calendar. The grade for VHL assignments is determined by the activities
completed and the percentages earned. All Promenades course material is open and available
online. It is divided into Units, and each unit is divided into lesson A and lesson B. Each section
starts with the introduction of new vocabulary and exercises to practice the vocabulary and
pronunciation exercises. The grammar sections start with examples and explanations and are
followed by “fill in the blanks” exercises before moving to more involved conversational
exercises. Please read the textbook grammar explanation first, before doing the activities.
The success of learning a language is directly proportional to the effort you put in. Repetition is
the name of the game when it comes to mastering vocabulary. You need to plan spending at least
45-60 minutes each day to keep up with the course work. Teaming up remotely with a study
partner or two is very helpful.
This syllabus provides a general plan for the course. Deviations may be necessary. The due dates
for assignments are subject to change to accommodate the learning needs of the class. Any change
will be announced ahead of time in class and posted on Canvas. All VHL exercises with due dates
will be graded. Other exercises are recommended, but not graded. You can always do unassigned
exercises on VHL for your needs and practice. Ask for feedback, should you need help!
Date Objectifs Section dans Devoirs (Homework)
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PROMENADES Homework is assigned for the
next class
WEEK 1 5/18-21 First Day ONLINE SYNC. Unité 7 Leçon A
Introduction au cours
Greetings
Expressions of
Courtesy
Understand spoken
French through a
video
Use Nouns and
Articles
Unité 1: Salut !
overview, p. 1
Contextes: Ça va ?,
pp. 2–4 [vocabulaire]
Phonétique: p. 5 [the
French Alphabet:
sounds, letters, accents
(work on that until it’s
automatic)
Roman-photo: Au
Café, pp. 6–7
Lecture culturelle, pp.
8–9
Structures 1A.1: Nouns and Articles, pp.
10–13
Supersite: Leçon 1A Contextes
Supersite: Leçon 1A Roman-photo
Supersite: Leçon 1A Lecture
culturelle
Supersite: Structures 1A.1;
Structures 1A.2
Supersite: Leçon 1A Le Zapping
If you have taken French classes
in high school or are a heritage
speaker, please take the
placement test
(https://modlangs.gatech.edu/stu
dents/placement-tests) and send
a copy of your score to my email
the first day of class.
To be posted on Discussions in Canvas: Introduce yourself in English (200 words minimum): first name, name, GTID, year at GT (1st, 2nd, 3rd…), major or tentative major and School, previous French courses if any, what you plan to do with French (courses after 1002 or not, minor, study abroad…), other languages spoken beside English, countries visited so far, and any other info you deem useful
WEEK 1 5/18-21 Second Day ONLINE SYNC.
7A
Read about manners
and numbers
Use the verb être (to
be)
Watch an authentic
Structures 1A.2: Numbers, pp. 14–17
(work on that until it’s
automatic(
Révision, p. 18
Le Zapping : Attention
au sucre, p. 19
Contextes: En classe,
pp. 20–23
Roman-photo: Les
copains, pp. 24–25
Lecture culturelle,
Supersite: Leçon 1B Contextes
Supersite: Leçon 1B Roman-photo
Supersite: Leçon 1B Lecture
culturelle
Supersite: Structures 1B.1;
Structures 1B.2
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Unité 7 Leçon B
French video
Talk about classrooms
Learn about diversity
Français typique, pp.
26-27
Structures 1B.1: Subject pronouns and
the verb être,
pp. 28–31
WEEK 2 5/25-28 First Day ONLINE SYNC. FOR 1002 section 1, RESIDENTIAL FOR 1002 section 2
Use subject pronouns
Learn about adjective
agreement
Structures 1B.1:
Adjective Agreement,
pp. 32–35
Révision, p. 36
Panorama: Le monde
francophone, pp. 38–39
Supersite: Unité 1 Panorama
Supersite: Leçon 2A Contextes
Supersite: Leçon 2A Roman-photo
Supersite: Leçon 2A Lecture
culturelle
WEEK 2 5/25-28 Second Day RESIDENTIAL MODE FROM NOW ON
Unité 2 Leçon A
Test 1 on Unité 1
Talk about college
Understand spoken
French through a
video
Use the present tense
Unité 2: À la fac overview, p. 41
Contexte: Les cours,
pp. 42–44
Roman-photo: Trop de
devoirs!, pp. 46–47
Lecture culturelle, pp.
48–49
Structures 2A.1: Present tense of regular
-er verbs, pp. 50–53
Supersite: Structures 2A.1;
Structures
2A.2
Supersite: Leçon 2A Le Zapping
WEEK 3 5/31-6/3 First Day
8A
Unité 2 Leçon B
Learn about questions,
negation
Learn about the
French University
system
Watch an authentic
French video
Structures 2A.2: Questions, Negation,
pp. 54–57
Révision, p. 58
Le Zapping: Étudiez,
p. 59
Contextes: Une
semaine à la fac, pp.
60–62
Roman-photo: On
trouve une solution, pp.
64–65
Supersite: Leçon 2B Contextes
Supersite: Leçon 2B Roman-photo
Leçon 2B Lecture culturelle
Supersite: Structures 2B.1;
WEEK 3 5/31-6/3 Second Day
8B
Talk about everyday
activities
Lecture culturelle, pp.
66–67
Structures 2B.1:
Present tense of avoir,
pp. 68–71
Structures 2B.2: Telling time, pp. 72–75
Révision, p. 76
Supersite: Unité 2 Panorama;
Structures 2B.2
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Écriture: Écrire une
histoire, p. 77
Supersite: Leçon 3A Contextes
WEEK 4 6/7-10 First Day
Unité 9 Leçon A
Learn about France
Talk about family and
friends
Understand spoken
French through a
video
Panorama: Panorama,
pp. 78–79
Unité 3: La famille et
les copains
overview, p. 81
Contextes: La famille
de Marie Laval, pp.
82–84
Roman-photo: L’album de photos
supermarché, pp. 85–
87
Lecture culturelle, pp.
88–89
Supersite: Leçon 3A Roman-photo
Supersite: Leçon 3A Lecture
culturelle
Supersite: Structures 3A.1;
Structures 3A.2
Supersite: Leçon 3A Le Zapping
Supersite: Leçon 3B Contextes
WEEK 4 6/7-10 Second Day
Unité 9 Leçon B
Test 2 – Unité 2
Use descriptive and
possessive adjectives
Talk about professions
Watch an authentic
French video
Understand spoken
French through video
Structures 3A.1: Descriptive adjectives,
pp. 90–93
Structures 3A.2: Possessive adjectives,
pp. 94–97
Révision, p. 98
Le Zapping: Le far
breton, p. 99
Contextes: Comment
sont-ils ?, pp. 100–102
Roman-photo: On
travaille chez moi, pp.
104–105
Supersite: Leçon 3B Roman-photo
Supersite: Leçon 3B Lecture
culturelle ; Structures 3B.1;
WEEK 5 6/14-16 First Day
Use numbers
Use prepositions of
location, and pronouns
Lecture culturelle, pp.
106–107
Structures 3B.1:
Numbers 61-100, pp.
108–111
Structures 3B.2: Prepositions of
locations and
disjunctive pronouns ,
pp. 112–115
Révision, p. 116
Composition #1
(Écriture p. 117)
Str Structures 3B.2 Unité 3 Panorama
Supersite: Leçon 4A Contextes
Supersite: Leçon 4A Roman-photo
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Panorama: Belgique et
Suisse, pp. 118–119
WEEK 5 6/14-16 Second Day
Unité 4 Leçon A
Test 3 – Unité 3
Talk about activities
around town
Read about leisure
Talk about leisure
Understand spoken
French through a
video
Unité 4: Au café
overview, p. 121
Contextes: Où allons-
nous ?, pp. 122–124
Roman-photo: Star du
cinéma, pp. 126–127
Supersite: Leçon 4A Lecture
culturelle
Supersite: Structures 4A.1
WEEK 6 6/21-24 First Day
Unité 4 Leçon B
Use the verb “aller”
(to go)
Use interrogative
words
Watch an authentic
French video
Talk about going to a
café
Talk about your lunch
Understand spoken
French through a
video
Lecture culturelle, pp.
128–129
Structures 4A.1: The
verb aller, pp. 130–133
Structures 4A.2: Interrogative words,
pp. 134–137
Révision, p. 138
Le Zapping: p. 139
Contextes: J’ai faim!,
pp. 140–142
Roman-photo: L’heure
du déjeuner, pp. 144–
145
Lecture culturelle, pp.
146–147
Structures 4A.2
Supersite: Leçon 4A Le Zapping
Supersite: Leçon 4B Contextes
Supersite: Leçon 4B Roman-photo
Supersite: Leçon 4B Lecture
culturelle
Supersite: Structures 4B.1;
Structures 4B.2
WEEK 6 6/21-24 Second Day
Composition #1 is
due today. (Écriture
p. 117)
Use verbs prendre and
boire
Use partitive articles
Structures 4B.1: The
verbs prendre and
boire, pp. 148–151
Structures 4B.2: Partitives, pp. 152–154
Révision, p. 156
Supersite: Unité 3 Panorama
Complete the Écriture assignment
Supersite: Leçon 5A Contextes
Practice sequencing events in a
narration
Write a letter
WEEK 7 6/28-7/1 First Day
Unité 5 Leçon A
Read and talk about
leisure activities
Composition #2
(Écriture p. 157) Panorama: Québec,
pp. 158-159
Unité 5: Les loisirs
Supersite: Leçon 5A Roman-photo
Supersite: Leçon 5A Lecture
culturelle
12
overview, p. 161
Contextes: Le temps
libre, pp. 162–164
WEEK 7 6/28-7/1 Second Day
11A
Unité 11 Leçon B
Test 4 – Unité 4
Understand spoken
French through a
video
Use the verb faire and
irregular verbs
Talk about the weather
Watch an authentic
French video
Roman-photo: Au
parc, pp. 166–167
Lecture culturelle: le
football, pp. 168–169
Structures 5A.1: The verb faire, pp.
170–173
Structures 5A.2: Irregular -ir verbs, pp.
174–177
Révision, p. 178
Le Zapping: p. 179
Contextes: Quel temps
fait-il ?, pp. 180–182
Supersite: Structures 5A.1;
Structures 5A.2
Supersite: Leçon 5A Le Zapping
Supersite: Leçon 5B Contextes
Supersite: Leçon 5B Roman-photo
Supersite: Leçon 5B Lecture
culturelle
Saturday, July 3 Withdrawal Deadline - Last day to withdraw from individual courses with "W"
grades or to withdraw from school with “W” grades in all courses for Summer
Semester 2021 by 4:00 pm Eastern Time.
Grade Mode Deadline - Deadline to change grade mode from Letter/Grade to
Pass/Fail (and vice versa). No changes to Audit mode permitted after the last day of
registration.
(Monday, July 5
Tuesday, July 6
WEEK 8 7/6-7/8 First Day
NO CLASS – School Break)
CLASS
WEEK 8 7/6-7/8 Second Day
Composition #2 is
due today. (Écriture
p. 157)
Use numbers
Practice conjugation
Roman-photo: Quel
temps !, pp. 184–185
Lecture culturelle, pp.
186–187
Structures 5B.1:
Numbers 101 and
higher, pp. 188–191
Structures 5B.2: Spelling-change -er
verbs, pp. 192–195
Révision, p. 196
Écriture: écrire une
brochure, pp. 197
Supersite: Structures 5B.1
Structures 5B.2
Supersite: Unité 5 Panorama
Supersite: Leçon 6A Contexte
13
Panorama: Antilles,
pp. 198–199
WEEK 9 7/12-16 First Day
Unité 12 Leçon A
Talk about parties,
celebrations, gifts,
carnaval
Understand spoken
French through a
video
Use demonstrative
adjectives
Unité 6: Les fêtes
overview, p. 201
Contextes: Surprise,
pp. 202–204
Roman-photo: Les
cadeaux, pp. 206–207
Lecture culturelle, pp.
208–209
Structures 6A.1: Demonstrative
adjectives, pp. 210-213
Supersite: Leçon 6A Roman-photo
Supersite: Leçon 6A Lecture
culturelle
Supersite: Structures 6A.1;
Structures 6A.2
Supersite: Leçon 6A Le Zapping
Wednesday, July 14
Thursday, July 15
WEEK 9 7/12-16 Second Day
NO CLASS
CLASS
Test 5 – Unité 5
WEEK 10 7/19-22 First Day
Talk about the past
and use passé
composé
Watch an authentic
French video
Understand spoken
French through a
video
Talk about a birthday
Structures 6A.2: The
passé composé withn
avoir, pp. 214–217
Révision, p. 218
Le Zapping: pp. 219
Contextes: Très chic !,
pp. 220–222
Roman-photo: L’anniversaire, pp.
224–225
Lecture culturelle, pp.
226–227
Supersite: Leçon 6B Contextes
Supersite: Leçon 6B Roman-photo
Supersite: Leçon 6B Lecture
culturelle
Supersite: Structures 6B.1;
Structures 6B.2
WEEK 10 7/19-22 Second Day
Use indirect object
pronouns
Learn about -re verbs
Learn about Africa
Final Projects
Preparation
Structures 6B.1:
Indirect object
pronouns, pp. 228–231
Structures 6B.2: Regular and irregular -
ir verbs, pp. 232–235
Révision, p. 236
Panorama: L’Afrique
de l’Ouest, L’Afrique
centrale, pp. 238–241
Workbook, Supersite: Unité 6
Online homework (Supersite):
deadline for all exercises on
WED, July 21
WEEK 11 7/26-29 First Day
Final Projects Presentations - Review for the final test
14
WEEK 11 7/26-29 Second Day
Final Projects Presentations - Review for the final test
WEEK 12 8/2-5
FINAL EXAM WEEK (Test 6 – Unité 6) http://www.registrar.gatech.edu/students/exams.php
FREN 1002
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Helpful links:
ACTFL Guidelines - samples
https://www.actfl.org/publications/guidelines-and-manuals/actfl-proficiency-guidelines-
2012/french/expression-orale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_HLZ06FI7o
DELF A2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8bmCM7PqjM
Modern Languages website
https://modlangs.gatech.edu/languages/french
Language for Business and Technology Programs (Summer programs in Senegal or/and France)
https://modlangs.gatech.edu/lbat/senegal
https://modlangs.gatech.edu/lbat/france
Information of French minor
http://catalog.gatech.edu/programs/minor-french/#requirementstext
French Grammar Review
http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/gr/index.html#v
Online Dictionary
http://www.wordreference.com
Additional links http://www.tv5monde.com
http://www.filmfra.com (French movies with French subtitles for listening practice)