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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
FREND001.
Course Title (CB02)
Elementary French (First Quarter)
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the language and cultures of the French-speaking countries. French's basic speaking, listening, reading, and writing will be introduced and practiced within a cultural framework. The emphasis will be put on the language as an expression of culture.
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Foreign Languages]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - FRENCH]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course constitutes level one of the first-year series of college-level French. It is UC and CSU transferable. This course meets a general education requirement for °®¶¹´«Ã½ and CSU GE. This course belongs to the Certificate of Achievement in French Language and Culture.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Course Philosophy
Ensuring that a student will develop language skills and cultural understanding to: Build relationships in our multilingual, multicultural society Understand and engage with diverse perspectives Explore their own cultural and linguistic identity Open doors to new opportunities and career paths in a globalized world

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU
°®¶¹´«Ã½ GEArea(s)StatusDetails
2GC2°®¶¹´«Ã½ GE Area C2 - HumanitiesApproved
CSU GEArea(s)StatusDetails
CGC2CSU GE Area C2 - HumanitiesApproved

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
5.0
Maximum Credit Units
5.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours5.010.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
60.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
60.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
120.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
120.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and audio/visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Collaborative learning and small group/pairs exercises

In-class compositions

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Assignments

  1. Textbook readings demonstrating the correct use of elementary-level language functions
  2. Textbook readings on cultural topics
  3. Use of the Internet to get information on cultural, political, and economic developments in francophone countries (in English)
  4. Textbook and online assignments reinforcing correct use of written and spoken elementary-level language functions
  5. Online assignments reinforcing listening and writing skills
  6. Online assignments reinforcing elementary-level reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
  7. Writing assignments demonstrating the correct use of elementary-level written language functions
  8. Oral presentations, group projects, or activities demonstrating the correct use of elementary-level oral language functions
  9. Discussions to reflect on topics concerning the French-speaking world demonstrating a cursory grasp of social protocols and contributions of French-speaking cultures, by analyzing and comparing them to one's own culture(s).

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Reading, writing, listening, and memorizing assignments (textbook and workbook exercises) will be evaluated on the basis of correct usage of basic/simple language functions covered in each class.
  2. Three aural and written chapter tests will be evaluated on the basis of correct usage of simple/basic vocabulary, grammar points, and listening/speaking communication skills.
  3. Aural and written final exams will be evaluated on the basis of correct usage of vocabulary and language structures needed to produce basic/simple information relating to high-frequency situations in familiar contexts.
  4. End-of-quarter individual oral interviews will be evaluated on the basis of producing comprehensible, simple phrases or sentences about familiar topics to reflect a working command of core vocabulary and language structures.
  5. Oral presentations on cultural topics will be evaluated on the basis of demonstrating a cursory grasp of social protocols and contributions of French-speaking cultures, by analyzing and comparing them to one's own culture(s).
  6. Observation of individual, pair, and small group in-class work will be evaluated on the basis of correct usage of basic/simple language functions.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None
Essential College Facilities:
  • None

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Amon, Muyskens and HadleyVis a Vis beginning French (LL) (w/Connect Access Card)McGraw-Hill8th edition, 2024
Mc Graw Hill educationConnect Online Access for Vis-a-vis (180 days)McGraw-Hill8th edition , 2024

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Examine and understand how the French language has evolved and recognize the connection between language, thought patterns and culture
  • Demonstrate control of beginning-level grammatical structures by recognizing, constructing and formulating beginning-level functions of the French language
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate in French, using speaking, listening, reading, and writing
  • Evaluate and interpret the historical and cultural evolution of several French-speaking countries
  • Distinguish and appreciate important geographical aspects of the French speaking countries within Europe and North America
  • Engage in critical analysis and comparison of the student's own values and cultural assumptions with those of the French-speaking countries
  • Examine the status of minorities and immigrants in European French-speaking societies
  • Evaluate the status of women in European French-speaking countries.

CSLOs

  • Derive meaning from short, simple texts on familiar topics, relying on contextual clues to extract the gist and some detail.

  • Demonstrate a working command of essential vocabulary and language structures necessary to request and provide, orally and in writing, basic/simple information relating to high-frequency situations in familiar contexts such as greetings, introductions, leave-taking, description of family members, daily activities and hobbies, expression of (dis)likes and future plans.

  • Compose comprehensible, simple phrases or sentences about familiar topics to reflect a working command of core vocabulary and language structures.

  • Demonstrate a cursory grasp of social protocols and contributions of French-speaking cultures, by analyzing and comparing them to one's own culture(s).

Outline

  1. Examine and understand how the French language has evolved and recognize the connection between language, thought patterns and culture
    1. communication in cultural context: understanding the importance of expressing oneself appropriately in various social situations
    2. social patterns and conventions: recognizing unofficial patterns of collective behavior, such as sex-roles, age-group, ethnic relations and etiquette
    3. prevalent assumptions about human nature and society: appreciating that these cultural assumptions are reflected in francophone speech and writing
  2. Demonstrate control of beginning-level grammatical structures by recognizing, constructing and formulating beginning-level functions of the French language
    1. articles, gender and number of nouns
    2. question, negation patterns
    3. subject pronouns
    4. present tense conjugation of regular and irregular verbs, immediate future tense, imperative mood
    5. prepositions, coordinating and some subordinating conjunctions
    6. adjective endings
    7. possessive adjectives
  3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in French, using speaking, listening, reading, and writing
    1. formulating questions and answers about simple everyday situations
    2. correctly using basic vocabulary and guessing strategies for unknown vocabulary
    3. understanding and formulating basic idiomatic speech patterns
    4. demonstrating accurate pronunciation
    5. developing reading strategies for simple authentic texts
    6. demonstrating writing skills within the framework of grammar and vocabulary studied
  4. Evaluate and interpret the historical and cultural evolution of several French-speaking countries
    1. understanding a broad outline of the history of Western Europe
    2. assessing the unique historical situation of France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland
    3. assessing the historical situation of francophone regions in North America: Quebec and Louisiana
  5. Distinguish and appreciate important geographical aspects of the French speaking countries within Europe and North America
    1. identifying the geographical location and relative size of these regions
    2. identifying the size of these regions' populations
    3. understanding the climate and environment of these regions
  6. Engage in critical analysis and comparison of the student's own values and cultural assumptions with those of the French-speaking countries
    1. exploring the student's own values and cultural assumptions and contrasting them with those of the francophone countries around the world
    2. analyzing the historical consequences of cultural assumptions in European French-speaking countries and the other francophone countries around the world
  7. Examine the status of minorities and immigrants in European French-speaking societies
    1. appraising the social situation of the Arab and Black African minorities in France as an example
    2. appreciating the social and artistic contributions of minorities
  8. Evaluate the status of women in European French-speaking countries.
    1. interpreting their social, intellectual and artistic contributions
    2. exploring examples based on readings
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