French 2/ IB French Ab Initio 2 - Ms. Cardiasmenos - Syllabus
	The Newman School  Boston French 2 / Ab Initio 2 Mme Cardiasmenos Fall 2011 Course Description: This is a combined course of French 2 and IB French Ab Initio 2. Ab Intio is a two-year introductory course for IB diploma candidates transferring from another language. French 2 is an accelerated French path for motivated language learners who intend to enter the IB French portion of the diploma program their junior year. In this course all students will develop intermediate proficiency in the five areas of language: reading, writing, listening, speaking and cultural knowledge. Class will be conducted primarily in French with an emphasis on effective communication. We will also spend time learning the important grammar and vocabulary building blocks of the language. Students will be introduced to a variety of Francophone texts (print and aural) to build linguistic competence and become familiar with French-speaking cultures. The overall focus of ab intio is on the acquisition of French for everyday social interactions and the development of linguistic and cultural awareness. This course is divided into seven topics in order to develop a vocabulary range that covers the most common situations in everyday life. These topics are: • the individual • education and work • town and services • food and drink • leisure and travel • the environment • health and emergencies Course Requirements and Required Materials: • Textbook : Belleville 2 Méthode de français ;Gallier & Grand-Clément, CLE International ISBN 978-2-09-033670-2 • Workbook : Belleville 2 Méthode de français ; Volte, CLE International ISBN 978-2-09-033698-6 • A French-English Dictionary • A notebook divided into: vocabulaire, grammaire, notes, “mon français” • Index cards (or material for flashcards) • At least two folders for handouts • A legible writing utensil: pencil, blue/black pen • Assignments should be submitted on time with specific requirements followed. • Students are expected to use class time efficiently by paying attention, taking notes, working cooperatively on interactive activities and participating to the best of one’s ability. Interfering with other students’ language learning will not be tolerated. Goals and Objectives: Goals: • To build on basic structures learned in introductory French • To attain intermediate competence and proficiency in French • To use and understand French effectively in social situations • To be familiar with French-speaking cultures • To recognize the unique relationship between language and culture • To develop and pursue individual interests surrounding one’s French language study • To prepare diploma candidates for IB Ab Intio assessments and to prepare underclassmen for language B study The overall objective of this course is for students to achieve communicative competence in French in a variety of everyday situations. At the end of the language ab initio course candidates will be expected to demonstrate ability to: • communicate information and some basic ideas clearly and effectively, in a limited range of situations • understand and use accurately the essential spoken and written forms of the language in a limited range of situations • understand and use a limited range of vocabulary in common usage • use a register that is generally appropriate to the situation • show an awareness of some elements of the culture(s) related to the language studied. Course Policies and Expectations: Attendance - All students are expected to be present and on time for class. It is the responsibility of the student to make-up any work that was missed from an excused absence. Work should be made up the first day the student returns from an absence. “The internet was down” is never an acceptable excuse for missing an assignment. Participation and preparation – All students are expected to arrive prepared to participate in class activities with their texts, materials, and completed homework assignments. Missing or incomplete homework will not be tolerated and will negatively affect your grade. In a foreign language class, it is crucial to participate and practice the language. Your actual participation speaking the language during class time is more important than accuracy! A note on language learning and time spent outside the classroom- A language is a living, breathing thing; always evolving and changing to reflect the cultures that use it to communicate. Competence in a second language is a skill that must be nurtured, fed and exercised regularly. In addition to class and time spent on French homework, students are expected to pursue the French language at least 2 hours per week in a variety of formats that fit their needs, interests and schedules. IB French students will keep track of these hours in their notebooks (“mon français” section) which will be checked throughout the academic year. It becomes very apparent in the classroom, who has genuinely been devoting this time to their language development! Academic Honesty – Cheating of any kind, including plagiarism and online translator use, will not be tolerated and will result in a failure grade for the assignment. If a student has used work that is not his or her own, without proper citation, the consequences to academic honesty according to the Newman student handbook will follow. Extra Help – Extra help is available after school every day from 3:05-3:30 in room 31 with Madame Cardiasmenos. There are also tutors available through upperclassmen at Newman, as well as resources at “L’Alliance Française” (53 Marlborough St.). I am also reachable by email for homework questions until 5:00pm during the week – ecardiasmenos@newmanboston.org . Please seek help as soon as an area of difficulty has been identified – do not wait until exams! Grading : Homework, class preparation, short quizzes – 20% Participation – 20% Oral Language Demonstrations – 20% Written Language Demonstrations – 20% Tests, Projects – 20%

	Syllabus
	Syllabus Français Deux L’école Newman, Mme Cardiasmenos ecardiasmenos@newmanboston.org, salle 31 2009-2010   Course Description: In French II, you will continue to acquire the French language and better understand Francophone cultures. We will work on developing intermediate proficiency in producing (speaking and writing) and interpreting (listening and reading) the French language. You will be immersed in the sounds, words, and expressions of modern French through communicative and interactive class activities and materials from Discovering French (Blanc). We will continue to build on and expand what you have learned in French I. The amount of French spoken (by both the student and the teacher) significantly increases in the French 2 classroom. Les Matières Obligatoires: • Livre: « Discovering French BLANC » Valette et Valette, McDougal Littell • Cahier d’Exercices : « Discovering French BLANC » Valette et Valette, McDougal Littell • Un carnet/cahier de notes • Deux pochettes : pour les fiches fournies et l’écriture rendue • Un bon dictionnaire français/anglais • Les cartes d’index   Goals and Objectives: • To correctly employ the main structures of the French language and build on capability of everyday interactions. • To develop intermediate oral proficiency in French. • To gain a deeper understanding of French speaking cultures, through the study of language and cultures. Expectations of the Student: Attendance - All students are expected to be present and on time for class. It is the responsibility of the student to make-up any work that was missed from an excused absence. Participation and preparation – All students are expected to arrive prepared to participate in class activities with their texts, materials, and completed homework assignments. Missing or incomplete homework will not be tolerated and will negatively affect your ‘participation and preparation’ grade. In a foreign language class, it is crucial to participate and practice the language. Your actual participation in speaking the language during class time is more important than accuracy! Assignments and Assessment – In addition to being evaluated on participation, class work and homework, there will be several quizzes, presentations, spoken and written demonstrations during the semester. The lowest of these grades may be dropped. There will also be a midterm and final exam administered according to the Newman School exam schedule. There will be a project (or several mini-projects) each semester that will involve cultural and/or linguistic aspects of French. Academic Honesty – Cheating of any kind, including plagiarism and online translator use will not be tolerated and will result in a failure grade for the assignment. If a student has used work that is not his or her own, without proper citation, the consequences to academic honesty according to the Newman student handbook will follow. La note : Devoirs, Préparation 10% Petits Quiz, Présentations 10% Participation 20% Épreuves 20% Écriture 20% Examens, Projets 20%