French 102

Professor: Kayla Butts

E-mail: kayla_champlin@my.uri.edu
Office: Swan 127
Office Hours: MWF 1-2

Course information:
MWF: 2-2:50
Location: Swan 203

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Bienvenue! Welcome to French 102. In this course, you will continue to learn about the French language and
aspects of French and Francophone cultures. Throughout the semester, you will continue developing your
ability to comprehend the French language and to communicate ideas in oral and written form (at an
advanced beginner level). You will apply what you learn during class activities and by completing daily
homework assignments, and you will receive frequent feedback on your work.
Keys to Success: Attend class (only 3 unexcused absences allowed!), come to class prepared to participate
actively, complete Connect French online work for every class (20% of your grade), take advantage of extra
credit opportunities (see below for details)!
Course Materials & Resources
Materials must be purchased at the URI bookstore. They have been specially made for URI
students and include:
o Textbook: A special paperback edition of Evelyne Amon, Judith A. Muyskens, Alice C.
Omaggio Hadley, Vis--vis: Beginning French, 6th edition. You will use this for French 101,
102, and 103 at URI.
o A book code for the online workbook that we will be using (Connect French).
Sakai: https://sakai.uri.edu/portal/
Please note:
o There is a copy of the textbook on reserve at the library (under French 101-102, Professor
Kealhofer-Kemp).
o Your online book code is good for 720 days (4 semesters). It is thus very important to take
101, 102, and 103 within this time frame so that you do not have to purchase another code.
In other words, it is in your best interest to these three courses consecutively.
o If you took French 101 in Fall 2014 and therefore have a Connect French account, you just
need to add this 102 class by clicking on the link below and logging in.
o If you have not used the Connect Platform before, you will click on the link below, set up
your account, put in your book code, and register for our section of 102.
Connect Web Address: http://connect.mheducation.com/class/k-butts-frn-102-fall-2015-updated
****THE SYLLABUS IS A CONTRACT. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY****

Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, your listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills should meet
or surpass the Novice High level as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
More specifically, you will be able to:
Engage in simple conversations in French involving the present and past tenses.
Read and understand short texts that involve personal as well as social topics relating to materials
covered in class (such as ordering food at restaurants and asking questions relating to travel).
Listen to basic passages in French that relate to familiar or everyday topics, generally understand
their meaning, and answer questions about their content.
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Write in French at the Novice High level using the grammar and vocabulary covered in class and in
the textbook. Written exercises will most often relate to everyday situations such as school, work,
and social situations, as well as personal preferences and opinions.
Identify various cultural references relating to France and the Francophone world, including French
language songs, artists, and films.

Course Assessment
Grades: Your course grade will be determined as follows:
Preparation & Classroom Participation: 15%
Homework & Online Quizzes (Connect French): 20%
In-Class Quizzes (5): 10%
Chapter Exams (4): 40%
Oral Exams (2): 5%
Final Exam: 10%

Homework

All homework assignments are accessible on our Connect French site. Due dates are also indicated on the calendar
below.
You will have homework to prepare for every class. These assignments are specifically chosen to help you prepare
for each class session and be able to take full advantage of your time in the classroom.
All homework is to be completed BEFORE coming to class on the date indicated. Why? You will get more
out of the material we cover in class if you have already studied it beforehand and worked through some activities.
There is a copy of the textbook on reserve at the library.
Connect French (Online Activities) Information:
o http://connect.customer.mheducation.com/subjects/languages/french/
o With regard to when to complete the homework assignments on Connect French, follow the directions listed
on Sakai. For example, Chapter 6, Homework 1 is listed under the assignment for Friday September 11, so it
is to be completed before coming to class on that day.
o From time to time, you may have questions about some of the assignments, since you will be studying
material before we go over it in class. It is for this reason that the final due date/time for most assignments is
approximately 1-2 days after the date listed on the course calendar. The final due date/time appears next to
the assignment on the Connect French website be sure to check it for each assignment. This way, you can
make corrections to your homework if necessary and resubmit it.
o You will have unlimited attempts with regard to your assignments (so keep working at them until you get
100%!) until the final due date/time. Late assignments are penalized 5% for each day past the final due
date/time.
o EXCEPTION: LearnSmart (LS) activities are reviews for the test and are due on the day of the test.
Therefore, they will not be accepted late.
o If you feel that there is a problem with a question on Connect French (for example, it deducted points for a
correct answer), please make note of the question and let me know ASAP by e-mail.
o Need Technical Help?
http://connect.customer.mheducation.com/technical-support/ information on computer system
requirements and troubleshooting
http://mpss.mhhe.com/ Customer support center (you can chat with a technician online as well
as call or e-mail a technician who can help you).

Quizzes
There will be five in-class quizzes this semester to help you prepare for the chapter exams (there may also be
quizzes online).
BE ON TIME! Quizzes will take place at the beginning of class and will be timed. If you are late, you will miss
part of the allotted time and may not have time to finish.
Only students with excused absences will be permitted to make up an in-class quiz.

Class Preparation & Participation

All participation in class will be in French (Yes, it is possible!)
In order to fully participate in class and learn the material, it is essential that students complete all assigned
homework exercises before coming to class.

To obtain a high grade for participation, use French in class, participate in every class (volunteer answers!),
remain on task, be an active listener, complete in-class activities in a timely fashion, and be supportive of other
students. Your participation will be evaluated based on your work in large group, small group, and individual
activities. Unexcused absences will detrimentally affect your participation grade. See the last page of the
syllabus for more details on participation.

Chapter Exams
There will be four chapter exams this semester. Each chapter exam will include an oral comprehension section,
a reading comprehension activity, and written composition, and will test your understanding of and ability to
use the grammar and vocabulary covered in the chapter.
Only students who provide documentation (unless you have the flu) justifying absences will be able to make
up an exam.

Oral Exams:
You will have two oral exams this semester. You will receive a list of possible questions/themes to help you to
prepare in advance.
Only students who provide documentation (unless you have the flu) justifying absences will be able to make
up the oral exam.

Final Exam: The final exam will focus on the material in chapter 10 but will also incorporate material from earlier
chapters.

Extra Credit:
Students may earn up to 8 extra credit points this semester. These points will be added to the student's final exam
grade. If there are points left over once the student's grade on the final exam reaches 100%, these points will be added to
the student's lowest chapter exam grade. Students may earn points by attending the following activities:
---French Movie Nights and Tournes Film Festival Screenings: 1 point each
---Attendance at one entire (60 minute) Causerie session: 2 points
---20 minutes of tutoring (French section tutors/course coaches or Academic Enhancement Center tutors): 1 point.
*The minutes do not need to be from the same tutoring session. For example, a student could attend two tutoring
sessions and spend 10 minutes with the tutor each time.
***It is the student's responsibility to sign the sign-in sheet at movies and the Causerie, and to email the
instructor with the number of minutes spent during the tutoring session.
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Course Policies & Expectations

Attendance
Attendance is essential for success in this class, and you are expected to attend all classes. We cover
a lot of ground in every class meeting, so missing class will result in large gaps in your knowledge.
If you are going to miss class for any reason, you must e-mail the instructor before class unless
extreme circumstances prevent you from doing so. In this case, contact him/her as soon as possible.
Students are responsible for the material covered in class, regardless of the reason they are absent (be
sure to get the class notes from another student).
Unexcused Absences: given how important it is to be in class to learn the material, you are allowed
only 3 unexcused absences for the semester. Unexpected things can sometimes arise for which you
have no official documentation to account for your absence (your car wont start, you overslept,
etc.), and it is for this reason that you have this flexibility.
o Each unexcused absence in excess of three will result in a loss of 1 point off your
FINAL NUMERICAL GRADE. (For example, if your final grade is 90% but you had 4
unexcused absences, you will end the semester with an 89%).
o Be aware that there are no make-ups for tests, quizzes, or other assignments missed during
an unexcused absence.
o Late work is not accepted unless you have made prior arrangements with your instructor.
o Three late arrivals to class will count as one unexcused absence.
o It is your responsibility to keep track of your unexcused absences.
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Excused Absences are granted at the discretion of your instructor, when official documentation
(doctors note, copy of court documents, etc.) is provided that explains your absence.
o In order to be granted an excused absence, you must inform your instructor of your
absence BEFORE YOU MISS CLASS, unless extreme circumstances prevent you from
doing so.
o Students who plan to be absent from classes or examinations for religious holy days that
traditionally preclude secular activity must discuss this with their instructor in advance of the
holy day.
o ***There is one exception to the documentation rule: Illness Due to Flu. If you have flu-like
symptoms (such as a fever), DO NOT come to class until the fever has subsided for 24 hours.
Notify your instructor to let him/her know of the situation so that you can work together to ensure that
you stay on track for the semester. If you miss a test or quiz because of the flu, you will be allowed to
make it up.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have posted simple methods to avoid transmission of
illness. These include: covering your mouth and nose with tissue when coughing or sneezing; frequent
washing or sanitizing your hands; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; and staying home
when you are sick. For more information please view www.cdc.gov/flu or flu.gov. The URI Health
Services web page, www.health.uri.edu, provides advice and local updates.

Participation and Preparation

Come to class prepared to use the material you studied (with your textbook and any homework that is due)
No eating or chewing gum in class.
The use of cell phones is not allowed in class. Do not text or use your phones. This is disrespectful to your fellow
students and to your professor. I will confiscate any phones that I see.

Extra Help and Practice

This is a challenging course. Success requires that you keep up with the work, do your homework on time,
understand course concepts, and study effectively.
Students are encouraged to make flashcards and/or study guides relating to vocabulary, grammar, and conjugations.
You instructor is available for extra help during her office hours and by appointment.
The French Section and the Language Office both keep a list of tutors that are available to students studying
French. Please contact your instructor for more information.
The Academic Enhancement Center (http://www.uri.edu/aec/) is also a great resource. At the AEC you can work
alone or in groups, and tutors and professional learning specialists are available to help you to learn, manage your
time and work, and study well. On the Kingston campus, its open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9
p.m. and Fridays until 1 p.m. All services are free (the coffee is free as well!), and no appointment is needed. You
can call for complete information at 874-2367, or just stop by the center on the fourth floor of Roosevelt Hall. In
Providence, the Academic Skills Center (ASC) is at 239 Shepard Building, (401) 277-5221. Hours are posted each
semester at http://www.uri.edu/prov/studentresources/help/academicskills.html. In addition, the Saturday Skills for
Success program offers workshops and tutoring from 10 am -1pm during fall and spring semesters.

PLAGIARISM, CHEATING, and ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Students are expected to be honest in all academic work. A students name on any written or online work, quiz or exam
shall be regarded as assurance that the work is the result of the students own independent thought and study. Work
should be stated in the students own words, properly attributed to its source. Students have an obligation to know how
to quote, paraphrase, summarize, cite and reference the work of others with integrity. The following are examples of
academic dishonesty (this is not an exhaustive list):
Using translation software such as Google Translate, Bing Translate and BabelFish for written assignments
Using material, directly or paraphrasing, from published sources (print or electronic) without appropriate
citation
Claiming disproportionate credit for work not done independently
Unauthorized possession or access to exams
Unauthorized communication during exams
Unauthorized use of anothers work or preparing work for another student
Taking an exam for another student
Altering or attempting to alter grades
The use of notes or electronic devices to gain an unauthorized advantage during exams
Fabricating or falsifying facts, data or references
Facilitating or aiding anothers academic dishonesty

 Submitting the same paper for more than one course without prior approval from the instructors.

Documented Disabilities
If you have a documented disability, please let me know as soon as possible (in person or by e-mail) so that we may
arrange reasonable accommodations. As part of this process, please be in touch with Disability Services for Students
Office at 330 Memorial Union 401-874-2098. (http://www.uri.edu/disability/dss/)

A
B
C
D

93-100
83-86
73-76
60-66

ABCF

90-92
80-82
70-72
0-59

B+
C+
D+

87-89
77-79
67-69

Grading
Scale:

COURSE SCHEDULE

The page numbers listed on this schedule are those that we will cover in class each day.
Connect French Assignments (ONLINE) are listed in italics. ***All homework is to be completed BEFORE

coming to class on the day under which it is listed***

Monday

Wednesday

Friday

9 September
Introductions & Review

11 September
p. 148-51
Chapter 6, Homework 1
18 September
p. 156-59 (cont.)
Chapter 6, Homework 4
25 September
CH. 6 TEST
Chapter 6 Vocabulaire &
Structures (LearnSmart)
2 October
p. 182-83
Chapter 7, Homework 3
9 October
QUIZ, p. 191-94
Chapter 7, Homework 6
16 October
p. 202-07
Chapter 8, Homework 1

14 September
p. 152-55
Chapter 6, Homework 2
21 September
QUIZ, p. 162-64
Chapter 6, Homework 5

16 September
p. 156-59
Chapter 6, Homework 3
23 September
p. 165-66
Chapter 6, Homework 6

28 September
p. 176-78
Chapter 7, Homework 1
5 October
p. 184-85
Chapter 7, Homework 4
12 October
P. 191-94 (cont)
Chapter 7, Homework 7

30 September
p. 179-81
Chapter 7, Homework 2
7 October
188-91
Chapter 7, Homework 5
14 October
CH. 7 TEST
Chapter 7 Vocabulaire & Structures
(LearnSmart)
21 October
p. 212-15
Chapter 8, Homework 3
28 October
CH. 8 TEST
Chapter 8 Vocabulaire & Structures
(LearnSmart)
4 November
p. 241-43
Chapter 9, Homework 3
11 November
Veterans Day, No Class

19 October
p. 208-11
Chapter 8, Homework 2
26 October
p. 220-23
Chapter 8, Homework 5
2 November
p. 237-40
Chapter 9, Homework 2
9 November
p. 248-51
Chapter 9, Homework 5

23 October
QUIZ, p. 218-19
Chapter 8, Homework 4
30 October
p. 234-36
Chapter 9, Homework 1
6 November
QUIZ p. 246-48
Chapter 9, Homework 4
13 November
p. 248-51 (cont.)
Chapter 9, Homework 6
5

16 November
Chapter 9 Vocabulaire &
Structures (LearnSmart)
23 November
p. 260-62
Chapter 10, Homework 1
30 November
p. 266-67
Chapter 10, Homework 3
7 December
p. 276-77
Chapter 10, Homework 6

18 November
CH. 9 TEST

20 November
Oral Exams

25 November
p. 263-65
Chapter 10, Homework 2
2 December
p. 268-70
Chapter 10, Homework 4
9 December
p. 278-80
Chapter 10, Homework 7

27 November
Thanksgiving, No Class
4 December
QUIZ, p. 270-73
Chapter 10, Homework 5
11 December
Oral Exams
Chapter 10 Vocabulaire &
Structures (LearnSmart)

FINAL EXAM: Friday, December 18, 2015 11:30-2:30

Material covered on the final: CH. 10 TEST + select material from Chapters 5-9

Participation and Preparation Grade Rubric

Professor __________

Student: _____________________
COMMENTS:

How do I earn a high grade in participation & preparation?

Preparation for Class
Completion of homework assignments before class starts.
Evidence of significant preparation before class, which enables you to use
the material in class (without being heavily reliant on the book)
On time arrival to class
Use of appropriate materials (& use of required books in class)
Exclusive use of French in Class
All participation in French, in both large group and small group activities
If questions about an vocabulary word or expression arise, the question is
prefaced in French (Comment dit-on; Jai une question) and directed
toward the professor
Engaged Participation in Large Group Activities
Consistently volunteer answers in class (without waiting to be called
upon)
Willingness to ask questions if there are questions/concerns about an
activity
High Level of Engagement during Every Class
Large group activities
o Active participation in class discussions
o Consistent and pertinent contributions to discussions
o Visible engagement in large group activities
Small group activities
o Productive use of time (actively work to finish activities)
o Productive use of time after completion of an activity
No chatting in English
Study of vocabulary/notes
o Use of French at all times (any questions relating to the
assignment are directed to the professor)
Individual work
o Remain engaged and on task
o Diligent note taking
Demonstration of Excellence in Listening Skills
Actively listen when others speak and remain engaged in what they are
saying.
Do not talk when other people (the professor or other students) are
speaking.
Ask questions when something is not understood
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Possible areas of concern (resulting in deductions from grade)
Inappropriate use of cell phone. (Remember that students who use
phones inappropriately are counted absent during that class)
Other:
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Grading Criteria
100% = Outstanding work. Meets all criteria consistently.
90% = Good work. Meets nearly all criteria consistently.
80% = Satisfactory. Meets most criteria consistently.
70% = Improvement needed. Meets some criteria. Below standards.

60% or below = Not satisfactory.

GRADE: