FR 101 - Introductory French I

1. Analyze current syntax, grammar, and vocabulary in order to understand the world from different points of view. 
2. Articulate and understand the commonalities and differences among human beings from different cultures, and demographics in order to demonstrate cultural awareness. (GELO 4)
3. Articulate and understand the ways in which language shapes and reflects cultural values.
4. Utilize the fundamentals of the language, vocabulary, and structures in order to communicate ideas and/or set of concepts appropriately for the context. (GELO 2)
5. Explain and use the present indicative tense of regular and irregular verbs.
6. Understand and orally respond to statements and questions in French.
7. Recall and produce vocabulary to express needs and wants in short conversations in French.
8. Use reading skills to understand written statements, short readings or questions in French.
9. Write words, sentences and paragraphs which adhere to the rules of French grammar.
10. Recognize differences in culture and language.
11. Work well in teams and with others. 
12. Understand the role of context, audience, and purpose when developing a communication. 

     A. Lesson 1A - Ça va?  (How is it going?)  Greetings and good-byes

1. Introductions and expressions of courtesy
2. French alphabet
3. Nouns and articles
4. Numbers 0-60
5. Cultural reading and video about greetings and manners in French speaking countries in comparison to own culture

      B. Lesson 1B - En classe (In class)

1. People and things around a classroom
2. Silent letters
3. The verb “être” and adjective agreement
4. Video and cultural reading about French diversity and friendship

II. Unit 2 - À la fac - Academic life

      A. Lesson 2A - Les cours (classes)

 1. Liaison (linking sounds)

 2. Present tense of regular –er verbs, forming questions and expressing negation

 3. Cultural reading, discussion and video and about the French university system, school subjects, homework and the importance of the baccalaureate exam as compared to American competency tests and college entrance exams.

      B. Lesson 2B - Une semaine à la fac (A week of college life) 

1. Everyday activities
2. The letter “r”
3. Present tense of “avoir” and telling time, video
4. Discussion and cultural reading about university life

III. Unit 3 - La famille et les amis (Friends and family)

      A. Lesson 3A - Family, friends, and pets

1. The accent aigu and the accent grave
2. Descriptive adjectives, possessive adjectives
3. Cultural reading, discussion and video and about family in France and cultural values

      B. Lesson 3B - Professions and occupations

1. Descriptive adjectives
2. The accent circonflexe, cedilla and tréma
3. Numbers 61-100
4. Prepositions of location
5. Cultural reading, discussion and video about French attitudes toward work and professional relationships

IV. Unit 4 - Où allons-nous? (“Where are we going?”)

       A. Lesson 4A - Places and activities around town

1. Oral vowels
2. The verb “aller”
3. Interrogative words
4. Cultural reading, discussion and video about attitudes toward popular leisure activities and cinema

       B. Lesson 4B - Going to a café

1. Nasal vowels
2. The verbs “prendre” and “boire”
3. Partitive articles
4. Cultural reading, discussion and video about lunchtime, café culture and the importance of food in Francophone cultures

V. Unit 5 - Quel temps fait-il? (“What is the weather like?”)

       A. Lesson 5A - Leisure activities

1. Intonation
2. The verb “faire”
3. Irregular –ir verbs
4. Cultural reading, discussion and video about soccer in France compared to American football and the park

        B. Lesson 5B - Weather

1. Open vs. closed vowels (part 1)
2. Numbers 101 and higher
3. Spelling change –er verbs
4. Cultural reading, discussion and video about the weather and public versus private spaces in France

Lesson or Unit tests

Oral testing

Completing assignments

Classroom participation
Equivalent Courses:
None

I. Essential judgment skills to include: ability to identify, assess, and comprehend surrounding situations for the purpose of problem solving around and coming to appropriate conclusions and/or course of actions.

II. Essential physical/neurological functions to include: ability to use the senses of seeing, hearing, touch, and smell to make correct judgments and meet physical expectations to perform required interventions for the purpose of demonstrating competence to safely engage in the practice of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Behaviors that demonstrate essential neurological and physical functions include, but are not limited to observation, listening, understanding relationships, writing, and psychomotor abilities consistent with course and program expectations.

III. Essential communication skills to include: ability to communicate effectively with fellow students, faculty, patients, and all members of the French program. Skills include verbal, written, and nonverbal abilities as well as information technology skills consistent with effective communication.

IV. Essential emotional coping skills: ability to demonstrate the mental health necessary to safely engage in the practice of  participating in French class as determined by professional standards of practice.

V. Essential intellectual/conceptual skills to include: ability to measure, calculate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate to engage competently in the safe practice of participating in French class.

VI. Other essential behavioral attributes: ability to engage in activities consistent with safe practice without demonstrated behaviors of addiction to, abuse of, or dependence on alcohol or other drugs that may impair behavior or judgment. The student must demonstrate responsibility and accountability for actions as a student in the language program and as a developing professional in the French course consistent with accepted standards of practice.