FR 102 - Introductory French II

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 indicative tenses.

6. Recall and produce vocabulary to express needs and wants in French.

7. Recognize differences in culture and language.

8. Understand and orally respond to statements and questions in French.

9. Use reading skills to understand written statements, short readings or questions in French.

10. Write words, sentences and paragraphs which adhere to the rules of French grammar.

11. Understand the role of context, audience, and purpose when developing a communication. 

12. When communicating, use language that is appropriate to the audience. 

13. Complete work accurately, with attention to detail. 

14. Work well in teams and with others. 
Course Outline:
I. Unit 6 - Les fêtes (Celebrations)

   A. Lesson 6A - Surprise!

1. Parties and celebrations

2. Open vs. closed vowels: Part 2

3. Demonstrative adjectives

4. The passé composé with avoir

5. Cultural reading and video about gifts and Carnaval, various celebrations from around the French speaking world

   B. Lesson 6B - Très Chic!

      1. Clothing and colors

      2. Open vs. closed vowels: Part 3

      3. Indirect object pronouns

      4. Regular and irregular – er verbs

      5. Video and cultural reading about fashion and birthdays as well as traditions from around the French speaking world

II. Unit 7 - En vacances (On vacation)

    A. Lesson 7A - Bon voyage! (Have a good trip) 

1. Travel arrangements and transportation

2. ch, qu, ph th, and gn sounds

3. The passé composé with être

4. Direct object pronouns

5. Video and cultural reading about travel and Tahiti, how to go through customs and security while traveling and what to expect while traveling to other cultures

   B. Lesson 7B - A l’hôtel (At the hotel)  

1. Hotels and accommodations

2. ti, sti and ssi sounds

3. Regular –ir vers

4. The impératife

5. Video and cultural reading about hotel reservations and vacations and cultural attitudes toward free time and vacation

III. Unit 8 - Chez nous (At home)

   A. Lesson 8A - La maison (The house)

1. Parts of the house and furniture

2. s and ss sounds

3. Adverbs

4. The imparfait

5. Video and cultural reading about housing in the francophone world and surprise visits as compared to our own culture, cultures and individual family attitudes toward hospitality

   B. Lesson 8B - Les tâches ménagères (Household chores)

1. Household chores

2. Semi-vowels

3. The passé compose vs. the imparfait

4. The verbs savoir and connaître

5. Video and cultural reading about household interiors and relationships and cultural attitudes towards privacy

IV. Unit 9 - La nourrriture (Food)

   A. Lesson 9A - Quel appétit! (What an appetite!)

1. Food

2. e caduc and e muet

3. The verb “venir” and the passé recent

4. The verbs devoir, vouloir et pouvoir

5. Video and cultural reading about shopping in France and the supermarket as well as cultural differences in attitudes toward food and shopping habits

   B. Lesson 9B - A table! (At the table or Dinner is ready!)

1. Dining and specialty food shops

2. Stress and rhythm

3. Comparatives and superlatives of adjectives and adverbs

4. Double object pronouns

5. Video and cultural reading about dining and French meals comparing dining experiences and habits to other cultures

V. Unit 10 - La santé (Health)

    A. Lesson 10A - La routine quotidienne (Daily routine) 

1. Parts of the body

2. Daily routine

3. Diacriticals for meaning

4. Reflexive verbs and idiomatic meanings

5. Video and cultural reading about healthcare in France as compared to the US and funny surprises

   B. Lesson 10B - J’ai ma!l (I hurt!) 

1. Maladies and remedie

2. p, t and c sounds

3. The passé compose of reflexive verbs

4. The pronouns y and en

5. Video and cultural reading about the weather and public spaces in France as compared to public space in the US

   C. Lesson 11A

1.  Reciprocal reflexives

   D. Lesson 11B 

1. The conditional and uses of the conditional with Si clauses

   E. Lesson 12B

1. The simple future tense

Facilitated discussion:  20-40%
Instruction using media:  15-35%
Group/paired activities:  20-45%
Mandatory Course Components:
Written final exam

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.