Beginning French I Prof. Irina Armianu
COAH 345B tel.-2106
COURSE DESCRIPTION
FREN 1311 is a course specifically designed for non speakers of French to help students
learn enough French to adequately communicate their basic needs in everyday life
situations in a French speaking environment. Those students who have taken French in
high school are advised to enroll in Fren1312 or Intermediate I Fren 2311.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. The aim of the course is to familiarize each of you with the basics grammatical structures
and the most common vocabulary of French language with an emphasis on all four skills:
listening and comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.
2. The students will be introduced to international cultural aspects of French European,
North African, African, Caribbean, Canadian and American (Louisiana) culture.
3. Students will develop a critical understanding of basic grammatical aspects (skills that
enhance their performances in their own native language) and allow them to experiment
with foreign language acquisition.
4. For students who are already native bilingual, this course enables to start a pathway to
trilingual expertise, giving them a professional career advantage in an increasingly
competitive economy.
5. Learning a Foreign language allows the students to re-examine their world vision as it
confronts them with other cultures and customs. It offers opportunities to work with, and
to learn, about “Otherness”.
Material:
1. Class power points posted for every chapter on Blackboard.
2. Optional Liaisons e-book or hard copy by Wynne Wong: chapters 1-5. You may purchase a
used copy on-line. The e-book would be advantageous, since it contains an audio component that
will help you to learn French pronunciation.
3. Exercises on blackboard or handout in class.
Evaluation: Grading measures and scales.
Quizzes + Attend.10% Homework 40% Poems and oral communication 20% Final Exam 30%
A = 90-100 B= 80-89 C=70-79 D=60-69 F=50-59
** Any student wishing to withdraw from this course must do the paper work on time.