フランス語I

1年

2.00単位

セメスタ指定なし

Mico Poonoosamy

French and English.

東金キャンパス

1) Students will be introduced to French language, French culture, and the French-speaking world.
2) Students will develop an understanding of proper greetings in French and be able to say their name, age, where they live, their date of birth. They will be able talk about their family, discuss their daily routines
3) Students will develop knowledge of major tourist attractions and landmarks in France and regions of France (metropolitan and overseas), including - but not limited to - capital cities, population, food specialities. They will learn and ask and tell directions.
4) Students will develop some knowledge of regular verbs and some irregular verbs in the present and past tenses to be able to express original thoughts in simple French.

It is a beginner’s class where students will learn about French language, French culture, and the French-speaking world. Some prior knowledge of the language is desirable but not mandatory. As they develop intrinsic motivation, students are expected to meet the set learning outcomes. Students are also encouraged to develop resilience and take ownership of their learning and work independently when necessary.

Content:
Introduction to the resources and textbook Spirale and Quarter 1 Units 1 and 2 (pages 1 to 40). Getting to know the students and their interests. Explanation of course outline, resources, learning expectations and outcomes, assessment items, ownership of learning. Identification of students` existing proficiency level and prior knowledge in all learning strands (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).

Preview:
Read Spirale pages 4, 5 (Introduction to French and how to use the textbook)

Classwork: Read p. 8 and 9 (Content of Units 1 and 2: 15 lessons that must be covered in Quarter 1)
Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 1

Spirale: Pages 8,9
Content:
1) To learn the days of the week
2) To learn the months of the year
3) To learn the numbers from 1 to 10
Resources (teacher handouts and PPTs on Manaba)

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 1 (teacher will discuss the answers and general common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 2

Spirale Page 16, 17
Content:
1) Develop ability to introduce oneself orally and in writing in French
Resources and support videos:
PPT French Quarter 1 (Dr MK Poonoosamy)

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 2 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 3

Spirale: Pages 18,19
Content: French idiosyncrasies
- Les 7 jours de la semaine : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FswiVDy2KK4 )  
- Les 12 mois de l’annEe : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpXAM3iICIo  
- Les chiffres: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3_mj3DW-Ts  
- Une japonaise qui parle francais !  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxaW-wR0Ivc
- Ce que je trouve bizarre chez les francais: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-j1e6NqMP4
Ce que je trouve gentil chez les francais: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=278HpO1xdjk

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 3 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 4
Preparing Written Assignment 1 and Oral Assignment 1

Spirale: Pages 20, 21
The numbers 1 to 31
Verbs ETRE, AVOIR, HABITER A, AIMER in the present tense in context, affirmation, negation, interrogation (written and aural).

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 4 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 5
Written Assignment 1: 10%
Oral Assignment 1: 10%

Spirale: Pages 22, 23
Family life, university life, Profession, Nationality

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 5 and written and aural assignments (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 6

Spirale: Pages 24, 25
Francophone countries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-99psXoP2VI
Famous French people and famous Francophone sites around the world Famous French people and famous Francophone sites around the world.
Ask questions to someone. Introduction to the interrogative word OU the verb connaItre (to know) in the present tense and use the verbs in simple sentences. Definite articles

Review of previous Manaba Quiz Set 6 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 7

Spirale: Pages 26, 27
Describing likes and dislikes, routines and revising the verb aimer in context in the present tense
Introduction of certain sounds (en, enne).
The adjective and its agreement with the noun (singular and plural)
Introduction to au/en/aux + pays
Introduction to the personal pronouns and the pronoun `on`

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 7 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 8
Preparing Written Assignment 2 and Oral Assignment 2

Spirale: Pages 28 and 29

Written Assignment 1: 10%
Oral Assignment 1: 10%
Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 8 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 9
Written Assignment 2: 10%
Oral Assignment 2: 10%

Introduction to the interrogative qu`est-ce and practising this interrogative in context in authentic situations
The definite articles
The adverbs and their place in the sentence

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 9 and writing test 2 and speaking test 2 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 10

Spirale: Pages 30 and 31
Describing what people like to do using the verb aimer in authentic communication, with some adverbs with list of activities and routines
Introduction to the verb vouloir and rules of politeness

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 10 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 11
Prepare Written Assignment 3 and Oral Assignment 3
Final Report Assigned

Preparing for Lesson 13 Written task: In a paragraph of about 120 words: Greetings, age, where I live, the subjects I study at university, my year level, three things I like and three things do not like with one reason for each like and dislike, the profession I would like to have in the future and why.

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 11 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 12
Written Assignment 3: 10%
Oral Assignment 3: 10%

General reflection on Quarter 1: What we learned, how we learned, the difficulties we encountered and how we overcame them
Review/homework: Manaba Quiz Set 13

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 12 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).

Review of previous lesson and Manaba Quiz Set 13 (teacher will give the answers and discuss the common mistakes of students).
Course review
Final Report submission

Students not meeting the minimum of 70% attendance grade will get a Z.
Students need to score 60% or more to pass the course.

This course is based on a system of continuous assessment. Students will have to submit a Final Report at the end of the course. There is no exam for this course.


Assessment:
Writing Test 1:       10%
Writing Test 2:       10%
Writing Test 3:       10%
Speaking Test 1:     10%
Speaking Test 2:     10%
Speaking Test 3:     10%
Final Report:           10%
Manaba work:         20%
Class participation: 10%
Total:                     100%









Assessment Break down

3 writing tests of 10% each
3 speaking tests of for 10% each
1 Final Report counting for 10%,
Manaba Homework: 20% (2 Manaba tasks on Weeks 1 to 6 and 3 Manaba tasks for Week 7 for a total of 15 tasks: 20 points (1.5 pt for each task))
Homework and participation: 10%



Assessment timeline

Lesson 5: Writing Test 1, Speaking Test 1
Lesson 9: Writing Test 2, Speaking Test 2
Lesson 12: Writing Test 3, Speaking Test 3
Lesson 13: Final report:
Manaba homework: ongoing and weekly
Class participation: ongoing and weekly


Should a student get a F at the end of the course, there may be a chance to pass the course in the form of a written work as make-up report at a time decided by the teacher.

Feedback on student performance is given on a weekly basis right after the presentations and discussions, or on the next class meeting after the assignment due date. You can also talk to your teachers individually if you want more detailed feedback or are concerned about your work or class performance.

Spirale Nouvelle edition (新スピラル - 日本人初心者のためのフランス語教材) (Editions Hachette)

GAEL CREPIEUX and Philippe Callens (collaborators: Tomoko Takase and Jun Negishi)

Editions Hachette

978-2-01-401581-2

Web reference: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Gaël-Crépieux/dp/2014015813

1) French conjugation reference: http://la-conjugaison.nouvelobs.com
2) French Interactive: http://www.laits.utexas.edu/fi/home
3) The French alphabet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw8LXdFuTqQ
4) The French sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU2cZxKknEw
5)  Brief course intro Online French IA Togane 2022 Mon P1&2 :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjIxZfbA_RU
6) PPT Online learning French Togane 2022 Mon P1&2 Wk1 (Dr MK Poonoosamy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMdz3q5Hf6U
7) Teacher resources as the semester progresses

Dr M.K Poonoosamy – F214

Please ask your teachers for details of their office hours in the first class meeting.

https://www.jiu.ac.jp/visitors/students/detail/id=1001
Programme d'études de français à Josai International University 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7NlCpzqdlU