FREN 301-01, Composition and Conversation, Fall 2004

Abstract

By the end of French 301 you should know how to write a well-organized and polished paper in French and to able to communicate (both listen and speak) confidently and competently on a varitey of topics in French. You will develop your writing skills through discussion, analysis, and practice of a variety of writing techniques. An important part of this process is self and peer review and frequent revision. (Methods include : work in textbook, grammar exercises, compositions, revisions, peer editing). In conjunction with this you will improve your oral and aural skills by working on grammar review, active vocabulary acquisition, and frequent oral and aural practice. (Methods include : work on L’Immeuble global simulation, independent aural work, in- class conversation days). The course will be conducted in French, bien sûr !