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FRN-201 French III

FRN 201 expands on the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in the first two semesters of study. Emphasis is on the continued development of French language skills through the study and discussion of authentic readings in Francophone literature and culture. Students will learn strategies to improve reading comprehension and fundamental composition writing skills. Students at this level will also continue to develop deeper insights into Francophone culture and to draw comparisons with their own culture. This course carries SUNY General Education World Language credit.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

FRN-102 or an equivalent skill level in the language as recommended by the World Languages @ FLCC Language Placement Guide.

Department

  • Humanities

Semesters Course Will Be Offered

  • Summer

Course Rotation Schedule

  • Fall: Online
  • Summer: Online
For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

FRN 201: French III

Department

Humanities

Course Description

FRN 201 expands on the vocabulary and grammatical structures introduced in the first two semesters of study. Emphasis is on the continued development of French language skills through the study and discussion of authentic readings in Francophone literature and culture. Students will learn strategies to improve reading comprehension and fundamental composition writing skills. Students at this level will also continue to develop deeper insights into Francophone culture and to draw comparisons with their own culture. This course carries SUNY General Education World Language credit.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture3
Lab0
Other0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered

Summer

Prerequisites

FRN-102 or an equivalent skill level in the language as recommended by the World Languages @ FLCC Language Placement Guide.

SUNY General Education Course

  • World Languages

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will communicate orally in a variety of social settings at a first semester intermediate level.
  2. Students will demonstrate aural comprehension in a variety of settings through appropriate response at a first semester intermediate level.
  3. Students will craft written text for a variety of practical purposes at a first semester intermediate level.
  4. Students will read and interpret text of varying types, lengths, and purposes at a first semester intermediate level.
  5. Students will recognize and use some culturally appropriate vocabulary, expressions, and gestures at a first semester intermediate level when participating in everyday interactions. Students will also demonstrate recognition that differences exist in cultural behaviors and perspectives by conforming appropriately in familiar situations at a first semester intermediate level.

Topic Outline

  1. 1. Grammar
  2.     a. Object pronouns
  3.         i. Direct object pronouns
  4.         ii. Indirect object pronouns
  5.         iii. Double object pronouns
  6.         iv. Commands with object pronouns
  7.     b. The verb "savoir"
  8.     c. The verb "connaître"
  9.     d. "Savoir" vs. "connaître"
  10.     e. "Il y a" + time ("ago")
  11.     f. Prepositions with geographical place names
  12.     g. Expressing urgency, necessity, and obligation
  13.     h. The verb "faire" with sports
  14.     i. "Jouer" vs. "faire"
  15.     j. Passive voice
  16. 2. Verb tenses and moods
  17.     a. Present tense
  18.         i. Regular verbs
  19.         ii. Irregular verbs
  20.     b. Present indicative tense and future events
  21.     c. Passé composé (past tense)
  22.         i. With "avoir"
  23.         ii. With "être"
  24.     d. Imparfait (imperfect tense)
  25.         i. Regular verbs
  26.         ii. Irregular verbs
  27.     e. Passé composé vs. imparfait
  28.     f. Future tense
  29.         i. Regular verbs
  30.         ii. Irregular verbs
  31.     g. Conditional mood
  32.         i. Regular verbs
  33.         ii. Irregular verbs
  34.     h. Present subjunctive mood
  35.         i. With impersonal expressions
  36.         ii. With doubt, disbelief, and possibility
  37.         iii. With volition and necessity
  38.         iv. With emotion and opinions
  39. 3. Vocabulary
  40.     a. Academic subjects
  41.     b. Schools and universities
  42.     c. Common professions
  43.     d. Childhood and adolescent activities
  44.     e. Francophone countries and nationalities
  45.     f. The environment
  46.     g. Politics and government
  47.     h. Economics and finance
  48.     i. Popular culture
  49.     j. Literature and the arts
  50.     k. Body parts
  51.     l. Ailments and symptoms
  52.     m. Exercise and healthy lifestyles
  53. 4. Culture
  54.     a. Educational systems in the French-speaking world
  55.     b. Holidays and celebrations
  56.     c. Environmental protection in the French-speaking world
  57.     d. Sports and pastimes in the French-speaking world
  58.     e. Health, nutrition, and fitness in the French-speaking world