Course Detail

FR 202 Second Year French

FR 202 IS Sec 4, University of Mississippi
[See UM Catalog for Description]

3 credit hours

Instructor Information:

Marta Chevalier

Instructor name:
Marta Chevalier, Lecturer of French, M.A.

Instructor Information:

Marta Chevalier earned her B.A. in French with Minor of Psychology, and a M.A. (Magna Cum Laude) in French with a Minor in Spanish from the University of Mississippi. Ms. Chevalier has also received the Diplôme Supérieur d’Etudes Françaises from the Alliance Française de Paris, France and the Diplôme Supérieur d’Etudes Françaises from the Institut Français de Porto, Portugal.

Marta Chevalier is a Lecturer of French in the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Mississippi, where she has been teaching since 2003. She has taught Elementary French I, Elementary French II, Second Year French I, Intermediate French I, Second Year French II, Accelerated Elementary French, and Intensive Intermediate French. She is the Instructor of French for distance learning (iStudy).

In addition to teaching French, Ms. Chevalier has also taught language, grammar, and cultural English courses in the Intensive English Program at the University of Mississippi.

Ms. Chevalier is the Faculty Advisor for the University of Mississippi French Club. She is also the Faculty Advisor for Éclaircir: À la Découverte du Bouquin Book Club.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours.

For lesson or test administration issues, please contact the iStudy department:

The University of Mississippi
Division of Outreach and Continuing Education
iStudy
P. O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677

Phone: (662) 915-7313, toll-free (877) 915-7313
Fax: (662) 915-8826
E-mail: istudy@olemiss.edu

Course Description and Objectives

French 202 is the last Intermediate French Language class designed for students who have had the equivalent of three semesters of French instruction. During this 9-lesson Independent Study course, students will perfect their written and oral skills, enabling them to effectively communicate in French.

A variety of cultural issues, grammar points, contextual vocabulary, and readings will be examined and considered. Each lesson includes an assignment based on the activities of the textbook to be followed by an eventual midterm exam and an eventual final exam. Additionally, most lessons require a recording activity, as well.

Objectives include (but are not limited to):

  1. Emphasizing communication developed through authentic language samples and tasks
  2. Encouraging cultural comparisons
  3. Presenting a broad cross section of French-speaking communities
  4. Fostering connections by guiding students through a variety of disciplines, including history, geography, art, and literature
  5. Promoting skill development within a distinctive cultural framework

Textbook Information:

Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course.

Course Outline:

This course consists of 9 instructional modules (or lessons).

Please note that the suggested Pacing Guide to complete the course in a traditional semester is written for Fall and Spring. Full summer students need to make adjustments due to the significantly shorter time period involved.
Lesson Reading Assignments Due for Grades Suggested Pacing Guide to complete the course in a traditional semester. *Summer session students will need to make adjustments due to the shorter time period*
Start Here *You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.*NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. Syllabus Quiz Week 1
0 Introduction Discussion board Week 1
Unité 13: L’avenir et les métiers
  1. Leçon 13A
  2. Leçon 13B
  3. Savoir-faire
 Vista Higher Learning assignments Weeks 1-3
Unité 14:  L’espace vert
  1. Leçon 14A
  2. Leçon 14B
  3. Savoir-faire
 Vista Higher Learning assignments Week 4-6
Proctored
Midterm Exam		 Proctored exam in Vista covering Unité 13 and Unité 14 To be completed
before proceeding		 Week 7
MIDPOINT OF COURSE If you are a semester student, you must reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information.
If you are a Flex UM student, you CANNOT WITHDRAW from this course after the lesson has been submitted.		 All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course The exact date semester students are required to reach the midpoint is specified in your information.
Unité 15: Les Arts
  1. Leçon 15A
  2. Leçon 15B
  3. Savoir-faire
NOTE: after the midpoint, there is only one unit (unite 15) but it has more exercises, and exercises that require more composition. We will go deeper into the material and oral production, so be sure to plan your time accordingly.		 Vista Higher Learning assignments Week 9-15
Proctored
Final Exam		 Comprehensive exam in Vista from all units  (ensure all work is completed and graded prior to scheduling this exam) To be completed
to finalize credit		 Week 16

Grading:

GRADING SCALE:
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 60 = F

GRADING INFORMATION:

Grades may be viewed in Vista.

The grading format is as follows:

Vista Assignments:

45% VHL Central + 5% Epreuves
Midcourse Exam 25%
Final Exam 25%

Anyone who wishes to contest a grade on a particular assignment or exam must consult their instructor regarding that matter within 7 days after the assignment/exam was returned to them.

FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE.

You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded.