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Syllabus FREN 3060/4060 - La conversation française Printemps 2021
Dr. Christa Jones, Professor of French
Courriel: christa.jones@usu.edu
lundi, mercredi & vendredi: 13h30 - 14h20 (salle de classe : Old Main 115 )
Heures de bureau : lundi et mercredi 12h30 – 13h20 (435) 797 8708 our sur RDV (Zoom)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In FREN 3060/4060, you will improve your French by speaking French in the classroom
and by further developing proficiency in three other basic communicative skills—
listening, reading and writing in the target language. The emphasis in this class is on
understanding, communicating, and conversing in French. There is no textbook required
for this course. We will read and discuss a variety of short texts (newspaper articles,
essays, literature excerpts, short stories, fairy tales, song lyrics etc.) and a broad
range of topics structured around 10 units, including: sports, women and gender, news
and fake news, various social and environmental challenges faced in the 21st century,
speed and slowness, music, classic and modern French fairy tales (Charles Perrault and
Pierre Gripari), immigration, consumer society, and other sujets de société. We will also
discuss documentaries and two films (Les Choristes and Inch’ Allah Dimanche). In this
class, participation is crucial and will make up a big part of your final grade. Attendance
and participation are essential in a French language face-to-face classroom. Excessive
tardiness and absenteeism will result in a lowering of your grade. Homework will be
posted on Canvas (announcements). If you miss a class, check the announcement section
and the updated syllabus on Canvas for homework assignments and materials covered in
class. Don’t be shy; participate and make an effort to speak French only in the classroom.
This syllabus is not set in stone. An updated version will be posted on Canvas on a
weekly basis. This class hybrid course (face to face/Zoom) will be conducted in French.
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
• Devoirs/Homework will be announced on Canvas after class and should be either
emailed to the instructor (christa.jones@usu.edu) in a word document OR sent to
christajones@gmail.com with an invitation to edit prior to class. To avoid
touching papers, word documents will be sent back to you with corrections using
track changes or I will make changes directly in the document you send to
christajones@gmail.com (invitation to edit). It is very important that you do the
readings and the homework to be able to participate in class. Homework later than
a week will not be accepted.
• Exposé oral: students will give one engaging, in-depth 15-minute exposé. A list
of dates and topics will be distributed in class. Advanced students’ presentations
must contain an interactive, innovative group activity. They should be engaging
and not solely be based on a PowerPoint presentation read out loud in the
classroom. Advanced students are expected to engage their peers in a lively
discussion on a topic previously discussed and that they researched. Contact me if
you need help finding suitable topics for your presentation or if you need help
finding materials or using resources on the French web. To prepare your
presentation, use reputable French media sources Le Monde, Le Figaro,
L’Express, Le Monde Diplomatique, Libération, Marianne, L’Observateur, media
press releases, company websites, governmental sites, NOT Wikipedia.
• Tests de Vocabulaire: there will be ten vocabulary tests (one for each unit, to
be taken on Canvas).
• Cinéma: In this class, we will view and discuss the following films: and Les
Choristes (réal. Christophe Barratier, 2004), and Inch’ Allah Dimanche (réal.
Yamina Benguigui, 2001).
• Oral Exams: For the midterm exam, we will discuss Les Choristes (réal.
Christophe Barratier, 2004) in groups of 3-5 students. For the final exam, you
will discuss Inch’ Allah Dimanche (réal. Yamina Benguigui, 2001) in small
groups of 3 to 5 students. Students enrolled in FREN 4060 will be expected to
function as mentors and discussion leaders to those enrolled in FREN 3060 during
exams as well as during the entire semester. Students enrolled in FREN 4060
are expected to take on a leading role in group activities. They will moderate and
guide group discussions, and help out their classmates. It will be their job to help
prepare students enrolled in FREN 3060 for both the midterm and final exams, i.e.
they will help them to formulate answers and get ready for the oral exams; they
will answer their questions, help them out with vocabulary and grammar.
IDEA CENTER COURSE OBJECTIVES
In this class, you will learn to
• communicate effectively in French, to develop skill in expressing yourself orally
• gain a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/cultural activity by
discussing French articles and films
• to learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points
of view through class discussions of texts and films, and close readings of texts
• acquire an interest in learning more by asking questions and seeking answers
2REQUIRED TEXTS & MATERIALS
A toute vitesse, Paris, Hatier, 2019
La condition féminine, Paris, Magnard, 2019
Seuls avec tous, Paris, Paris, Hatier, 2018
Nouvelles du XXI siècle, Paris, Hatier, 2012
Le Sport miroir de notre sociéte, Paris, Hatier, 2011
De la musique avant toute chose, Paris, Hatier, 2020
Informer, s’informer, déformer, Paris, Hatier, 2017
Précautions sanitaires à respecter pour enrayer la propagation de la Covid-19
Le port d’un masque est impératif dans ce cours. Veuillez respecter les consignes de la
distanciation sociale et les directives sanitaires ci-dessous. Ne venez pas en cours si vous
êtes malades.
• Se laver régulièrement les mains ou utiliser une solution hydro-
alcoolique
• Tousser ou éternuer dans son coude ou dans son mouchoir
• Se moucher dans un mouchoir à usage unique puis le jeter
• Eviter de se toucher le visage
• Respecter une distance d’au moins un mètre/6 feet avec les autres
• Saluer sans serrer la main et arrêter les embrassades, les accolades
Le virus circule toujours et nous pouvons tous être contaminés. Soyez vigilants : portez
un masque et respectez les mesures barrière (éviter d’embrasser, de serrer les mains,
de faire la bise) et de distanciation sociale. Contactez votre médecin traitant au moindre
signe (fièvre, perte de goût ou d’odorat, difficultés respiratoires, etc.) suspect. Pour briser
la chaîne de contagion, ne venez pas en cours si vous avez de la fièvre, si vous êtes
atteint du Covid-19 ou que vous vous êtes fait tester et que vous attendez le résultat
du dépistage. En l’absence de traitement, la meilleure des protections est le respect des
mesures barrières et de la distanciation physique :
https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus + https://www.usu.edu/covid-19
IMPORTANT DATES
Jan. 25: last day to add without instructor’s signature
Feb. 8: last day for tuition and fee adjustments (for dropped classes)
Feb. 8: last day to add classes (includes audits)
Feb. 8: last day to drop classes (without notation on transcript)
For complete listings, go to Spring 2021 Registration Calendar:
https://catalog.usu.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=21080
https://www.usu.edu/calendar/academic/index.cfm?year=2021
3GRADING
Attendance, Participation & Preparation: 25 %
IDEA CENTER: 5%
Homework: 10%
Vocabulary quizzes: 20%
Midterm: 10%
Final exam: 10%
Oral presentation: 20%
GRADING SCALE
A (100-93) A- (92-90) B+ (88-89) B (87-83)
B- (82-80) C+ (79-78) C (77-73) C- (72-70)
D+ (69-68) D (67-60) F represents a grade below 60
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY – “The Honor System”
Each student has the right and duty to pursue his or he academic experience free of
dishonesty. The Honor System is designed to establish the higher level of conduct
expected and required of all Utah State University students. The Honor Pledge: To
enhance the learning environment at Utah State University and to develop student
academic integrity, each student agrees to the following Honor Pledge: “I pledge, on my
honor, to conduct myself with the foremost level of academic integrity.” A student who
lives by the Honor Pledge is a student who does more than not cheat, falsify, or
plagiarize. A student who lives by the Honor Pledge: Espouses academic integrity as an
underlying and essential principle of the Utah State University community; Understands
that each act of academic dishonesty devalues every degree that is awarded by this
institution; And is a welcomed and valued member of Utah State University.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism includes knowingly “representing, by paraphrase or direct quotation, the
published or unpublished work of another person as one’s own in any academic exercise
or activity without full and clear acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged
use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term
papers or other academic materials.” The penalties for plagiarism are severe. They
include warning or reprimand, grade adjustment, probation, suspension, expulsion,
withholding of transcripts, denial or revocation of degrees, and referral to psychological
counseling.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Americans with Disabilities Act states: "Reasonable accommodation will be
provided for all persons with disabilities in order to ensure equal participation within the
program. If a student has a disability that will likely require some accommodation by the
instructor, the student must contact the instructor and document the disability through the
Disability Resource Center (797-2444), preferably during the first week of the course.
4Any request for special consideration relating to attendance, pedagogy, taking of
examinations, etc., must be discussed with and approved by the instructor.
LE PROGRAMME
(1) Semaine du 18 janvier : Les Français et le sport (unité 1)
me 20/1 Introduction, présentation du programme
ve 22/1 Histoire, politique et sport ; Les fonctionnalismes attribués au sport
(2) Semaine du 25 janvier : Les Français et le sport (unité 1)
lu 25/1 Sociologie du sport (Essai, Pascal Duret)
me 27/1 Étude sur documents 1 : Racing Metro 92 ; Tour de France ; Céramique
grecque ; Dessin de presse ; Sport et
argent (p. 88, 104-106, 118-119)
ve 29/1 Étude sur documents 2 : Courrier International : Le Climat change les règles du
jeu ; dessin de presse (Plantu) ; Paris-Dakkar, Invictus
(3) Semaine du 1 février : La condition féminine (unité 2)
lu 1/2 La libération des femmes en France
me 3/2 King Kong Théorie, Virginie Despentes
ve 5/2 Masculine/Féminin : Dissoudre la hiérarchie (Françoise l’Héritier) + La femme
dans la publicité (p. 120-125)
(4) Semaine du 8 février : Contes classiques et modernes (unité 3)
lu 8/2/ « Le Petit Chaperon Rouge », C« Le Petit Chaperon rouge serait trop sexiste » Le
Figaro du 8 octobre 2015
me 10/2 « La Sorcière de la Rue Mouffetard », Pierre Gripari
ve 12/2 « Les fées », Perrault ; « La fée du robinet », Gripari
(5) Semaine du 15 février : À toute Vitesse ! (unité 4)
lu 15/2 Presidents’ Day
me 17/2 La vitesse : introduction, définition Procrastination : 85% des Français sont
concernés par ce fléau
ve 19/2 Quand l’info devient instantanée
(6) Semaine du 22 février : De la musique avant toute chose ! (unité 5)
lu 22/2 Pourquoi la musique ?
me 24/2 Les Bienfaits de la musique sur le cerveau
ve 26/2 L’homme, un être sensible à la musique (PPT) ; Dialectique de la pop (Agnès
Gayraud, 82-84)
(7) Semaine du 1 mars : De la musique avant toute chose ! (unité 5)
lu 1/3 Cinéma : Les Choristes (réal. Christophe Baratier, 2004)
me 3/3 Cinéma : Les Choristes
ve 5/3 Examen de mi-semestre : Discussion autour du film
5(8) Semaine du 8 mars : Seul avec tous (unité 6)
lu 8/3 Le Contrat social, Jean-Jacques Rousseau
me 10/3 Le Club des incorrigibles optimistes (Jean-Michel Guenassia)
(9) Semaine du 15 février : Informer, s’informer, déformer (unité 7)
lu 15/3 Petit lexique des médias ; les termes journalistiques
me 17/3 Peut-on rire de tout ? (Pierre Siankowski, p. 214-216)
ve 19/3 Information et désinformation + activités, p. 126-133
(10) Semaine du 22 mars : Documentaires (unité 8)
lu 22/3 Tout compte fait (Julian Bugier, France 2) : Plastique, l’overdose !
me 24/3 Tout compte fait : Supermarchés sans emballages, est-ce vraiment possible ?
ve 26/3 Tout compte fait : Gaspillage, le scandale de la surconsommation
(11) Semaine du 29 mars : La société de consommation (unité 8)
lu 29/3 La consommation au prisme de l’éthique
me 31/3 Dis-moi ce que tu consommes, je te dirai qui tu es
ve 2/4 Consommer autrement, est-ce possible ? ; Les Français sont-ils sortis de
l’hyperconsommation ?
(12) Semaine du 5 avril : Nouvelles du 21ieme siècle, Sujets de société (unité 9)
lu 5/4 « La Maison verte », Mikaël Ollivier
me 7/4 « Grumes », Yann Mens
je 8/4 « Fly Mamadou », Marc Villard
(13) Semaine du 12 avril : Nouvelles du 21ieme siècle, Sujets de société (unité 9)
lu 12/4 « Racisme aveugle », Habiba Mahany
me 14/4 « Écrire debout », Michel Tournier
ve 16/4 « La fin de la faim ? », Florence Thinard
(14) Semaine du 19 avril : L’immigration (unité 10)
lu 19/4 cinéma : Inch’Allah Dimanche
me 21/4 L’immigration : Inch’ Allah Dimanche
ve 23/4 Inch’ Allah Dimanche
(15) Semaine du 26 avril
lu 26/4 discussion autour du film
Examen final oral : vendredi 30 avril de 13h30 à 15h20 dans notre salle de classe
https://catalog.usu.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=19020 [Final examinations schedule]
J BONNES GRANDES VACANCES ! J
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