To equip students with a basic knowledge and communicative competency in French. In French 101 we shall cover Dossiers 1-4 in the textbook. The conversational and grammar exercises will be based on the text. Students are expected to spend at least two hours preparing for every class period. Any grammar explanations given in class will be very brief and will presuppose a knowledge of the material.
All exercises assigned in the textbook are to be practiced thoroughly outside of class.
No credit will be given for assignments turned in late. Students are expected to obtain an audiotape copy of each Dossier listening section as assigned. Listen to the tapes often and practice aloud. Students are strongly urged to take part in conversations in French outside of class and to attend French and other international films shown in the course of the semester. Students should strongly consider joining Foreign Language Club and participating in other international cultural activities on campus.