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Overview
WelcomeWe are pleased that you selected this independent study course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Center’s large and diverse student body—a student body that comes from all parts of the United States and many parts of the world. Although the freedom to choose when and where to study is a privilege, it is also a responsibility that requires motivation and self-discipline. To succeed at independent study, you will need to develop a study plan by setting realistic goals and working toward them. The following paragraphs highlight important course completion information. About the CourseThis course is designed for students who have completed French I (Second Half Unit) through CDIS or a comparable first-year French course. Through the use of a textbook, CDs, a workbook, and this online study guide, you will continue to learn basic French as it is typically taught to second-year French students. By using the CDs, online information, and interactive exercises, you will be able to take advantage of available technology. The lessons provide a variety of activities and evaluations to help you learn the material, to encourage you to practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking French, and to give you insight into the language, culture, and history of the Francophone world. Prerequisite KnowledgePlease review the list of prerequisite skills before you enroll in this course. A Message from Your InstructorBienvenue! Welcome! You are now a semi-seasoned traveler in your foreign language study-travels. This should feel pretty good! We sometimes call French II students faux débutants (false beginners) because there are still many basics to learn: object pronouns, more verbs (!), relative clauses, and French culture and history, to list a few. It will be easier now that you know so many basic things. Please note that I am saying "easier" and not "easy." You know by now that learning a foreign language is hard work. The flip side of that coin is that many new horizons are now open to you. You know that hard work pays great dividends. While I have the money theme handy, let me tell you that the French, like other cultures, sometimes make choices by the time-tested method of flipping a coin. In French, the side of the coin that English and Americans call "heads" is face. The side we called "tails" is pile. If a French copain asks you to choose pile ou face? you will be au courant (informed) about what is happening. Little by little you will learn those important everyday expressions. Here is a bit of money trivia. During the Middle Ages, it was customary for rich men to give a purse of gold coins to a poor but gifted student to finance his studies. The word for "purse" in French is la bourse. Today the word also means "scholarship." If you work hard enough, it may help you to qualify for une bourse. Capitalize the words to La Bourse and you have the French equivalent, in Paris, of the stock exchange on Wall Street in New York. Here's one more example of how your general knowledge increases as you study language and culture Enjoy the continuation of your bon voyage. Amusez-vous bien en continuant le bon voyage! Madame Kenney MaterialsRequired Textbooks
Other Materials
Note: Bon voyage! Audio Compact Discs, Level 2, have been made available to you via streaming audio. You will not need to purchase these CDs. Instead, you will be able to listen to them online. LessonsThis course is composed of twelve lessons. Each lesson contains the following sections:
Note: You must submit all assigned work in sequence (Lesson 1, then Lesson 2, etc.), and you cannot submit more than three (3) assignments in a 7-day period. Help SheetsIn addition to the lessons, a set of Help Sheets is provided to assist you in learning some of the finer points of the French language. Technical SpecificationsTo complete this course, you will need access to a computer with a modern Web browser (see recommended browsers below), a working Internet connection (56k dial-up or broadband), word processing software, and disk space to save your work. Hardware Recommendations: PC
Hardware Recommendations: Macintosh
Please note that Web browser performance will be enhanced if your system exceeds these recommendations. Software RequirementsRecommended Web Browsers
Your browser should also accept cookies, which are used solely to verify your login. Word Processing Software Adobe Flash and Adobe Acrobat Reader You will also need Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the files containing the answers to audio exercises. Virus Protection GradesYour final grade will be based on the number of points you earn in the course. The total points available are listed below:
In order to pass the course, you must earn a minimum of 390 cumulative points (60 percent) on the two exams combined. The following grading scale applies only to students who meet this standard.
After completing the course, you will receive a grade report that gives your final exam score and your letter grade for the course. The Center will not mail your grade report until all outstanding balances have been paid. Academic IntegrityYou are expected to follow CDIS guidelines for academic integrity and freedom. Please review your academic rights and responsibilities. Make a Plan to Accomplish Your GoalsUse the number of lessons, progress evaluations, and exams to create a schedule that will help you stay on track. You will have nine months to complete this course. As you complete the course, check your schedule often to make sure you’re on track to accomplish your goal.
How to Study for This CourseThe Handbook section at the back of your textbook offers a number of resources that you will find useful. The InfoGap section on pages H1–H21 contains additional review activities for each chapter. On pages H22–H37, you will find specific study tips for each lesson. Pages H38–H48 contain verb conjugation charts. Finally, on pages H49–H108, you'll find dictionaries for translating from French to English and from English to French. You can also use the online help sheets as you review the grammar that you have studied in this course. The help sheets are linked from the side navigation within each lesson, so they are right at your fingertips as you work through your lessons. For more guidance on how to succeed in this course, be sure to read the Study Hints. Begin CourseworkStarting with the first lesson, study the lesson’s purpose, objectives, and commentary. Then complete the assignments and any recommended study activities. Take notes and make sure you understand all the material presented in the readings. Follow this procedure for each lesson. Complete progress evaluations and exams in the order they are presented in this course. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
