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Southern Utah University
Fall Semester 2026

Intermediate French I (Face-to-Face)

FREN 2010-01

Course: FREN 2010-01
Credits: 4
Term: Fall Semester 2026
Department: Languages and Philosophy
CRN: 30381

Course Description

This course is designed for students having completed FREN 1020 or its equivalent and serves as an intensive review of the French language. The course will stress the four language acquisition skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. (Fall) [Graded Letter] Prerequisite(s): FREN 1020 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C- General Education Category: Humanities

Required Texts

We are using Open Educational Resources (OER) for this course. This means you won’t buy a textbook, but should plan to have access to the internet to study and do homework, and may want to print certain materials for regular study and memorization. I suggest you print up webpages, explanations, and documents that would be handy to have as an easy reference for memorizing (or take notes!). 
We will use a combination of materials from a website from UT Austin and my own websites and materials. I will always give links so you know where to find what you need.
The main site of importance to us is Français Interactif, produced by COERLL at the University of Texas-Austin. Here's the link: 
List of Grammar Resources (called Tex’s French Grammar) already linked to Français Interactif: http://www.laits.utexas.edu/tex/
My own website with grammar explanations and exercises: https://sites.google.com/suu.edu/french2010suu/home
Here are links to dictionaries I like, though you may find your own:
www.wordreference.com – English-French dictionary
www.lexilogos.com – French -French dictionary

Learning Outcomes

SUU HSS Gen Ed Learning Outcomes that apply to FREN 2010:
  1. Students develop and express ideas and will be able to do so in a variety of ways, namely in writing, and by speaking.
  2. Compare and contrast diverse humanistic perspectives across cultures, and/or communities.
In addition and more specifically,
Students will have improved reading and listening comprehension of French; they will have acquired new vocabulary; they will have learned about when and how to use the future tense, and the conditional and subjunctive moods.  They will have gained knowledge of and honed their skills with regards to the following communicative functions in French: describing, comparing, talking about the future and the past; asking questions; expressing opinions and hypothesizing; and they will have learned more about French-speaking countries and cultures, through readings, songs, video and other materials

Course Requirements

Responsibilities & Grade Break Down
Participation (I drop the lowest grade) = 12%
Homework (I drop the lowest grade) = 14%
Workshops (9) = 12%
Written Exams (4) = 35%
Quizzes (12; I will drop the 3 lowest grades) = 12%
Oral assessments: 
In-class partner oral exam practice = 2%
Mid-term Oral Exam 5%
Final Oral Exam = 8%

Course Outline

Participation: This part of the grade includes attendance and active participation in all in-class activities, discussions, exercises, etc.
Full active participation in class merits the 5 points that attendance /participation assignments are worth. Behaviors that diminish the class learning experience (for example, arriving late, leaving early, paying attention to your phone rather than class, doing other homework, talking to other students while I am presenting material, etc), can result in a 4, 3 or less for the day. Absence = 0/5. Participation points cannot be made up.
In case of illness or another emergency, please let me know (leahy@suu.edu) so I can excuse your absence. If a student has 8 or more unexcused absences during the semester, he or she will receive a zero for this portion of the grade.
Homework There will be several written assignments or recorded vocabulary or recorded verb forms due during an average week, usually due by class on the due date or by midnight. In addition, you will want to spend time on memorization several times weekly. Memorizing spelling, vocabulary and verb or adjective forms is vital to success in learning a language.
Written Exams /Examens (4): Exams are on paper and in class. Exams cover the grammar, vocabulary, videos, culture and any other topics covered in class and for homework. Exams include exercises that demonstrate students’ memorization of forms and also their ability to write and understand written (and sometimes spoken) French. See Calendar for dates; there is one exam at the end of each Unit. Students are expected to take the exams with the class on the day they are scheduled on the calendar. I reserve the right to postpone a test one or two days if we have not had sufficient time to cover the material, and in this case, I will allow make-ups because I have altered the calendar. If you are ill and cannot make it to class on a test day, email me leahy@suu.edu before class, and I will allow a make-up. 
Quizzes / Interros (12, I drop three grades) Quizzes are like tests, but they cover a smaller amount of material. Quizzes may cover grammar, vocabulary, videos, culture and any other topics covered in class and for homework. They will include exercises that demonstrate students’ memorization of forms and /or vocabulary. I always announce quiz topics and make practice quizzes available. See Calendar for dates. 
Quizzes are meant to inspire and promote memorization. They will be conducted in class via the Canvas quiz function. I will drop the lowest three quiz grades. Because there are three dropped grades built into the grading system, quizzes missed for any reason will earn zeros and be the grades I drop. I reserve the right to sometimes administer quizzes in class and on paper. 
Oral Exams (3)
This part of the grade comprises one oral exam done in pairs during class time on October 1st, and an oral mid-term and an oral final exam completed one-on-one with the professor. See calendar for dates. Oral exams will be an extension of in-class activities; general topics will be announced ahead of time so students can prepare. Completing suggested exercises during Workshops, such as practicing pronunciation and conjugating verbs, as well as chatting with the tutor on chapter themes, are additional ideal ways to be successful on oral exams. 
Tutor-lead workshops: (with the tutor in GC104). Part drill session, part pronunciation practice, part basic conversation on current class topics, these tutor-lead workshops which will include other students from your French 2010 class are to help you become more comfortable speaking and so that basic French exchanges become automated. The workshops will start in the second or third full week of classes and for full credit, you should attend (for 20 minutes per session) nine times in all. At least four of your workshops should be completed and recorded before fall break. Extra workshops are a source of extra credit; 1 extra workshop = one extra point on a test. No more than 3 workshops total can be completed during the last two weeks of the semester. No more than 4 extra credit points (added to test scores) can be earned by workshops.

Instructor's policies on late assignments and/or makeup work

Homework assignments: Turning in a homework assignment one day late will lower the grade by 20%. Turning in an assignment more than one day late but before the end of the unit will lower the grade by 50%. Assignments will close before the end of the pertinent unit. 
As stated above, the lowest 3 quiz grades of 12 will be dropped. Quizzes missed for any reason will earn a zero, but can be counted among the grades to be dropped. 

Attendance Policy

Full active participation in class merits the 5 points that attendance /participation assignments are worth. Behaviors that diminish the class learning experience (for example, arriving late, leaving early, paying attention to your phone rather than class, doing other homework, talking to other students while I am presenting material, etc), can result in a 4, 3 or less for the day. Absence = 0/5. Participation points cannot be made up.
In case of illness or another emergency, please let me know (leahy@suu.edu) so I can excuse your absence. If a student has 8 or more unexcused absences during the semester, he or she will receive a zero for this portion of the grade.

Course Fees

4 Credit(s) | $24 Fee

ADA Statement

Students with medical, psychological, learning, or other disabilities desiring academic adjustments, accommodations, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Disability Resource Center, located in Room 206F of the Sharwan Smith Center or by phone at (435) 865-8042. The Disability Resource Center determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of services.

If your instructor requires attendance, you may need to seek an ADA accommodation to request an exception to this attendance policy. Please contact the Disability Resource Center to determine what, if any, ADA accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.

Academic Credit

According to the federal definition of a Carnegie credit hour: A credit hour of work is the equivalent of approximately 60 minutes of class time or independent study work. A minimum of 45 hours of work by each student is required for each unit of credit. Credit is earned only when course requirements are met. One (1) credit hour is equivalent to 15 contact hours of lecture, discussion, testing, evaluation, or seminar, as well as 30 hours of student homework. An equivalent amount of work is expected for laboratory work, internships, practica, studio, and other academic work leading to the awarding of credit hours. Credit granted for individual courses, labs, or studio classes ranges from 0.5 to 15 credit hours per semester.

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Academic Freedom in the realm of teaching is fundamental for the protection of the rights of the faculty member and of you, the student, with respect to the free pursuit of learning and discovery. Faculty members possess the right to full freedom in the classroom in discussing their subjects. They may present any controversial material relevant to their courses and their intended learning outcomes, but they shall take care not to introduce into their teaching controversial materials which have no relation to the subject being taught or the intended learning outcomes for the course.

As such, students enrolled in any course at SUU may encounter topics, perspectives, and ideas that are unfamiliar or controversial, with the educational intent of providing a meaningful learning environment that fosters your growth and development. These parameters related to Academic Freedom are included in SUU Policy 6.6.

Academic Misconduct

Scholastic honesty is expected of all students. Dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent (see SUU Policy 6.33). You are expected to have read and understood the current SUU student conduct code (SUU Policy 11.2) regarding student responsibilities and rights, the intellectual property policy (SUU Policy 5.52), information about procedures, and what constitutes acceptable behavior.

Please Note: The use of websites or services that sell essays is a violation of these policies; likewise, the use of websites or services that provide answers to assignments, quizzes, or tests is also a violation of these policies. Regarding the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), you should check with your individual course instructor.

Emergency Management Statement

In case of an emergency, the University's Emergency Notification System (ENS) will be activated. Students are encouraged to maintain updated contact information using the link on the homepage of the mySUU portal. In addition, students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Emergency Response Protocols posted in each classroom. Detailed information about the University's emergency management plan can be found at https://www.suu.edu/emergency.

HEOA Compliance Statement

For a full set of Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) compliance statements, please visit https://www.suu.edu/heoa. The sharing of copyrighted material through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing, except as provided under U.S. copyright law, is prohibited by law; additional information can be found at https://my.suu.edu/help/article/1096/heoa-compliance-plan.

You are also expected to comply with policies regarding intellectual property (SUU Policy 5.52) and copyright (SUU Policy 5.54).

Mandatory Reporting

University policy (SUU Policy 5.60) requires instructors to report disclosures received from students that indicate they have been subjected to sexual misconduct/harassment. The University defines sexual harassment consistent with Federal Regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106, Subpart D) to include quid pro quo, hostile environment harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. When students communicate this information to an instructor in-person, by email, or within writing assignments, the instructor will report that to the Title IX Coordinator to ensure students receive support from the Title IX Office. A reporting form is available at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?SouthernUtahUniv

Non-Discrimination Statement

SUU is committed to fostering an inclusive community of lifelong learners and believes our university's encompassing of different views, beliefs, and identities makes us stronger, more innovative, and better prepared for the global society.

SUU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

SUU strives to cultivate a campus environment that encourages freedom of expression from diverse viewpoints. We encourage all to dialogue within a spirit of respect, civility, and decency.

For additional information on non-discrimination, please see SUU Policy 5.27 and/or visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination.

Pregnancy

Students who are or become pregnant during this course may receive reasonable modifications to facilitate continued access and participation in the course. Pregnancy and related conditions are broadly defined to include pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, lactation, related medical conditions, and recovery. To obtain reasonable modifications, please make a request to title9@suu.edu. To learn more visit: https://www.suu.edu/titleix/pregnancy.html.

Disclaimer Statement

Information contained in this syllabus, other than the grading, late assignments, makeup work, and attendance policies, may be subject to change with advance notice, as deemed appropriate by the instructor.