Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Welcome to French 102 (remote via Zoom)! 
(*Below is general course information. For more details, please review the course syllabus that will be emailed to you)

Placement:
FR 102 is for students who have completed FR 101 or equivalent (or who have taken only 1-2 years in High School).
If you are unsure if FR 102 is the right class for you, please email me about taking a placement test at: sylvain.fremaux@pcc.edu

Attendance requirements:
FR 102 is a 4 credit course with two remote classes per week Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 10:50 am via Zoom. You can access the Zoom link under your "My Courses" page on D2L. Each class session includes the teaching of new material and lots of in-class practice with other students. Attendance at these classes is required; however, students can make up "excused" absences by watching the recorded Zoom class via the "cloud recording" link on D2L, recording themselves doing all of the activities and emailing it to me. *Please note: 4 or more "unexcused" absences will result in an automatic non passing grade.

This class will continue as FR 103 in the summer or next fall. Please note: completion of 2 years of a language at the college level is required for a Bachelor of Arts degree and 2 terms will count towards the Gen Ed requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree. Please consult with an advisor from a 4 year university if you have questions about transferability (e.g. PSU, U of O, etc.).

Class structure:
In class, we will introduce new material and practice it together as a whole class and individually. The course will be taught in full French immersion, so you’ll hear and speak French as much as possible. It's a great way to learn a language! Improving speaking proficiency is a primary goal of this class, and we’ll have fun practicing together while incorporating cultural components, games, and music…all in French! (some English may be used to clarify course expectations and assignments). Individual tutoring will be available on the instructor's advice.

Time commitment:
The time commitment for this course includes 4 hours of in person instruction plus another 3-4 hours a week spent on studying and completing homework assignments per week.

Textbook requirements:
We use the first year French textbook and online website Espaces (5th edition) for FR 101-102-103 and the online access is valid for 24 months. Students will need to purchase the materials via the VHL store at this link: https://vistahigherlearning.com/store/school/portlandcc. 

You have the option to purchase:

a. the code for the digital format only (with an electronic version of the textbook and all online materials & homework for first and second year French) ISBN: 978-1-54336-808-6 for $159.00 (24 mo. access)

OR

b. the looseleaf book that you put into a 3-ring binder with the code (to access all online materials & homework for first and second year French) ISBN: 978-1-54337-429-2 for $238.80 (24 mo. access)

*Many students find having the looseleaf very helpful as it’s easier to read and notate. Please note: once you’ve opened the shrink wrapped book you will not be able to return it. Do not throw away the envelope that comes with it - this contains your code for the supersite.

For students using financial aid, the textbook is also available for purchase and free UPS ground delivery from the PCC bookstore via the "class materials" link at the top right of this page. *Please note that the book is more expensive through the PCC bookstore and may cause a delay in receiving your textbook since financial aid does not always come in by the first week of the term.

Student success:
Students who have taken French classes at PCC really appreciate how we make learning French in immersion accessible and fun and how much they can understand and say even after just one week of classes! I’m happy to report that students attain excellent levels of oral, written, and listening proficiency and are very successful in higher level classes at a 4 year university.

Bienvenue dans mon cours de français! (Welcome to my French class!)

A bientôt! (See you soon!)

Professeur Frémaux