French 101: Elementary French

Initial Publication Date: November 30, 2009

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Faculty Member: Christine Lac
Class Description:
This course introduces the basic structures of the French language, everyday vocabulary and cultural situations. Students practice all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in French. Taught five days a week in French.


Watch/Download Full Video (MP4 Video 85.8MB Jul31 17): 35:51 min

Class Video



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Chapter 1: Course Goals (MP4 Video 10.4MB Jul28 17) (5:39 min)
Christine describes the overall goals of her introductory language course and the challenges of balancing different elements language and culture and the "shape" a typical class might take. The rapidity of coverage of material is a challenge.

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Chapter 2: Making Mistakes, Making Corrections (MP4 Video 7.3MB Jul28 17) (3:45 min)
Christine talks about different strategies for correcting students and her philosophy on keeping the classroom environment positive.

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Chapter 3: Teaching as Performance (MP4 Video 5.6MB Jul28 17) (2:58 min)
Christine discusses the function of her teaching "character" and how it advances the learning of the students.

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Chapter 4: Students Who Struggle (MP4 Video 9.2MB Jul28 17) (5:06 min)
Students struggle in a variety of ways, and Christine stresses the importance of students becoming self-monitoring, both "true" beginners and students with some experience in the language.

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Chapter 5: Working with the Textbook (MP4 Video 7.2MB Jul28 17) (3:50 min)
The textbook can serve as a "marker" for students, and they need the structure that it provides, but Christine strives for a creative balance in its use.

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Chapter 6: The Interactive Classroom (MP4 Video 7.9MB Jul28 17) (3:46 min)
Christine discusses several different methods she uses to keep students engaged and active in class.

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Chapter 7: Watching Yourself Teach (MP4 Video 21MB Jul28 17) (10:06 min)
Christine reflects on the ongoing challenges of keeping the classroom student-centered and "reading" her students body language in class, including the "English moment" rule. Christine sees transitions and timing as areas for future growth.