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GRADUATE CURRICULUM CHANGES, NEW 

Subject. . .Q13RS .VRQQ.SL, . EDUC .

858-5.............

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Action undertaken by the Executive Committee of the Senate 

Graduate Studies Committee at its meeting on March 21, 

1983,

gives 

rise to the following motion:- 

MOTION: 

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the 

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.83-39 , the 

proposed new graduate course, Educ 

858-5,

Contemporary 

Research and Classroom Practices in French Immersion." 

John M. Webster 

Dean of Graduate Studies 

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cc: . Stan Kanehara 

Jack Martin 

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FROM: Jaap 

Faculty 

Acting 

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Dean 

of Education 

SUBJECT: ? 

DATE: February 28, .1983 

For your information, the Faculty of Education at it meeting today 

approved the enclosed new course proposal EDUC 858-5 (Contemporary 

Research and Classroom Practices in French) 

I would appreciate it if, you would include it on the agenda of the 

next meeting of the Senate Graduate Studies Committee. 

N MAiL

SIMON FRASER UNTVERSTTY 

New Graduate -Course 'rouosiI Form 

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Form CS.8 

CALENDAR INFORMATION: 

Department:EDUC 

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(nr;e N'llld r: 858-5 

Title: Contemporary Research and Classroom Practices in French Immersion 

Description: Students examine studies, reports 

.  and articles relating to$ 

'

ench Immersion 

methodology, curriculum and program aluation. 

Students derive classroom applications and curriculum c nges from these studies. 

Credit Hours: 

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5 ?

Vector :2-3-0 

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Prrequ 

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if any: 

481 or 

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ëiifInt. 

ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING: 

':stimated Enrollment: 

_15 ? 

_When. will rhe ? 

,/'rst be offered: ,Sprinl985 

How often will the cour 

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On altern 

ate

JUSTIFICATION:, There is a need f or 

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French 

hers to keep abreast of what is happening in 

the field of research and methodology as it 

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tes to French immersion programs. For the 

last 15 years, research on French immersion/programs has grown very rapidly in Canada with 

very little effect on the classroom practi/ioi 

The gap that exists betwe 1 

n language research and classroom needs to be f. 

through a close examination of various f11 IThãThot ga1nfaetursrandi 

of language teaching and learn-ing and 

applying certain findings to the classroom situation. 

SOUR CE S 

Jhich Faculty member will norma 

What are the budgetary implic 

Yly

teach the course: 

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Andre OBADIA 

ions of mounting the course: No increase in budget 

re there sufficient Li. ary resources (append details): Ye 

.'\penc1ed: a) 

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Outline ? 

theCourse ' 

b)

An indi,éation8f- 

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..the competence of the Faculty member to give the cour're 

c)

Librar resources 

pproved: Depart ental Graduate Studies 

Cnrnmittee(

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Facul y Graduate Studies 

Date 

Senhte

Graduate Studies Committe: 

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Date 

Sena: 

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Date- 

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SIMON FRASER

UNIVERSITY

Ne Graduate Course Proposal 

Form ?

Form CS.8 

I CALENDAR INFORMATION: 

Wpartment: ? 

EDUCATION 

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'irn1,tr :

858-5

Title: Contemporary Research and Classroom Practices in French Immersion 

Description: 

The aim of this course is to examine studies, reports and articles relating

to French Immersion methodology, program evaluation, curriculum needs and administration of

French prqgaIns. Special attention is given to the possible. applications from research

findings. ?

Credit Hours: 

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5 ?

Vector:

2-3-0 ?

Prerequisite(s) if any: 481 or

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equivalent. 

ENROLLMENT AND SCHEDULING:

stimated Enrollment: ? 

15 ? 

When will 

the course first be offered: Spring 1985

How often will the course be offered: On alternate years

JUSTIFICATION: There is a need for French teachers to keep abreast of what 

happening in 

the field of research and methodology as it relates to French immersion programs. For the 

last 15 years, research on French immersion programs has 

grown

very rapidly in Canada with 

very little effect on the classroom practitioner.

The gap that exists between language research and classroom needs to be filled 

through a

close examination of various studies with a view ot gaining a better understanding 

of language teaching and learn-ing and of'applying certain findings to the classroom situation 

:ESOURCES:

)hich Faculty member will normally teach the course:

André OBADIA

What are the budgetary implications of mounting the course:

No increase in budget 

re there sufficient Library resources (append details): Yes 

•\ppended: a) Outline of the Course 

b)

An indication of the competence of the Faculty member to give the course 

c)

Library resources 

pproved: Departmental Graduate Studies Committee 

SFaculty Graduate

Faculty:

Senate Graduate Studies Committee: 

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Da t 

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Date 

Date

Senate: ? 

Date 

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY? 

Faculty of Education 

COURSE 

TITLE: ? 

Contemporary Research and Classroom Practices in French 

Immersion 

COURSE NUMBER: ? 

858-5

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

The aim of this course is to examine studies, reports and articles 

relating to French Immersion methodology, program evaluation, curriculum needs 

and administration of French programs. Special attention is given to the 

possible applications from research findings. 

Students, at the end of the course: 

(1)

Will acquire a better knowledge of research in French Immersion programs; 

(2)

Will be able to deduce some pedagogical applications from research; 

(3)

Will become more familiar with various methodological approaches to 

teaching in French Immersion programs; 

(4)

Will be better equipped to respond to parents, administrators and 

colleagues on the various facets related to French Immersion programs. 

OUTLINE OF TOPICS? 

(See also Bibliography) 

1.

The Researcher and the Practitioner 

An effort to understand the interaction between the researcher and 

the classroom practitioner. 

2.

An Overview of French Programs 

What are the general research findings in immersion programs in the 

last decade? 

3.

Program Evaluations 

Comparison between the various immersion programs: early, late and 

partial. 

4.

Cognitive Development and French Immersion Programs 

Is immersion affectinq the cognitive development of the child? 

1.

2.

5.

Error 

Quality 

Analysis 

of French 

and Curriculum 

as spoken 

Implicationsby 

immersion 

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students and how to improve 

it.

6.

Social Aspects of French Immersion Programs 

Research in immersion programs has also been concerned with some 

social effects. 

7. Problems Related to French Immersion Programs 

There are also problems in immersion programs. Some of them relate 

to administration and others to children with learning disabilities., 

8.

Other Trends 

A look at some trends that could help improve teaching efficiency. 

TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS 

1. An Oral Presentation 

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30%

2.

APaper ? 

30%

3.

A Final Exam 

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40%

BIBLIOGRAPHY 

1.. The Researcher and the Practitioner 

1.

"Practical Applications of Research", in Newsletter of Phi.Delta 

• Kappan's Center on Evaluation, Development and Research, 2-1, 

September, 7T9. 

2. H.H. Stern. "Language Research and the Classroom Practitioner", 

C.M.L.R./R.C.L.V., 34-4, March, 1978. 

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3. Robert L. Politzer. "Foreign. Language Teaching and Bilingual 

Education: Research Implications", Foreign Language Annals, 13-4, 

1980. ? 

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2. ? 

An Overview of French Programs 

4. Stan Shapson and David Kaufman. "Overview of Elementary French 

Programs in British Columbia: Issues and Research", 

C.M.L.R./R.C.L.V., 34-3, Februar 

y

, 1978. 

3.

5.

David Kaufman and Stan Shapson. "Overview of Secondary and Post- 

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Secondary French Immersion: Issues and Research", C.M.L.R.IR.C.L.V., 

34-3, February, 1978,. 

6.

H.P. Edwards. "An Overview of French Second-Language Programs", in 

So You Want Your Child to Learn French! (B. Mlacak and E. Isabelle, 

Eds.), Mutual Press Ltd., Ottawa, 1979. 

7.

M. Swain & S. Lapkin. "L'education bilingue en Ontario: Une 

decennie de recherche", Bulletin d'inforniation, O.I.S.E./I.E.P.O., 

12-1, 1981. 

8.

James Cummins. "Research Findings From French Immersion Programs 

Across Canada: A Parents Guide", O.I.S.E./I.E.PO,, November, 1978. 

9.

Andre A. Obadia. "Programme d'immersion: croissance phenomenale et 

penibl&', C.M.L.R./R.C.L.v., 37-2, January, 1981. 

3. ? 

Program Evaluation 

10.

Merrill Swain. "Linguistic Expectations: Core, Extended and 

Immersion Programs", C.M.L.R./R.C.L.'/., 37-3, March, 1981. 

11.

Fred Genesee. "A Comparison of Early and Late Immersion Programs", 

McGill University (Mimeo), October, 1979. 

12.

S.M. Shapson & E.M. Day. "A Longitudinal Evaluation of An Early 

Immersion Program in British Columbia", Journal of Multilingual and 

Multicultural Development, 3-1, 1982. 

13.

G.L. McNabb. "The Effect of French Immersion on the Core (English) 

Program", inC.A.I.T. Second National Convention Proceedings (Andre 

Obadia, Ed.)ç 

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Ottawa, 1979. 

14.

H.P. Edwards, .L. Fu, H. McCarrey et C. Doutriaux. "Partial French 

Immersion for-English-Speaking Pupils in Elementary School: The 

Ottawa Roman Catholic Separate School Board Study in Grades one to 

Four", C.M.L.R./R.C.L.v., 37-2, January, 1981. 

15.

J. Cummins. "Effects of French Language Experience at Kindergarten 

Level on French Language and other Academic Progress in French 

Immersion PrOgrams", Ontario Ministryof Education (Mimeo), 1981. 

16.

Sharon Lapkin & Merrill Swain. "Immersion Centres versus Dual Track 

Schools", O.I.S.E., 1979. 

17.

Catherine Pawley & Michael Walsh. "French Proficiency and General 

Achievement of Grade 8 Students in Primary- and Late-Entry 

Immersion", Carleton and Ottawa (Mimeo', 1980. 

18.

Frances Morrison et al. "French Proficiency: Carleton Grade 9 

Primary-Entry Immersion Graduates, Spring 1980", (Mimeo), May, 1981. 

4.

5.

6.

19.

Merrill Swain, Sharon Lapkin & Christine M. Andrew. "Early French 

Immersion Later On", Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural 

Development, 2-1, 1981. 

20.

Stan Shapson, David Kaufman, & Elaine Day. "Evaluation Study of a 

Summer Immersion Programme for Secondary Students", Journal of 

Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 2-1, 1981. 

Cognitive Development and French Immersion Programs 

21.

Wallace E.. Lambert. "Cognitive, and Socio-Cultural Consequences of 

Bilingualism", C.M.L.R./R.C.L.V., 34-3, February, 1978. 

22.

James Cummins. "The Cognitive Development of Children in Immersion 

Programs", C.M.L.R./R.C.L.V., 34-5, May, 1978. 

23.

Fred Genesee. "The Role of Intelligence in Second Language 

Learning", P.S.B.G.M. (Mimeo), 1976.. 

Error Analysis and Curriculum Implications 

24.

S.P. Corder. "The Significance of Learners' Errors", in Jack C. 

Richards, Ed., Error Analysis, Longman, 1974. 

25.

Lary Selinker. "Interlanquage" in -Jack C. Richards, Ed., Error 

Analysis, Longman, 1974. 

26.

Remy Porquier & Uli. Frauenfelder. "Enseignants et apprenants face a 

l'erreur", Le Fräncais dans le monde, 154, July, 1980. 

27.

Cecile Tardif et Alison D'Anglejan. "Les erreurs en francais langue 

seconde et leurs effets sur la communication orále", Universite de 

Montreal, C.M.L.RJR.C.L.V., 37-4, 1981. 

28.

Ellen Adiv. "An Analysis of Second Language Performance in Early 

French Immersion Program", Grades 3, 4, 5, P.S.B.G.M., (Mimeo), 1980. 

29.

Andre A. Obadia. "Procedes de prevention ou de correction de fautes 

orales en immersion". LesNouvelles de l'ACPI, 4-3, September, 1981. 

30.

A.A. Obadia, M.J. Pluviose, M. Sarot & R. Tourigny. "Releve de 

fautes orales les plus frequentes et les plus persistantes de la 

,

.maternelle a la 6e annee d'ininersion", (Mimeo), June, 1982. 

31.

Janet P. Simpson &.James M. Stewart, "Expressive English Syntax in 

Canadian French-Immersion School Children". The Alberta Journal of 

Educational' Research, 27-4, December, 1981. 

Social Aspects of French Programs 

32.

Fred Genesee. "The Suitability of Immersion Programs for all 

Children", C.M.L.R./R.C.L.V., 32-5, May, 1976.. 

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33. G.A. Gziko, et al. "Graduates of Early Immersion: Retrospective 

Views of Grade 11 Students and Their Parents", in So You Want Your 

Child to Learn French!, (B. Miacak and E. Isabelle, Eds.), Mutual 

Press Ltd., Ottawa, 1979. 

34. F. Genesee. "Beyond Bilingualism: Some Social Aspects of French 

Immersion",. in So You Want Your Child to Learn French!, (B. Miacak 

and E. Isabelle, Eds.), Mutual Press Ltd., 1979. 

35. Peter J. Heffernan. "French Immersion: Methode possible pour la 

refrancisatjor, de francophones assimiles?" C.M.L.R./R.C.L.V., 36-1, 

October, 1979.. 

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7. ? 

Problems Related to French Immersion 

36. W.R. McGillivray. "Administrative Problems of Early French 

Immersion" in So You Want Your Child to Learn French!, (B. Mlacak and 

E. Isabelle, Eds.), Mutual Press Ltd., 1979. 

37. Morrison, Pawley & Bonyum. "Reasons for Student Transfer from Late- 

Entry Immersion and High School Bilingual Programs", Working Paper 

132, O.B.E., 1979. 

38. Margaret Bruck. "Problems in Early French Immersion Programs", in So 

You Want Your Child to Learn French!, (B. Mlacak and E. Isabelle, 

Eds.), Mutual Press Ltd., 1979. 

39. Ronald Trites. "Learning Disabilities in Immersion". 

C.M.L.R./R.C.L.V., 

34-5, May, 1978. 

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Other Trends 

40. Bagriana Belanger-Po 

p

vassileva. "La Methode Lozanov et la formation 

des professeurs", C.M.L.R./R.C.L.V., 34-4, March, 1978. 

41. Louis B. Mignault. "Suggestopaedia: Is There a Better Way to 

Learn?", C.M.L.R./R.C.L.V., 34-4, March, 1978. 

42. Dolores A. Scharfer. "My Experiences with the Lozanov Method", 

Foreign Language Annals, 13-4, 1980. 

43. Glyn Holmes & Marilyn E. Kidd, "Second-Language Learning and 

Computors", C.M.L.R./R.C.L.V., 38-3, Spring,. 1982. 

An indication of the competence of the 

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Faculty member to give the course 

I have been involved in French immersion across Canada from 

its beginning, about fifteen years ago. 

I experienced immersion programs from the point of view of 

a practitioner and of a researcher. 

I also had a chance to write various curriculum materials 

forimmersion classes and I am presently about to publish 

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K-2 : 

complete French immersion program. 

I taught the proposed course in 1981 and 1982 at the University 

of Ottawa and I keep improving and updating it year by year. 

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3. Estimated costs: 

A. Initial costs 

B. Continuing costs 

monographs 

serials 

Total 

monographs 

serials 

Total 

Deadline Date___________________ 

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COLLECTION EVALUATION 

(To be completed only for new course proposals; not needed for re-numbering) 

Course number and name 

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Educ. 858-5; çontempprary Research and Classroom 

- Practices in Frnch Immersion 

1. Evaluation of current library collection (indicate method used, as applicable): 

The library has sufficient materials and the instructor indicates he has a 

supply of xerox articles and papers, available for student use. 

2. Recommended additions to collection (monographs, serials, other); attach sup- 

plementary lists as necessary: 

4.

Special budget and scheduling factors (include special processing, equipment, 

and servicing costs): 

There should be no special budget requirements. Materials available are 

purchased via approval plans. 

5.

Other pertinent details: 

The library has a subscription to the most heavily cited journal, "Cdn. 

Modern Language Review". This area of study is new and there is not too 

much published as yet. 

Date:_____ 

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Faculty Department 

SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

S. ?

Kanehara 

To

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Admin. Assistant to the 

Educ. 858-5 

Subiect

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Neville J. Lincol, 

From................... 

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Chairman, DLLL. 

January 18th 1983. 

Date................................................ 

With reference to your memo of December 9th, 

our French Division and our M.A.T.F. programme committee 

have looked at your proposed course 858-5 with regard to 

potential course overlap. We do not see any overlap and 

therefore will not raise any objection to the mounting of 

this course. 

In addition, the M.A.T.F. programme committee 

stated that it completely supported your request to mount 

this course since it answered an immediate pressing need 

in the Province. It was hoped that it would be possible 

in the near future to look upon this course as an alternative 

or addition to the M.A.T.F. programme and to pursue 

discussion of this possibility within the committee, of which 

Professor Obadia is now himself a valued member. 

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S1MON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

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.Dr. ....anehar..   

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Admin. Assistant to the Dean 

Education................... 

Subject .......

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From ? 

Charles P. Bouton 

DLLL 

Date ..... 

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This is to let you know that the members of the French Division, 

after consideration of your proposal for Educ. 858-5, do not see 

any overlap of course content and therefore do not object at all 

to the mounting of this course. 

Ch. P. Bouton 

c.c.: Dr. Neville J. Lincoln 

Chairman, DLLL 