SIN FRASER UNIVERSITY
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    Summer Session 2003
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    Susan Ted
    Classroom French Curriculum Studies
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    Office: TBA
    Phone: TBA
    Monday &Wednesday ?
    E-mail: smteed@sfu.ca
    8:30-12:20 ?
    D01.00
    PREREQUISITE:
    60 credits hours (& 12 credits of Fren)
    Course Description
    Throughout this course, students will examine their own second language(L2) learning. They will conduct action
    research to explore the nature of second language learning and teaching as it applies to their personal experience as
    well as their L2 classroom. Through active participation in both oral and written forums, students will set out to
    enhance their French language skills as well as investigate the role of culture in the classroom. This inquiry approach
    is aimed at providing deeper insight into the needs of their future second language students.
    Objectives
    • students will investigate current theory about second language learning and teaching
    • students will examine their own experiences and beliefs about learning a second language
    • students will gather authentic documents to create and share a unit that teaches cultural sensitivity
    • students will present a short activity that demonstrates a current pedagogical practice
    • students will participate in classroom activities that enhance oral/written L2 skills and promote an appreciation for
    French culture.
    Requirements
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    A willingness to participate in individual and group activities that promote second language learning and teaching
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    Action Research Design, Implementation and Final Document (50%)
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    Mini-presentation (10%)
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    Cultural Unit and Presentation (40%)
    Readings
    Readings will be made available for copying in the CET.
    Recommended Resources
    Jean, G. (1996). Avec BRIO: Guide pratique de communication. Scarborough, Ontario: Prentice Hall Ginn.
    (ISBN: 0 13 5692458).
    Ministry of Education. IRPs (French Immersion, Core French). Victoria, BC.: Queen's Printer.
    National Textbook Company. (1997). Reprise: A Complete Review Workbook for Grammar. Communication and
    Culture. Lincolnwood, Illinois: National Textbook Company.

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