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    EDUCATION 480-4
    DESIGNS FOR LEARNING FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
    SUMMER SESSION: 1984
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    INSTRUCTORS: Linda Marie Noble
    Marine Mardochi Varga
    JULY 3 - 27 ?
    LOCATION: ?
    On Campus
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    Mornings:
    8:30 - 11:00
    the course will deal mainly with
    French as a second
    language methodology and teaching
    techniques in
    elementary and secondary schools.
    Lunch:
    12:30
    - 1:00
    will constitute an opportunity to
    use French in an
    informal setting.
    Afternoons:
    1:00 - 3:30
    (Practical French - non-credit)
    - Practical French language classes
    and preparation
    of materials.
    Evenings:
    5:00
    - 7:00
    (3 times a week)
    - Socio-cultural activities
    Objectives:
    A.
    Education 480 The participant will acquire a better understanding of
    the theories and methodology in the teaching of French as a second
    language; study aspects and application of current curriculum (linguistic
    and cultural) and course materials used in French as a second language
    programs in British Columbia; study and practise teaching techniques;
    acquire skills in evaluating second language teaching and learning.
    The focus will be on practical application of the above.
    B.
    Practical French (non-credit) and Socio cultural activities The
    participant will acquire a better French fluency through practical
    French language classes and conversation; study aspects of French
    culture through socio-cultural activities; prepare teaching materials
    for use in the classroom.
    R g sum g
    of Activities:
    To provide participants with experiences in which to apply and discuss
    the above objectives, the following activities will be used:
    1. Lectures
    2.
    Discussion and question periods
    3. Readings
    4.
    Workshops and materials development
    5.
    Mini-lessons, oral presentations, small group tasks
    6. Socio-cultural activities.
    Required Reading:
    Finocchiaro, Mary and Bonomo, Michael. The Foreign Language Learner:
    A Guide for Teachers. Regents Publishing Company, Inc. 1973.
    Ministry of Education, Elementary French Curriculum Guide (1982)
    Richmond, B.C.
    OR
    Ministry of Education, Secondary French Curriculum Guide.
    Course Requirements:
    The participant is required to attend and participate in all activities
    of the course as listed in Résumé of Activities; complete all
    assignments as listed in Evaluation; demonstrate competency in all
    activities and assignments; demonstrate competency in comprehension and
    speaking of French as is necessary for teaching a mini-lesson;
    participating in discussions and giving oral presentations.
    Evaluation: ?
    (EDUC 480 - mornings only)
    There will not be a final examination. Final grades are determined
    by the instructors based on the quality of all course requirements.
    Distribution of marks:
    Mini-Leçon (Lesson plan and oral presentation) ?
    40
    Written assignment (long range lesson plans)
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    30
    Short exposés based on teaching
    Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills
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    30
    Total possible ?
    100
    Please see General Regulations (Undergraduate Programs) for an
    explanation of the grading scale.
    Any participant who cannot demonstrate the French language skills
    necessary to complete the above requirements at a satisfactory level,
    will be so advised during the first week of the course.
    Students are also required to assess their work and to discuss a
    self-evaluation with the instructor during an interview.

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