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MEMORANDUM
attention Senate
from
Gordon Myers, Acting, Vice-President,
Academic and Provost, and Chair, SCUP
RE:
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Full Program ProposaWbr a Minor in French Language
(SCUP 13-21)
date
April 29, 2013
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At its April 17, 2013 meeting, SCUP reviewed and approved the Full Program Proposal for a Minor
in French Language in the Department
of French within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences,
effective Fall 2013.
Motion:
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors the Full Program Proposal for a
Minor in French Language in the Department
of French within the Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences, effective Fall 2013.
end.
c: C. Black
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
ENGAGING THE WORLD
SFU
MEMORANDUM
ATTENTION
FROM
RE:
OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AND
ASSOCIATE PROVOST
SCUP 13-21
University Drive,
TEL: 778.782.4636
avpcJoOsfu.ca
Burnaby, BC
www.sfu.ca/vpacademic
Canada V5A1S6
Senate Committee on University
DATE
Priorities
Gordon Myers, Chair
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Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (SCUS 13-05a)
March 8, 2013
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Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies at its meeting of
March 7, 2013,
gives rise to the following recommendation:
Motion
That SCUP approve and recommend to Senate the Full Program Proposal for the
Minor in French Language in the Department of French within the Faculty of Arts
and Social Sciences.
The relevant documentation for review by SCUP is attached.
SIMON PR ASEB UNIVERSI T Y
ENGAGING THE WORl D
SFU
MEMO
Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences
I ATTENTION: Jo Hlnchllffe. Secretary
SCUS13-05a REVISED
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
Office Of the Dean
I FROM:
Paul Budra, Chair
J
Faculty of Art* and Social Sciences Curriculum Committee
RE:
Minor In French Language (FPP]
DATE:
January 24, 2013
At its meeting of January 24,2013, the Facultyof Arts and Social Sciences Curriculum
Committee approved the
full program proposal for the Minor in French Language, as submitted
by the Departmentof French. The revised Notice of Intent
was approved at SCUP on
November 7,2012 {copy attached).
Would you please placethis Hem on the agenda of the next meeting of SCUS.
PB:sp
Att
SIMON PHASER UNIVERSITY
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FULL PROGRAM PROPOSAL
MINOR IN FRENCH LANGUAGE
Executive summary
This program is for students who are enrolled in a degree program (other than
French) and who wish to develop an in-depth knowledge of the French language.
This program will be available to students with grade 12 French or with equivalent
results from the French Placement test.
Please note that this program is not
intended for students deemed native speakers or for students who completed
grade 12 French Immersion.
This Minor in French Language cannot be combined with another Minor in French
Studies. However, this minor combined with another minor will satisfy the
requirements for the new FASS BA consisting of two minors.
This minor with a concentration in language training related to the four areas of
competency (reading, writing, comprehension and speaking) is fairly innovative and
unique. We expect
that this Minor in French focusing on language will appeal to
students interested in education. It will be an excellent preparation for the PFP. This
Minor will be an asset for students who intend to work in the government or
business community.
Curriculum
Students starting at an introductory level must complete the requirements leading
to FREN 210 before taking the courses required for the Minor. This may include a
placement test, completing other lower division coursework, or a combination of
the placement test and coursework. Please refer to the Academic calendar.
Students will have to complete the 12 lower division units and the 15 upper division
units required to obtain the Minor in French Language.
The following
required
courses are taken in sequence.
Lower division: written
FREN 211-3 Intermediate French II
FREN 221-3 French Writing I
FREN 222-3 French Writing II
Lower division: oral
one
of:
FREN 215-3 Intermediate French Oral Practice
or
FREN 217 Pronunciation through Drama.
Upper division
One
required course
FREN 301W-3 Advanced French Composition
and
three
ofthe following courses
FREN 300-3 Advanced French: Oral Practice
FREN 304-3 Advanced French Grammar
FREN 307-3 The Right Word: Advanced French Vocabulary and Translation
FREN 407W-3 Language in translation: a Contextual Approach to French
and
one
ofthe following courses
FREN 330-3 Francophone World
FREN 352-3 French and Francophone Cultures through Films and / or Media Texts
Please note that FREN 304-3 is a prerequisite for FREN 407W-3
Learning Methodologies
The teaching methodologies are very interactive. In the language courses, the
approach tends to be communicative; classes are limited to 25-30 students to
ensure interaction.
At this time, only FREN 120 will be offered through distance education (starting
September 2012).
Experiential learning or Service Learning
is used in some of the classes, for
example: FREN301-3W, students will be encouraged for their projects to involve the
Vancouver Francophone community. In FREN 217-3 students prepare and perform
in front ofan audience one or several short plays. In doing so they experience
collaborative learning and a form of experiential learning since they are entirely
responsible of the preparation and advertisement of the show to the SFU
community.
In the language courses,
Computer Assisted Instruction
is widely used in our
language labs. All instructors regularly use the current Learning Management
System.
Linkages between the learning outcomes and the curriculum design
"Knowing how, when, and why to say what to whom "
ACTFL's Standardsfor Foreign Language Learning
apply directly to this Minor in
French Language. Even though French is
not a foreign language in Canada.
"All the linguistic and social knowledge requiredfor effective human-to-human
interaction is encompassed in those ten
words. Formerly, most teaching inforeign
language classrooms concentrated on the
how
(grammar) to say
what
(vocabulary).
While these components oflanguage are indeed crucial, the organizingprinciplefor
foreign language study is
communication,
which also highlightsthe
why,
the
whom
and the
when.
So, whilegrammar and vocabularyare essential toolsfor
communication, it is the acquisition ofthe ability to communicatein meaningfuland
appropriate ways with usersofother languages". (ACTFL: Standardsfor Foreign
Language Learning, p. 2)
No work experience is needed for degree completion
Faculty
•
The Minor program draws upon current faculty resources and courses (new courses
will not be created). The current faculty members will teach all courses as part
of
their teaching load.
•
Mainly one full-time linguistics faculty member specializing in syntax, one full-time
faculty member specializing in language pedagogy, two Senior Lecturers, one
Lecturer and External TAs and Sessional appointees, will teach the Minor in French
Language. The courses will be part oftheir regular teaching load.
• No new resources are needed.
Program Consultations and Evaluation
•
Once implemented, the Department Curriculum Committee will regularly review
the Minor in French Language as mandated by the Senate.
Program Information
For information about course challenge, initial FREN course selection and the
French language placement test, visit:
http://www.sfu.ca/french/programmes/calendar_descriptions/
Program Requirements
Students starting at an introductory level must complete the requirements leading
to FREN 210-3 before taking the courses required for the Minor. This may include a
placement test, completing other lower division coursework, or a combination of
the placement test and coursework.
A minimum of GPA 2.0 average, calculated on all Simon Fraser University courses
that are applied to a minor, is required for successful completion of the program. In
the case
of duplicate courses, only the higher grade will be used in the calculation.
Other
N/A
Additional material required by SFU
no new courses
no project or theses
no extra funding needed
Appendix 1
Complete calendar entry.
Minor in French Language
Department ofFrench/Faculty ofArts and Social Sciences
Simon Fraser University Calendar 2013
This program is for students who are enrolled in a degree program (other than
French) and who wish to develop an in-depth knowledge of the French language.
This program will be available to students with grade 12 French or with equivalent
results from the French Placement test.
This program is not intended for students deemed native speakers or for
students who completed grade 12 French Immersion.
This Minor in French Language cannot be combined with another Minor in French
Studies.
Recommendations for the award of this minor will be made by the Department of
French
and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Program Information
For information about course challenge, initial FREN course selection, and the
French language placement test, visit
http://www.sfu.ca/french/programmes/calendar_descriptions/
Program Requirements
A minimum of GPA 2.0 average, calculated on all Simon Fraser University courses
that are applied to a minor, is required for successful completion of the program.
Curriculum Requirements
Students starting at an introductory level must complete the requirements leading
to FREN 210 before taking the courses required for the Minor. This may include a
placement test, completing other lower division coursework, or a combination of
the placement test and coursework. Please refer to the Academic calendar.
Students will have to complete the 12 lower division units and 15
upper division
units required to obtain the Minor in French Language.
The following required courses are taken in sequence.
Lower division: written
FREN 211-3 Intermediate French II
FREN 221-3 French Writing I
FREN
222-3 French Writing II
Lower division: oral
One of FREN 215-3 Intermediate French Oral Practice
or
FREN 217 Pronunciation through Drama.
Upper division
and
three
of the following courses
FREN 300-3 Advanced French: Oral Practice
FREN 304-3 Advanced French Grammar
FREN 307-3 The Right Word: Advanced French Vocabulary and Translation
FREN 407W-3 Language in translation: a Contextual Approach to French
and
one
ofthe following courses
FREN 330-3 Francophone World
FREN 352-3 French and Francophone Cultures through Films and / or Media Texts
Course Exemptions
*It is possible to obtain exemption, up to a maximum of 12 units, from lower
division French language courses by being placed in a more advanced French
language course (Placement test).
Students
who gain, or hope to gain, course exemption should consult the advisor
early.
Transfer credits
Approved transfer credits for French courses completed at another post-secondary
institution (subject to University transfer credits regulations) up to maximum of 6
units.
One required course FREN 301W-3 Advanced French Composition
Note:
A minimum of 15 upper division units is required, 9 of which must be taken
within the department.
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