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Johns Hopkins University | AS.210.101

French Elements I

4.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.67)

Provides a multi-faceted approach to teaching language and culture to the novice French student. The first semester emphasizes listening and speaking, while laying the foundation in grammar structures, reading, and writing. This course is designed for true beginners: Students with any previous background must take the placement test: https://learnmore.jhu.edu/browse/ksas/internal/selfenroll/courses/as-french-placement-test. May not be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis. Contact: Bruce Anderson (bander36@jhu.edu)

Fall 2012

(4.77)

Fall 2012

(4.64)

Fall 2012

(4.4)

Fall 2012

(4.9)

Fall 2013

(4.62)

Fall 2013

(4.89)

Fall 2013

(4.36)

Fall 2013

(4.64)

Fall 2014

(4.78)

Fall 2012

Professor: Autumn Vowles

(4.77)

The best parts of this course were the hands-on learning, being immersed in French, and the engaging professor. Students said the professor was very supportive and encouraging, which made for a positive learning experience. The downsides were the heavy workload and the lack of individual attention in class due to the large class size. A suggestion for improvement was less homework, with more speaking and pronunciation practice. Students should expect a challenging class, but they will learn a lot if they put in the effort.

Fall 2012

Professor: Kathryn Haklin

(4.64)

146 The best parts of this course were that you start speaking French right away, and there are plenty of opportunities to improve your grade throughout the semester. However, there is a lot of work involved and the course was very difficult for students taking French for the first time. Suggestions for improvement included having more one-on-one time with the professor or more in-class discussions to practice speaking. Students should know that the class is a lot of work because you are learning a new language. However, the professor is great and doing the assignments will help you learn.

Fall 2012

Professor: Claude Guil emard

(4.4)

The best parts of this course were the passionate professor, and learning in a French-speaking environment. The homework could be tedious, especially the grammar assignments. A suggestion for improvement was more lecturing, especially on grammar topics. Students should expect a very fast-paced class with daily homework assignments. While the course is a lot of work, the professor is excellent, and the small class makes for a great learning environment.

Fall 2012

Professor: Pervinca Rista

(4.9)

The best parts of this course included the effective teacher and being immersed in French. The textbook and other resources like videos were helpful for learning. Students said the negative aspect was that the material could be tricky or frustrating. Students suggested spending more time on pronunciation practice. This is a great introductory course for learning French. Students should know that they will need to practice every-day to master the material.

Fall 2013

Professor: Jena Whitaker

(4.62)

Students thought that the best aspect of this course was the focus on real y getting to learn the language through reading, writing, and speaking activities. The professor was very helpful and open to assisting students who were having difficulty with the language. However, students thought that the online exercises were not very helpful and that the lecture size sometimes made it awkward to speak and ask questions during class. Recommendations for improvement included additional cultural learning, more spoken French exercises, and improving the online instructions. Prospective students are encouraged to take this course if they are interested in learning the language but have no previous experience.

Fall 2013

Professor: Nicole Karam

(4.89)

Students thought that the best aspects of this course were the well-structured lectures and discussions, which helped them build a language foundation. Students found the professor to be very helpful, and liked the interactive aspects of the course. However, students did not like the online exercises, and felt it was difficult to retain all of the information they learned. Suggestions for improvement include adding in more discussions and group work to increase the opportunities to speak French. Prospective students should be self-motivated to learn the language and be willing to put in time to complete the homework assignments each week.

Fall 2013

Professor: David Hayden

(4.36)

Students thought that the best aspect of this course was the emphasis on learning the language. Students liked the smal class size and the Tuesday Stories. Students did feel that the course was being taught almost directly from the book and online without much variation or innovation. Suggestions for improvement included adding group activities and encouraging discussions. Students also wanted more focus on the grammar and learning the language. Prospective students need no background in French to get started and should be very comfortable in this basic language course. The work performed in the course may seem repetitive but is geared towards helping students learn the language.

Fall 2013

Professor: Claude Guil emard

(4.64)

Students thought that the best aspect of this course was the emphasis on learning the language. Students liked the smal class size and the Tuesday Stories. Students did feel that the course was being taught almost directly from the book and online without much variation or innovation. Suggestions for improvement included adding group activities and encouraging discussions. Students also wanted more focus on the grammar and learning the language. Prospective students need no background in French to get started and should be very comfortable in this basic language course. The work performed in the course may seem repetitive but is geared towards helping students learn the language.

Fall 2014

Professor: Claude Guil emard

(4.78)

Highlights of this class were the enthusiastic and approachable instructor and the effective pace of the class. Students found the structure of assignments logical and made learning a new language more enjoyable. Many students found the online component frustrating and were displeased by the number of class meetings per week. Suggestions for improvement included changing the time of the lecture and giving more opportunity to practice pronunciation in class. Students interested in learning French were encouraged to take this course.

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09:00 - 09:50

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11:00 - 11:50

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13:30 - 14:20