Today in class 12-3

1.  We discussed the debate topics given last week
2.  We listened to 1 book report
3.  We had a major lesson on grammar (available by clicking link)
4.  We got our diaries back
5.  The online classwork was assigned.  It is due on Friday, December 21 at 23h59.  



You must do all of the following 3 things in order to be excused from physically coming to class during week 10 (December 17 - 21)

1.  Activity 1 - no name needed, just take the quiz and read your results afterward.
2.  Week 10 quiz: Click here.  3 hour limit, 2 attempts allowed (best attempt is recorded).  Deadline is 23:59 on the day of your class.

3.  Additional assignment, must be emailed as a word document to potasznik@univ-tours.fr :

Read the corrections on your diary.  Then, make a chart like this:

Mistake I made	Type of mistake	Correction
We listened some voicemails	Missing word “to”	We listened to some voicemails

• Types of mistakes - 
• conjugation, 
• tense, 
• spelling, 
• preposition choice (to,of,by,etc), 
• adjective after noun, 
• unnecessary  word
• word order, 
• sentence structure (syntax),
•  vocabulary, 
• make vs. do, 
• pluralization, 
• missing words, 
• inaccuracy, ...
• Include every correction marked in red on your chart, except typos (fautes de frappe) or corrections that have "ok" written next to them.
• Write a short summary at the end of the chart: what is your most common mistake?  Which mistake do you think is the most important to fix NOW?

Today in class, LV 12-3

Turn in diaries

1.  Roll call: What is your worst habit?
2.  Grammar Lesson: Compound Tenses (French equivalents accessible here)

• Present progressive
• Present perfect
• Past perfect
• Future perfect
• Conditional perfect

Compound tenses in English

Name	French	English
Preterite (simple past)	J’ai pris Je pris	I took
Present perfect « déjà »	J’ai pris	I have taken
Past perfect	J’avais pris	I had taken
Conditional perfect	J’aurais pris	I would have taken
Future Perfect	j'aurai pris	I will have taken

3.  Book reports
4.  Presentations: sports
5.  Writing exercise (write your own points and be ready to debate in class): Do violent video games and movies negatively affect the people who play them?  Should they be classified differently, or do they share equal blame?  To what extent should the law intervene?
Second question: Should this have been published?
For another point of view: an interview with a man who DID jump down onto the subway tracks and save someone else.

Reminder: next week (December 14) you will come to class.  At the end of that class, the online assignment will be posted - due December 21.  You are not required to physically come to class on December 21.

Today in class, LV 12-3

1.  Roll call: favorite accent
2. Quick grammar lesson: when to pronounce "ed" at the end of a word
3. Book reports
4.  Presentations: current events
5.  Diaries

DIARIES DUE next time!

• Typed
• Printed
• 1/2 page minimum per entry
• 9 entries total

Class on December 21 has been changed to an online class.  You will find the assignment ready to be done on December 14 on this website.  It must be submitted on or before December 21.  There will be 2 parts - a multiple choice exercise and a short written assignment. More specific instructions will be found on December 14.

Homework: Prepare an article related to sports.
Biography of a famous athlete or player?
The history of and how to play a certain sport?
What is the selection process for choosing the host country of the world cup? Or the Olympics?
What are the politics behind choosing certain coaches or players?

Today in class: LV 12-3

1. Roll - what should you have before you have a baby?
2. Listening section: Australia.  Watch the video here.
3. Book reports
4.  Presentations: countries
5.  Email etiquette: It is unacceptable to write "Sorry for the late." in an email.  Late is an adjective and is therefore misused in the preceding statement.  Instead, you should say, "Sorry for the delay." or "I'm sorry I couldn't get it to you sooner."  Both of these statements are appropriate in academic or professional settings.

6.  Homework for next time: prepare a presentation on a current event.  Include the following:

• How you heard about the event
• The "back story:" what other events led up to this event?
• Current details and information
• Your prediction: what will happen in the future regarding this event?  Why do you think that?

7.  Diaries

Today in class, Nov 16, LV 12-3

1. Roll call - opinions on General Petraeus
2. Listening section - how to do everything.  File availble here (number 11) from 0:36 to 5:18.
3. Grammar lesson: How much vs. How many
4. Presentations - How To
5.  Book reports: Romain, Estelle, Simon, Julie
6.  Diaries
Homework for next week: prepare a report on a country other than France.  Include a brief history (major events only), current events, culture, famous people connected to the country, currency, and any other interesting facts. Make sure the presentation lasts a minimum of 5 minutes, maximum 10.

Some cool presentations from today in pictures:

How to write in Chinese

How to make yourself into a cartoon character

How to tie a tie (and how to make a paper airplane)

How to make a jumping frog out of a metro ticket

Today in class, LV 12-3

Today, we did our listening section on "Building a business," an Oxford seminar.  The sound file can be accessed here.

We did our presentations of business profiles.

We got our homework for next time: Read, summarize, and give your opinion on a published interview with a celebrity.  Keep in mind that they can be a celebrity in any social sphere: artist, musician, politician, author, etc.  Also make a list of difficult or new words that you learned from your interview.

We wrote in our diaries.

Book reports for next time: Hélène Dehais, Bérénice Gusthiot, Mathilde Micaut

Today in class, LV 12 - 3

Listening section:

Click here for the movie review from class.

We presented our movie reviews for the presentation portion of the class.

Check your book report date below:

Week 6: October 26 - Hélène DEHAIS, Bérénice GUSTHIOT, Mathilde MICOUT

November 2, NO CLASS

November 9, NO CLASS

Week 7: November 16 - Romain BRETON, Estelle LRDG, Simon MARTIN, Julie CHAUDET

Week 8: November 23 - Maud BOUDET, Mathilde BEAUSSIER, Ikram BENSLAMA

Week 9: November 30 - Pauline HENGE, Maeva LEDEUL, Léa BONIFACE

Week 10: December 7, Diary due Tilman HAKES, Yong Lip THEOH, Cécile BENARBA, Anna MIKHAYLOVA

Week 11: December 14 - Charles SCAFARIO, Kristin SCHMIDT

Week 12: December 21

Homework for next time:

•      Complete a profile on an anglophone business (a business that was started in an anglophone      country).
• Business name, what they sell, purpose
• Where and how was the company started?
• News articles that mention the company
• How you feel about the specific company
• How you feel about the business in general
• Optional: review one of the company's products or services
• What would you say to the CEO?

Today in class, LV 12-3

Today in class, we did our listening portion on the songs "Laughing With" and "We are young".
We presented our own chosen songs and explained the lyrics.
We got our homework assignment for next time: Choose and read a published (or make your OWN) movie review to present.  Remember that presentations should be a minimum of 5 minutes.
Diaries.

Today in class, LV 12 - 3

Today in class, we completed a listening exercise based on 5 messages left on someone's voicemail.  From the messages, we analyzed the purpose of the call and the probably outcome as well as small details.
We broke into small groups to debate the advantages and disadvantages of legalizing all drugs.  Ms. P. listened to each group and recorded grades based on preparation, expression and pronunciation.
Assignment for next week:  Choose a song in English.  Write out the lyrics and make sure you can explain new expressions or difficult words.  Optional: you may bring a method of sharing the song with your group.
Diaries.

To all classes

I will be away from my computer this weekend, therefore I will not be able to respond to late "secret word" emails.  Please do not be alarmed if you don't get a response in the normal 24 hour time slot.  I will respond on Monday.
Thank you and have a nice weekend!

Shortcut to 12 - 3 syllabus

Here is a shortcut to your syllabus, with the secret word included.

Class Schedule

Important dates to know

Vendredi, 14:30 – 16:00, 12-3, Langue Vivante TD04, Fromont 01, no alternation

Week 1: September 21

Week 2: September 28

Week 3: October 5

Week 4: October 12

Week 5: October 19

Week 6: October 26

November 2, NO CLASS

November 9, NO CLASS

Week 7: November 16

Week 8: November 23

Week 9: November 30

Week 10: December 7, Diary due

Week 11: December 14

Week 12: December 21 Online class

SYLLABUS Langue Vivante 12 -3 (Fr 01)

Lectrice: A. Potasznik (potasznik@univ-tours.fr)

Class site: potasznik.blogspot.com     Office Hours: Thurs 9:30 -11:30, 41 Tanneurs.

Course: Langue Vivante 12 - 3.  Meets Fridays, 14:30 – 16:00, Fromont 01
This class is in the LEA structure and will have a higher focus on business-oriented materials.

Late work:

No late work will be accepted.  No "make-up" exams will be given.  On an urgent basis, you may consult the English department regarding "rattrapage."

This website:

I will post updates from our sessions every day.  I may ask you to bring certain documents from the site to class.   You may check your grades online by entering your ID number in the section titled "What's my grade?"

Vendredi, 14:30 – 16:00, 12-3, Langue Vivante TD04, Fromont 01, no alternation

Week 1: September 21

Week 2: September 28

Week 3: October 5

Week 4: October 12

Week 5: October 19

Week 6: October 26 - Hélène DEHAIS, Bérénice GUSTHIOT, Mathilde MICOUT

November 2, NO CLASS

November 9, NO CLASS

Week 7: November 16 - Romain BRETON, Estelle LRDG, Simon MARTIN, Julie CHAUDET

Week 8: November 23 - Maud BOUDET, Mathilde BEAUSSIER, Ikram BENSLAMA

Week 9: November 30 - Pauline HENGE, Maeva LEDEUL, Léa BONIFACE

Week 10: December 7, Diary due Tilman HAKES, Yong Lip THEOH, Cécile BENARBA, Anna MIKHAYLOVA

Week 11: December 14 - Charles SCAFARIO, Kristin SCHMIDT

Week 12: December 21

Final Grade Rubric:

25% - Listening: 

You will be graded on your ability to paraphrase and summarize an audio clip played at the beginning of each class.  You should keep these summaries in a journal or other safe place; you may be called to present them at random for multiple grades.

25 % - Presentations: 

multiple grades per semester, may be replaced by debate

·      Preparation and presentation of your own topic within specified guidelines.  Should last 8 – 10 minutes.  Must include at least 2 discussion questions for your group.  Must come from newspaper, magazine, online article, podcast, or book in English.

·      Participation and contributions to discussions of all presentations (active listening, posing and answering pertinent questions)

25% - Exam Grade 1: Book Report

·      Choose a book you like.  Original may be in English or French, but report will be in English.

·      Present: The title, the author, the characters, the story, the main themes, the style, a quotation or short passage that represent the style, a person who would benefit from reading this book and why, questions for audience discussion

·      10 minutes maximum; will be presented to small audience on a day that you sign up for.   [Book: _______________ Presentation date: _________]

·      Your grade will include: overall impression, audience engagement, enthusiasm, articulation and ability to be understood, professional conclusion of report

25% - Exam Grade 2: Personal Diary, Due:     Week 10      _

·      The final 30 minutes of each class will be dedicated to self-assessment and reflection in the form of a personal diary.  The secret word for your class is eerie.  Each entry should be around half a page in length, and include:

o   Your overall impression of class that day

o   What you learned from the topic you presented [information/grammar/vocabulary]

o   What you learned from topics that others presented [information/grammar/vocabulary]

o   Areas of weakness and how you will address them