Dec 2, 2013 ... Latitudes 101 Intensive. M, W & F 10-12:15 (8 sessions). 18. Dec. 2, 4, 6,. 9, 11,
13,. 16, 18. Linda F. A1. $270. Description: This is a class for ...
December 2013 Holiday Term Classes and Workshops Dec. 2 – 21, 2013
Welcome to the December 2013 Holiday Term. Some points to help you navigate the choices: 1) The classes below are ordered from beginning to advanced. 2) Some classes meet just once (workshops); others meet multiple times. All meeting dates and total hours are listed for each class. If a book title is listed in the “materials” column then that book (or set of books) is required. 3) Students must be Alliance members; think of it as a once- per-year registration fee that gets you access to all the benefits of membership - access to 250 DVDs, discount cards for Alliance partners/restaurants, and more). 4) The holiday term enrollments must be done over the phone, at the office or by email to
[email protected]. 5) Pro-rated fees may be available for planned absences. Please contact our office (503.223.8388) to discuss. Listed from Beginning to Advanced CODE 101-INT
CLASS Latitudes 101 Intensive
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
18
Dec. 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18
Linda F.
A1
$270
M, W & F 10-12:15 (8 sessions)
Description: This is a class for true beginners or for persons resuming their studies after a long period (and who did not have a significant foundation). The course covers greetings, introductions, nationalities and numbers, expressing preferences, "tu" vs. "vous" forms of address; making a request; inviting, accepting and refusing; telling time; giving your opinion; expressing quantities; foods. Grammar: Verbs "to be", "to have", " to do" and the "er" conjugation; introduction to pronouns; masculine/feminine adjectives and articles; possessives; alphabet; numbers; the partitive; negation with "ne... pas"; near future tense. Phonetics: [i], [y], [u] & intonation, elision, rhythm.
Pre-Requisite: None
CODE
CLASS
101RV
Latitudes 101 Comprehensive Review
Materials: Latitudes Level 1 Textbook and Exercise Book - $58
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
6
Dec. 7, 14, 21
Clément G.
A1
$90
Sat. 10-12 (3 sessions)
Description: For persons wishing to review the Beginning French 101 material before moving on to 102. See the above listing for the material that is reviewed. This class could also be appropriate for a traveler wishing to revisit the basics.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 101 or equiv.
CODE
CLASS
Materials: n/a (Lat 1 books are recommended by not required)
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
KICKT Kickstart Your French Tue. 6:15-8:15p (1 sess.) 2 Dec. 10 Francine C. A1 $30 KICKS Kickstart Your French Sat. 10-12p (1 session) 2 Dec. 14 Lucie B. A1 $30 Description: This two-hour workshop is a review of the essentials in Beginning French 101 (see the description under the above Latitudes 1 class) and is ideal for students desiring a quick refresher before starting the winter term, or for people wanting to travel to France in the new year and who want to 'revive' their earlier beginning French.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 101 or equiv.
CODE BEGPH
CLASS Beginning Phonetics
Materials: Provided - n/a
DAY & TIME M, W, F, M, & W 6:158:15 (5 sessions)
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
10
Dec. 2, 4, 6, 9, 11
Aaron S.
A1
$150
Description: Students will work on their accent and pronunciation by understanding the basics of French phonetics. The class will introduce the French phonetic alphabet, pronunciation of different French phonemes, and emphasis and intonation in French.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 101 or equiv.
Materials: Provided - n/a
* CECR (Cadre Européen Commun de Référence) is an international standard for describing language mastery levels.
CODE 102ACC
CLASS Latitudes 102 Accelerated
DAY & TIME T & Th 6:15-8:30 (6 sessions)
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
13.5
Dec. 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
Elisa Y.
A1
$200
Description: This fast-paced class covers all of the Latitudes 102 material and is appropriate for students who've completed 101 and who wish to conquer 102 prior to a 103 class in the Winter Term. The material covers: making a request; inviting, accepting and refusing; telling time; giving your opinion; expressing quantities; foods; near future tense; "il y a"; questions with "est-ce que"; verbs: aller, vouloir, pouvoir, savoir, connaître, venir, prendre, finir; direct object pronouns and the pronoun "en"; measurements; introduction to passé composé with "avoir"; idiomatic expressions.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 101 or equiv.
CODE 102RV
CLASS Latitudes 102 Review
Materials: Latitudes Level 1 Textbook and Exercise Book - $58
DAY & TIME Tues. 10-12 (3 sessions)
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
6
Dec. 3, 10, 17
Clément G.
A1
$90
Description: This review class focuses on 102 materials such as making a request; inviting, accepting and refusing; telling time; giving your opinion; expressing quantities; foods; near future tense; "il y a"; questions with "est-ce que"; verbs: aller, vouloir, pouvoir, savoir, connaître, venir, prendre, finir; direct object pronouns and the pronoun "en"; measurements; introduction to passé composé with "avoir"; idiomatic expressions.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 102 or equiv.
CODE
CLASS
INTPH
Phonetics Workshop - Interm.
Materials: Latitudes Level 1 Textbook and Exercise Book - $58
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
Tues. 10-12:15 (1 session)
2.25
Dec. 3
Linda F.
A1/A 2
$30
Description: If you are tired of struggling with the French "r" and the "u" and "ou", or "-euille" this is your chance to tackle these sounds and others, and gain mastery.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 103 or equiv.
CODE 103RV
CLASS Latitudes 103 Review
Materials: Provided - n/a
DAY & TIME Tues. 6:15-8:15 (3 sessions)
HRS
DATES
6
Dec. 3, 10, 17
PROF
CECR*
FEE
Clément G.
A1/A 2
$90
Description: This class reviews 103 material: asking for and giving directions, reading a map; describing where things are situated; giving commands; speaking about past events, indicating frequency; asking for and giving permission; measurements. Grammar: Passé composé using "avoir" vs. "être"; possessive adjectives; imperative; prepositions of place; "plaire" and "faire plaisir"; ordinal numbers; furniture in a home; shops and public places in town; relative pronouns, indirect object pronouns; contracted definite articles; simple & immediate future tense; "connaître" vs. "savoir.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 103 or equiv.
CODE
CLASS
1034RV
Latitudes 103/104 Review
Materials: Latitudes Level 1 Textbook and Exercise Book - $58
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
Sat. 10-12:15 (3 sessions)
6.75
Dec. 7, 14, 21
Elisa Y.
A1/A 2
$100
Description: This 3-session class is for students who've completed 103 (minimum), and who seek to practice points such as use of direct/indirect object pronouns, asking for directions, describing places and personal interests. This course emphasizes pronunciation and speaking practice.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 103 or equiv.
CODE
CLASS
104RV
Latitudes 104 Review
Materials: Latitudes Level 1 Textbook and Exercise Book - $58
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
Wed. 6:15-8:15 (2 sessions)
4
Dec. 4, 11
Francine C.
A1/A 2
$60
Description: This class is a review of Latitudes 104 material: expressing obligation, suggestion, advice; describing a place; timelines; frequency of actions; using "en" in verb constructions with "de"; quelque chose, rien; quelqu'un, personne; construction of obligation: il faut, devoir; relative pronouns "qui, que, où"; indirect object pronouns; placement of adjectives; cities, countries, continents and their prepositions; object pronoun "y"; demonstrative adjectives.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 104 or equiv.
CODE
CLASS
FAUXA
Faux Amis - False Friends
FAUXP
Faux Amis - False Friends
Materials: Latitudes Level 1 Textbook and Exercise Book - $58
DAY & TIME Tues. 10-12:15 (1 session) Tues. 6:15-8:30 (1 session)
HRS
DATES
PROF
2.25
Dec. 10
Linda F.
2.25
Dec. 17
Linda F.
CECR*
A1/A 2 A1/A 2
FEE $30 $30
Description: This workshop covers the false friends (faux amis) which are the most problematic for Anglophones - how to identify and practice using them in the proper contexts. Examples: attendre and assister, and many others.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 104 or equiv.
Materials: Provided - n/a
* CECR (Cadre Européen Commun de Référence) is an international standard for describing language mastery levels.
CODE IDIOM
CLASS Idiomatic Expressions
DAY & TIME Thurs. 10-12:15 (1 session)
HRS 2.25
DATES Dec. 12
PROF
CECR*
FEE
Linda F.
A1/A 2
$30
Description: This workshop covers a set of "must-have" idiomatic expressions for everyday use. Mastering these adds up to more spontaneous and confident expression.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 104 or equiv.
CODE
CLASS
CONJ
Perfecting Conjugation
Materials: Provided - n/a
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
M, W & F 10am-12pm (6 sessions)
12
Dec. 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13
Oana T.
A2
$180
Description: Students will analyze, review and extensively practice conjugating regular and irregular verbs in simple and compound tenses. Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 105 or equiv. Materials: Provided - n/a
CODE
CLASS
201RV
Latitudes 201 Review
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
Sat. 1-3:15 (3 sessions)
6.75
Dec. 7, 14, 21
Elisa Y.
A2
$100
Description: Students will review newly learned grammatical points such as the subjunctive and various past tenses while exploring themes of travel and current events in France.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 201 or equiv.
CODE
CLASS
202RV
Latitudes 202 Review
Materials: Latitudes 2 Textbook & Exercise Book - $58
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
Thurs. & Tues. 6:158:15 (2 sessions)
4
Dec. 12, 17
Francine C.
A2
$60
Description: This class reviews 202 material: communication -expressing likes, preferences; comparisons; expressing joy, sadness, fear, anxiety; reassurance; surprise. Grammar: Nominalisation; suffixes; comparitives, superlatives; past participle agreement with "avoir"; plus-que-parfait; duration of time.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 202 or equiv.
CODE FABLE
CLASS Fables de la Fontaine
Materials: Latitudes 2 Textbook & Exercise Book - $58
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
Thurs. 6:15-8:15 (1 session)
2
Dec. 19
Linda F.
A2
$30
Description: Enrich your vocabulary and your confidence in speaking with these entertaining fables from La Fontaine, set to contemporary music. Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 202 or equiv. Materials: Provided - n/a
CODE PERF
CLASS Perfectionnement
DAY & TIME M-F (daily) 1-3pm (10 sessions)
HRS
DATES
20
Dec. 2-6, 913
PROF
CECR*
FEE
Linda F.
A2/B 1
$290
Description: This popular class identifies the biggest challenges for Anglophones in the areas of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary/idioms. Through a process of discovery and highly focused drills, the class removes those obstacles and opens up the possibility of fluid and confident oral expression. This course is rich with material and has served as the foundation of our successful immersion programs.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 202 or equiv.
CODE EDCNV
CLASS Edito Conversation (Unit1)
Materials: Provided - n/a
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
Mon. 6:15-8:15 (2 sessions)
4
Dec. 9, 16
Francine C.
B1
$60
Description: Intermediate conversation around themes of living/lifestyles, work/business and academic; includes review of the subjunctive, past tense, and relative pronouns; incorporates phonetics and extensive conversation practice. This class is a good review for those who covered these units in previous terms, or a good starting point for students considering an Edito course in the future.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 205 or equiv.
CODE
CLASS
Materials: EditoB1 Textbook & Exercise Books - $58 (loaners available)
DAY & TIME
HRS
DATES
PROF
CECR*
FEE
PARISM ParisMatch Conversation Wed. 10-12 (2 sessions) 4 Dec. 4, 11 Marie-Pierre W. B1 $60 Description: This class uses current-day articles in Paris Match magazine to stimulate conversation. The articles are selected for their cultural or historical merit; conversation will center on diverse areas including art, politics, film, current events, etc.
Pre-Requisite: Latitudes 204 or equiv.
Materials: Provided - n/a
* CECR (Cadre Européen Commun de Référence) is an international standard for describing language mastery levels.