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Berks Catholic High School

World Language Department
Course Title- French V: Introduction to French History and Culture
Spring Semester 2017
Virtual High School
Instructor Information:
Miss Julie Gulling
Berks Catholic High School: (610) 374-8361
Email: jgulling@berkscatholic.org

Technical Support: For technical difficulties, please contact Mr. Olivard at colivard@berkscatholic.org
Academic Counseling: For any difficulties pertaining to Academics or Scheduling, please contact Ms. Einolf at
aeinolf@berkscatholic.org

Virtual Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00-11:00 am EST in Room 104

I am also available anytime through Canvas Inbox and will respond within 24 hours.

Required Text: Trésors du Temps: Niveau Avancé by Glencoe McGraw Hill and various assigned readings

Resources:
• Canvas will be the primary location for all work associated with this course. This includes, but is not limited to,
assignments, discussions, and messaging. Additional resources will be available under Modules.
• https://www.quia.com/pages/tresorstemps.html - This page contains additional resources for each chapter of the text.

Course Schedule: This is a chronological asynchronous 18 week Spring Semester course, which begins on January 9,
2017. Discussions and assignments will be posted on Tuesdays and are to be completed by 11:59 PM EST the following
Monday.

Course Description:
Students will enhance their ability to communicate in French through the an overview History, Art, and Literature as it
relates to modern-day France. The concepts of cause and effect and revolution will be discussed thoroughly as well as
how the eras from Prehistory to the Napoleonic Wars created the foundation for France today. The exploration of the
culture of France will allow for a continual use of language and thus not only educate the student in a general overview of
France, but also enhance their ability to form and share their opinions within another language. By studying this course,
students will acquire a deeper appreciation for the culture and people of France.

Requirements:
• Students must have completed and maintained a minimum of 90% in French IV.
• Students must have internet access, flash player, and a working microphone and camera.

Rationale:
After the completion of French IV, students generally possess a grasp of the grammatical rules within the language itself.
By learning about France’s past perspectives, students can gain a greater appreciation for modern French culture,
language, and traditions. If a language is not practiced on a regular basis, the knowledge will slowly dissipate. Due to
scheduling conflicts, many schools are unable to offer a French V course. The online nature of this course will promote
the connectivity of learning a foreign language. This course creates a place for those wishing to continue their French, as
well as learn about the past, present, and future of a nation’s history.

Objectives:
1. Students will be able to identify the beginning of the history of France and the formation of the country.
2. Students will be able to identify a minimum of 5 pivotal figures during the Middle Ages and their importance to society.
3. Students will be able to recognize 3different types of historical French literature, examples of each, and how they
reflect the era and the people.
4. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the causes and effects of the Renaissance, French Revolution, and
the Napoleonic Wars.
5. Students will be able to identify a minimum of 5 periods of art, an artist associated with each, and how art reflects the
era.
6. Students will be able to comprehend the concept of Revolution and adaptation as they apply to the French culture
7. Students will be be able to correlate history with modern day context to better understand how the progression of
events formulated the foundation for present day France.
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8. Students will enhance their ability to communicate and comprehend French at an advanced level.

Related Standards:
All National Standards on the teaching of a foreign language apply to this course. These standards encompass Standard
1.1 - 5.2 in the areas of Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Community. For more information on
these standards, please access to the following website: http://www.actfl.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/public/
StandardsforFLLexecsumm_rev.pdf

Behavioral Expectations: We are building an online community. Not only will the class be learning historical content,
but the proper use of the French language. The only way to improve is by practicing in a positive environment.
Therefore, be respectful of others comments, perspectives and their use of French. Word Reference is the website to be
used to look up words and their meanings. Any word or short phrase that is newly discovered should be displayed in
italics. Any evidence of an online translator will be viewed as an act of plagiarism, and will receive consequences as
delegated by the Student Handbook. A copy of the Student Handbook can be viewed by accessing the following website:
http://tinyurl.com/z9jsbfp . Although this is an online course, all rules and regulations of Berks Catholic apply. Failure to
comply with the school policy will receive consequences as designated by the Student Handbook and administration. Any
student accommodations must be on file in the Main Office before they can be instilled.

Percentage Letter Grading: A point value system will be used for the grading of all assignments. The final
Grade grade will be the total points earned divided by the total points available. The Berks Catholic
grading scale is provided. The percentage will be assigned as such.
93-100 A • All assignments are to be completed in French, unless otherwise specified by the instructor.
• You are to record yourself speaking your written comments for all discussion posts.
85-92 B • Even though this is a history course, students will be expected to create grammatically
correct French work. 20% of all assignments will be graded for correct grammar.
75-84 C
• Any evidence of a translator is considered to be an act of plagiarism and will receive a zero.
70-74 D • Late assignments lose 10% of their point value for every day late.
• After one week, late assignments will no longer be accepted.
69 and lower F • All assignments submitted must include the title and the last name of the student
• Assignments may be submitted in the following formats: .pdf .doc .pages
• Students must comment on a minimum of 2 other student’s work for every assignment.
Course Overview
Topic by Week Activities Resources

(1) Week of 1/8 By 1/16

Canvas- Modules Week 1
• Course
Introduction 1. Download and read the course syllabus and policy paper. 1. FrenchVsyllabus.pdf
• Student 2. Watch the short video, “European History in 2 Minutes!” Be
Introduction prepared to answer the question: Quelle période d’histoire vous 2. https://
• Introduction to intéresse la plus et pourquoi? www.youtube.com/watch?
French History 3. Write an introductory paragraph on the Padlet discussion page. v=bhWb3lo8Nqw
Be sure to answer all questions, as viewed in the Padlet header, including:
Que désirez-vous apprendre pendant cette course? et Pourquoi suivez-vous
Français V?

(2) Week of 1/15 By 1/23 Additional Resources:

Description of dolmen:
Première Étape: 1. Read the Première Étape in the Trésors du Temps text book (p 1-3, 6-9, & http://
22) doucefeemorgane.free.fr/
Prehistoric 2. Canvas - Week 2 in Modules: Take the Virtual Tours of both Lascaux and pierresacrees.htm
France Carnac by clicking on the links posted in Modules
3. Canvas - Discussion : In Canvas Discussion Board, answer the following Review Jeopardy of
questions: Qu’est-ce qu’on appelle la préhistoire et pourquoi? Quoi et Chapter 1:
Comment est-ce qu’on communique avec des autres (Soyez spécifique)? À https://www.quia.com/cb/
votre avis, qu’est-ce que ces peintures ou constructions nous disent sur la 215923.html?
civilisation de nos lointains ancêtres? Étaient-ils aussi primitifs qu’on le AP_rand=1810584194
pense souvent? Pourquoi ou pourquoi pas?
4. Record yourself speaking your comments in French and submit.
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Topic by Week Activities Resources

(3) Week of 1/22 By 1/30 1. GauleStudyGuide.pdf

1. Canvas - Week 3 Modules:
Deuxième Étape: Download the Gaule Study Guide questions, to be answered while you 2. C’est Pas Sorcier -
read and watch. Gaulois https://youtu.be/
Gaule to the 2. Read Deuxième Étape (p 25-29), including César’s De Bello Gallico (p. PF3UKqHQnQE
Middle Ages 32). Complete the study guide questions as you read.
3. Canvas - Week 3 Modules: Watch C’est Pas Sorcier - Gaulois and answer
the questions as presented in the study guide.
4. Submit the completed Study Guide under Canvas Assignments.

(4) Week of 1/29 By 2/6 2. Conjunctions

http://french.about.com/od/
Troisième & 1. Read Troisième and Quatrième Étapes (p 53-56, 82, 85-89) mistakes/a/then.htm
Quatrième Étape: 2. Canvas - Week 4 Modules : Use the provided French conjunctions to
create 15 cause and effect events during Middle Ages France. 3. Timetoast example
Middle Ages 3. Go to the interactive timeline creation website www.timetoast.com and http://www.timetoast.com/
create a free account. Use your 15 cause and effect events to then create a timelines/1005293
timeline of the Middle Ages. Every event must contain a conjunction and a
picture. Once the timeline is complete, move the toggle from “Draft” to
“Public”. This allows others to view your timeline. Copy the link of your
timeline and post it under Canvas Discussion.

(5) Week of 2/5 By 2/13 1.A. Watch la Chanson de

Roland on Youtube: https://
Middle Ages 1. Read the excerpts of 3 different genres of Middle Age Literature as found www.youtube.com/watch?
Literature in the Trésors du Temps text: v=QWbQHTr-p-o
A. Chanson de Geste: La Chanson de Roland p 60 - 61
B. Romain Courtois: Tristan et Yseut p 62-63 1.B Video and Audio of
C. Farce: La Farce de Maître Pathelin p 92-98 Tristan et Yseut: http://
2. Canvas - Discussion : *Reminder: Record yourself speaking your enseigner.tv5monde.com/
comments as well* Post your responses to the following prompt: Décrivez search/site/moyen%20age
les trois sortes de littératures différents et comment ils font preuve de la
vie pendant des classes différentes du Moyen Age? Soyez spécifique en 1.C. Listen to the audio of
utilisant des détails des histoires. Quelle conte préférez-vous et pourquoi?l the Farce while reading:
3. Canvas - Discussion: Next week, we will be discussing the Renaissance. https://www.youtube.com/
To prepare, choose a historical figure or event from the provided list of watch?v=xijhyBJRChg
which you are interested in learning more. Post your name and your topic
of choice to the discussion board. Students may not choose the same 3. RenaissanceTopics.pdf
topic. Once a topic is chosen, no one else may claim the same one.

(6) Week of 2/12 By 2/20 Summary of the

Renaissance: https://
Cinquième Étape 1. Read Cinquième Étape (p 119-122) in the Trésors du Temps text. www.youtube.com/watch?
2. Research your topic, as chosen last week. Go to www.thinglink.com and v=HHCtxvaXhZg
Renaissance create a free account. Create a Thinglink describing your topic. There are
examples available under Modules - Week 6. The Thinglink should include 2. www.thinglink.com
10 hotspots. These may consist of links, videos, or descriptions. Once
completed, tag it as public and paste the link into the Canvas Discussion
Board. Be sure to include your topic as the title of the post.
3. Canvas- Discussion: View the Thinglinks of your classmates and
comment your thoughts on a minimum of 2 classmate posts

(7) Week of 2/26 By 3/6 Defining Satire: http://

literarydevices.net/satire/
Renaissance Satire is the most prominent form of literature during the Renaissance.
Literature François Rabelais uses his satire to discuss the evolution of the times and the 1. Audiobooks for
adaptation of society. Rabelais: http://
1. Listen to the audiobook while simultaneously reading Pantagruel by tinyurl.com/h8fr49d
Rabelais in the Trésors du Temps livre p. 125-126
2. Listen to the audiobook while simultaneously reading Le Tiers Livre by 3. RabelaisStudyGuide.pdf
Rabelais in the Trésors du Temps livre p. 128
3. Complete the Study Guide and submit it under Canvas-Assignments
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Topic by Week Activities Resources

By 3/13 1. VersailleVideo.mp4
(8) Week of 3/5 1. Read Sixième and Septième Étape in the Trésors du Temps Text (p
151-154, 185- 189) Life at Versaille:
Sixième & 2. Answer the following Questions in a word document : https://youtu.be/
Septième Étapes •Questions 1-16 Section D on pg 156 HQlanfOun64
•Questions 1-17 Section D on pg 191
The 3. Submit the document under Assignments in Canvas
Enlightenment 4. Canvas - Discussion : Select a partner from the class with whom you will
work on on several assignments for the remainder of the semester. Post
your partner selections on the Discussion Board.

(9) Week of 3/12 By 3/20 1. Rendition of Lady

1. Read Huitième and Neuvième Étapes in the Trésors du Temps Text (p Gaga’s “Bad Romance”
Huitième & 221-226, 255-261) https://youtu.be/
Neuvième Étapes 2. Go to www.cacoo.com and create a free account. wXsZbkt0yqo
• Under Templates choose “Mind Map”
French • Collaborate with your partner to create a web of 15 causes and effects Summary of the French
Revolution - of the French Revolution. There are examples and directions available Revolution:
Napoleon under Canvas Modules - Week 8. https://youtu.be/
3. Once the Mind Map is saved as “Public”, post the URL under Discussions lTTvKwCylFY

(10) Week of 3/19 By 3/27 1. La Marseillaise - The

French National
Art and 1. Read the following pages of Trésors du Temps, which describe Art and Anthem: https://
Propaganda Propaganda during this time period: p 252-253 and p 286-287 youtu.be/4K1q9Ntcr5g
during the French 2. Canvas Discussion: Post your responses to the following questions:
Revolution • Quel est l’importance de la satire pendant cette époque? 2. Propaganda during the
• Est-ce que la propagande est effective? Expliquez en utilisant French Revolution
des exemples spécifiques. https://sites.google.com/
• Est-ce que la propagande religieuse ou politique est incompatible site/
avec la qualité de l’art qui la représente? eterevolutionnaire1789/
• Pensez-vous que l’art ou la littérature avaient changé des attitudes l-art-dans-la-revolution/
pendant l’histoire? Pourquoi? a-les-symboles-de-la-
3. Signupgenius: Choose a period of art or an artist from the provided list of revolution
whom you are interested in researching. Post your name and your
choice of artist under the signupgenius link. Once a topic is 3. signupgenius link
claimed, no one else may select it. FrenchArt.pdf

By 4/3
(11) Week of 3/26 We studied the impact and adaptation of art during the Renaissance and the 1. L’Histoire de l’art:
French Revolution. But how as it altered society since then? https://
An Overview of 1. Canvas Modules: Watch the video on the progression of art and its impact www.youtube.com/
French Art on society. watch?v=zyREXxn7xCo
2. Research your chosen Art topic from last week.
3. Canvas Discussion: Post the following in regards to your topic: http://
• 2-4 images which encompass your topic. www.histoiredesarts.culture
The answers the to the following questions: .fr
• Décrivez les caractéristiques de cette période.
•Pourquoi aimez-vous cette période/ artiste? 2. La vie de Van Gogh au
•Pourquoi est-ce que vous ne préférez pas cette période? film:
• À votre avis, qu’est-ce que l’artiste voulait dire à la société? https://www.facebook.com/
• Comment est-ce que les événements de l’histoire affectent cette thisisinsider/videos/
période / l’art? 1523179611322765/
4. View the posts of your classmates to learn more about the impact of art
throughout history. Comment on a minimum of two posts Check out Histoires de Voir
5. Signupgenius: Choose a Famous French person from the provided list. - Show and Tell Artists - an
These people range from the time of Napoleon to modern day and span iTunesU course available
various disciplines. By studying these people, the role of history and online or through the app
culture in modern day France will become evident. Post your name and
your choice of person on the signupgenius link. Once a person is claimed, 3.FamousFrenchPeople.pdf
no one else may select him/her. signupgenius link
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Topic by Week Activities Resources

(12) Week of 4/2 By 4/17 1. SocialMediaProject.pdf

Throughout the course, we have been discussing the concept of relations as
An Overview of well as cause and effect. Everything in history corresponds and connects to 2. Examples of Social
History from modern day. For the next 3 weeks, you will be combining “antiquité” with Media Project https://
Napoleon to “modernité”, as the French often do. www.facebook.com/
Modern Day profile.php?
1. Each student will take on the persona of their famous French person, as id=100011368375541&p
chosen last week, and create the person’s social media account. Upload nref=lhc.friends
pictures, documents, links, etc. to further explain this person’s role in (All of the “Friends” are
history and society. Choose the life events that demonstrate the person’s students in the course)
life and its impact on society. Follow the provided rubric for more
information, step-by-step instructions, and grading. How to use Facebook
*This account is to be separate from your private account. Do not tutorial: https://
link this to your existing accounts. This account is strictly for www.youtube.com/watch?
educational purposes. Once all students join the account, it will be v=RUnmowztKMQ
locked from outside parties.*
2. The main Facebook page for the class is called Les Citoyens dela France.
Add this course page as a friend. Once you have joined, be sure to add
each classmate to your friend list.
3. As you create your social media page, view and comment on the events of
your classmates (playing the role of other people). Think about how your
person would feel or react in conjunction with the others. For example,
how would the current president of France react towards Napoleon? How
are they connected? As per the rubric, commenting on the pages of others
through your perspective is included in your grade.
**Completed projects , including commenting on others, are due by 4/24**

(13) Week of 4/9 No additional assignment this week! :-)

Continue working on your research and Social Media project.

(14) Week of 4/16 Spring Break - No additional assignment this week! :-)

All comments and posts for the Social Media project are due BY 9:00pm EST
on 4/24

(15) Week of 4/23 By 5/1 5. RevolutionOfCultureTop

Now that we have discussed various aspects of culture throughout French ics.pdf
Current Events history, we will make the connection to modern life in France. This week, we
will discuss current events, their impact on the citizens, and how history Revolution Topic
created the foundation. signupgenius
1. Access the EuroNews website: http://fr.euronews.com/infos/monde/.
2. Select 2 current event articles. Read them and watch the subsequent videos.
3. Canvas - Discussions : Post a summary and answer the following questions
for each article:
• À votre avis, quels sont les causes de cet actualité?
• Quelle seront les résultats? Pourquoi vous le pensez?
• Comment est-ce que les gens seraient affectés?
4. View and comment on 2 articles from your classmates
5. For next week, you will be working with the same partners from Week 9.
“Culture” encompasses many facets; art, language, technology, clothing,
just to name a few. Choose a topic from the provided list and signup for
one on signupgenius. Be sure to include your partner’s name.
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Topic by Week Activities Resources

(16) Week of 4/30 By 5/22 RevolutionOfCulture

The theme of this course is not only the history and culture of France as it Rubric.pdf
Revolution of pertains to modern-day, but also the concept of revolution and change. For
Thought example, language, technology, clothing, and environment are a few Online Newsletter:
categories in which one can easily observe the adaptation of thought over a www.smore.com
period of time. Collaborate with your partner to create an online newsletter or
infograph discussing the revolution of your chosen topic over the course of Infographic:
history and through modern day. Answer all questions thoroughly and follow www.piktochart.com
the rubric as provided.
• Be sure to click “publish”, once your newsletter is complete. Revolution of Language
• Copy and paste your link under Canvas Discussions Newsletter Example:
• On 5/22, we will hold a live presentation of each project via Elluminate. https://www.smore.com/
This will allow all students to further comprehend the implications of history vqcem-la-revolution
and how society is constantly revolving as well as evolving. A live
presentation will also promote the spoken French language :-)

(17) Week of 5/7 No additional assignment this week! :-)

Continue working on your Revolution of Culture online newsletter.

Check for connectivity of Elluminate. Directions are available under Canvas

Modules

(18) Week of 5/14 ON 5/22 at 7:00PM EST, connect to Elluminate for the presentation of
classroom findings and discussion. All requirements and procedures for the
Live Presentation presentation are outlined in the rubric.

Breakdown of Points per assignment`

Assignment Points
Possible
Week 1 Introductory paragraph via Padlet 10 According to the Berks
Catholic Grading Scale
Week 2 Prehistoric Discussion Post 10
Week 3 Gaule Study Guide Questions 20 Points Letter
Week 4 Middle Ages Timeline 20 Earned Grade
Week 5 Middle Ages Literature Discussion Post 10
316 + A
Week 6 Renaissance Thinglink 20
Week 7 Enlightenment Questions 10 299 - 315 B
Week 8 French Revolution Cacoo Mind Map 20
Week 9 Art and Propaganda during the French Revolution 10 264 - 298 C
Discussion Post
245 - 263 D
Week 10 French Art Discussion Post 10
Week 14 History through Social Media Project 100 < 244 F
Week 15 Current Event Discussion 10
Week 18 Revolution of Culture Newsletter 100

TOTAL POINTS AVAILABLE: 350

This is an exciting course full of introductory information on a variety of topics. I look forward to working and learning
with you over the course of the semester. Please let me know if you have any questions. Bon Courage!

Mlle Gulling
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Appendix A

English Translations of Syllabus

Première Étape = Chapter 1 Deuxième Étape = Chapter 2 Troisième Étape = Chapter 3

Quatrième Étape = Chapter 4 Cinquième Étape = Chapter 5 Sixième Étape = Chapter 6
Septième Étape = Chapter 7 Huitième Étape = Chapter 8 Neuvième Étape = Chapter 10

* In order to participate in this French V course, students must meet the requirement of a 90% in French IV.
Therefore, they should have a significant grasp of the French language. All coursework is to be completed in
French; therefore the discussion questions will also be conducted in French to promote reading comprehension.
The students will not receive this document, as it will hinder their ability to decipher the French. For
administrative purposes only, see below for the English translation of any discussion questions used throughout
the course.

Topic by Week English Translation of Discussion Questions

(1) Week of 1/8 • Which period of history appeals to you the most and why?
Introductions • What do you hope to learn from this course and why did you decide to take it ?
(2) Week of 1/15 • What does one consider to be prehistoric and why?
• How did people communicate with others in Prehistoric France? Be specific.
Chapter 1 • In your opinion, what do the paintings and constructions tell us about the civilization of our
ancestors?
Prehistoric France • Were they as primitive as one often believes? Why or why not ?

(5) Week of 2/5 • Describe the three genres of Middle Age literature and how they demonstrate the way of life
across class division during the Middle Ages. Be specific by using details from each of the
Middle Ages stories.
Literature • Which story do you prefer and why?

(10) Week of 3/19

• What is the importance of satire during this period?
Art and • Is propaganda effective in its purpose? Explain using specific examples.
Propaganda • Is religious or political propaganda incompatible with the quality of art that it represents?
during the French • Do you think that art or literature changed people’s attitudes throughout history and why?
Revolution
• Describe the characteristics of your period of art.
(11) Week of 3/26 • Why do you enjoy this period / artist ?
• Is there something about this period that you do not prefer ? Why ?
An Overview of • In your opinion, what is the artist trying to say to society ?
French Art • How do historical events affect the world of art ?

(15) Week of 4/23 • In your opinion, what are the causes of this event? In other words, what brought France
to this experience ?
Current Events • What will the results be? Why do you think that ?
• How will people be affected because of this event?