Course Description
See Reviews of Instructor Sally Barstow
Are you an upper-level French student looking for some good reading this summer? Le Petit Prince is a well-loved classic that every student of French should read. Imaginez-vous perdu dans le désert, loin de tout lieu habité, et face à un petit garçon tout blond, surgi de nulle part. Ce petit garçon vous demande avec insistance de dessiner un mouton, vous voilà plus qu’étonné ! À partir de là, vous n’aurez plus qu’une seule interrogation: savoir d’où vient cet étrange petit bonhomme et connaître son histoire…
In this summer course, we will read this book in 7 weeks, weaving in questions to discuss and explore the significant themes. Students will receive weekly vocabulary resource sheets to aid in their reading in order to come to class prepared to read and discuss elements of the story. This course is an excellent way to maintain and build students’ French abilities in preparation for the coming year or for when entering the university.
Course Structure
Students will read assigned portions of the book and do worksheets designed by the Instructor to help them understand the readings. Class time will be spent reading aloud and answering questions about the readings.
Who should enroll?
Students who have completed French level 3 or higher should enroll in this class.
Technology Requirements:
- High speed, broadband Internet
- Web cam, sound card, and microphone (for live sessions)
- Streaming video capabilities to watch recorded lectures
- A scanner is helpful for turning in assignments
Evaluation and Feedback
Weekly resource pages will aid students in reading and understanding the text. The only homework will be to have read the assigned reading for each week.
Grade will be based on student preparedness and participation in the class.
Communication
Parents and students are welcome to contact the Instructor with questions about the course. During the course, students and parents are always welcome to contact the Instructor by email.
Skylar Combs –
This course furthered my French comprehension and vocabulary. It was great to read “Le Petit Prince” in its original language, and listening/speaking in live class was an immersive experience. Mme. Barstow is a helpful and patient teacher who encourages her students to engage with the text. C’est une bonne classe!
Charlotte –
This class was amazing! In it, I practiced reading out loud and answering/asking comprehension questions. Madame Barstow made sure that we understood without making it too easy. I never would have fully understood “Le Petit Prince” without the guidance of Madame Barstow.