Judith A. Muyskens,
University of Cincinnati Alice C. Omaggio Hadley,
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
ISBN: 0072490233 Copyright year: 2002
Feature Summary
Chapter-opener - Each two-page chapter-opener provides an engaging
and purposeful introduction to the chapter for both the instructor and the
student. A brief overview of the chapter objectives, including vocabulary,
grammar, and cultural topics is included. In addition, we have created a functional
video segment, Au début that incorporates pre- and post-viewing activities
to aid student comprehension. A World Wide Web icon and brief references to
additional vocabulary, grammar, and cultural exercises direct students to
the Rendez-vous website for further practice and activities.
Étude de vocabulaire - A series of visual presentations of thematically
associated words and expressions are followed by activities designed to build
vocabulary and develop communicative competence.
Étude de grammaire - The basic structures of French are introduced
through mini-dialogues, followed by concise explanations with abundant examples.
Verification exercises (Vérifions!) and communicative activities (Parlons-en!)
progress from form-focused and controlled to open-ended and creative.
Étude de pronunciation - The foundation for accurate French pronunciation
and spelling is reinforced with succinct explanations and exercises (through
Chapitre 6).
Mise au point - A set of review exercises and activities, including
role-plays, offers summary practice of the chapter's core vocabulary and grammar
structures.
Rencontres - Culminating chapter activities offer students an opportunity
to work with the Internet (Cliquez ici!), practice reading strategies
(Lecture), develop their writing skills (Par écrit), and improve
their listening comprehension (À l'écoute).
Fenêtre sur…- Cultural collages, containing visuals and short texts,
follow every third chapter and give students a "window" into the cultural
richness and diversity of the Francophone world.
Le monde francophone… ses gens - This feature contains authentic testimonials
from native French-speaking people and provides fascinating insights into
the daily life of inhabitants of the Francophone world.
Réalités francophones - Brief notes inform students of important and
current issues in contemporary Francophone societies.
En savoir plus - Practical information helps your students get along
in French-speaking countries.
Cliquez ici - A task-based feature encourages students to use the Internet
to learn more about cultural, social, and historical topics that impact French
and Francophone societies.
Lecture - Accessible, stimulating author-written reading selections
and literary excerpts are introduced by pre-reading strategies (Avant de
lire) and followed by comprehension activities (Compréhension).
Par écrit - With its step-by-step writing guidelines, this section
helps develop students' writing skills, while stimulating the creative expression
of their own ideas.
À l'écoute - A culminating listening passage and comprehension activity
that is related to the chapter's theme helps hone students' listening skills.
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2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education