• Introduction: Week of January 22
• Final "Carnet de Voyage" Deadline: Week of April 16
• Interviews: Week of April 16

I. Itinerary For A One Week Trip In A French-Speaking Country/City

Due: Week of February 5 Length: 2 pages long (plus bibliography) Language: French

Contents: why you want to go to this country, what your expectations are, the places you’ll visit in this country, transportation to get there and get around, where you’ll stay, what you plan to do during your stay -Please list any Websites and resources where information was obtained (minimum three sources in French)

Recommended Structures and Vocabulary:  Manuel de Classe p. 21 Vocabulaire  Manuel de Classe p. 31 la place et les sens des adjectives

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Mon Journal: an in-depth description of a visit to a museum, monument, chateau, quartier, etc. in the region that you choose.

Due: February 21 or 22 – bring three copies for peer editing Length: 1-2 pages Language: French

Contents: give your perspective on what you saw, what you thought of it, what you learned, what surprised you, any problems you encountered, etc. Would you recommend it? Why?

Recommended Structures and Vocabulary:  Manuel de Classe p. 27 l’accord des adjectives; le comparatif Manuel de Classe p. 31 la place et les sens des adjectifs Manuel de Classe p. 34 les pronoms relatifs -list any Websites and resources where information was obtained (minimum three sources in French)

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Mes Aventures: a short presentation of two adventures or activities during your trip

Due: Week of March 12 Length: about 3-4 minutes  Language: French

Recommended Structures and Vocabulary:  describe a "dinner adventure" at a restaurant (vocab chapter 2) describe an activity that you did (use passé composé and imparfait MP pp. 127-128). Refer to the vocabulary in the MP p. 125 (chapter 3 – les loisirs). Describe an adventure of your choice -list any Websites and resources where information was obtained (minimum three sources in French)

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Une Carte Postale: a virtual postcard to a classmate describing your trip

Due: March 19 Length: size of postcard  Language: French

Recommended Structures and Vocabulary:  Passé Composé/Imparfait  Vocabulary from chapters 1, 2, and 3

Sites:  http://www.avoscartes.com/ (a search engine to find the perfect virtual card) http://www.apidom.com/cartes/antilles.shtml http://www.chez.com/agi/souhait.htm -Send your card to a student in the class with a "cc" to your instructor. Print out a copy of your post card to go into your portfolio.

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Mes Impressions (Journal Entry): Impressions of your trip

Due: Week of April 2 Length: 1 page Language: French

Contents: convey a sense of "being there"; talk about some of the things that surprised you, what and what you discovered. Your discussion should be organized with an introduction, body (with supporting statements that convey your main points), and conclusion and integrate appropriate cultural knowledge from in-class discussions and readings. -list any Websites and resources where information was obtained (minimum three sources in French)

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VI. L’Interview: Week of April 16

During this week, you will meet with your instructor to tell him/her about your trip. Please bring your Carnet de Voyage.

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Le Carnet de Voyage

Due: Week of April 16

This final product should include all drafts of the components. It should have the feel and appearance of a scrapbook: neatly organized (you may want to include a table of contents or a note to the reader) and creatively presented. Be sure to include a bibliography.

You will be graded on cultural accuracy, originality and creativity, presentation, comprehensibility, grammatical and lexical accuracy.