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COURSE DESCRIPTION Conversational Creole
This level one Creole Conversation course introduces the student to the Creole language. Through the use of varied teaching approaches and exercises, the student will develop listening comprehension skills as well as speaking, reading, and writing skills.
The student should be able to ask and answer simple questions, as well as perform simple daily routines such as: Expressing aspirations and intentions, talking about preferences; expressing possibility and impossibility, necessity and permission; Asking and answering questions about school and work; talking about likes and dislikes, about things that interest or do not interest you; talking about actions that occurred in the recent past; as well as talking about future travel plans and more…
New material is presented through a variety of formats. These include dialogues, interviews, reading passages, letters, and brief articles from newspapers, written instructions, questionnaires, photographs, maps, notices, advertisements, timetables, and official forms. Each lesson is followed by a set of individual, paired, or group activities requiring the use of spoken Creole. The instructions preceding each exercise explain the theme or situation and the type of activity involved. Role-playing exercises are an important feature of this Creole class.
Course Length: Twelve Weeks
Textbook: CREOLE MADE EASY, Wally R. Turnbull
Student WorkBook: CREOLE MADE EASY WORKBOOK, Betty J. Turnbull Recommended: Creole Made Easy Pronunciation Guide 2 Disc CD
Grading Structure: This course requires the student to be prepared for class. Because of the nature of this class, class participation will be factored into the final grade. The final class grade will be calculated as such: · Class Participation & Preparation - 10% · Homework assignments – 20% · Two surprise Quizzes (will not be made up if missed) - 30% · Exams & Final - 40%
Aims and Objectives: A. To develop a well balanced working vocabulary in Creole. B. To introduce basic foundational Creole grammar. C. To provide an environment where the student can practice and gain confidence communicating in Creole. D. To increase awareness of the richness of the Haitian culture.
Teaching Methodology: This course uses the natural method of language-learning. The student will learn Creole the same way one learns their natural language as a child - by hearing the language and then repeating what is heard. The main focus of the course is to develop conversation skills: reading, speaking, writing and listening comprehension.
Grammar will be taught and discussed but will not be the main focus of this course. New vocabulary and phrases will be introduced with the use of dialogues, interviews, reading passages, letters, brief newspaper articles, questionnaires, photographs, maps and other means relating to everyday situations relevant to the experiences of today=s students.
General Information: A. Homework: will be assigned in class. If you miss a class, you are still responsible for completing all work on time. B. Late Work: will not be accepted without a valid written excuse. C. Attendance and Class Participation: is very important and strongly encouraged. D. Certificate Of Completion: A Certificate of completion will be given to all students at the end of the course showing their grade. E. Problems or Concerns: Contact the Training Coordinator before class, after class or during office hour
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