French (FRN) Department

Why study French? Here's why...

Course Description

 In-Person, Online, Virtual Live... We offer all kinds of Instruction Modes to meet any learning style. Search your class and Apply Now!

 

Information and Suggestions for Current Students:

Read the following 3 steps to come prepare for classes:

1)  Login and use your CLC Portal and Email!

All the tools and resources necessary to succeed in your clasess are found in the college's main portal. Find out your CLC login ID and password soon and explore all your options! Ask CLC's Help Desk or call 847-543-4357, if you can't login or have any issues ... before your classes begin!

www.clcillinois.edu

2) Stay connected with your class and instructor!

Many successful students have expressed that besides checking the syllabus, the key is to communicate with classmates and with instructors.

3) Be on time. Attend all classes. Complete homework and assignments promptly!

Assigments and class activities are done in any of these platforms: Zoom, Canvas, Online Book (if any). In syncronized or asynchronized learning, other tools, such as the LANGUAGE LAB will be needed.

 

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The following picture will be helpful for your Cultural Activity. Make sure to check who in the world speaks French, first.

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You're enrolled. What's next...?

All FRENCH STUDENTS should attend the first day of class before purchasing any class materials!

 

I am registered in French 121, 122, 221, 222 and I have my schedule. What's next? Read the first three steps before classes begin (above) All FRENCH STUDENTS should attend the first day of class before purchasing any class materials! Keep the College of Lake County's homepage always ready to login to myCLC This is needed, throughout the semester to: Email your instructor (find her name in your schedule) Access Canvas - Your online component (Connect) is paired and synced with this LMS Login to Zoom Check your syllabus and calendar of activities regularly. This info is also located in Canvas If there is any assignment (especially recording) prepare well and do it as soon as possible Communicate with your instructor regularly!

I am registered in French 223 and I have my schedule. What's next? Read the first three steps before classes begin (above) All FRENCH STUDENTS should attend the first day of class before purchasing any class materials! Keep the College of Lake County's homepage always ready to login to myCLC This is needed, throughout the semester to: Email your instructor Anne Meny(ameny@clcillinois.edu) Access Canvas Login to Zoom Check your syllabus and calendar of activities regularly. This info is also located in Canvas If there is any assignment (especially recording) prepare well and do it as soon as possible Communicate with your instructor regularly!

 

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Academic and Tech Support:

INSTRUCTORS (Check your syllabus first): Sharon Jackson or Anne Meny

CLC HELP DESK - CANVAS 24/7 Student support Phone:843-543-4357

LANGUAGE LAB COORDINATOR: Sandra Aguilera saguilera1@clcillinois.edu voicemail: 847-543-2453

DEPARTMENT CHAIR: Theresa Ruiz-Velasco com807@clcillinois.edu Phone: 847-543-2579

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CLC's Canvas:
Information and 24/7 Student support

McGrawHill (MHE) Connect TECH SUPPORT
Phone support: 800-331-5094
Live Chat or Email McGrawHilll Tech support

College of Lake County's HELP DESK:
Phone support: 847-543-4357

The Help Desk offers CLC students 24/7 support for assistance with technology issues. Be prepared to respond to questions to verify your identity, such as student ID number, courses taken in previous terms, previously earned grades, among other possible queries.

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Related External Links

External websites recommended by your instructor for your language class.

Additional external website: World Population Review An independent organization which goal is "to make demographic data more accessible through graphs, charts, analysis and visualizations."

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Need help with French?

Are you having trouble with your homework or your cultural report? Don't have a computer to do your online assignments?

Why not considering these few tips...

1. Talk to your instructor during office hours (this information is also on the syllabus given to you the first day of class)
2. Contact CLC's Help Desk and/or Canvas 24/7 Student support
3. Visit the language remote access lab if you need assistance turning in oral exercises, listening activities, etc.
4. Attend the French Table for an informal conversation with a French native speaker. Ask your instructor.
5. Visit the library
6. Check out an HP Stream (notebook computer)

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Need help with your cultural project?

Visit the library and talk with a librarian to improve the quality of your cultural report. You might want to check out this site before going to the library.

See French Characters chart below (copy and paste if needed)

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Announcements, and Cultural Events

At the moment, please keep checking this space to learn if there is any virtual event or any site recommendation for your French class.

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French Characters (copy and paste):

A Accents	E Accents	I Accents	O Accents	U Accents	C Accents
À	É	Î	ô	ù	Ç
à	é	ï		û	ç
â	è	î
	ê
	ë

 

Language Lab Hours and Location

During transitioning mode, please visit the language remote access lab if you need assistance turning in oral exercises, listening activities, etc.

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Contact Info (Admin):

Theresa Ruiz-Velasco - World Languages Department Chair
Grayslake, B-263
Phone: (847) 543-2579
Fax: (847) 543-3040
com807@clcillinois.edu

Division Office:
Grayslake, B-213
Phone: (847) 543-2040
Fax: (847) 543-3040

 

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