Synopses & Reviews
An integral tool to help students master the course material, this essential component follows the organization of the main text and provides additional out-of-class practice. The "Activites ecrites" in the Workbook give students the opportunity to apply and practice material presented in the textbook, including vocabulary, structures, and cultural information. "Perspectives culturelles" sections provide more practice with the cultural notions and "Voix en direct" speakers. With its "Activites de comprehension et de prononciation", the Lab Manual includes listening comprehension activities and instruction in pronunciation. The SAM is also available electronically in the iLrn™: Heinle Learning Center. Instant access can be purchased via http://www.CengageBrain.com.
About the Author
Kimberly Jansma directs the French Language Program at The University of California at Los Angeles, where she supervises teaching instructors and teaches language, culture, and linguistics courses. She has published pedagogical texts and multimedia materials and presents her research at major conferences. Dr. Jansma's areas of interest include hybrid language instruction, second language acquisition, and sociolinguistics. She received her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin. Margaret Ann Kassen is associate professor and language program coordinator in the Department of Modern Languages at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., where she teaches undergraduate French and applied linguistics courses, as well as works with graduate and undergraduate teacher preparation. Her research interests include foreign language writing, performance assessment, technology-enhanced language learning, and TA development. In addition to presenting at conferences, Dr. Kassen has published articles on technology and writing and edited a volume on developing self-direction in foreign language learners. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin.