Dr. Cheryl M. Hansen
Professor of French
Office: 430 Elizabeth Hall
Phone: 801-626-7912
E-mail: cmhansen@weber.edu
La Seine at night , Paris, France —Photo taken by Cheryl Marie Hansen
Office Hours: MWF 10:30-11:30, TR 1:00-2:00, or by
appointment
Dr. Cheryl M. Hansen
Professor of French
Office: 430 Elizabeth Hall
Phone: 801-626-7912
E-mail: cmhansen@weber.edu
La Seine at night , Paris, France —Photo taken by Cheryl Marie Hansen
If you are
majoring in French, please read the information found at:
http://faculty.weber.edu/tmathews/Syllabus/4990Info.htm
Textbook: La
France Contemporaine, Fourth Edition.
William F. Edmiston and Annie Duménil. (required)
Supplementary
materials furnished by professor
Grading
Students will be graded on class attendance and participation (20%), homework assignments (15%), 5 exams (25%), 2 short papers (20%), and Final Project (20%).
Students are expected to be prepared with reading and homework assigned and to participate fully in class activities.
Course Objectives and Goals
Students will discover French culture through reading materials and research projects. At the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of French culture and its historical implications. They will also discover how French culture has influenced their own culture in the areas of language, education, politics and social issues. The main focus of the class will be on the institutions and values of contemporary France, and it will provide students with the knowledge that is familiar to the average, educated French citizen. Students will have the opportunity to improve their language proficiency in listening, speaking, writing and reading.
The expected minimum language level at the beginning of the course is Intermediate Low.
The course is divided into five sections: LA FRANCE ET L’EUROPE, LA VIE POLITIQUE, LA VIE SOCIALE, LA VIE CULTURELLE, L’INFORMATION ET LA TECHNOLOGIE. These divisions provide focus necessary for comprehension of current French communications and interactions. Supplementary materials will complement the book, and students will have access to Internet sites that will enhance the information found in the text.
Policies and Procedures
All assignments are to be handed in the day they are due or the day they are completed in class. Late work will be accepted, but it will be graded at a 20% reduction. In-class assignments cannot be made up. If you cannot attend class you may hand in homework assignments before class to receive full credit. Make-up exams will only be given in extreme cases, and they must be completed before corrected exams have been returned. If you know you need to miss class on an examination day, please notify me in advance. More than two unexcused absences will result in a lower grade. Excessive tardiness will lower your grade for attendance and class participation.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Students with medical, psychological or learning limitations or disabilities who desire academic adjustments or accommodations, must contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 626-6413. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in alternative formats if necessary.
Emergency/Closure
In the case of an emergency closure because of weather, natural disasters or flu alerts, students will be notified by email with instructions for how the class will be conducted and how assignments may be completed. Please make sure that your preferred email address is listed with the university class listing. That is the address I will use for all
Academic Honesty
Any form of cheating or plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the assignment (or the course in severe cases). For Weber State University's policy on cheating, please consultthe WSU Student Code, Section IV, Part D, Paragraph 2.