COURSE POLICIES
FRENCH 106
1. French
106 is an approximately 60-hour course in elementary French. Successful
completion of the course presupposes 60 class hours of direct contact with
the French language in much the same way that a laboratory course or any
skill-licensing course presupposes a predetermined number of contact hours
or practical hours. Nevertheless, students are allowed four absences
for which it is not necessary to present a written excuse. If any of these
four absences occurs on a day when oral and written exams, quizzes or any
graded activities take place, students must bring a letter from a
physician or the Academic Dean of the appropriate college to document the
reason for the absence. The first four absences are not four free
absences; they are four unexcused absences that will not result in a lowering
of a student's grade. Students are still responsible for any and
all information presented in class. After four absences for any reason,
a student's final course grade will be lowered by 1% for each additional
absence. This excludes absences after the fourth which are due to
religious holidays, illness, accidents or other exceptional circumstances.
Such absences should be reported promptly and will require written documentation
as explained above. No such excuses will be accepted one calendar
week (7 days) beyond the day on which the absence occurred.
2. 100-level
language courses cannot be taken on a pass/fail basis if the courses are
being used to satisfy a requirement or as prerequisites of a course used
to satisfy a requirement.
3. No make
up work is accepted for any unexcused absence or late arrival to class.
4. In order
to get the most out of this course, it is highly recommended that you spend
at least one hour preparing for every 50-minute class period. Studying
includes reviewing pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, writing,
grammar, and culture.
5. Please
read the University's Academic Honesty Policy in the Student Guide to
University Policies. Also, note that use of on-line translators
is strictly prohibited and is considered academic dishonesty. If
you need help with assignments, please see only your instructor(s),
a University approved tutor, or a FLLT writing assistant. Asking
native speakers or other students to "look over"and correct your work is
considered academic dishonesty. If you have any questions about what
constitutes dishonesty, please ask your instructor(s). Students may
use the following on-line dictionary: http://www.wordreference.com
6. Graded
written and oral activities may be unannounced.
7. The
syllabus schedule is to be used as a guide. Readings, activities,
homework, and quiz dates may vary slightly according to the needs of the
class. You will be given sufficient notice regarding any changes.
8. At the end of the semester, students are expected to complete
the on-line course evaluations.
9. Students will not use phones, laptops, or other electronic
devices during class unless authorized by the instructor.
Please note:
1. Do not
make travel plans during scheduled classes. This is not an excused
absence and any work missed, including exams will not be rescheduled.
2. If you
have a problem or a question about the course, please see your instructors
as soon as possible.