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.