French 215: Social History of the French People

Besides a mid-term and a final exam, students are expected to deliver at least two oral lectures in class in French. Professor Guieu really appreciates the use of the Internet but is not interested at all in correcting texts which were not written in French by the students themselves. Therefore their texts must be original and not a “cut-&-paste” job from French books or the Internet. Quote marks are to be used when needed.

Before their “exposé,” students should distribute a short written outline to the class (with a list of vocabulary for unfamiliar words, names or places) and a Xerox of the lecture to Prof. Guieu. After the report, they must scheduleas fast as possible a meeting with Prof. Guieu, in order to review their performance and get their grade. They should not wait too long after their class presentation, nor have more than two corrected at the same time, or at the end of the semester... Exposés not delivered in class on the scheduled day will not be considered.

By Mid-November, a final paper topic must be selected, discussed with and approved by Prof. Guieu. Final papers are due on Saturday, December 18^th, the day of the final exam (12:30-2:30).

The Georgetown Honor system is expected and implemented in this course.

Participation and attendance are required and missing class more than 6 times will result in an F grade.

Participation and attendance are required and missing class more than 6 times will result in an F grade.