FRENCH CIVILIZATION I


OFFICE HOURS	Monday through Friday by appointment , 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm -5:00 pm [Call ex. 4076 or email me at plecaque@truman.edu to make an appointment].

INSTRUCTOR	Dr. Patrick LECAQUE, KB 114, Telephone 785- 4076

PREREQUISITE	FREN 320 or Permission of the Instructor

COURSE OBJECTIVE	A study of the interrelationship of French History, Economics, Government, Cultural Patterns, Art, Architecture, Science, Literature, Philosophy and Religion from the French Renaissance to the 20th century.

COMPETENCY OUTCOMES	To demonstrate a knowledge of French History To possess an understanding of the different periods in the history of French Civilization To understand the changes in the system of government To acquire knowledge of the evolution of the French society To acquire knowledge of the evolution of the sciences To acquire knowledge of the evolution of the Arts To acquire knowledge of the evolution of ideas

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES	The class will be conducted entirely in French. The textbook is a survey of French History. In addition to the book numerous materials will be presented in class: films, videos, PowerPoint presentations with maps and charts. Students will improve their listening skills through the presentation of these materials and their speaking skills through discussion in class. They will also improve their writing and reading skills through weekly reading and/or writing assignments

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT	Three tests on the material covered Each student will write a 10 to 15 page research paper in French on a topic of his/her choice (upon approval of the instructor) Quizzes on reading and other home assignments

FINAL GRADE	1. Tests 35% 2. Paper 35% 3. Quizzes 30%

ATTENDANCE POLICY	Once upon a time there was a notion called “Common Sense.” I have a common sense attendance policy: Attendance is mandatory. In a class that meets once a week, one absence means missing one week, so don’t miss class. Sometimes one has a valid reason to be absent from class. If you are sick or if you have an imperative reason to miss class, contact me in person or via email to let me know. Please note that there will be quizzes almost every week. I automatically erase the three lowest grades on the quizzes. While this is, by no means, an encouragement to miss three classes during the semester, it allows you to miss a few classes without a penalty. There will be, however, no make-up time for Tests, and no extension for the Term Paper requirements, unless you have an imperative reason to miss a class such as, but not limited to, illness or death in the family. Remember, however, that it is entirely up to the faculty member to decide what is a valid reason to miss class and what is not!
TEXTS	Jean-Joseph Julaud, L'Histoire de France pour les Nuls, First Editions, Paris, 2004 ISBN: 2-87691-941-9

	Bescherelle Poche, Hatier Recommended