Each week the student will hand in a written commentary on an article corresponding to the week's theme. The student will keep abreast of the events taking place in the francophone world through newspapers, magazines and other sources. At the end of this course the student will be able to entertain a discussion on the day's events in fluent French with minimal errors and also to read French specifics with no difficulty. Students will be able to write concise pr cis on their readings. E. Assessment Measures Students will be graded on their class participation, written and oral assignments, periodic quizzes, a mid-term.
Final examination is left to the discretion of the professor.
Periodic quizzes will test the student's comprehension of class reading materials. The mid-term will consist of essay questions based on reading materials. Final exam will reflect a review of all reading material where students will be asked to provide insight and opinions on the readings. A final paper of 10 pages in French may be given in lieu. Information French 362 is offered every spring semester.