To greet people, ask directions, cope with everyday needs, give basic information about himself, talk about his interests, his family and his studies. To understand and help French-speaking visitors in this country. To know basic grammar and the core vocabulary of French. A warning will be sent to the student if the absences total more than the number of class meetings per week, indeed, the student may be dropped from the class for excessive absence. Absences caused by participation in University-sponsored activities, by illness or certain other unavoidable emergencies may be excused.
Exams begin promptly.
Normally, no absences are allowed on tests days. If a student has to miss a test because of a confirmed illness, a death in the family, or a similar emergency, he should contact the instructor immediately. He is urged to make up all homework immediately. Written work must be turned in at the beginning of the class period on the day assigned. Late work will be penalized.