Course Requirements 1. Participation is not just coming to class, it includes class attendance, preparation for class activities, attitude and active involvement in class activities. In-class activities emphasize communicating in French through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In-class grammar instruction is minimal. It is your responsibility to study the grammar explanations before in-class practice.
Regular attendance is required.
University policy states that excessive or extended absence from class is sufficient reason for the instructor to recommend that you be dropped from the course. The Department of French and Italian estimates absences beyond four unexcused will cause you to fall behind and make it virtually impossible for you to keep up with the material and the progress of your classmates. In case of an unplanned absence, talk to your instructor the next class meeting. Do not call the main office. This will be at the discretion of your instructor and may include journal writing, specific reading materials, practice exercises, and so forth.