Franklin & Marshall College, Automne 2002

Français 306: Révolution et Réaction: La France de 1789 à 1958

	Prof. Carolyn FAY	Heures de consultation:
	Keiper 104	lundi, mercredi & jeudi
	291-4026	13h-14h
	carolyn.fay@fandm.edu	et sur rendez-vous.

Examen final: TBA

 
 
 
Dates importantes à noter:
 
Final day to add a course or withdrawal without record: Sept. 18
Final day to select P/NP option: Oct. 2
Final day to withdrawal from a course with record: Dec. 3
 
 
Répartition de la note
 
Dissertation analytique: 35%
Explication de texte: 15%
Participation: 10%
Mini-quiz: 10%
Exposé: 15%
Examen final: 15%
 
Guidelines
 
1. Readings:
 
All readings must be completed for the date assigned on the syllabus. I will provide you with exact page numbers, or in some cases, chapter or sections numbers. Please note that readings will vary in length, but will generally not exceed 40 pages per class meeting. This means that you must start reading early and pace yourselves as you go, reading a little bit every day.
 
When we begin a new literary text, I will provide you with a short study guide to help you focus your reading. The guides will give you background information, point out stylistic details, and in some cases explain difficult vocabulary and/or grammar. From time to time I will also assign discussion questions that you will prepare before coming to class.
 
2. Participation:
 
Regular contributions to class discussion are vital to your learning experience. Please do not hesitate to speak up in class, ask questions, try out an idea, etc. even if you are not sure of how to express your ideas correctly in French. We are all here to learn (oui, même le professeur!) and all ideas and opinions are worthy of attention. I encourage you to express yourselves as best you can, ask for help when you need it, and simply have fun playing with the language and your ideas.
 
Please note that you are permitted two (2) unexcused absences during the semester. After the third unexcused absence, I will lower your participation grade accordingly. Excessive absences will result in an F in the class.
 
If you must miss class due to illness, family emergency, participation in a varsity sport (letter from your coach required), or religious holiday, please notify me as soon as possible.
 
3. Mini-quiz:
 
Every Tuesday, there will be a 10 minute mini-quiz on the reading for that day. The questions will address basic comprehension of the reading. At the end of the semester I will drop your lowest mini-quiz grade.
 
4. Group Work and Oral Presentations:
 
Once we have settled into the semester, I will divide the class into groups of no more than 4 students. Frequently we will break into these "équipes" for class discussion so that everyone has an opportunity to voice his or her ideas. Once during the semester each group will make an informal oral presentation (exposé) of about 10-15 minutes on a select passage from a text. I will provide exact guidelines for the format and style of the exposé. While this will be a coordinated group effort, each member is expected to participate fully and equally. Each student will receive an individual grade for the exposé.
 
In addition, you will work with your group members on your individual paper projects (see below.) Twice during the semester you will read your group members' paper drafts and discuss them. These meetings are scheduled on the syllabus as "Atelier" days. The specific paper-writing process is explained in detail below.
 
5. Papers:
 
You will write two short papers in French 306. The first will be an explication de texte (2-3 pages) of a poem that I will assign to you within the first month of the semester. We will review the method of the explication de texte (using Découverte du poème) and do one or two sample explications before the first draft is due.
 
The second paper will be a dissertation analytique (5 pages) in which you will have more freedom to explore topics and texts that are most interesting to you. We will discuss the format and method of the dissertation in the second half of the semester.
 
Both of these written assignments will follow a three-step process:
Step 1: After selecting (or having been assigned) a specific topic, you will write a first draft and submit copies to me and the members of your group.
 
Step 2: On the days marked "Atelier," the groups will discuss the drafts, ask questions, make comments & suggestions, etc. (Each member will have read the drafts of his or her fellow members.)
 
Step 3: Using your group's feedback, as well as my comments, you will revise the paper and turn in the polished product to me.
 
All drafts should be typed and double-spaced. The paper grades will reflect your work throughout each stage of the process, as well as the attention and care you give to your colleagues' work.
 
Please note the due dates on the syllabus. Grades will be lowered for papers submitted after the deadlines.
 
6. Final Exam:
 
The final exam day & time will be announced during the semester. The exam will give you the opportunity to pull together the themes and texts which most interest you, in a small essay format. Details to come.
 
7. Academic Integrity:
 
The boon of readily available information on the Internet requires all members of the academic community to be clear and precise about citing sources used for written and oral assignments. By and large, in French 306 you will be writing and talking about your own ideas and will not spend time reading and researching secondary criticism, other than what is assigned on the syllabus. Nonetheless, please be advised that you must credit all sources, whether print or digital, that you use in your work. I will provide you with the suitable format for citations during the semester.
 

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Bienvenue et bonne rentrée!