DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGESIntroduction to French Language and Culture ICourrier électronique: ________________________________________________________GSLO ML&C 1: Language, Linguistics, & ComparisonsGSLO ML&C 2: Cultures & LiteraturesJanvierFRENCH 1001: INTRODUCTION TO FRENCHLANGUAGE AND CULTURE IStudents are responsible for downloading syllabi at the beginning of each semester.Program Description: The General Education Program at KSU offers a commonacademic experience for all its students. In a series of interrelated courses in theliberal arts and sciences, it provides the opportunity for them to acquire theintellectual skills and knowledge characteristic of educated persons. Thus, it laysthe foundation for success in their academic, professional, and personal lives.Whereas the major program contributes to a college education depth in a designatedspecialization, the General Education Program provides breadth by introducing andconnecting a variety of disciplines.Program Goals: The General Education Program at KSU has five goals. During thecourse of the program, students should achieve the following: develop productive habits of mind develop effective communication skills expand knowledge and understanding expand creative capabilities exhibit understanding of the impact of ethical and aesthetic valuesCATALOG DESCRIPTIONIntroduction to French Language and Culture I. 3-0-3. Prerequisite: ENGL 0099 and READ0099. Introduction to French language and culture, stressing progressive acquisition of effectivecommunication skills in both the written and spoken language and an understanding of the practicesand products of French and Francophone cultures. Not open to native speakers of French.DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGESwww.kennesaw.edu/foreignlanguage Spring 2009 FRENCH 1001 Introduction to French Language and Culture IInstructor: Office hours: Office: Office Ph.: E-mail: Required texts:- Cherie Mitschke, Cheryl Tano and Valérie Thiers-Thiam. Espaces : Rendez-vous avec lemonde francophone. Boston: Vista, 2007. (Espaces' Web site:www.vistahigherlearning.com)- Supersite Access Code (already included in the new book). If a used book is purchased,students will have to buy a new supersite code at the bookstore or atwww.vistahigherlearning.com Contacts:Étudiant No 1: Nom Tél. _________________________ Courrier électronique: ________________________________________________________Étudiant No 2: Nom Tél. _________________________ Courrier électronique: ________________________________________________________2GENERAL EXPECTATIONS - Students are expected to attend all classes and are expected to arrive ontime and to remain in class for the entire seventy-five minutes. There are no"excused" absences; for each absence in excess of two, 5 per cent will bededucted from the student's final grade average. In other words, a studentmay miss two class meetings without penalty. If a student is habitually late,the instructor reserves the right to determine if a tardy constitutes anabsence. - Classes will start on time. If for some reason you find it necessary to arrivelate, you will be responsible for all information, including announcements orchanges to the syllabus, etc., made during your absence. If you are absent forthe entire class period, you are also responsible for all assignments and otherannouncements made during the class meeting. You are, therefore, stronglyadvised to ask another student for his/her email address and telephonenumber.- Class time will be used to develop all four basic skills (listeningcomprehension, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing) and culture.However, a special emphasis will be put on speaking. You are expected tostudy and practice at home as part of your daily preparation. Tutors are alsoavailable in the Foreign Language Resource Center (Pilcher Bldg 134) at nocharge to the student.- All assignments, whether written or oral, are to be finished by the time classbegins. No late homework will be accepted. Emergencies will be handled onan individual basis.- Failure to take the final exam at the time, date and place scheduled will resultin a final grade of "F." Exceptions to this policy must be requested in writingby the student, endorsed in writing by the instructor, and approved, in writing,by Department Chair. Requests must be submitted two weeks prior to the endof the current semester. No make-up tests or assignments will be given. Agrade of "0" will be assigned for all work not turned in or any tests nottaken. Emergencies will be handled on an individual basis.- Turn OFF all cell phones, beepers, pagers and any other potentially disruptivenoise makers when you arrive in class.- Academic honesty. Every KSU student is responsible for upholding theprovisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduateand Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addressesthe University's policy on academic honesty, including provisions regardingplagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials,misrepresentation/ falsification of University records or academic work,malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials,3malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, andmisuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academicmisconduct will be handled through the established procedures of theUniversity Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal" resolutionby a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearingprocedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct's minimumone semester suspension requirement. If a student is found guilty ofplagiarism, a grade of « F » will be assigned for the class.- The Department of Foreign Languages at Kennesaw State University considersit a breach of academic integrity for the student to use automatic translatorsof any kind to complete an assignment. Furthermore, no