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bring together all aspects of the program. They will also make a presentation in French on one aspect of
the study abroad experience.

II. STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After successfully completing this course, the student will 1) understand more fully some aspects of
French and Francophone cultures; 2) understand more about the differences between
French/Francophone culture and American culture; 3) understand more about the physical
conditions that influence people’s perceptions of the world; 4) understand first-hand the history,
culture, and physical structures that helped shape this modern country.

Assessing SLO

All four SLO will be evaluated in one or more of the following ways: classroom activities, mini-lectures,
discussions, student presentations (25% of final grade); participation in all program activities (25%); daily
study logs/journals related to all aspects of program (25%); 250-word (minimum) synthesizing essay in
French or an electronic website or video that brings together their entire experience of the program
(25%).

Required Texts
There is no required text for this course.

Course Requirements

Note: You are not required to type anything or hand in any assignments while you are in Europe. So,
you will not need a computer. However, you should bring a notebook in which to write your daily
log/journal. The typed, final versions of the assignments will be due after your return. See below.
1. Attendance at required pre-departure orientation and pre-departure and post-trip classes.

2. Making a 5-minute presentation, during the pre-departure class, on one historic site or museum that
you will visit (see list below).

3. Participation in all activities that are part of the program: attending historic sites, museums, etc.

4. Study log/journal (approximately 100 words per day for each day of the program) on activities related
to program. Always keep in mind the following: How does this activity, site, or museum relate to my
expectations? What shocked me? What pleased me? What did I learn? What French phrase(s) did I use
today? What French phrase(s) did I learn today? This log/journal is due at the end of Summer Session I,
2020.

5. Synthesizing essay (250-word minimum) in which you bring together your experiences and
knowledge gained through participation in the program. You may use your journals as prewriting for this
essay. This essay is also due before the end of the Summer Session I, 2020.

There will be a required, pre-departure orientation meeting organized and facilitated by the TAMUK
Office of International Studies. Time and place will be announced.