In order to successfully complete this course, you must demonstrate your understanding of the course materials by:

• Completing all the assignments in each module, which includes Supersite activities.
• Passing the three proctored assessments with a combined average score of at least 60%.
• Participating actively in the cultural reflection activities and online class meetings. 

Here is an overview of all of the different types of assignments in the course. You can find detailed directions for the assignments and the grading criteria in the module where they are assigned.

Canvas Course Activities

The course site activities provide you with an opportunity to reflect on the grammatical, cultural and interpersonal assignments in each module in the course and on Supersite.  They will also prepare you for the quizzes in each lesson and the proctored assessments.  Our online class meetings will give you the opportunity to meet with your instructor and classmates synchronously to practice interpersonal communication skills.  Finally, there will be a Cultural Reflection Activity in each lesson where you will interact with classmates via written language.  These written responses on the Cultural Reflection Activities are required to be thoughtful, reflective, and concise.

Supersite Activities

• You have to complete your assignments on Supersite site weekly.  All the assigned sections from Supersite are required and will be graded.  Unassigned sections are recommended only and will not be graded.
• Some assignments require writing or recording your voice, while others require listening and reading without submitting anything.
• You will receive a percentage grade in Supersite and the grade will be transferred to Canvas. The percentage grade will be entered as a percentage in your Grade Center. For example, if you earn 100% grade in Supersite Lesson 1, it will be entered as 100% for Lesson 1 in your Grade Center.
• The recommended assignments are instructional and practice activities. Although they are not required, they are recommended and will enhance your French language acquisition and understanding of the French culture.

Quizzes

There are quizzes for each lesson. They can prepare you for the proctored assessments.

Proctored Assessments and Oral Exams

There are 3 proctored assessments in this course.  Each proctored assessments will contain sections that test interactive skills, listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and cultural awareness. The proctored assessments will be worth 100 points each. You will have a two-hour time limit for each proctored assessments.

You will have have 3 oral exams.  They are not proctored, so you can take them in a quiet place from home or anywhere you choose to do so.