Final Research Project

Throughout the semester, students work on the research topic of their choice. In this project they have the chance to consider the topics discussed in class in relation to an issue of interest to them. They may choose to focus on a francophone area that will not be studied directly in the course or they may propose a research question. They may choose to do an academic research paper, or they can propose a different format for their project. In order to help them scaffold their work, they have to submit 5 updates throughout the semester that represent 15% of the grade. The updates give them the opportunity to discuss their ideas and get feedback from their classmates and instructor. Typically, projects include an interview in French. During the last week of classes, students present their findings to the class (10%) and submit an 8-10-page research paper or a project with a different format (15%) to the instructor.