For a French civilization course, a standard three-part "dissertation" style is typically expected:
DISCUSSIONS FOR THE COLLOQUIUM SERIES “The Greatest Civilization of the Americas, and Its Collapse; Erasing Its Importance Through Colonial Times”
: Contrast traditional French family structures portrayed in early editions of Mauger with modern family life in France today.
: Explore how major historical events in France (such as the Franco-Prussian War or colonial history) have influenced the development of the French identity. 2. Essay Structure (Plan de Rédaction)
: Discuss how French food culture reflects regional identities and "art de vivre" (the art of living).