18
January 2002
MEMORANDUM
From: Chair, Language Studies Department
To: Distribution List
Subj: THE LIEUTENANT COMMANDER CHARLES OSCAR MAAS, USNRF, PRIZE FOR ESSAY IN FRENCH ON FRANCO-AMERICAN RELATIONS
1. PURPOSE. To
publish rules and procedures regarding the Maas Award.
2. INFORMATION. Under
terms of a bequest made by Mrs. Maas in memory of her late husband, Lieutenant
Commander Charles Oscar Maas, USNRF, Assistant Naval Attaché in Paris during
World War 1, a prize is to be awarded to the midshipman submitting the best
essay in French on FrancoAmerican relations. The prize consists of United
States Savings Bonds with a maturity
value of $300.
a. Midshipmen of the
First, Second, and Third Classes, for whom French is not the native language,
are eligible. A previous winner is not eligible.
b. Essays are to be original compositions written in French. Midshipmen may not request or receive assistance from other persons in writing or correcting their drafts.
c. All quoted or paraphrased material, in French or English, must be clearly identified, but may not be counted toward the minimum length of the essay, which is 1,000 words.
d. The topic of the proposed essay should be discussed in advance with a member of the French faculty. The following areas would be suitable: historical, social, cultural, military, economic, governmental, scientific, literary or artistic. In sum, any aspect of French civilization is fitting which has had an influence on American life, or which should be better understood in America in the interest of better relations.
d. Essays, typed or
written in ink, are to be submitted to Assistant Professor Joseph Gwara no
later than noon, 8 March 2002. They will be judged by a committee of faculty
members. Criteria: quality of ideas and logical presentation, as well as
correct use of the language.
3. ACTION. Eligible
midshipmen are encouraged to participate, and to obtain advice and guidance
from instructors.
//SIGNED//
ELSA M. GILMORE
Dist:
ComdtMidn
AcDean
Dir,
HUM/SS
Registrar
Midn 1/C, 2/C, 3/C who have studied French