Genevieve Porter
Clemson University
December 2026
Coursework Samples
Below you will find pieces of work that encompass my academic experience at Clemson and demonstrate competency across various areas.
French Competency
FR 3050: Intermediate French Conversation and Composition I
This piece demonstrates creativity and French competency from Spring 2025 by creating a short piece of fiction in French, emphasizing my understanding of past verb tenses.
FR 4300: Medieval/Early Modern French Literature
This text from Fall 2026 is my interpretation and analysis of French medieval literature, specifically its themes of martyrdom and the writing styles of the time.
Literature + Culture Competency
FR 3000: Survey of French Literature
These texts from Fall 2026 are my interpretations and analyses of the fictional literature of Charles Perrault during the reign of Louis XIV, and of gender roles in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables.
FR 4300: Medieval/Early Modern French Literature
This text from Fall 2026 is my interpretation and analysis on the theme of punishment, its relevance, and its usage in the lais of Marie de France from the 12th century.
MONT 3303: Internship Course
As part of my internship credits, I took a course in Montpellier through my program that focused on the French labor and school systems from cultural and legislative perspectives. These texts include an analysis of previously incarcerated individuals in the workforce in France and an analysis of a French film regarding immigration processes in France.
MONT 3151: British Civilization
This text from Spring 2026 is derived from the Travaux Dirigés of British Civilization (completed in Montpellier, France), which is a smaller discussion-based group that meets in addition to the larger lecture-based class. Focusing on European maritime exploration, it demonstrates my analysis of Eurocentric perspectives on the world before key maritime discoveries.
FR 3050: Intermediate French Conversation and Composition I
Additionally, my cultural competency includes an exposé from Spring 2025 that emphasizes my understanding and analysis of French culture through a presentation and discussion in French on the integration of TikTok Shop into the French market.
Business Competency
MGT 3030: International Business Management
This slide deck from Fall 2024 is a compilation of findings from a group dynamic on a scenario-based project involving the implementation of Chick-fil-A establishments in India's market. This project greatly deepened my understanding and analysis of international expansion, particularly through my research into India's raw materials and market size.
PCID 3040: Business Writing
This feasibility report from Fall 2025 presents group-based findings from a solutions-oriented analysis of mold in Clemson residence halls. This demonstrates the use of graphics, data collection, and problem-solving to assess the best possible solution in a business setting.
ECON 2120: Principles of Macroeconomics
This research paper, written in Fall 2024, presents my findings on the significance of the unemployment rate among college graduates. This demonstrates my knowledge of economics, data analysis, and research competency.
Additional Competency
POSC 1020: Introduction to International Relations
This text includes my analysis of the human trafficking crisis in Burkina Faso, which is one of the analyses completed during this course.
COMM 2500: Public Speaking
This piece is an analysis of a speech given by Amy Cuddy and the strategies used to create effective delivery.
LAIB 1270: Introduction to Language and International Business
This piece reflects my insights from the introductory course for my major. This provided me with a well-rounded view of the program and its potential impact on my journey.