French (FREN)
1110 [101].
French I [Elementary French I].
(3)
Intended for students with no previous exposure to French, this course develops basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills aiming toward the ACTFL novice-high level. This is an introductory course designed to teach the student to communicate in French in everyday situations and to develop an understanding of French and Francophone cultures through the identification of cultural products and practices, of cultural perspectives, and the ability to function at a survival level in an authentic cultural content. This course will also develop the student’s sense of personal and social responsibility through the identification of social issues. Conducted in French.
Credit for both this course and FREN 1150 may not be applied toward a degree program.
{Fall, Spring}
1120 [102].
French II [Elementary French II].
(3)
A continuation of French 1, students will develop a broader foundation in skills gained during the first semester, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing French aiming toward the ACTFL intermediate-low level. This course is designed to increase student fluency in French as applied to everyday situations. Students will also learn to recognize and understand various French and Francophone products, practices, and perspectives, identifying common cultural patterns, describing basic cultural viewpoints, and further developing their sense of personal and social responsibility through the investigation of cultural issues. Conducted in French.
Credit for both this course and FREN 1150 may not be applied toward a degree program.
{Fall, Spring}
1150 [175].
Accelerated Elementary French.
(6)
Encompasses the work of 1110-1120.
Credit for both this course and FREN 1110 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Credit for both this course and FREN 1120 may not be applied toward a degree program.
2110 [201].
French III [Intermediate French I].
(3)
In this third semester course, students will continue to develop a broader foundation in skills gained during the first year, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing French aiming toward the ACTFL intermediate-mid level. This course is designed to teach the student to communicate in a more sustained way in areas of personal interest and in everyday situations. Students will engage in and analyze various French and Francophone products, practices, and perspectives, as well as continue to develop their sense of personal and social responsibility through comparison and contrast of cultural perspectives. Conducted mostly in French.
Credit for both this course and FREN 2140 may not be applied toward a degree program.
2120 [202].
French IV [Intermediate French II].
(3)
In this fourth semester course, students will continue to broaden and refine skills gained during previous semesters, including understanding, speaking, reading and writing French aiming at the ACTFL intermediate-high level. This course is designed to teach the student to communicate in a more sustained way in situations that go beyond the everyday. Students will evaluate various French and Francophone products, practices, and create ways to demonstrate their sense of personal and social responsibility through participation in cultural interaction. Conducted entirely in French.
Credit for both this course and FREN 2140 may not be applied toward a degree program.
2140 [276].
Intensive Intermediate French [Accelerated Intermediate French].
(6)
Encompasses the work of 2110-2120.
Credit for both this course and FREN 2110 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Credit for both this course and FREN 2120 may not be applied toward a degree program.
2145 [203].
Intermediate French Conversation.
(3)
Designed primarily to give qualified students of 2110-2120 extra practice in the oral use of the language; therefore, it is recommended that it be taken concurrently with 2110 or 2120. Enrollment limited to 20 students.
301.
Advanced Essay and Exploration I.
(3)
Contextual grammar review and study of stylistics to improve composition skills. Introduction to literature and/or cinema. Taught entirely in French.
Prerequisite: 2120 or 2140.
302.
Advanced Essay and Exploration II.
(3)
Advanced grammar and continued stylistic study and discussion of literature and/or film. A stepping stone to the literature and culture classes. Taught entirely in French.
Prerequisite: 2120 or 2140.
305.
French Pronunciation.
(3)
Phonetic and phonemic system of French. Required for the undergraduate major.
Prerequisite: 2120 or 2140.
{Yearly}
307.
French Translation.
(3)
Study of principles and techniques of translating through comparative stylistics.
Prerequisite: 301 and 302.
310.
French Worlds.
(3)
A look at French culture, history, and civilization through the ages and through a variety of media. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: 301 and 302.
315.
French Creativity.
(3)
Develops students' French skills to an advanced level, introduces them to methods of reading and interpretation necessary for success in advanced courses, and exposes them to literary movements central to French literary traditions.
Prerequisite: 301 and 302.
320.
French Study Abroad.
(1-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
An introduction to French cultures and language through study abroad. Course locations vary according to course content.
335.
Topics in French Literature and Culture in Translation.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 335)
Study of individual authors, genres and/or periods of French and Francophone literature and culture.
365.
Topics in French Cinema.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
385.
Seminars in French Studies.
(1-4, no limit Δ)
Titles of individual sections will vary as content varies. Topics will deal with specific aspects of French literature, culture and language.
Prerequisite: 301 and 302.
415.
French Culture.
(3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
This course examines various aspects of French culture.
Prerequisite: 301 and 302 and (310 or 315).
432.
Topics in Literature and Culture.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
(Also offered as COMP, ENGL 432)
Varying topics in the practice and theory of literatures and cultures.
465.
Topics in French Film.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
485.
Advanced Seminar in French Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topics will deal with specific aspects of French literature, culture, and/or language. Course taught in French.
Prerequisite: 301 and 302 and (310 or 315).
497.
Undergraduate Problems.
(1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
498.
Reading and Research for Honors.
(3)
Open to juniors and seniors approved by the Honors Committee.
499.
Honors Essay.
(3)
Open only to seniors enrolled for departmental honors.
500.
Teaching Practicum.
(1-3)
Required of all new teaching assistants in French; others by permission of instructor.
502.
Topics in Medieval French Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Study of topics in medieval French literature and culture.
508.
Reading French for Graduate Students I.
(3)
This is the first of a two-course series for graduate students who need to acquire a reading knowledge of French.
512.
Topics in Sixteenth Century French Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topics in 16th-century French studies.
522.
Topics in Seventeenth Century French Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topics in Seventeenth Century French studies.
524.
Seminar in Nineteenth-Century French Literature.
(3)
532.
Topics in Eighteenth Century French Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topics in 18th-century French studies.
542.
Topics in Nineteenth Century French.
(3-9 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topics in 19th-century French studies.
552.
Topics in Twentieth Century French Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topics in 20th-century French studies.
570.
Seminar in French Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
575.
Graduate Problems.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Restriction: permission of instructor.
580.
Topics in Cultural Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topics in cultural studies.
582.
Topics in Colonial and Postcolonial Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topics in cultural studies.
584.
Special Topics in Women Writers.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topics in cultural studies.
585.
Graduate Seminars in French Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Each section in this course will focus on a different topic. Titles of individual sections will vary as content varies.
588.
Topics in Genre Studies.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Interdisciplinary study of a specific literary genre.
599.
Master's Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
600.
Topics in One Author's Oeuvre.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
An in-depth study of one author’s oeuvre.
611.
Topics in Theory.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Topics in literary and cultural studies.
699.
Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit Δ)
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
