1101, 1102 Elementary French

The acquisition of oral/aural skills through intensive exposure to French used both as the medium of communication and the object of study.  It enables the student accurately to express his or her daily experiences in spoken and written French, and to understand communications of a moderate level of difficulty.  These courses satisfy a basic liberal arts requirement for Foreign Language. 

1103 Elementary French for Advanced Beginners

A review of basic grammar and the introduction of more advanced grammar, together with the acquisition of oral/aural skills that allow communication in French in everyday contexts.  This course encompasses material presented in FRE 1101 and 1102.  This course satisfies a Foreign Language requirement.   

1123 The French-Speaking World

An examination of French speaking countries outside of Europe--especially Africa and the Caribbean--prior to, during, and after the establishment of French colonial rule.  Special attention is given to the ways different cultures have reacted, in economic, religious, sociological, artistic, and literary spheres, to the experience of French hegemony.  This course is taught in English.  It satisfies a Global Perspective and/or Humanities requirement.  Cross listed with Cross Cultural Studies 1123. 

1131 The Culture of France

A study of influences that have molded France through the ages, with insights into all aspects of French culture (geography, history, the arts, folklore, gastronomy, etc.) as reflected in the main provinces (Ile-de-France, Normandy, Burgundy, Brittany, Provence, the Basque Country).  This course is taught in English.  It satisfies a Humanities requirement. 

2100 Introduction to Business French

An Intermediate-level language course stressing all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) in the contexts of professional studies.  Prerequisite:  French 1102 or the equivalent.  It satisfies a Foreign Language requirement.   

2211 The Francophone World and the Media

A review and expansion of grammar, practive in oral and written French through the study of various Francophone media.  Prerequisite: French 1102 or the equivalent.  It satisfies a Foreign Language requirement. 

2212 France and the Euopean Union

A review and expansion of grammar, practive in oral and written French through the study of France's political and economical situation within the European Union.  Prerequisite:  French 2211 or the equivalent.  It satisfies a Foreign Language requirement. 

3301 Introduction to the Study of French Literature I

Themes and topics related to periods and genres in French literary history.  The course covers particular areas from the Medieval period through the Enlightenment.  Prerequisite:  Any French 2000 level course.  It satisfies a Foreign Language and/or Humanities requirement.

3302 Introduction to the Study of French Literature II

Themes and topics related to periods and genres in French literary history.  Ths course covers Romanticism to the present.  Prerequisite:  Any French 2000 level course.  It satisfies a Foreign Language and/or Humanities requirement.

3310 Advanced Studies in French

A course designed for upper-class French majors, with a different topic dealing with aspects of the French or Francophone literature or culture each semester.  Course offerings include:

• Le Cinéma français
• L'Autobiographie en France
• La Littéature française contemporaine comme prière athée
• Le Théâtre classique
• Les Femmes-écrivains du Moyen Age au XVIII^è siècle
• La Poésie
• Phonétique et Grammaire avancée

Prerequisite:  French 3301, 3302, or permission of the instructor.

3320 French/English Translation

Practice in the art of rendering a text from one language to another using both literary and non-literary sources.  This will include a study of advanced French grammar.  Prerequisite:  Any French 3000 level course. 

3330 L'Actualité Française

Practice in comprehending, writing, and speaking the French language through the reading of newspapers and study of various media (TV programs, French Web sites, etc.).  Special emphasis is placed on French contemporary culture and issues.  Course taught in French.  Prerequisite:  Any French 2000 level course. 

4410 Advanced Studies in French

A course designed for upper-class French majors, with a different topic dealing with aspects of the French or Francophone literature or culture each semester.  Course offerings include:

• Le Cinéma français
• L'Autobiographie en France
• La Littéature française contemporaine comme prière athée
• Le Théâtre classique
• Les Femmes-écrivains du Moyen Age au XVIII^è siècle
• La Poésie
• Phonétique et Grammaire avancée

Prerequisite:  Any French 3000 level course. 

2265,3365,4465 Special Topics in French

The study of a selected topic in the discipline.  Different topics are chosen for each offering, based on students' interests and needs. 

2295, 3395, 4495 Internships in French

Supervised field experiences in appropriate settings, usually off-campus, designed to assist students in acquiring and using skills and knowledge of the discipline unique to the selected topic.

2298, 3398, 4498 Independent Studies in French

Directed study planned and conducted with reference to the needs of those students who are candidates for departmental honors.  Qualified students who are not candidates for such honors but who desire to do independent studies are also admitted with permission of the Department.