Course Catalog

French

101-102, 201. French for Proficiency 1, 2 and 3.
Introductory skills in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in French within the context of contemporary French culture. Courses taught in French. (102 has a prerequisite of 101 or 1-2 years in high school; 201 has a prerequisite of 102 or equivalent.) Three hours each semester.

190. Special Topics.

202. Gateway to Advanced French.
A thematically focused course designed to solidify communication skills through the study of a cultural topic with the aim of preparing students for advanced course work. Recently chosen course topics have included Life in World War II France and the Rise and Fall of Colonialism. Course taught in French. Prerequisite: French 201 or equivalent. Three hours.

210. Pronunciation Workshop.
A study of French pronunciation patterns through authentic speech samples and ample practice. Students set their own learning goals for accent reduction and design a plan to reach them. May be repeated once for credit with permission of instructor. No prerequisite. 1.5 hours.

211. Vocabulary Workshop.
A French vocabulary building with an emphasis on practice. Students set their own learning goals for vocabulary expansion and design a plan to reach them. May be repeated once for credit with permission of instructor. No prerequisite. 1.5 hours.

290. Special Topics.

307. Issues in Language.
A series of courses designed to hone advanced language skills, such as accuracy in past-time narration, complex sentence structures, language register, and precise word choice. Topics in a fouryear rotation include: Advanced Stylistics, Oral and Written Narration, Spoken Language through Film, French for Professional Purposes. Taught in French. May be repeated for credit under a different syllabus. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or permission of instructor. Three hours.

308. Issues in Culture.
A series of courses designed to examine issues in culture from around the French-speaking world, including historical and contemporary topics in social sciences, literature, and fine arts. Topics in the four-year rotation include: Movements in Art and Literature, Comparative Cinema, Rise and Fall of Colonialism, France during WWII, Paris through History, and French Language Press. Taught in French. May be repeated for credit under a different syllabus. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or permission of instructor. Three hours.

360. Tutorial Internship.
Testing, tutoring, lecturing and leading of discussion groups in selected French courses. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and invitation by the instructor. Does not count toward the French major. One to three hours.

390. Special Topics.

Last Updated: 6/10/09