French

Course Descriptions

FRN 101

Beginning French I

(3 crs.) Fundamentals of grammar and pronunciation; exercises in reading, writing, and conversation. (Lec. 3) Pre: no prior French is required. Will not count toward the language requirement if the student has studied French for more than one year within the last six years. (C2) (A3)

FRN 102

Beginning French II

(3 crs.) Continuation of FRN 101. Students enrolling in this course should have taken FRN 101 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (A3) (C2)

FRN 103

Intermediate French I

(3 crs.) Development of facility in reading texts of moderate difficulty; supplemented by further work in grammar, conversation, and composition. Students enrolling in this course should have taken FRN 102 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (A3) (C2)

FRN 104

Intermediate French II

(3 crs.) Continuation of FRN 103. Students enrolling in this course should have taken FRN 103 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (C2) (A3)

FRN 120G

Multicultural France through Film

(3 crs.) Examination of multicultural France and the Francophone world through film. Themes include immigration, diversity, identity, and citizenship. Course taught in English. Not for major credit in French. (Seminar) (A3) (C3) (GC)

FRN 151

Franco-American Relations (in English)

(3 crs.) Study of Franco-American relations from the American and French Revolutions to the present. Taught in English (Lec. 3/Online). Not for major credit in French. (A3) (C2)

FRN 152

Contemporary France

(3 crs.) Study the French identity through selected readings and films. Analyze how language, economy, cuisine, politics, and cinema have defined the French and examine the polemics around these topics now. (Online) (C2)

FRN 201

French Pronunciation

(1 cr.) The sounds of French; relationship between spelling and pronunciation; regional variation. Practice in pronouncing French prose and poetry. (Lab. 2) Pre: FRN 104 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

FRN 204

French Composition I

(3 crs.) Practice in writing French; topics selected from everyday events and readings in French; emphasis on vocabulary building; some grammar study, frequent compositions. Students enrolling in this course should have taken FRN 104 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (C2) (A3)

FRN 207

French Oral Expression I

(3 crs.) Training in the spontaneous use of oral French. Students will extend the quantity and quality of spoken French that they are able to produce. Special focus on narration or storytelling in French. Students enrolling in this course should have taken FRN 104 or equivalent. (Lec. 3) (C2) (A3)

FRN 304

French Composition II

(3 crs.) Writing of literary French. Frequent compositions and critiques with emphasis on the stylistic devices. Recommended for those concentrating in French. (Lec. 3) Pre: FRN 204. (B4) (C3)

FRN 307

Oral Expression II

(3 crs.) Discussion, short speech making, pronunciation, everyday vocabulary, and improvement of conversation. Matters of current interest in French selected by instructor and students. (Lec. 3) Pre: FRN 207. (C2) (A3)

FRN 309

French Culture and Literature to 1789

(3 crs.) Survey of the significant developments in the arts, society, and literature in France from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. (Lec. 3) Pre: FRN 204 or permission of instructor. (C1) (A3)

FRN 310

Modern French Culture and Literature

(3 crs.) Survey of the significant developments in the arts, history, and literature in France from the French revolution to the present. (Lec. 3) Pre: FRN 204 or permission of instructor.

FRN 315

French Internship Abroad

(3 crs.) Supervised work experience in a French-speaking country for advanced language students. (Practicum) Pre: FRN 200-level French course or equivalent or permission of instructor.

FRN 316

French Internship Abroad

(3 crs.) Supervised work experience in a French-speaking country for advanced language students. (Practicum) Pre: FRN 200-level French course or equivalent or permission of instructor.

FRN 318

French Across the Curriculum

(1 cr.) Reading and discussion of original French texts in conjunction with courses throughout the university curriculum. Designed to maintain and improve French language skills and to enrich study through exposure to texts in the original language. (Lec. 1) Pre: permission of instructor. May be repeated.

FRN 320

Studies in French Cinema

(3 crs.) Study of major French/Francophone film genres and of prominent French/Francophone directors. Topics include Films of Luc Besson, Survey of French Cinema, and French Film Comedies. Emphasis will vary. Course taught in English. Students counting the course for a major or minor in French are required to do all written work in French and must have credit for FRN 204 and FRN 207. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credits. (Lec. 3/Online) (C2) (A3)

FRN 350

Topics in French for Specific Purposes

(3 crs.) Prepares students to use French in settings that require specific knowledge or practices. Focuses on language skills. Includes cultural knowledge and techniques for independent learning. (Lec. 3) Pre: FRN 204 and FRN 207 or permission of the instructor. (B2) (D1)

FRN 351

French for Health and Humanitarian Purposes

(3 crs.) Prepares students to use French responsibly in health and humanitarian contexts. Develops language skills, health knowledge, intercultural competency, and ability to evaluate stakes of global health issues. (Lec. 3) Pre: FRN 204 and 207, or permission of instructor. (D1) (B2)

FRN 392

Nineteenth-Century Literature in Translation

(3 crs.) Reading in translation of selected literary works from representative 19th-century authors. (Lec. 3/Online) Not for major credit in French.

FRN 393

Twentieth-Century Literature in Translation

(3 crs.) Reading in translation of selected literary works from representative 20th-century authors. (Lec. 3/Online) Not for major credit in French.

FRN 397

Directed Study

(1-3 crs.) For advanced student at the 300-level. Individual research and reports on problems of special interest. (Independent Study) Pre: Acceptance of a project by a faculty member and approval of section head. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.

FRN 412

Topics in French Culture and Literature

(3 crs.) Topics in French literature and culture. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: FRN 309 or 310 or permission of instructor. May be taken more than once for credit on different topics.

FRN 474

African Literature in French

(3 crs.) Authors of Africa and the Diaspora; includes Camara, Cesaire, Dadie, Senghor. (Lec. 3) Pre: FRN 309 or 310 or permission of instructor.

FRN 480

Business French

(3 crs.) Study of concepts and terminology relating to the French business world. (Lec. 3) Pre: junior standing, credit or concurrent enrollment in at least one 300-level French language course.

FRN 497

Directed Study

(3 crs.) For the advanced student. Individual research and reports on problems of special interest. (Independent Study) Pre: acceptance of a project by a faculty member and approval of section head.

FRN 498

Directed Study

(1-3 crs.) For the advanced student. Individual research and reports on problems of special interest. (Independent Study) Pre: acceptance of a project by a faculty member and approval of section head.