FRN - French
Designed for students who have had no French. Basic language skills. Introduction to the cultures of French-speaking countries. Students who have had previous preparation in French are required to take a placement test. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
4(4-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Basic language skills. Continuation of FRN 101. Recommended: FRN 101. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
4(4-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Intended for students with high school or other preparation in French who are not ready to begin Intermediate French. Combines
FRN 101 and 102. Students with previous preparation in French are required to take a placement exam. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
4(4-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Intended for students studying French abroad at the beginning level. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-8(Spec)
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
A cultural history of gastronomic traditions within France, their influence on global foodways, as well as contemporary debates around food within France. This course is taught in English. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Review of grammar and further development of all language skills. May be taken out of sequence with FRN 202. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: FRN 102. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
4(4-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Review of grammar and further development of all language skills. May be taken out of sequence with FRN 201. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: FRN 102. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)
Credits
4(4-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Intended for students studying French abroad at the intermediate level. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-18(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor.
Corequisites
None.
Intended for students studying French abroad at the advanced level. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-18(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Building advanced communicative skills in French through practical composition and conversation. Refinement of grammar. Recommended:
FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Building advanced communicative skills in French through practical composition and conversation. Refinement of grammar. Recommended:
FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
A study of various aspects of French culture from its beginnings through the nineteenth century. Recommended:
FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Various aspects of the political, social, economic, intellectual, artistic, and literary life of contemporary France. Writing Intensive. Recommended: FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Interpretation and discussion of representative works of French-language literature from France and the Francophone world with a focus on their social and cultural context. May be offered as Writing Intensive. (University Program Group I-A: Human Events and Ideas)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Develops acquaintance with the literature of France from the Middle Ages to 1800 through selections from representative authors; may be organized around a theme. Recommended: FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
General acquaintance with the literature of France from 1800 to the present. Selections from representative authors; may be organized around a theme. Recommended: FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
This course examines Francophone prose, poetry and film selections. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Acquisition of vocabulary, cross-cultural awareness, and communicative skills related to professions including diplomacy, international business, global development organizations, medical professions, fashion, and tourism industries. Recommended: FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An examination of 20th and 21st century immigration waves in France as depicted in historical and literary texts as well as in films. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
A study of selected topics in French-language film within the context of French and francophone cultures. May be repeated as long as the topics differ. Recommended: FRN 202.
Credits
3-6(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An examination of selected children's and young adult literature from France and the Francophone world. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
A study of various aspects of Quebec society and a few of Quebec's major writers. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
FRN 202 or the equivalent.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of phonetics and practice of intonation and pronunciation patterns. Recommended: FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to the theory, practice and history of translating French to English. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
FRN 202.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Topics of interest in French and francophone literature and civilization. Students may repeat the course as long as the topic differs. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended:
FRN 202.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Intended for advanced students studying abroad. Prerequisites: 6 hours of French at the 300 level; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
6 hours of French at the 300 level; permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Techniques for teaching and testing foreign language skills, planning lessons and units, and selecting materials for secondary-level classrooms. Practical experience through mini-teaching situations. Prerequisites: Two 300-level courses; passing the competency test; departmental permission.
Credits
3(2-1)
Prerequisites
Two 300-level courses; passing the competency test; departmental permission
Corequisites
None.
Pre-student teaching experience in middle or high school teaching situation. CR/NC only. Co-requisite:
FRN 411.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
FRN 411
Techniques for teaching and testing foreign language skills, planning lessons and units, and selecting materials for the elementary school classroom. Practical experience through mini-teaching situations. Co- requisites: FRN 411.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
FRN 411
Pre-student teaching experience in elementary school teaching situation. CR/NC only. Co-requisite:
FRN 421.
Credits
1(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
FRN 421
From the late 19th-century roots of World War I through the aftermath of the Algerian War, this course examines representations of France's major 20th-century conflicts. Writing Intensive. Recommended: Two 300-level French courses.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced study of a specific theme or topic in French-language literature, culture, or society from Quebec. May include French-Canadian topics outside Quebec. Prerequisite: one 300-level FRN course.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
one 300-level FRN course
Corequisites
None.
Intended for very advanced undergraduate and graduate students studying French abroad. Prerequisites: 6 hours of French at the 400 level; permission of instructor; or graduate status.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
Prerequisites
6 hours of French at the 400 level; permission of instructor; or graduate status.
Corequisites
None.
Study and analysis of composition and style. Recommended:
FRN 315,
FRN 316; 6 additional FRN credit hours in courses 300 or above.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Advanced study of topics of interest in French and francophone literatures and civilizations. Credit hours vary; may be repeated for different topics. Prerequisite: 6 FRN credit hours at the 300-level or above.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
6 FRN credit hours at the 300-level or above.
Corequisites
None.
The in-depth study of a topic under the direction of a faculty member who together with a student designs the format of the study. Prerequisites: At least 6 FRN credit hours at the 300 level or above; permission of the instructor and department chairperson.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
At least 6 FRN credit hours at the 300 level or above; permission of the instructor and department chairperson
Corequisites
None.