FREN 101: French Beginning Culture and Communication I (3)

For students with no previous experience in French. The course aims to develop cultural understanding and linguistic proficiency for rudimentary social communication. Activities include engagement with native speakers; in-class conversations; reading, listening, writing exercises; application of broad cultural definitions to the specifics of French and Francophone cultures; discussions (in English) of a problem or concern affecting those cultural groups. Special attention given to developing intercultural competency, with a focus on the ways in which the processes used for understanding French and Francophone peoples can be applied to other cultural experiences. Course conducted in French 50% of the time.


FREN 102: French Beginning Culture and Communication II​ (3)

Prerequisites: FREN 101 or one year-equivalent high school French. Course reviews structures and vocabulary for rudimentary social communication. Activities include engagement with native speakers; in-class conversations; reading, listening, writing exercises; application of broad cultural definitions to the specifics of French and Francophone cultures; discussions of a problem or concern affecting those cultural groups and analysis (in English) of proposed solutions. Special attention given to developing intercultural competency, with a focus on the ways in which the processes used for understanding French and Francophone peoples can be applied to other cultural experiences. Course conducted in French 50% of the time.

FREN 103: French Beginning Culture and Communication III (3)

Prerequisites: FREN 102 or two year-equivalent high school French. Course reviews and expands on creating descriptions in order to discuss current events. Activities include engagement with native speakers; in-class conversations; reading, listening, writing exercises; application of broad cultural definitions to the specifics of French and Francophone cultures; discussions of a problem or concern affecting those cultural groups and analysis of proposed solutions. Special attention given to developing intercultural competency, with a focus on the ways in which the processes used for understanding French and Francophone peoples can be applied to other cultural experiences. Course conducted in French 50%-75% of the time.

FREN 104: French Intermediate Cultures and Communication I​ (3)

Prerequisites: FREN 103 or three year-equivalent high school French. Course introduces communicating in various time frames and offering opinions on current events and issues. Activities include engagement with native speakers; in-class conversations; reading, listening, writing exercises; application of broad cultural definitions to the specifics of French and Francophone cultures; discussions of a problem or concern affecting those cultural groups and analysis of proposed solutions. Special attention given to developing intercultural competency, with a focus on the ways in which the processes used for understanding French and Francophone peoples can be applied to other cultural experiences. Course conducted in French 75%-90% of the time.

FREN 105: French Intermediate Cultures and Communication II​ (3)

Prerequisites: FREN 104 or four year-equivalent high school French. Course reviews communicating in various time frames. Develops communication for expressing complex opinions on historical, political, and social concerns. Activities include engagement with native speakers; in-class conversations; reading, listening, writing exercises; application of broad cultural definitions to the specifics of French and Francophone cultures; discussions of a problem or concern affecting those cultural groups and analysis of proposed solutions. Special attention given to developing intercultural competency, with a focus on the ways in which the processes used for understanding French and Francophone peoples can be applied to other cultural experiences. Course conducted in French 90% of the time.

FREN 331 — Advanced Grammar and Phonetics (3)

Study of the more complex problems of French grammar and pronunciation to develop precision and good style in writing and phonetic accuracy in speaking. Alternate year course.

FREN 332 — Translation (3)

Introduction to problems and techniques of translation. Students translate selected texts to improve idiomatic usage, accuracy of expression, and correct use of grammar. Alternate year course.

FREN 336 — Business French (3)

Introduction to French economic and commercial terminology and institutions. Alternate year course.

FREN 338 — French Language Media (3)

Study of representative articles and programs from the media of the French-speaking world to develop a contemporary vocabulary and improve comprehension. Emphasis is on current events including politics, economics, and social trends. Alternate year course.

FREN 441 — French Civilization I (3)

Study of events, ideas, institutions and major figures from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century. Alternate year course.

FREN 442 — French Civilization II (3)

Study of events, ideas, institutions and major figures from the nineteenth century to the present. Alternate year course.

FREN 451 — Survey of French Literature I (3)

A survey of French literature from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century. Discussion and analysis of selections from various genres and movements. Alternate year course.

FREN 452 — Survey of French Literature II (3)

A survey of literary works in French by authors from France and other francophone countries from the nineteenth century to the present. Discussion and analysis of selections from various genres and movements. Alternate year course.

FREN 491 — Selected Topics in French Studies (3)

Study of selected topics in the language, literature, or culture of France and/or other francophone countries. Topic is announced at preregistration. Offered as required.

FREN 499 — French Internship (3)

An internship in a French-speaking environment may be taken as an elective in addition to the eight required major courses with the approval of the Department Chairperson. A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.50 is required and the student must have a G.P.A. of at least 3.00 in French.