100   Accelerated Introductory French, 6 credit hours (GE)

Eight lectures. Two one-hour laboratories.  Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation.  Fall Semester.

101    Introductory French I, 3 credit hours (GE)

Four lectures.  One one-hour laboratory.  Emphasis on the development of basic communication skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking through grammatical and verbal drills, systematic vocabulary acquisition, reading, composition, and conversation.  Fall Semester.

102    Introductory French II, 3 credit hours (GE)

Continuation of FRN 101.  Prerequisite:  FRN 101 or equivalent (see department chair).  Spring Semester.

200   Accelerated Intermediate French, 6 credit hours (GE)

Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with composition and conversation.  Readings and discussions explore cross-cultural values.  Prerequiste:  FRN 102 or equivalent (see departmental chair).  Spring Semester.

201    Intermediate French I, 3 credit hours (GE)

Continued emphasis on the development of basic communication skills, stressing vocabulary, the idiom, and grammar, along with composition and conversation.  Readings and discussions explore cross-cultural values.  Prerequiste:  FRN 102 or equivalent (see department chair).  Fall Semester.

202    Intermediate French II, 3 credit hours (GE)

Continuation of FRN 201.  Prerequiste: FRN 201 or equivalent (see department chair).

300    Directed Independent Study, 1-3 credit hours

Investigation of assigned subjects, supervised reading, and independent study at the advanced intermediate level.  Constent of instructor and chair required.

301    French Conversation, 3 credit hours

Emphasis on development of speaking fluency.  Oral practice highly emphasized.  Occasional written exercises.  Prerequiste:  Completion of lower-division sequences or equivalent.

302    Grammar and Composition, 3 credit hours (WR)

Emphasis on development of technical command of French through grammar review, vocabulary amplification, and writing exercises.

303    Phonetics and Phonology, 3 credit hours (WR)

Studies in phonetics and phonology of French.  Emphasis on pronunciation of contemporary French.  At the instructor’s discretion, the course may involve studies in linguistic analysis and transcription.

310      Business French, 3 credit hours

Emphasis on understanding commercial vocabulary and comprehending authentic texts, as well as the creation of dialogues and oral presentations.  Study of aspects of other areas of professional French (social work, law) may be included.

320      French Literature in Translation, 3 credit hours

Studies in French literature.  Major works and authors of the French literary tradition.  May be thematic or generic in approach or may concentrate on one author.  Credit in English or French.  (Cross-listed with ENG 320.)

321    Francophone Literature in Translation, 3 credit hours

Studies in Francophone literature.  Major works and authors writing in French outside France.  May be thermatic or generic in approach or may concentrate on one author.  Credit in English of French.  (Cross-listed with ENG 320.)

323   History of French Film, 3 credit hours

Traces the social and technological history of French filem. All films subtitled in English.  Readings and discussion in French and English.  (Cross-listed with MC 326.)

331   Survey of French Literature, 3 credit hours

This course introduces students to the literary genres and historical panorama of Francophone literature.  Emphasis on the acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay.

332   Survey of Francophone Literature, 3 credit hours

This course introduces students to the literary genres and historical panorama of Francophone literature.  Emphasis on the acquisition of reading skills and analytical tools in drama, poetry, narrative, and essay.

341    French Culture and Civilization, 3 credit hours

This course introduces students to the main historical events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues from the beginning of French civilization to the present.  The cultural history of France will be considered within a national and international context.

342    Francophone Culture and Civilization, 3 credit hours

This course introduces students to the main historical events, social movements, artistic currents, and philosophical vogues in the French-speaking world, considered within a national and international context.

344   Francophone Cultural Studies, 3 credit hours

Study of currents events in the French-speaking world through use of print, electronic, and visual sources.

370    Discussion de Textes, 3 credit hours

Investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature, or the arts.

390    Studies Contemporaines, 3 credit hours

Studies in contemporary French culture.

400   Directed Independent Study, 3 credit hours

Investigation of assigned subjects, supervised reading, and independent study at the advanced level.  Consent of instructor and chair required.

405   History of the French Language, 3 credit hours

Study of the history of one or more aspects of the French language, including syntax, morphology, lexicon, and diffusion.

430    French Medieval, Renaissance or Early Modern Literature, 3 credit hours         

Studies in French literature from the beginning of the 18^th century.  At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and tests, or may explore a special topic.

431    Modern and Contemporary French Literature, 3 credit hours

Studies in French literature from the 18^th century to today.  At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explore a special topic.

440   Francophone French Literature, 3 credit hours

Studies in Francophone literature from its origins to today.  At the instructor’s discretion, this course may involve a survey of major authors and texts, or may explorer a special topic.           

451    Studies in Drama, 3 credit hours

Study of the formal and generic features of drama.  May emphasize the development of dramatic form and content, a group of writers, a period or a sub-genre.

452    Studies in Prose, 3 credit hours

Study of the formal and generic features of the novel, novella, essay, autobiography and other prose forms.  May emphasize origins and development of a particular prose genre, a group of writers, a period or culture, or a sub-genre.

453    Studies in Poetry, 3 credit hours

Study of the forms and conventions of poetry.  May emphasize a poetic genre, a group of writers, a period or culture, or recurrent theme.

470    Special Topics in French Civilization and Literature, 3 credit hours

Advanced investigation of selected topics or themes drawn from culture, history, literature, or the arts.