23 courses with the subject FREN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
FREN 111Beginning French I
Students begin to learn French through listening, speaking, reading and writing about topics familiar to them. They study social and cultural notions inherent in the daily life of peoples in diverse Francophone communities and learn to think critically and make interdisciplinary connections and informed cross-cultural comparisons. Offered in the fall semester. Does not count toward French major. Open to students with no prior background in French, or placement.
Students expand their developing language skills by continuing to listen, speak, read, and write on topics familiar to them. They continue their study of social and cultural notions inherent in the daily life of peoples in diverse Francophone communities and learn to think critically and make interdisciplinary connections and informed cross-cultural comparisons. Offered during spring semester. Does not count toward French major. Prerequisite: FREN 111 or placement.
Through study, discussion, and analysis of a wide variety of texts, students explore specific social and cultural topics relevant to French culture yesterday and today (e.g., stereotypes, the family, education, immigration) and develop and expand their ability to listen, speak, read, and write in French while also learning specific listening and reading strategies. Explicit focus on cross-cultural comparison/contrast and analysis. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: FREN 112 or placement. OLE Core Requirement: Global Histories and Societies.
Students explore questions of identity in the wider Francophone world through reading, discussing, and analyzing a wide variety of texts, including cultural documents, short biographical pieces, literary texts, and films. They consolidate their language skills and continue to develop their ability to analyze and communicate in French by engaging in interactive group activities, making oral presentations, and writing essays. They also work to expand their vocabulary and to review the French verb system and other key grammatical structures. Offered each semester. Prerequisite: FREN 231 or placement. OLE Core Requirement: World Languages and Cultures; Global Histories and Societies.
FREN 235French Language and Moroccan Culture in Fez (study abroad)
Students study French language and Moroccan culture in the Imperial City of Fez. An immersion experience that includes home stays with local French-speaking families, the course focuses on Moroccan culture, emphasizing the multicultural aspects of Morocco and facilitating student interaction with the local population. Second-year French grammar and writing and speaking skills are integrated into the reading and discussion of texts pertaining to Morocco's history and culture and their relation to present-day Morocco. Taught in French. Offered periodically during January term. Apply through Smith Center for Global Engagement. Prerequisite: FREN 231 or placement in FREN 232. OLE Core Requirement: World Languages and Cultures; OLE Experience in Practice.
FREN 237Immigration and Identity in Québec (study abroad)
Students study French language and Québec culture through an immersion experience that includes home stays with local French-speaking families in Québec City and Montreal. Second-year French grammar and writing and speaking skills are integrated into the reading and discussion of texts focusing on the experiences and identities of immigrants to Québec and their descendants, as well as how immigration is shaping the linguistic and cultural identity of the broader Québec population. Taught in French. Offered periodically during January term. Apply through Smith Center for Global Engagement. Prerequisites: FREN 231, placement in FREN 232, or by permission of instructor. OLE Core Requirement: World Languages and Cultures; OLE Experience in Practice.
This course provides an on-campus immersion experience for students interested in improving their oral language proficiency. Students engage in small and large group discussion, give individual and group oral presentations, and review grammar and registers of language. They also explore the notions of communicative competence and oral proficiency in order to become more effective speakers. Taught in French. Generally offered alternate years; one 250-level course will be offered each fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: FREN 232 or FREN 235 or FREN 237, or equivalent. OLE Core Requirement: World Languages and Cultures.
Students engage in intensive practice in various types of writing in French (e.g., summary, extended description, narration, and professional correspondence). Literary and non-literary texts provide topics and models. The course involves discussion, writing, and revision, and stresses advanced grammar review. Taught in French. Generally offered alternate years; one 250-level course will be offered each fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: FREN 232 or FREN 235 or FREN 237 or equivalent. OLE Core Requirement: World Languages and Cultures; Writing Across the Curriculum.
Students read a variety of French literary texts. The course focuses on aspects of literary analysis, terminology, methodology, and literary history. Students develop critical skills through discussion and analytical writing. Taught in French. Offered annually; one 250-level course will be offered each fall and spring semester. Prerequisite: FREN 232 or FREN 235, or FREN 237 or equivalent. OLE Core Requirement: World Languages and Cultures; Creativity.
Students explore French-speaking regions of the world outside France through the close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary and non- literary texts as well as other cultural artifacts. Readings, discussions, viewings, and written and oral assignments are organized around the exploration of specific topics or themes. May be repeated if geographical region is different. Taught in French. Offered at least alternate years. Counts toward Africa and the African Diaspora concentration when topic is Francophone Africa.
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May be repeated if geographical region is different.
minimum of one 250-level course (two recommended).
FREN 272Contemporary France
Students are introduced to contemporary French political, economic and social institutions and/or issues through close textual analysis of articles from the contemporary French press and other media (e.g., the internet, cinema). Students read, analyze, discuss and write in French on a wide variety of non-literary topics. Taught in French. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: minimum of one 250-level course (two recommended).
Students explore a particular period or century through examination of selected literary and non-literary works within their socio-historical and cultural contexts. Coursework includes discussion, analysis, and interpretation of representative works. Sample topics: "19th-Century French Literature," "La Belle Epoque," and "20th-Century French Literature." May be repeated if period is different. Taught in French. Offered at least alternate years. Prerequisite: minimum of one 250-level course (two recommended).
FREN 275Interdisciplinary French Studies in Paris (study abroad)
Students delve into advanced French language and culture through background readings, site visits, and multimedia exploration of topics including the French court, the medieval cathedral, visual art, immigration, and social protest. They read, discuss, and analyze texts from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, engaging with plays and films to discover Paris through diverse perspectives. Taught in French. Offered alternate years during January term. Apply through Smith Center for Global Engagement. Prerequisite: One French 250-level course (two recommended). OLE Core Requirement: Global Histories and Societies; OLE Experience in Practice.
Independent work is guided by a faculty member. Students need to have the necessary background, including appropriate coursework, before an independent project is approved. A student may not substitute an IS/IR course for a course regularly offered in a department or program. IS/IR culminates in at least one product (a paper, laboratory report, work of art, etc.). Normally, the student and faculty instructor are expected to meet at least once a week. See catalog for more information under registration and course enrollment. Prerequisites: at least second-year standing; at least 2 relevant courses for 298 (IS); approval from the faculty instructor, the academic advisor, and the department chair or program director.
Students explore a specified topic or theme in language, in literature, or in culture/civilization, or in a combination of these, through close reading, discussion, analysis, and interpretation of selected literary and/or non-literary works. Recent topics include "War and Terrorism," "Crime and Memory in Fiction," and "Translation Studies." May be repeated if topic is different. Taught in French. Offered annually. Prerequisite: minimum of one 270-level course (two recommended).
Students study a particular genre or medium (e.g., novel, play, poetry, short story, film) from a variety of periods and authors, with particular emphasis on form. Coursework includes close reading, discussion, in-depth analysis, and interpretation of works. Recent topics: "Autobiography," Contemporary Francophone Film," and "The Algerian Novel," May be repeated if genre is different. Taught in French. Offered annually. Prerequisite: minimum of one 270-level course (two recommended).
This course provides a comprehensive research opportunity, including an introduction to relevant background material, technical instruction, identification of a meaningful project, and data collection. The topic is determined by the faculty member in charge of the course and may relate to their research interests. Offered based on department decision. May be offered as a 1.00 credit course or .50 credit course. Prerequisite: determined by individual instructor.
Independent work is guided by a faculty member. Students need to have the necessary background, including appropriate coursework, before an independent project is approved. A student may not substitute an IS/IR course for a course regularly offered in a department or program. IS/IR culminates in at least one product (a paper, laboratory report, work of art, etc.). Normally, the student and faculty instructor are expected to meet at least once a week. See catalog for more information under registration and course enrollment. Prerequisites: at least second-year standing; at least 5 relevant courses for 398 (IR); approval from the faculty instructor, the academic advisor, and the department chair or program director.
In an integrative seminar, students examine specific issues and conceptual notions central to the understanding of the French language and/or Francophone literatures and cultures. Coursework includes readings, critical analysis, research methods, student reports, and substantive projects. May be repeated if topic is different. Taught in French. Offered periodically. Prerequisite: minimum of one level III FREN course.
