15 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 10100Elementary French I (LA)
Beginning course. Practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing simple idiomatic French in the context of French and francophone cultures. Emphasizes participation and self-expression. Open to students with no previous French, or by placement examination. (F,S,Y) Attributes: HM4 Credits
Continuation of FREN 10100. Limited to students who have successfully completed FREN 10100 with a grade of C- or better, or by placement examination. Prerequisites: FREN 10100, or equivalent. (F,S,Y) Attributes: HM4 Credits
Develops intermediate-level proficiency in French with a focus on culture. Includes grammar review and expansion, with practice in all skill areas and a particular emphasis on spoken communication. Prerequisites: FREN 10200 with a grade of C- or better, or by placement examination. (Y) Attributes: HM4 Credits
Taught in English, this course offers a thematic study of French works from the 19th century to the present. Emphasis on representations of gender, sexuality, class, and race, and discussions of the social history of Western societies. This course does not count towards language proficiency requirements in majors. FREN 31200 and ENGL 31201 are cross listed courses. Cannot receive credit for both. Prerequisites: Two courses in the liberal arts. (IRR) Attributes: CTE4 Credits
FREN 32200Advanced French Grammar Through Creative Writing (LA)
Advanced study of French grammar, with an emphasis placed on creative writing, including register, genres, and style. Prerequisites: FREN 20000 or above taught in French with a grade of C- or better, or by placement examination. (IRR) Attributes: CCCS4 Credits
FREN 34300The Evolution of French Civilization (LA)
Study of how concrete elements of French civilization, key figures, government, society, ideas, literature, and the arts evolved from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Taught in French. Prerequisites: FREN 30100. (IRR) Attributes: INBG4 Credits
This course explores French feminism through history, from the French Revolution to the contemporary era. Through discussion of key French feminist texts, students address issues such as the relationship between gender, race and citizenship; the gender binary and its ties to heteronormative structures of power; and the influential role of French feminist theory on contemporary queer theory and transgender studies. Course taught in English. This course does not count towards language proficiency requirements in majors. Prerequisites: Two courses in the Liberal Arts. (IRR) Attributes: CTE, WGS, WGS3, WGSI4 Credits
Practical introduction to the world of translation and its relationship to culture and ethics through the analysis and translation of literary and non-literary texts (articles, brochures, documents) from French into English. Prerequisite: FREN 20000 or above taught in French with a grade of C- or better, or by placement examination. (IRR) 4 Credits
FREN 36700French for Professional Communication (LA)
In this course students gain familiarity with spoken and written expression necessary to conduct business in France. Topics covered include the French and Francophone economy, French and Francophone business practices, human resources, marketing, professional translation, and intercultural communication. Prerequisites: FREN 20200. (IRR) 3 Credits
FREN 37700Selected Topics in French Literature and Culture (LA)
Study of a genre, time period, group of authors, or single major writer. May be repeated up to nine credits when topics vary. Taught in French. Prerequisites: FREN 30100 or by placement exam. (IRR) 3 Credits
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May be repeated up to nine credits when topics vary.
Individual research, study, and/or writing on particular topics supervised by a member of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: FREN 30100; permission of instructor and chairperson. (IRR) 1-3 Credits