24 courses with the subject FRN, 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.
FRN 101Elementary French I3
This course is an introduction to French at the basic level. Students will start with the alphabet, basic vocabulary for everyday life situations, pronunciation and basic sentence structures. Students will learn how to read and write basic structures of the French language, and be introduced to preliminary grammar skills. There are no prerequisites for this course.
This course is the continuation of FRN 102 and will cover reading, conversation, and oral comprehension in relation to cultural competencies. In addition to the textbook used in class, students will be exposed to a variety of cultural materials from French and Francophone countries.
This course is the continuation of FRN 201 and will cover reading, conversation, and oral comprehension in relation to cultural competencies. In addition to the textbook used in class, students will be exposed to a variety of cultural materials from French and Francophone countries.
For learners of French who would like an introduction to business in France and in Quebec. The course will deal with business vocabulary and custom in such areas as economic geography, government requirements for business, letter writing, transportation, insurance, accounting and labor relations.
This course emphasizes pronunciation while increasing usage of new vocabulary and assures proper use of syntax in conversation. Students will build upon their prior knowledge of French through a variety of exercises focusing on conversation and writing.
This course introduces students to major texts, authors and genres from the French and Francophone world. Students will be exposed to major contemporary authors in theater, short stories, novels and poetry.
This course introduces students to a variety of films from the French and Francophone world in order to discuss and critique a film in the French language orally and in writing.
A student who wishes to pursue an independent study project for academic credit must submit, prior to registration, a proposed plan of study that includes the topic to be studied and the goal to be achieved, the methodology to be followed, schedule of supervision, end product, evaluation procedure and number of credits sought. The proposal must be approved by the supervising faculty member, the department chair (program director) and filed in the dean of arts and science's office.
This course will focus on the intercultural competence acquired by the French majors during their Study Abroad experience through their development of cultural self-awareness, understanding, appreciation, and respect for the host culture. Students will be prompted to reflect critically on their cultural encounter and on their intercultural growth through a series of reflection pieces in which they explore their ability to navigate within the new culture and to make reflective comparisons with their own culture. In this course, students will become more open-minded and self-analytical of their cultural identity, challenge preconceived judgments and stereotypes on specific cultural groups, and develop intercultural communication skills and perspectives.
Intensive practice in speaking French about topics of personal and public interest in France and the Francophone world. Emphasis is placed in the development and improvement of functional language skills needed for interpersonal communication and academic presentations. Required for majors. Not open to native speakers of Spanish.
This course focuses on the development of advanced-level writing skills according to the Writing Proficiency Guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. With a focus on process-oriented writing, students will write informal and formal essays of varying lengths that focus on description, narration, and argumentation. In addition, students will review and practice key grammatical structures and vocabulary in order to promote greater precision and a more sophisticated writing style. Students will also focus on the mechanics of writing, including proper punctuation and spelling. Required for majors.
A one-credit preparation course for the Oral Proficiency Interview that focuses on intensive speaking practice of the linguistic functions students must master to pass the OPI at the Advanced Low level. It must be taken the semester immediately following their Study Abroad program. It may be taken as an Independent Study. Students who do not reach the advanced low level must retake the OPI at their own cost. Advanced low level equals A-; above this level equals A; below this level equals F.
The study of major French authors of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries is complemented by an introduction to the cultural context of the period. Special attention is given to humanism, classicism, mannerism and the baroque aesthetic as they are represented in the literary, musical and visual arts.
The study of major French authors of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries is complemented by an introduction to the cultural context of the period. Special attention is given to the esprit critique, preromanticism, romanticism and the rococo aesthetic as they are represented in the literary, musical and visual arts.
A survey of 20th century French literature, which is continually exploring new directions. Emphasis is on the most successful results of experimentation in the various genres.
A course in French literature in which students experience performing plays in French, some of these in front of an audience. Plays and / or scene selections taken from the repertoire of the medieval, classical, eighteenth century and contemporary French theater. Students will analyze structure, style and themes. Works selected will be studied not simply as objects for performance but also for their literary merit. Class conducted in French. Theater students and others with the requisite skills in French are also invited to enroll in this course. Fulfills core Visual and Performing Arts requirement. (VPA)
FRN 421Climate Change, Capitalism, and Zro Dchet: the Quest for Social Justice3
This course focuses on climate change related to capitalism, waste, and social/racial justice. We will depart from Tunisian author Yamen Mannai's novel L'Amas ardent (2017), which focuses on the ecological disaster of bees dying to critique dictatorship and the post-Revolution greed. While this novel will be the point of departure for the course as it shows the remnants of French colonialism and the greed of dictatorship (a direct consequence of colonization), the topics will vary weekly. Students will read articles and watch documentaries/films to draw connections between climate change, capitalism, and waste. The topic of illegal immigration from Africa across the Mediterranean will be highlighted as the direct consequence of capitalist greed and climate change. This course is taught in French.
A study of French history and culture, emphasizing their influence on contemporary France and their contributions to Western civilization. Required for major.
A selection of courses to provide an opportunity for study of certain specific periods, themes, genres, authors or linguistic topics. Offered in accordance with current student and faculty interest.
A study of Qubec, through its history, geography, arts and literature, political, and social structures. Various social justice concepts, such as human rights, equality, equity, and the status of minorities, will inform our study of historical events as we consider a number of questions. What happens when the colonizer becomes the colonized? What are the consequences when cultural imperialism becomes a guiding principle of government? Do the rights of minority populations outweigh commitment to the common good?(NOTE: THIS COURSE IS PART OF THE UNYLC FOREIGN LANGUAGE CONSORTIUM. HOST SCHOOL IS SIENA. PLEASE SEE THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE OR THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT FOR A REGISTRATION FORM AND GUIDELINES.).
FRN 457CRebellion & Belonging in French History & Politics 1789-20173
The French Revolution of 1789 will launch this survey of the major events that led to the construction of Modern France. Since the Revolutions outbreak, observers have debated several key questions: What is the legacy of the French Enlightenment? What were the causes of the French Revolution? How did the Napoleonic conquests raise resistance in European societies while creating a new social order? In what ways was the Haussmann architectural reforms of Paris a response to the culture of the barricade? Was the Paris Commune a pre-communist movement? Who were the heroes of the Rsistance during World War II and how did their ideals and struggles shape a new role model for the post-war generations? We will also examine the cultural changes that led to the end of the De Gaulle era, the Mai 68 uprising, the sexual revolution, and the adhesion of France to a new and peaceful European ideal. Was the 2017 presidential election a democratic reaction against the traditional two-party system? In this class, we will interrogate over two centuries of French history since 1789, reading across the disciplines. (NOTE: This course is part of the UNYLC Foreign Language Consortium. THIS COURSE IS ONLINE. Host School is: Canisius. PLEASE SEE THE REGISTRAR'S OFFICE FOR A REGISTRATION FORM AND GUIDELINES).
