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26 courses with the subject FRE, 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.

FRE 101Elem French I3

Basic course in French emphasizing skills in oral and written communication with an introduction to the culture and civilization of the Francophone world. Open to students with no previous study of French or with the permission of the chairperson of the department of foreign languages.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 102Elementary French II3

Course continues to develop the four basic functions of language begun in French 101: speaking, understanding, reading and writing while stressing vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. The culture of the Francophone world will form the content area of the course.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 103Interm Conversational French3

Review and expansion of communication skills (speaking, reading and writing) through materials reflecting the history, literature, and culture of the Francophone world.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 104Interm Conversational French II3

Review and expansion of communication skills (speaking, reading and writing) through materials reflecting the history, literature, and culture of the Francophone world.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 200Francophone Women3

A survey of various themes and social questions regarding the position that women have held in French society from the 12th century to the present, as these are treated in poetry, prose fiction, cinema and drama by and about female authors. Conducted in English, with all texts read in translation, this course is open to all students, regardless of their background in French. This course cannot be used to satisfy a foreign-language requirement for non-majors. It may count as a culture course required for the minor.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 205Adv Conversational French & Composition3

Development of fluency in the language as well as of ability to write original compositions. Includes the study of various aspects of Francophone people and their culture.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 206Adv Conversational French & Composition3

Development of fluency in the language as well as of ability to write original compositions. Includes the study of various aspects of Francophone people and their culture.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 305Lit & Civil Quebec3

A survey of political, social, intellectual and artistic history of Quebec as reflected in its literature.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 307Contemporary France3

An introduction to the cultural institutions of post-war France, this course examines the political structure, technological developments, and social issues of the Fifth Republic, with special emphasis on current events and contemporary media.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 308Cultural History of France3

A survey of the history of France from the Middle Ages to World War II, through thematic studies of the artistic and literary developments, social and political movements, philosophical trends, and historic personalities that helped to shape France of the twenty-first century.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 310Translation Laboratory3

Introduction to the techniques and problems of translation. Includes written, consecutive and simultaneous translation as well as subtitling. Usually taken abroad.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 319Francophone Cinema3

A variable topics course which means to introduce students to particular cultural aspects of the francophone world through a close study and examination of its films.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 401Indep Research Project3

Each student pursues a topic independently under the direction of a staff member. The student must have a written report of his/her findings approved. The approved written report is to be filed with the chairperson of the department.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 404Honors Thesis I3

Individual research of a substantive nature pursued in the students major field of study. The research will conclude in a written thesis or an original project, and an oral defense.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 405Honors Thesis II3

Individual research of a substantive nature pursued in the students major field of study. The research will conclude in a written thesis or an original project, and an oral defense.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 406Phonetics3

Intensive study of sound system, intonation and accent. Usually taken abroad.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 410History of French Theatre3

A survey of the major trends in the development of theatre literature, theory, and performance in France from the Middle Ages to the present.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 41220th Cent French Literature3

An examination of selected major works of prose, theatre, and poetry of the 20th century within the context of social and political change.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 414Romanticism3

Analysis of the ideas, techniques and major contributions of the literary leaders of the Romantic movement.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 415Realism & Symbolism3

Studies in post-Romantic prose and poetry with special emphasis on Baudelaire, Flaubert, Verlaine, Mallarme, and Zola.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 416Contemporary Francophone Lit3

A survey of political, social and aesthetic trends in Francophone Africa and in the Francophone Caribbean, through a close examination of North and West African as well as Caribbean literature, theatre, art and film.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 418Adv Grammar & Stylistics I3

Course designed to develop the personal writing style of the student by means of grammatical and stylistic exercises as well as creative and technical writing. Usually taken abroad.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 419Adv Grammar & Stylistics II3

Course designed to develop the personal writing style of the student by means of grammatical and stylistic exercises as well as creative and technical writing. Usually taken abroad.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 425Senior Seminar3

Research work manifested in oral and written projects in keeping with the area of specialization of individual students.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 426Teaching Assistantship3

A student having attained advanced proficiency in French will lead weekly lab sessions as a supplement to French 205-206. These sessions consist of grammar exercises, vocabulary drills, conversational activities, and cultural modules. With a pedagogical supervisor, the student will examine various language acquisition strategies while preparing a cumulative teaching portfolio.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu
FRE 428Stage Perfectionne3

Course designed to provide students who have already attained a level of fluency with opportunity to perfect their skills by means of group work and individualized activities.

Subject
FRE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Academic Catalog
Source
catalog.niagara.edu

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