Modern Language Studies Major: French Track

Please note: Students may not declare aFrench major or minor at this time. Please reach out to us about other options that may be of interest.

1-4. Four French courses, chosen from the following or their equivalencies with the permission of the track coordinator.

1. 16 Credits Total

   Not resolved to a course
   16
2. FREN 102

   Communicating in French II. 4. Continuation of French I with more emphasis on grammar and developing reading and writing skills. Emphasis still on oral communication and culture.Prerequisite: FREN 101 or placement. Spring. Fulfills foreign language requirement (1998). Modern language 102 requirement

   As published: “Communicating in French II”
   2019
3. FREN 203

   Intermediate French I. 4. Introduction of more advanced aspects of French grammar, vocabulary and culture in addition to continued speaking and comprehension, as well as increased emphasis on reading and writing in French.Prerequisite: FREN 102 orplacement. Fall

   As published: “Intermediate French I”
4. FREN 204

   Intermediate French II. 4. Continuation of more advanced aspects of French grammar, vocabulary, and culture introduced in French 203, with an increased emphasis on reading and writing skills.Prerequisite: FREN 203 or placement

   As published: “Intermediate French II”
5. FREN 310

   Contemporary France. 4. Study of the institutions and society of France today, with an emphasis on developing the vocabulary and cultural context required to understand them.Prerequisite: FREN 220

   As published: “Contemporary France”
6. FREN 311

   The Francophone World. 4. Study of significant literatures, cultures and major currents of the French-speaking world other than those of France, with particular emphasis on Africa and the Caribbean. Course is repeatable with different topics.Prerequisite: FREN 220 or placement. Fulfills humanities and intercultural requirements (1998). Art/humanities and sociocultural engagement requirements

   As published: “The Francophone World”
   2019
7. FREN 315

   French and Francophone Cinema. 4. Study of French and Francophone cinema as well as societal and cultural influences. Specific directors, films and themes will vary. Course is repeatable with different topics.Prerequisite: FREN 220. Fulfills humanities requirement (1998). Arts/humanities requirement

   As published: “French and Francophone Cinema”
   2019
8. FREN 365

   Literature and Culture: Period. 4. Study of French and Francophone culture and society within a defined period of time, e.g., the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, along with the period?s defining characteristics and lasting influences. Course is repeatable with different topics.Prerequisite: FREN 220 and FREN 310, FREN 311 or FREN 315

   As published: “Literature and Culture: Period”
9. FREN 375

   Literature and Culture: Theme. 4. Study of French and Francophone culture and society through the lens of a particular theme. Themes may be universal in nature (love, death, the nation, the Other) or more specific (the City of Paris, Revolutionary writings, the Dreyfus affair). Course is repeatable with different topics.Prerequisite: FREN 220 and FREN 310, FREN 311 or FREN 315

   As published: “Literature and Culture: Theme”
10. FREN 385

    Literature and Culture: Genre. 4. Study of French and Francophone culture and society through a particular literary genre, e.g. the novel, theatre, poetry. Consideration will be given to how historical periods have given rise to certain literary genres and how genres have influenced literary and cultural movements. Course is repeatable with different topics.Prerequisite: FREN 220 and FREN 310, FREN 311 or FREN 315

    As published: “Literature and Culture: Genre”

FREN 260, FREN 290, FREN 360, FREN 390, FREN 460, FREN 470, FREN 490 with departmental permission

1. 5. FREN 220 Introduction to Literary and Cultural Analysis

   Not resolved to a course
   4
2. 6. Select Any FREN 300-level course

   Not resolved to a course
   4

FREN 360 or FREN 390 with departmental permission

1. 7. FREN 400 Senior Seminar

   Not resolved to a course
   4
2. 8. MLS 210 Interdisciplinary Lang. Studies

   Not resolved to a course
   4

OR MLS 220 Exp/Immersive Lang. Studies