15 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 111Basic Communication Skills in French I 3
Beginning development of French oral, listening, reading and writing skills, with introduction to cultural elements. This course meets the requirement of the “Cultivating Character for a Fulfilling Life” general education curriculum for Cultural Contexts.
Continuation of skill development begun in French 111. Fulfills the Cultural Contexts requirement of the Cultivating Character for a Fulfilling Life general education curriculum. Prerequisite: FRN 111 or placement.
Continuation of skills development. Increased emphasis on oral and written production skills. Fulfills Global Perspective/Foreign Language requirement of the Foundations and Perspectives general education curriculum. Prerequisite: FRN 112, placement, or permission of instructor. Offered as needed.
This course studies graphic narratives from the French-speaking world in English translation. Through the exploration of this art form, students unpack a distinct way of making sense of the world while learning about cultural, historical, and socio-economic issues. May count toward fulfillment of the French minor. This course meets the requirement of the “Cultivating Character for a Fulfilling Life” general education curriculum for Cultural Contexts.
Business terms in French: letters, forms, bills, CVs, cover letters and similar business documents. A presentation of cultural differences between business practices in the United States and France, as well Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2024-25 213
Conversation within a cultural context. Development of critical thinking skills in spoken French about contemporary issues. Taught in French. Fulfills Global Perspective/Foreign Language requirement of the Foundations and Perspectives general education curriculum. Prerequisite: FRN 212 or permission of instructor.
This course focuses on spoken French. It provides a brief history of the French language, tracing the main periods of this social, linguistic, and historical development. We will explore phonetic issues, which will help students understand the evolution of the language. We will investigate topics such as the French Revolution’s destruction of dialects, the influence of minority groups on contemporary French, and the status of French outside of France. Fulfills Global Perspective/Foreign Language requirement of the Foundations and Perspectives general education curriculum. Prerequisite: FRN 212 or permission of instructor.
Options for students to study, according to their interests, a variety of topics not covered in regular courses. To be announced by the department. Taught in French. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
This course provides a survey of relevant aspects of contemporary French society. We will discuss various issues using films, articles and news stories to guide our conversations. As we attempt to understand the singularities of present-day France, we will delve into the past of this European nation and its relationships with the rest of the world. Topics include family life, school, immigration, race relations, and rural vs. urban 192 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2026-27
FRN 340Topics in French and Francophone Literatures3
An intensive, thematic study of representative literary works from specific genres and authors of the francophone world. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FRN 212 or permission of instructor.
Independent readings directed by Modern Foreign Languages faculty and approved by program coordinator. Taught in French. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
A student-agency-originated and departmentally approved field-learning experience which enables students to apply previously attained knowledge and skills and to attain certain specified new learning goals in a work-related environment. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FRN 212 or permission of instructor. 214 Mars Hill University Academic Catalog 2024-25