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 110French I4
Introduction to the study of French language and culture through classroom and integrated laboratory study. For beginners who have not previously studied French. This course fulfills the Core Curriculum Second Language requirement. Students who completed two units of high school French with grades of C or higher may not enroll in FREN 110. Fall and Spring.
Continuation of the introductory study of French language and culture through classroom and integrated laboratory study. Designed for students who have some previous experience studying or speaking French, but who need extensive review and practice before continuing their studies at the intermediate level. This course fulfills the Core Curriculum Second Language requirement.
two units of high school French or the equivalent with grades of C or higher, or appropriate score on placement test. Students who have credit for FREN 110 may not receive credit for FREN 130. Fall and Spring..
FREN 171-4Special Topics in French1-4
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
Continued study of French language and culture with a focus on contemporary French and francophone societies, current events, and cultural practices. Through authentic texts, media, music, film, and the arts, students develop their French language skills while examining how French is lived, spoken, and evolving in regions such as France, Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada. The course emphasizes developing communication skills and cultural awareness through extensive listening and reading activities, conversational practice, and writing short compositions. Designed to prepare students for further intermediate or advanced study, the course is conducted entirely in French.
FREN 110 or 130, or appropriate score on placement test. Fall.
FREN 225French Through Music4
Continuation of the study of French language and culture while exploring French and Francophone music. Students develop a higher level of proficiency and preparedness for study at the intermediate or advanced level through conversational practice, extensive listening and reading activities for improved comprehension, and by writing short compositions. Particular emphasis is placed on listening, pronunciation, and conversational skills. Class is conducted in French.
FREN 110 or 130, or appropriate score on placement test. Spring.
FREN 271-4Special Topics in French1-4
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
Development of competence in written and oral French through process-oriented compositions and review of language structures. Practice of different forms and styles of writing: analytical, functional, creative and polemical, through the study of current cultural materials, films, periodicals and literary works. Revisions and re-writing, oral presentations and in-class exchanges, and integrated laboratory study. Class is conducted in French.
FREN 230 or appropriate score on placement test. Fall and Spring.
FREN 335French Through Film4
Continuation of the study of French language and culture while exploring French and Francophone cinema. Students develop a higher level of proficiency and preparedness for study at the intermediate or advanced level through conversational practice, extensive listening and reading activities for improved comprehension, and by writing short compositions. Particular emphasis is placed on reading, writing, and conversational skills. Class is conducted in French.
FREN 215 or 225, or appropriate score on placement test. See department Chair.
FREN 340French Literature in History from La Chanson de Roland to Voltaire4
Survey of French literature and civilization in the context of historical developments from the middle ages through the French Revolution as seen in artistic and intellectual production, religious, social and political institutions, and as reflected in canonical works. Oral reports, in-class discussions, and integrated laboratory study. Class is conducted in French.
FREN 325 or appropriate score on placement test. Every year.
FREN 341French Literature in History from Chateaubriand to Césaire4
A survey of French literature and civilization in the context of historical developments of the 19th through 21st centuries as seen in artistic and literary movements, social and political institutions, and as reflected in canonical works. Oral reports, in-class discussions, and integrated laboratory study. Class is conducted in French.
FREN 325 or appropriate score on placement test. Every year.
FREN 371-4Special Topics in French1-4
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
Introduction to Francophonie via literature, cinema and music. Concentration on the study of classic and groundbreaking written works by authors from across the Francophone world. Includes the review of historical documents, newspaper articles, film excerpts and music videos. Oral reports, in-class discussions, and integrated laboratory study. Class is conducted in French.
FREN 325 or appropriate score on placement test. See department chair.
FREN 450Contemporary French Linguistics4
Survey of the French language in France and around the world in the present day. Topics include social and dialectal language variation, language politics and planning, and effects of language contact in the Francophone world. Students will be introduced to linguistic theories and research methods that they will apply to observational, reflective, and analytical assignments. Students will also design and carry out a linguistic research project. This course is a complement of FREN 400, but these can be completed in any order.
FREN 325 or appropriate score on placement test. See department chair.
FREN 471-4Special Topics in French1-4
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
Subject
FREN
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. See department chair.
