25 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 101ELEMENTARY FRENCH I. . The first of a two-semester novice sequence
that moves students towards functional proficiency in the four skill areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking) while increasing their cultural literacy of the French-speaking world (including regions in Europe, Africa, and North America). Intended for students with no prior exposure to the French language or with a low level of communicative proficiency, this course emphasizes successful communication in real-life situations through authentic cultural productions and a basic understanding of the main elements of French grammar. Taught in French. Students who have previously studied French must take the placement exam before enrolling in French 101. Three hours.
FREN 102ELEMENTARY FRENCH II. The second of a two-semester novice sequence
that moves students towards functional proficiency in the four skill areas (reading, writing, listening, speaking) while increasing their cultural literacy of the French-speaking world (including regions in Europe, Africa, and North America). This course continues to reinforce successful communication skills through increased exposure to and use of cultural productions in order to confidently build on formulas and complex sentence utterances at the oral and written capacity. Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 101 or placement exam. Three hours.
FREN 201INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I. The first of a two-semester intermediate
sequence that focuses on refining and solidifying interpersonal communication skills (speaking listening, writing, reading). Students progress toward paragraph-length discourse in speaking and writing while expanding their command of intermediate-level vocabulary and grammar. Students also acquire awareness of history, cultural practices, and perspectives from reading, listening and watching cultural productions from throughout the French-speaking world. Through in-class discussions, students develop the knowledge and wisdom to navigate intercultural situations. Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 102 or placement exam. Three hours.
FREN 202INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II. The second of a two-semester intermediate
sequence that hones interpersonal communication skills (speaking, listening, writing, reading). Students continue to develop greater facility with paragraph-length discourse in speaking and writing; this includes review and reinforcement of essential grammatical concepts. Students seek wisdom by interacting with cultural productions (e.g. film, music, literature) from the French-speaking world, while also acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for successful cross-cultural communication. Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 201 or placement exam. Three hours.
FREN 301UNDERSTANDING FRANCE AND THE FRENCH. Students gain insight
into modern day France and her people through an understanding of her recent history, institutions, conventions, and cultural products. A variety of sources (articles, films, essays, etc.) will facilitate discussion of key aspects of French society. Taught in French.
French 202 or placement exam. Alternate years, three hours.
FREN 305TOPICS IN FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES. Students hone
skills of description, narration, and evaluation through the observation and discussion of various cultural elements of the French-speaking world. Different topics will be studied in different semesters and may include gastronomy, fashion, sports, music, places (such as Paris), or major cultural figures. This course is designated Speaking Intensive (SI) and may be repeated for credit provided the topic is different. Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 202 or placement exam. Offered periodically, three hours.
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may be repeated for credit provided the topic is different.
FREN 307FRENCH COMPOSITION AND STYLE. The purpose of this course is to
refine students’ overall ability to write in French, both at the level of content/structure, as well as grammatically. Through a process-based approach to typical written assignments in the francophone world, students will hone their ability to communicate clearly and with greater sophistication. To prepare for writing their own compositions, students will read texts in the target genres in order to identify effective argumentation, style, and tone. Subsequently, students will be able to observe models of structuring ideas and opinions in French, throughout the francophone experience, and then to compare them with their own ability to do so in English. The course will review and parse key grammatical structures that frequently impede mastery for students at an advanced level. However, rather than providing an exhaustive approach to the presentation and review of grammar, this course invites students to deduce through observation and practice how grammar and syntax function. This course is designated Writing Intensive (WI). Prerequisite: French 202 or placement exam. Three hours.
FREN 308APPLIED PHONETICS. Offering both a theoretical and practical approach
to the French phonetic system, this course guides students through the sounds and prosody of French as contrasted with English with the help of the International Phonetic Alphabet. In addition to learning to identify and transcribe all French phonemes, students will improve their own pronunciation and intonation via extensive oral practice and individualized feedback. Required of French majors and those desiring teacher certification in French. Taught in French. NOTE: Students who grew up speaking French are not eligible to take this class unless granted permission by the instructor. Prerequisites: French 202 or placement exam. Alternate years, three hours.
FREN 315BUSINESS FRENCH. Through this course, students acquire the linguistic
skills and cultural information they need to prepare for the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Paris examinations. They familiarize themselves with business practices of the Francophone world. They are exposed to key French business topics and to essential career practices, as well as to cultural concepts particular to French businesses. Areas of concentration are: 1. La Correspondance; 2. La micro-informatique, Internet, le courier électronique; 3. La recherche d’un emploi; 4. La typologie des entreprises; 5. L’organisation des enterprises; 6. Le marketing; 7. La banque et les moyens de paiement; 8. Les transports et le commerce international. Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 300-level course. Offered periodically, three hours.
FREN 32118th THROUGH 21st CENTURY FRENCH LITERATURE. An
introduction to French literary development from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. From Louis XIV’s absolute monarchy through the French Revolution to two World Wars and decolonization, these centuries provoked rich and diverse literary production, often as a means of social and political engagement. Authors may include Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot, Stendhal, Hugo, Balzac, Flaubert, Zola, Modiano, Duras, Queneau, Condé, Ben Jelloun, Nothomb, etc. This course is designated Information Literacy (IL). Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 300-level course or by permission. Offered periodically, three hours.
FREN 325FRENCH THEATRE. A course designed to give students an overview of the
history and evolution of theater in the French-speaking world. Readings may include Molière, Corneille, Racine, Beaumarchais, Hugo, Sartre, Ionesco, Beckett, and Césaire. This course is designated Information Literacy (IL). Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 300-level course or by permission. Offered periodically, three hours.
FREN 326CINEMA. This course aims to provide students with the tools to understand
and analyze films and other visual media. Students will gain technical knowledge of cinema and its analysis alongside a study of the history of French-language cinema from the era of the Lumière brothers (1895) to the present, including film noir and la Nouvelle Vague. The class will study enduring classics as well as examples of popular films in order to better understand French society, culture, and history. This course is designated Information Literacy (IL). Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 202 (French 307 is strongly encouraged but not required). Offered periodically, three hours.
FREN 331POETRY. The goal of this course is to enable students to express themselves
with increased sophistication and to practice “explication de textes”, this staple of French classical education. Students will study the biographies and also selected texts by nineteenth- and twentieth- century poets from France and the francophone world: Hugo, Nerval, Baudelaire, Mallarmé, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Valéry, Senghor, and Césaire. This course is designated Information Literacy (IL). Taught in French. Prerequisite: French 300- level course or by permission. Offered periodically, three hours.
FREN 332CARIBBEAN AND AFRICAN LITERATURE IN FRENCH. The goal of
this course is to familiarize students with the vibrant literary scene in French-speaking regions outside of Europe, with an emphasis on the Caribbean, North Africa, and Sub- Saharan Africa. The course may include novels, essays, or short stories by authors such as Suzanne Dracius (Martinique), Patrick Chamoiseau (Martinique), Albert Memmi (Tunisia), Assia Djebar (Algeria), Alain Mabanckou (Republic of Congo), and Leonora Miano (Cameroon). This course is designated Information Literacy (IL). Taught in French.
FREN 362ASPECTS OF LANGUAGE LEARNING. A course designed to provide
opportunities to teach various grammar aspects of the French language, and to examine and implement a variety of technical aspects and resources in the foreign language curriculum in preparation for student teaching. Teacher candidates will regularly reflect on their teaching experiences and will develop a portfolio of materials representing their teaching in the target language. Required of all students desiring teacher certification in a foreign language. Taught in English. Two hours.
FREN 480INTERNSHIP IN FRENCH. This is an opportunity for advanced French
students to participate in a meaningful learning experience under the supervision of both an employer and department faculty member. Most internships take place during the summer months. One to six hours.
