29 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.
Designed for students who have never studied the language. Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on personalized topics.
Continuation of FREN 101 . Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self, family, and friends.
Continuation of FREN 102 . Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self, family, friends, and their communities. Reading, writing, listening and speaking are combined to explore the history, geography, music, arts, and film of the French-speaking world.
This course offers an exploration of France’s political, social, and cultural evolution from the establishment of the Third Republic (1870) to the present, with special attention to its complex relationship with the Francophone world. We will study the key events and ideologies that have shaped modern France, including the impact of colonialism, the two World Wars, and the development of the European Union. The course will also emphasize the Francosphere (i.e. countries and regions influenced by French culture and language), by examining how French colonialism, decolonization, and global Francophone communities have influenced both France and the broader world. We will explore how the Francophone regions in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific have developed unique cultural identities while maintaining a connection to the French language and traditions. Topics such as post-colonialism, immigration, and multiculturalism will be examined to understand contemporary challenges facing France and its global influence. Taught in English.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
Designated to promote and improve speaking and listening comprehension skills in the language through explorations of various contemporary media. Utilizing radio and television broadcasts, Internet materials, video, film, and audio programs and the tradition of printed text, students consider current topics of interest through discussion, debate and oral presentations. Special attention given to vocabulary building and improving students’ oral/aural proficiency. May be taken concurrently with FREN 103 with permission of the department.
Introduction to comparative cultural studies of the French and Francophone world. Exploration of the rich cultural exchanges among Francophone communities with an emphasis on their geographical, historical and social contexts undertaken. Sustained attention will be given to oral and written expression.
This grammar course will hone previously acquired skills with verbs will introduced to additional tenses as well as moods. Students will continue developing their writing skills with simple sentences and will be encouraged to develop compound sentences. The linguistic elements will be contextualized in cultural issues to develop oral and written expression.
This course will allow students to develop their French-speaking skills through listening, reading and discussion of authentic material representing French socio-cultural realities including economics, politics, popular culture, and family life in the 21st century. Designed to improve and refine communicative skills, this course emphasizes listening comprehension and fluency in speaking, and provides students the opportunity to practice the language through discussion of topics of interest and exploration of a variety of media. Through oral presentations, debates, collaborative projects, and other assignments, FRN 300 prepares students to express opinions and points of view in order to attain the proficiency level of Advanced Low following the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines. The course in taught in French.
Intensive pronunciation and intonation drills supported by examination of phonetic principles. Sound production is stressed and student will learn to distinguish stylistic nuances in phonetic variants. Graduated listening comprehension exercises train the student to understand various style levels, regional and national variations in accent, etc.
Examines in detail the structure of the French language. Extensive oral and written exercises are designed to provide the more advanced student with a mastery of those elements of French which pose the greatest difficulties for the American student.
Intended to help develop basic writing skills in sustained contexts: narratives, descriptions, dialogs, essays, etc. Emphasizes syntax of written French at formal and semiformal levels.
Emphasizes skills in communication in the daily world of business, health professions, social work, law enforcement, etc. May include techniques of translation, a study of the economic and business systems in the French-speaking world, and extensive practice in using forms and expressions frequently used in correspondence of the above mentioned professions. Content may be adapted to students’ needs.
Designed to pursue selective readings of classical French literature in all genres from the medieval period to the present day. Students will engage in critical discussions of the textual examples in efforts to trace the evolution of particular literary themes and styles.
Introduction to rich variety of authors writing in French-speaking world outside of metropolitan France. Works by authors from North and sub-Saharan Africa, Quebec, and other regions of Canada, as well as the Caribbean region, Indian Ocean and South Pacific can be included.
Offers an intensive critical study of a single literary genre (novel, short story, essay, poetry, theatre) within the French and/or Francophone traditions. Content will vary depending on the instructor.
Particular topics, historical events or political and artistic movements that have assisted in fashioning French and Francophone cultures will be critically explored.
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This course will be offered in Quebec or in France every other summer. It will allow students to witness and appreciate first hand elements of culture such as traditions and history, music, theater, dance or even cuisine. It will also give the opportunity to the students to practice their language skills with native speakers in an immersion environment.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
Detailed examination of specific aspects of French literature authors, genres, literary and philosophic schools, or linguistic problems such as translation and dialects. Seminar may be taken more than once provided a specific topic is not repeated.
Detailed examination of specific aspects of French literature authors, genres, literary and philosophic schools, or linguistic problems such as translation and dialects. Seminar may be taken more than once provided a specific topic is not repeated.
Detailed examination of specific aspects of French literature authors, genres, literary and philosophic schools, or linguistic problems such as translation and dialects. Seminar may be taken more than once provided a specific topic is not repeated.
Introduces various types and tools of oral and written translation and provides extensive practice in French-to-English translating in professional contexts (business, education, criminal justice, medicine, computer science, international relations and political science) and in translating works of literature. Emphasis will be given to discussion of translation problems, recognition of appropriate solutions, and the use of specific translation strategies in French-to-English translation.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses.
Source: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
