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French Course Descriptions

FREN 101, 102 French Level 1 and 2 (3/3, F&S)
Development of the skills of comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing French.

FREN 103 French Level 3 (3, F&S)
Grammar review, selected literary readings and oral practice. Reading ability stressed. Liberal Arts Foundation - Foreign Language.
Prerequisite: FREN 102, or placement by examination.

FREN 301, 302 Conversation and Composition 1 and 2 (3/3, F&S)
Intensive practice in speaking French. Oral discussions and reports based on contemporary readings.
Prerequisite: FREN 103 or equivalent for 301 and FREN 301 for 302. Students who have completed FREN 305 and above must obtain permission of instructor.

FREN 305 French Phonetics (3, S10)
Designed for the English-speaking student, this course stresses corrective measures for difficulties arising from Anglo-American pronunciation habits. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or equivalent

FREN 204 or 315 Paris: Capital of French Culture (3, May, 08)
A three-week field trip course in Paris. Daily lecture-visits and excursions to places of cultural interest both in Paris and its environment. Language instruction and a long and short paper required for integrative studies or major/minor credit. Cost: Check with professor for cost above tuition.

FREN 208/318 Francophone Mayterm in Dakar, Senegal (3, May)
This three-week program introduces students to Western African francophone culture. Participants study the French language and Senegalese culture. Students will be hosted in African homes with opportunities for service as these arise and involvement in Church activities. Students take part in a variety of cultural excursions in Dakar and around Senegal including a trip to Gorée.

Prerequisite: FREN 102. (FREN 208 fulfills FREN 103. FREN 318 fulfils conversational requirement for Intercultural Studies major.)

FREN 321 Survey of French Literature (3, F09)
Masterpieces of French literature from its beginnings to the present. Prerequisite: FREN 302 or equivalent. Liberal Arts Exploration-Humanities

FREN 350 Advanced French Grammar (3, S09)
A study of advanced grammar and style. Practice in writing compositions.
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or equivalent

FREN 395 Special Topics (3, OD)
Opportunity for study of topics not covered elsewhere in the curriculum, such as: Quebec studies. Depending upon qualifications and student needs, others may be proposed by the French faculty.
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or equivalent

FREN 407 French Literature of the 20th Century: Drama (3, S08, S11)
Masterpieces of the French drama since 1900. Liberal Arts Exploration-Humanities
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or equivalent.

FREN 408 French Literature of the 20th Century: Novel (3, F08, S11)
Masterpieces of the French novel since 1900. Liberal Arts Exploration-Humanities
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or equivalent.

FREN 409 French Literature of the 19th Century: Novel (3, S10)
A study of selected masterpieces of the French romantic and realistic novel. Liberal Arts Exploration-Humanities
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or equivalent.

FREN 421 French Civilization (3, F07, F10)
Historical backgrounds and major contributions of France to contemporary culture.
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or equivalent

FREN 461 Advanced French Conversation: Current Events (3, S08, S11)
Intensive oral practice with a focus on current issues in Francophone countries.
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or permission of instructor

FREN 481 French Honors Internship (3/3, F&S)
Experience in a college classroom. The student will be expected to assist the college professor in the classroom at the 103 level (or above) three days a week. Introduction to prevailing language methods of instruction. Permission of instructor required. Must be a French major to be eligible. Upperclassmen and students in education will be given priority.

FREN 485 Senior Capstone: French (3, S)
Taken as the final course in a French major, this course allows students to demonstrate mastery of the target language and integration of their knowledge of related cultures, history, literature, and linguistics. Students will not only work with a faculty member on a significant research paper or project (related to their chosen track), but will also assemble a portfolio that demonstrates the process of their learning. A presentation of the compete portfolio, including the final project, will be the culmination of this course and the French major.
Prerequisites: Senior status or approval of the Department Chair.

FREN 391, -2; 491, -2 Independent Study (1, 2, or 3)

FREN 496 Honors in French (3, S)