French

(FREN)

FREN 1010 Elementary French I (3). A beginning course in French. The four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are taught, with an emphasis on oral proficiency in everyday situations. For students with no previous knowledge of the language. This course may be applied toward removing a high school deficiency in foreign languages, in which case it does not yield credit toward the undergraduate degree.

FREN 1020 Elementary French II (3). Continuation of FREN 1010, with further development of the four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on oral proficiency in everyday situations. Prerequisite: FREN 1010 or an equivalent placement examination score. Course may be applied toward removing a high school deficiency in foreign languages, in which case it does not yield credit toward the undergraduate degree.

FREN 1210 Intensive French Review (3) (Formerly FR 121). Intensive review of the language to continue the development of the four skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is on oral proficiency in everyday situations. Prerequisite: two years of high school French or equivalent placement examination score.

FREN 2010 Intermediate French I (3). Development of vocabulary, syntax, grammar, and oral and writing skills to incorporate these elements into a satisfactory intermediate level of performance in the language. Prerequisite: FREN 1020, 1210, or equivalent placement examination score.

FREN 2020 Intermediate French II (3). Further development of the listening comprehension and speaking skills with an emphasis on reading and writing. Course incorporates vocabulary, syntax, and grammar to bring the student to an intermediate level of performance in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2010 or equivalent placement examination score.

FREN 3000 French Phonetics and Phonology (3) (Formerly FR 300). An introduction to the study of French sounds in isolation and in connected speech. Primary focus is on the development of good articulatory habits through an understanding of the physiology of speech organs, the description of speech sounds, and the system underlying natural speech of native speakers of French. Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or equivalent placement examination score. Required of all students with a concentration in French.

FREN 3010 Advanced French Grammar (3) (Formerly FR 301). An intensive review of French grammar with emphasis on the application of grammar rules to the four skills needed in the acquisition of the French language. Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or equivalent placement examination score. Course may be taken concurrently with FREN 3020 or 3030.

FREN 3020 French Pronunciation and Conversation (3) (Formerly FR 302). Intensive practice in the development of oral skills in French through discussion of a wide variety of topics and common situations. Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or equivalent placement examination score. Course may be taken concurrently with FREN 3000, 3010, or 3030.

FREN 3030 Reading and Composition (3) (Formerly FR 303). Further development of reading and writing skills through the use of authentic cultural and literary texts aimed at improving the student’s mastery of written French. Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or permission of the instructor. Course may be taken concurrently with FREN 3000, 3010, or 3020.

FREN 3040 French for Specific Purposes (3) (Formerly FR 304). An intensive course with emphasis on grammar and vocabulary as it applies to a profession. Specific topics are announced in advance. Prerequisite: FREN 2020 or permission of the instructor.

FREN 3100 Introduction to Literary Studies (3) (Formerly FR 310). Introduction to the techniques and theories of literary analysis, with application to all genres and selected literary texts. Prerequisite: FREN 3010, 3020, 3030, or permission of the instructor. Required of all students with a concentration in French.

FREN 3110 Introduction to French Linguistics (3) (Formerly FR 311). Introduction to linguistic analysis of the French language. Prerequisite: FR 300 or permission of instructor. Required of all students seeking teacher certification in French.

FREN 3120 Culture and Civilization of France (3) (Formerly FR 312). A study of the development of the culture and civilization of metropolitan France , examining art, geography, history, customs, music, and politics. Prerequisite: FREN 3010, 3020, 3030, or permission of the instructor. Required of all students with a concentration in French.

FREN 3130 Francophone Culture and Civilization (3) (Formerly FR 313). A study of the development of the cultures and civilizations of Francophone areas outside metropolitan France , examining art, geography, history, customs, music, and politics. Prerequisite: FREN 3120. Required of all students with a concentration in French.

FREN 3200 Survey of French Literature (3) (Formerly FR 320). A chronological overview of the main periods in French literature, from the Middle Ages to the present. Prerequisite: FREN 3100 or permission of the instructor.

FREN 3210 Survey of Francophone Literature (3) (Formerly FR 321). A chronological overview of the development of Francophone literature outside metropolitan France , covering the period from the Seventeenth Century to the present. Prerequisite: FREN 3100 or permission of the instructor.

FREN 4010 Literary Masterpieces of France (3) (Formerly FR 401). An introduction to the major works of French literature through selected texts and authors. Prerequisite: FREN 3100, 3200, or permission of the instructor.

FREN 4020 Topical Readings in the Literature of France (3) (Formerly FR 402). A specific author, genre, period, or theme is chosen for study. Topic is announced in advance. Prerequisite: FREN 4010 or permission of instructor.

FREN 4100 Literary Masterpieces of Francophone Literature (3) (Formerly FR 410). An introduction to the major works of Francophone literature through selected texts and authors. Prerequisite: FREN 3100, 3200, or permission of the instructor.

FREN 4110 Topical Readings in Francophone Literature (3) (Formerly FR 411). A specific author, genre, period, or theme is chosen for study. Topic announced in advance. Prerequisite: FR 4100 or permission of instructor.

FREN 4300 Special Topics on the Contemporary French World (3) (Formerly FR 430). Rotating topics of special interest relating to the French world. Specific topics announced in advance. Usually taught in English. Prerequisites: FREN 3120, 3130.

FREN 4310 Special Topics in Language (3) (Formerly FR 431). Rotating topics of special interest relating to the French language. Specific topics announced in advance (e.g., history of the French language, dialects in the French-speaking world, sociolinguistics, etc.) Prerequisites: FREN 3000, 3010.

FREN 4900 On-Site(s) French Culture (3-7) (Formerly FR 490). Cultural and linguistic enrichment through travel and study in a French-speaking country.