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Courses
French (FREN)
101 First Semester 4 (3-2) Fundamentals of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Credit not granted for Fren 101/102, and 104.
102 Second Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Fren 101 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Continued development of basic skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Credit not granted for Fren 101/102, and 104.
104 Intensive French: Foundations of Language and Culture 4 Intensive first-year French, emphasizing reading, writing, oral expression and comprehension, cultural awareness. Serves as a prerequisite for Fren 203. Not open to native speakers except with permission. Credit not granted for Fren 101/102 and 104.
105 Elementary Conversation 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Elementary-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker; not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.
110 [H] French/Francophone Film 3 (2-2) Taught in English. Introduction to French and Francophone films.
111 (Effective through Summer 2009) [G] Francophone Film in English 3 (2-2) Taught in English. Introduction to films from the French-speaking world.
120 [H] French Culture 3 Taught in English. Cultural history of France from beginnings to present; comparison of French and American cultures.
121 (Effective through Summer 2009) [I] Francophone Culture 3 Taught in English. Study of relationship between France and its former colonies from a global perspective; complements Fren 120.
130 (Effective through Summer 2009) [H] Masterpieces of French/Francophone Literature in Translation 3 Taught in English. Survey of masterpieces of French and Francophone literature from all periods and genres.
180 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
203 Third Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Fren 102 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Grammar review and further development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
204 Fourth Semester 4 (3-2) Prereq Fren 203 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Continued practice in spoken and written language; selected texts in a cultural context. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
205 Intermediate Conversation I 1 (0-2) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq Fren 203 or 204 or equivalent, or c// in Fren 203 or 204. Intermediate-level conversation practice in small groups with a native/near-native speaker. Not open to native speakers except with permission. S, F grading.
280 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
305 Intermediate Conversation II 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq one Fren 300-level course or c// in a Fren 300-level course. Conversation practice in small groups with native/near-native speakers. Not open to native speakers except with permission. May be releated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. S, F grading.
306 Intermediate Reading and Translation 3 Prereq Fren 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Vocabulary building, contrastive English-French expressions, development of skills to increase reading speed and fluency.
307 Intermediate Speaking and Listening 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Prereq Fren 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Systematic development of speaking and listening proficiency; emphasis on pronunciation and phonetics. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
308 [M] Intermediate Grammar and Writing 3 Prereq Fren 204 with a grade of C or better. Writing practice in the language and active review of grammar. Not open to native speakers except with permission.
310 (311)[H] French and Francophone Film 3 (2-3) Prereq either Fren 306, 307, or 308. Taught in French. View and discuss French and Francophone films from the 1930's to present.
320 French/Francophone Culture 3 Prereq either Fren 306, 307, or 308. Introduction to French and Francophone culture. Taught in French.
350 (351)[H] Introduction to French Literature 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Prereq either Fren 306, 307, or 308. Taught in French. French and Francophone novels, short stories and plays.
361 French for the Professions 3 Prereq Fren 204 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Communication in French for professional purposes; telephone and meeting role-plays, letter- and resume-writing, discussions of current events in the Francophone world.
380 Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. S, F grading.
405 Advanced Conversation 1 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 2 hours. Prereq Fren 305; oral proficiency interview. Advanced-level conversation practice in small groups with a native speaker. S, F grading.
407 (Effective through Summer 2009) Advanced Speaking and Listening 3 Prereq Fren 307, or equivalent. Systematic development of speaking and listening proficiency at the advanced level.
408 (Effective through Summer 2009) [M] Advanced Grammar and Writing 3 Prereq Fren 308, or equivalent. Development of advanced proficiency in writing.
408 [M] Advanced French 3 Prereq Fren 308 with a grade of C or better, or equivalent. Systematic development of language skills at the advanced level.
410 [T] French Film in Translation 3 (2-2) Exciting view of French and Francophone cinema. All viewings, discussions, and writings in English.
420 French Society and Culture 3 French societal and cultural heritage themes as they relate to geography, history, demography, secular and religious customs and education. Taught in English.
430 [T] Topics in French/Francophone Literature in Translation 3 Prereq one Tier 1 course; three Tier II literature or humanities courses. Taught in English. In-depth reading and discussion of a select group of French literary works of a particular theme, genre, or author.
450 [M] Seminar in French Studies - Themes 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Prereq two Fren 300-level courses excluding Fren 305. Seminar on important themes in French studies. Taught in French.
451 (Effective through Summer 2009) [M] Seminar in French Studies - Authors 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Prereq two Fren 300-level courses excluding Fren 305. Seminar on important authors in French studies. Taught in French.
452 (Effective through Summer 2009) [M] Seminar in French Studies - Genres 3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Prereq two Fren 300-level courses excluding Fren 305. Seminar on important genres in French studies. Taught in French.
499 Special Problems V 1 (0-3) to 4 (0-12) May be repeated for credit. S, F grading.