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Detailed study of rules of pronunciation and transcription into International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Pronunciation drills, exercises in sound discrimination and intonation.

An exploration of Quebec's cultural uniqueness through the literature that has played a central role in defining it. The historical and political events that have influenced the development of Quebec literature and culture will also be examined. Review of separatist movement included.

An introduction to the three literary genres: fiction, theatre, and poetry, with an emphasis on poetry and fiction. Selections are from a wide variety of authors and time periods, from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Primary focus is stylistic but considerable time will also be devoted to literary movements and to French history and culture. Different types of assessment will include oral presentations by the individual student and groups, papers, quizzes, discussions, and exams which will all be in French.

An introduction to the three literary genres: fiction, theatre, and poetry, with an emphasis on drama and fiction. Selections are from a wide variety of authors and time periods, from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Primary focus is stylistic but considerable time will also be devoted to literary movements and to French history and culture. Different types of assessment will include oral presentations by the individual student and groups, papers, quizzes, discussions, and exams which will all be in French.

Exercises and activities designed to promote conversations about readings, films, and/or issues in France and the French-speaking world. Ample opportunities to practice understanding and speaking French in pair and small group settings.

Syntactical patterns of French, vocabulary building, translation, and free composition. Useful techniques of composition, problems of translation and questions of style discussed.

History of principal movements and writers, from the beginning through the 17th century, studied in light of historical and social backgrounds. Discussion and lectures in French. Student reports.

History of principal movements and writers, from the 17th century to the present, studied in light of historical and social backgrounds. Discussion and lectures in French. Student reports.

France today is a country struggling with the tensions of social and economic modernization. The subject matter, therefore, will be actual and current in an effort to understand the broad sweep of social, economic, political, and cultural changes in post-war France.

Detailed study of 17th century French classicism, its formation, flowering. Student reports, discussions.

Major works of 18th century French literature; emphasis on Montesquieu, Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau, Marivaux, and Beaumarchais. Class work in French.

Novel and theater since Proust. Emphasis on post-1940 trends: existentialism, the New Novel and Theatre of the Absurd.

Seven-week course in which students will read, study, and stage an important dramatic work of French literature. The course will end with two public performances of the work(s) studied in class.

Students engage in discussions and presentations on a variety of topics covering social, scientific, artistic, philosophical, psychological, religious, and political issues.