400

FRN 403 Survey of French Literature

Representative works and authors from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Reading, discussion, and text analysis. Papers and reports. Taught in French.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 302 or equivalent.

FRN 404 Survey of French Literature

Representative works and authors from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Reading, discussion, and text analysis. Papers and reports. Taught in French.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 302 or equivalent.

FRN 411 French Phonetics

Systematic study of the pronunciation, articulation, and intonation of Modern French. Exercises in phonetic transcription. French songs, radio broadcasts, and TV news on the internet. Taught in French.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 302 or permission of instructor.

FRN 417 Advanced French Grammar and Conversation I

Thorough review and refinement of the essentials of French grammar in order to enhance writing, reading, and speaking skills. Conducted in French.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 302 or permission of instructor.

FRN 418 Advanced French Vocabulary and Conversation Workshop

Extensive practice in speaking the language with emphasis on the acquisition and use of new vocabulary and more complex idiomatic phrases.

3

FRN 419 Advanced French Grammar and Conversation II

Continued in-depth study of advanced French grammar. Application of the new, more complex structures in conversation. Conducted in French.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 302 or permission of instructor.

FRN 421 Advanced French Culture and Civilization

Study of the social, artistic, philosophical, and political currents of France and other French-speaking countries. Taught in French.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 302 or permission of instructor.

FRN 422 Spoken French

Study of the phonology, syntax, and lexicon of colloquial French in order to improve comprehension. Taught in French.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 302 or permission of instructor.

FRN 423 Contemporary France

Study and discussion of the main social and cultural issues in France from the 1960s to the present. Exploration and evaluation of current events covered in the French media. The material used will come from French cultural texts, newspapers, radio and television, as well as movies, advertising, and songs. Taught in French.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 302 or permission of instructor.

FRN 490 Directed Study

Credit arranged.

Variable

FRN 491 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

FRN 492 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

FRN 497 French Internship

Academic internships are available for qualified students (3.0 GPA; 3.25 GPA in French). Internships provide students with job experience pertinent to the study of French. The internship may be taken for one to three credit hours. Students may receive an IP (In Progress) grade until the completion of their internship.

Variable