FRN - French

FRN 101 Elementary French

Acquisition of vocabulary and structures necessary to execute basic communicative tasks. Elementary readings and simple compositions. Courses must be taken in sequence.

3

FRN 102 Elementary French

Acquisition of vocabulary and structures necessary to execute basic communicative tasks. Elementary readings and simple compositions. Courses must be taken in sequence.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 101 or permission of instructor.

FRN 201 Intermediate French

Intensive review and further development of oral and written proficiency skills. Short oral presentations on cultural topics.

3

Prerequisites

One year of college French, two years of high school French or equivalent, or permission of instructor.

FRN 202 Intermediate French

Intensive review and further development of oral and written proficiency skills. Short oral presentations on cultural topics.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 201 or permission of the instructor.

FRN 205 Accelerated Intermediate French

This intensive course which substitutes for FRN 201 and FRN 202 offers the students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the French language and strengthen their linguistic skills. FRN 205 follows FRN 102 and prepares students for FRN 301. It also allows to complete the language requirement in the BA core curriculum. Review of grammar, conversation and introduction to French literature.

6

FRN 301 Advanced French Conversation

Advanced review and expansion of grammar and idiomatic expressions to prepare students for the 400-level courses. A broad variety of activities and reading materials are used to develop conversational proficiency and improve accuracy in oral and written expression. Conducted in French.

3

Prerequisites

Two years of college French, four years of high school French, or equivalent.

FRN 302 Advanced French Conversation and Composition

Continued review and expansion of grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions. A broad variety of activities and reading materials are used to develop conversational proficiency and improve accuracy in oral and written expression. Weekly compositions on a variety of topics. Conducted in French.

3

Prerequisites

FRN 301

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 406 French Cinema

Through the exploration of French movies, this course analyzes the evolution of the French cinema and its culture since its birth in the late nineteenth century till the beginning of the twentieth century. It also examines the cinematic language and techniques used in the films.
3

Prerequisites

FRN 301, FRN 302, their equivalent, or instructor permission

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 420 Francophone Literatures and Cultures

This course introduces the French speaking countries’ cultures and literatures. Through text analysis and discussions, it addresses issues related to the relationship between the French language and the identities.

3

Prerequisites

Two 300-level courses, their equivalent, or instructor permission

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 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