French Syllabi and WebCT Instructions
300 Study Tour in France (1-6:0:0) Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Directed study tour of cultural and literary points of interest in France. Briefing sessions and reading selection given before the trip. All papers and exams required for credit are due by end of summer session.
309 Reading and Writing Skills Development (6:6:0) Prerequisites: FREN 202 or 209, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor. Development of ability to write on topics of current interest. Readings provide examples of each topic and necessary vocabulary for compositions. Introduces reading strategies, and provides practice in reading of different kinds of texts.
310 Oral Proficiency in French (3:3:0) Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor. Develops conversational proficiency in French with attention to various specific communicative strategies and functions. Practice in pronunciation and diction based on systematic study of sound system of French.
325 Major French Writers (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Studies works of major French writers. Writers to be studied vary. Course work in English. May be taken toward fulfilling general requirement in literature for baccalaureate degrees. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
329 Problems of Western Civilization in French Literature (3:3:0) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Basic philosophical, moral, social, and political dilemmas reflected in literature of major French writers. Course work in English. May be taken toward fulfilling general requirement in literature for baccalaureate degrees. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
340 Francophone Identities (3:3:0) Prerequisite: FREN 309, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor. Provides opportunity to learn about richness, variety, and complexity of francophone world through study of literature, culture, social life, and identities of various francophone regions including Caribbean, Africa, Quebec, and Indochina.
350 French Conversation (3:3:0) Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent. Development of conversational proficiency in French. Specifically designed for French majors who need practice in spoken language beyond the intermediate level.
351 Advanced French Grammar (3:3:0) Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent. Systematic review of French grammar with emphasis on syntax, idiomatic construction, vocabulary building, and literary style. Written and oral exercises.
352 French Composition (3:3:0) Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent. Develops writing skills through written reports on current events and literary topics. Specifically designed for students concentrating in French who need practice in written language beyond intermediate level.
355 Phonetics and Oral Expression (3:3:2) Prerequisite: FREN 202, or permission of instructor. Intensive study of French pronunciation and diction. Practice in discriminating French phonemes and allophones, and transcribing in phonetic symbols. Recitation of poems and rhythmic prose. Enrollment limited to 15.
357 Introduction to Translation (3:3:0) Prerequisite: FREN 202, or permission of instructor. French to English, English to French translations, of texts from current periodicals and newspapers in various fields. Recommended for students who wish to improve language skills.
370 French Civilization, Culture, and Literature: Ancient Gaul to 1789 (3:3:0) Prerequisite: FREN 309, or permission of instructor. Examines history, civilization (daily life, politics, science, philosophy, religion), culture (architecture, art, music, dance), and literature of France from Ancient Gaul to eve of French Revolution. Studies development of French nation and its people through written texts, visual arts, and music.
371 French Civilization, Culture, and Literature: 1789 to the Present (3:3:0) Prerequisite: FREN 309, or permission of instructor. Examines history, civilization (daily life, politics, science, philosophy, religion), culture (architecture, art, music, dance), and literature of France from French Revolution of 1789 to present. Studies development of French nation and its people through written texts, visual arts, and music.
375 French Civilization: From Ancient Gaul to the French Revolution (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 15 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Studies contributions of France to world civilization. Emphasizes ideas, arts, sciences, and institutions. Offered in alternate years.
376 French Civilization: From the Revolution to Contemporary France (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 15 credits of French, or permission of instructor. See FREN 375.
377 Survey of French Literature: Middle Ages to 1800 (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 15 credits of French, or permission of instructor. French literature through the centuries, with reading and analysis of representative texts of major authors. Offered in alternate years.
378 Survey of French Literature: 1800 to Present (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 15 credits of French, or permission of instructor. See FREN 377.
381 Introduction to Literary Analysis (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 15 credits of French. Structured approach to reading and analysis of French literary texts.
391 French for the Business World I (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 15 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Studies styles in commercial, private, and official formats for correspondence and various common business documents. Emphasizes written exercises. Satisfies needs of students equipping themselves for multinational business and foreign service.
392 French for the Business World II (3:3:0) Prerequisite: FREN 391, or permission of instructor. Continuing study of terminology used in business affairs, with attention to form and style of business documents. Oral and written practice of French used in everyday work situations. Students may use course to prepare for Paris Chamber of Commerce certificate in business French.
405 French Literature of the Renaissance (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Development of humanistic tradition in France during 16th century, especially as reflected in works of Rabelais and Montaigne.
413 French Literature of the Seventeenth Century: Classical Drama (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Studies dramatic literature of 17th century.
414 French Literature of the Seventeenth Century: Prose and Poetry (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Reading and analysis of representative texts of major authors. May be taken toward fulfilling general requirement in literature for baccalaureate degrees.
421 French Literature of the Eighteenth Century: Montesquieu and Voltaire (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Studies Montesquieu, Voltaire, and other writers of first half of century.
422 French Literature of the Eighteenth Century: Diderot and Rousseau (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Studies Diderot, Rousseau, and other writers of second half of century.
431 French Literature: 1800-1850 (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Poetry, theater, and novels of Romantic and Parnassian movements.
432 French Literature: 1850-1900 (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Poetry, theater, and novels of Realist, Naturalist, and Symbolist movements.
441 Twentieth-Century Prose Fiction (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Principal literary trends in contemporary French literature. Emphasizes evolution of novel from Proust and Gide to Beckett and "Nouveau Roman."
442 Twentieth-Century Drama and Poetry (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. French drama from Surrealism to "Nouveau Theater." French poetry from Symbolism to contemporary poets.
451 Sub-Saharan African Literature (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. For non-Western credit. Studies selected writers expressing culture and civilizations of French-speaking countries south of the Sahara.
452 French-Canadian Literature (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Studies Francophone literature of Canada with emphasis on contemporary works.
453 Francophone Literature from North Africa (3:3:0) Prerequisite:18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Studies Francophone literature of North Africa (the Maghreb) with emphasis on contemporary works. May be repeated once for credit with permission of instructor.
454 Caribbean Literature in French (3:3:0) Prerequisites: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Studies selected writers expressing culture and civilization of French-speaking countries of Caribbean.
460 Advanced Oral and Written Expression (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Intensive course to help students obtain fluency in oral and written French. Develops conversational skills and mastery of vocabulary. Class discussions and oral and written reports on current topics.
461 Linguistic Structure of Modern French (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Analyzes phonology, morphology, and syntax of modern standard French. Optional lab work.
462 Stylistics (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Analyzes more complex aspects of French language and various stylistic processes. Develops writing skills through readings, discussion, and composition.
470 Topics in French Cinema (3:3:0) Prerequisite for film and media studies students: English 332, or permission of instructor; for French students, 18 credits in French, or permission of instructor. Topics such as early days of French cinema, La Nouvelle Vague, women film directors, Quebecois, and African and Caribbean films selected by type, period, or director. Emphasis varies from year to year. Required viewing, student discussion, and written critiques. May be repeated once with permission of department or film studies advisor.
480 Special Topics (3:3:0) Prerequisite: 18 credits of French, or permission of instructor. Studies selected literary theme, topic, period, or genre. May be repeated once with permission of instructor.
490, 491 Independent Study (1-3:0:0), (1-3:0:0) Prerequisites: French majors with 90 credits, and permission of chair. Research and analysis of selected problem in literature or linguistics in consultation with department member. Only 6 credits of independent study may be applied to fulfilling requirements in concentration.
497, 498 Senior Honors Tutorial (3:0:0), (3:0:0) Prerequisites: French majors with 90 credits, cumulative GPA of 3.00, and 3.00 in major field. Students who meet these requirements admitted to candidacy after submitting letter of application to departmental Honors Committee in second half of junior year. Also requires faculty recommendation and interview by Honors Committee. First semester involves weekly meetings with faculty member to discuss readings from comprehensive list prepared by French faculty. Second semester requires independent research and completion of honors essay under supervision of French faculty member.
515 Medieval French Literature (3:3:0) Intensive study of outstanding literary works of Middle Ages. Course work in French.
517 Studies in Seventeenth-Century Literature (3:3:0) Selected writers, works, themes, or trends of French literature in classical era. Content varies. May be repeated once for credit. Course work in French.
518 Studies in Eighteenth-Century Literature (3:3:0) Selected writers, works, themes, or trends of French literature in 18th century. Content varies. Course work in French. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
519 Studies in Nineteenth-Century Literature (3:3:0) Selected works, themes, genres, and authors of 19th-century French literature. Content varies. Course work in French. May be repeated for credit with permission of department.
525 Studies in Modern French Literature (3:3:0) Selected writers, works, themes, or trends of French literature in modern era. Content varies. May be repeated for credit with permission of department. Maximum 6 credits may be earned. Course work in French.
550 Special Topics (3:3:0) Specialized topics relating to French culture and literature. Content varies. May be repeated once for credit. Course work in French.
560 History of the French Language (3:3:0) Evolution of French language from Latin to present-day French.
575 Grammatical Analysis (3:3:0) Studies characteristic features of contemporary French. Examines spoken and written French, including syntactic analysis, distributional analysis, and generative-transformational grammar. Emphasizes problem areas for American learners.
576 Advanced Translation (3:3:0) Advanced work in translation of topics from social and political sciences and humanities. Comparative terminology, sight translation, and precise writing. Stresses importance, function, and techniques of documentation in translation. Translations from French to English and English to French.
580 Contemporary French Society and Culture (3:3:0) Studies structure and evolution of society and culture of contemporary France.
798 Directed Reading and Research (3:0:0) Open only to degree students who have completed at least 18 credits. Reading and research on specific project under direction of department member. Oral or written report required.
799 Thesis (1-6:0:0) Students who take FREN 798 and then elect the thesis option receive 3 credits for FREN 799 after completing thesis. Students who do not take FREN 798 receive 6 credits for FREN 799 after completing thesis. Graded S/NC.
