Courses and Syllabi
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French Fall 2025
Undergraduate
FREN 101: Elementary French I (3 Credits)
For students with no knowledge of French. Introduces elements of grammar, vocabulary, oral skills, listening comprehension, and reading. Notes: Students may not receive credit for FREN 101 and FREN 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to FREN 110.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in French
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- FREN 101 - 001: Elementary French I — Anais Minassian — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM TR - Music Theater Building 1002
- FREN 101 - 002: Elementary French I — chloe Hyden — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Thompson Hall 1017
FREN 102: Elementary French II (3 Credits)
Continuation of FREN 101. Notes: Students may not receive credit for FREN 102 and FREN 110. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to FREN 110, FREN 115.
Recommended Prerequisite: FREN 101, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in French
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- FREN 102 - 001: Elementary French II — chloe Hyden — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Thompson Hall L004
- FREN 102 - 002: Elementary French II — chloe Hyden — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - East Building 122
FREN 201: Intermediate French I (3 Credits)
Further development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Notes: FREN 201 and 202 must be taken in sequence. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: FREN 102 or FREN 110, appropriate placement score, or permission of department.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in French
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- FREN 201 - 002: Intermediate French I — Gina Crocenzi (Masterson) — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MW - Thompson Hall 2022
- FREN 201 - DL2: Intermediate French I — Saima Ashraf-Hassan - Online
FREN 202: Intermediate French II (3 Credits)
Applies language skills to reading, composition, and class discussion. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: FREN 201, appropriate placement score, or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Fulfills Frgn Lng requirment, Taught in French
2 Sections Currently Scheduled
- FREN 202 - 001: Intermediate French II — Gina Crocenzi (Masterson) — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Horizon Hall 5012
- FREN 202 - 002: Intermediate French II — Anais Minassian — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Music Theater Building 1008
FREN 309: Reading and Writing Skills Development (3 Credits)
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. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent; appropriate placement score; or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in French
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FREN 309 - DL1: Reading and Writing Skills Dev — Saima Ashraf-Hassan — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Online
FREN 380: The Making of Modern France (3 Credits)
Examines history, culture, and literature of France from the Renaissance to the present. Studies development of French nation and its people through written texts and the arts. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to two attempts. Equivalent to FREN 370, FREN 371.
Recommended Prerequisite: FREN 309 or permission of the instructor
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in French
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FREN 380 - DL1: The Making of Modern France — Saima Ashraf-Hassan — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Online
FREN 451: Topics in Francophone African Literature and Culture (3 Credits)
Analyzes a selection of literary texts (novel, short story, poetry, and/or theater) and authors in their historical and cultural contexts: Negritude, (post)colonialism, new African voices within and beyond the continent. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 15 credits of French at the 300 level or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in French
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FREN 451 - DL1: French West Africa — Jonathon Repinecz — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Online
FREN 467: Special Topics related to French and Francophone Literature and Culture (3 Credits)
Analyzes selected texts, authors, movements, and issues within comparative historical and cultural contexts as related to France and to various francophone regions of the world or with an interdisciplinary approach. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 15 credits of French at the 300 level or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in French
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FREN 467 - DL1: Decolonization — Jonathon Repinecz — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Online
FREN 451: Topics in Francophone African Literature and Culture (3 Credits)
Analyzes a selection of literary texts (novel, short story, poetry, and/or theater) and authors in their historical and cultural contexts: Negritude, (post)colonialism, new African voices within and beyond the continent. Notes: May be repeated when topic is different. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 15 credits of French at the 300 level or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in French
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FREN 451 - DL1: French West Africa — Jonathon Repinecz — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Online
Graduate
FREN 551: Topics in Francophone African Literature and Culture (3 Credits)
Analyzes a selection of important literary texts (novel, short story, poetry, and/or theater) and authors in their historical and cultural contexts: Negritude, (post)colonialism, new African voices within and beyond the continent. Advanced critical research and writing required. Notes: May be repeated for credit when topic is different. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 9 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
Additional Course Details: Taught in French
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FREN 551 - DL1: French West Africa — Jonathon Repinecz — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM MW - Online
FREN 567: Special Topics related to French and Francophone Literature and Culture (3 Credits)
Explores issues related to the francophone world. Emphasis on comparative issues, not geographical areas. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Recommended Prerequisite: 15 credits of French at the 300 level or permission of instructor.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FREN 567 - DL1: Decolonization — Jonathon Repinecz — 07:20 PM to 10:00 PM R - Online