Courses and Syllabi
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French Spring 2027
Undergraduate
FREN 101: Elementary French I (3 Credits)
For students with no prior experience studying French. Development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in French through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: FREN 101 and FREN 102 must be taken in sequence. FREN 110 is the combination of FREN 101 and FREN 102. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to FREN 110, FREN 115.
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 - 002: Elementary French I — Anais Minassian — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM MW - Krug Hall 5
- FREN 101 - 003: Elementary French I — Anais Minassian — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM MW - Krug Hall 5
FREN 102: Elementary French II (3 Credits)
Continuation of FREN 101. For students with prior experience studying French. Development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in French through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: FREN 101 and FREN 102 must be taken in sequence. FREN 110 is the combination of FREN 101 and FREN 102. 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 - 002: Elementary French II — Anais Minassian — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM MW - Krug Hall 5
- FREN 102 - DL1: Elementary French II — Saima Ashraf-Hassan — 09:00 AM to 10:15 AM TR - Online
FREN 201: Intermediate French I (3 Credits)
Further development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in French through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. 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 - 001: Intermediate French I — Saima Ashraf-Hassan — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Hanover Hall L003
- FREN 201 - DL1: Intermediate French I — Saima Ashraf-Hassan - Online
FREN 202: Intermediate French II (3 Credits)
Continuation of FREN 201. Further development of oral, interpretive, and written language skills in French through exposure to authentic texts and multimedia, vocabulary and grammar-building activities, communicative tasks, and cultural projects. Notes: FREN 202 fulfills foreign language requirement. 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 - 002: Intermediate French II — Raluca Romaniuc — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Innovation Hall 137
- FREN 202 - DL2: Intermediate French II — Saima Ashraf-Hassan — 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM TR - Online
FREN 320: Contemporary France and Francophone World (3 Credits)
Examines contemporary social, political, economic, cultural trends in France and its former colonies. Covers domestic and international topics such as debates around French identity, migration and civil rights, political parties, the media, family life, work-related issues, participation in international organizations and involvement with former colonies and overseas regions. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FREN 320 - 001: France and Francophone World — Raluca Romaniuc — 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM TR - Horizon Hall 5008
FREN 329: Problems of Western Civilization in French and Francophone Literature (3 Credits)
Basic philosophical, moral, social, and political dilemmas reflected in literature of major French and Francophone writers. Notes: May be repeated for credit with permission of department. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Literature
Recommended Prerequisite: ENGH 101 or equivalent 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.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FREN 329 - DL1: Francophone Civilizations — Raluca Romaniuc - Online
FREN 340: Francophone Identities (3 Credits)
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. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: FREN 309, 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.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- FREN 340 - 001: Francophone Identities — Jonathon Repinecz — 03:00 PM to 04:15 PM TR - Horizon Hall 5012
FREN 450: Special Topics Related to French Literature and Culture (3 Credits)
Analyzes selected texts, authors, movements, and issues within a comparative historical and cultural context over two or more centuries 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 450 - 001: Dsplcemnt, Ident, Exile, 20thC — Raluca Romaniuc — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Horizon Hall 5008
Graduate
FREN 550: Special Topics (3 Credits)
Specialized topics relating to French culture and literature. Notes: Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Coursework in French. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term.
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 550 - 001: Dsplcemnt, Ident, Exile, 20thC — Raluca Romaniuc — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Horizon Hall 5008
FREN 550: Special Topics (3 Credits)
Specialized topics relating to French culture and literature. Notes: Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Coursework in French. Offered by Modern & Classical Languages. May be repeated within the term.
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 550 - 001: Dsplcemnt, Ident, Exile, 20thC — Raluca Romaniuc — 04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R - Horizon Hall 5008