FR 101. Elementary French I.3 Credits.
This introduction to the French language focuses on oral practice, basic grammar study, reading, and writing. Cultural practices and traditions of the French-speaking world are also presented. Students who have three or more years of high school French with grades of B or above may not take this course for credit.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Every year, Fall and Spring
UC: Breadth Elective, University Curriculum Ele
FR 102. Elementary French II.3 Credits.
This course is a continuation of FR 101.
Prerequisites: Take FR 101 or placement into FR 102.
Offered: Every year, Fall and Spring
UC: Breadth Elective, University Curriculum Ele
FR 201. Intermediate French I.3 Credits.
This course is for students who wish to develop further their ability to read, write and speak French. Reading is drawn from a wide variety of fictional works and forms (short story, plays, and poems) on topics of general interest. Students also broaden their knowledge of the French-speaking world to expand their ability to make cross-cultural comparisons.
Prerequisites: Take FR 102 or placement into FR 201.
Offered: Every year, Fall
UC: Breadth Elective, University Curriculum Ele
FR 202. Intermediate French II.3 Credits.
This course is a continuation of FR 201.
Prerequisites: Take FR 201.
Offered: Every year, Spring
UC: Breadth Elective, University Curriculum Ele
FR 210. French Culture and Society.3 Credits.
This course is taught in English and will provide students with an opportunity to learn about the French culture and explore contemporary issues in French society. Students will also be able to compare and contrast French culture and society with American culture and society to broaden their ability to make cross-cultural comparisons. This course is for students in any program of study and does not require knowledge or competency of the French language. In the summer, the course includes travel to France.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed, Summer
FR 299. Independent Study.3 Credits.
By special arrangement with instructor and with approval of department chair.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed, All
FR 301. Advanced French I.3 Credits.
Students examine selections from modern French literature, based on shorter prose works. Basic language skills are reinforced and critical skills are introduced. Culture is also integrated with language using a wide variety of sources.
Prerequisites: Take FR 202 or placement into FR 301.
Offered: As needed, Fall
UC: Breadth Elective
FR 302. Advanced French II.3 Credits.
This course is a continuation of FR 301.
Prerequisites: Take FR 301.
Offered: As needed, Spring
UC: Breadth Elective, University Curriculum Ele
FR 399. Independent Study.3 Credits.
By special arrangement with instructor and with approval of department chair.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed