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French Major (39-51 Credits)

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), FREN 311, FREN 312, FREN 313; 3 Cr. from FREN 421, FREN 422, FREN 423
Electives: 24 Cr. at 300- or 400-level (to include 15 Cr. in literature)

French Minor (27-39 Credits)

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), FREN 311, FREN 312, FREN 313
Electives: 15 Cr. at 300- or 400-level

French Major (45-57 Credits)

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), FREN 311, FREN 312, FREN 313, FREN 351, FREN 452; 3 Cr. from FREN 421, FREN 422, FREN 423; FORL 453 or FORL 455; FREN 454 or FREN 456.
Electives: 18 Cr. at 300- or 400-level (to include 12 Cr. in literature)

French Minor (33-45 Credits)

0-12 Cr. 200-level courses (where necessary), FREN 311, FREN 312, FREN 313; FREN 351 or FREN 452; FORL 453 or FORL 455; FREN 454 or FREN 456.
Electives: 12 Cr. at 300- or 400-level.

French Major (51 Credits) arranged in consultation with and approved by adviser.

French Minor (39 Credits) arranged in consultation with and approved by adviser.

FREN 131, 132, 133: Elementary French I, II, III

Basic vocabulary and grammatical structures with emphasis on the spoken language. These courses promote an increased understanding and appreciation of the culture of the country where the language is spoken. Must be taken in sequence.

4 Cr. each quarter

131: F, W, S

132: F, W, S

133: F, W, S

FREN 211, 212: Intermediate

Review and expansion of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures; conversational practice. These courses promote an increased understanding and appreciation of the culture of the country where the language is spoken. Must be taken in sequence.

Prereq.: 133, or 2 or 3 years high school French.

4 Cr. each quarter

211: F (W, DEMAND)

212: W (S, DEMAND)

FREN 243: Readings in Modern Literature

Graded selections from prose, drama, and poetry.

Prereq.: 4 quarter credits at the 200-level, or 4 years high school French.

4 Cr. S

NOTE: 12 quarter Cr. in French at the 200-level (or the equivalent as determined by the department) are prerequisite to all courses at the 300-level.

FREN 311: Conversation and Composition I

Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the contemporary culture of French-speaking countries. Review and practice of French grammar. Directed toward correct expression. Must be taken before or concurrently with the first literary course at the 300- or 400-level.

4 Cr. F

311

4 Cr. W

FREN 313: Conversation and Composition III

Written and oral practice based on themes drawn from the contemporary culture of French-speaking countries. Review and practice of French grammar. Directed toward an appreciation of literary style.

Prereq.: FREN 312

4 Cr. S

FREN 321, 322, 323: Form and Style in French Literature

Representative works of French literature. Need not be taken in sequence.

Prereq.: FREN 311

• 321. Poetry. 3 Cr.
• 322. Drama. 3 Cr.
• 323. Prose Fiction. 3 Cr.

FREN 341: French Civilization I

Studies in the history and culture of French-speaking countries.

4 Cr. DEMAND

FREN 351: Phonetics

Contrastive analysis of French and English phonological features; intensive oral practice.

3 Cr. S, DEMAND

NOTE: 8 Cr. in French at the 300-level are prerequisites to all courses at the 400-level.

FREN 411: Advanced Studies in French Literature.

Seminar for intensive study of a particular movement, author, or work as announced in advance. To be taught in French.

Prereq.: 9 Cr. of literature or consent of instructor.

1-4 Cr. each registration; max., 12 Cr. DEMAND

FREN 421, 422, 423: Advanced Conversation and Composition I, II, III

Advanced written and oral practice based on themes drawn from contemporary culture of French-speaking countries.

1 Cr. per course. May be repeated to maximum of 6 Cr.

421: F

422: W

423: S

FREN 435: Nineteenth Century Literature.

Romantic and realistic trends in poetry, theatre, and novel.

3 Cr. DEMAND

FREN 436: Twentieth Century Literature

Trends in twentieth century poetry, prose, and drama.

3 Cr. DEMAND

FREN 441: French Civilization II

Studies in the history and culture of French-speaking countries.

4 Cr. DEMAND

FREN 452: Advanced Grammar

Contrastive analysis of French morphological and syntactical features for native speakers of English.

3 Cr. DEMAND

FREN 454:

Teaching French in the Secondary School

Application of language learning principles to secondary school instruction/curriculum development. Materials for class use and practice in presenting them.

Prereq.: FORL 453

Cannot be used as an elective in a B.A. program.

2 Cr. DEMAND

FREN 456: Teaching French in the Elementary School

Application of language learning principles to elementary school instruction. Materials for class use and practice in presenting them.

Prereq.: FORL 455

Cannot be used as an elective in a B.A. program.

2 Cr. DEMAND

Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Student Course Descriptions

FREN 460-560: Study Abroad

On-site study of selected aspects of language and/or culture of the host country; final report presented in French.

Prereq.: 212 or equivalent, and approval of FLL Department program director.

4-8 Undgr. Cr., 3-6 Gr. Cr. DEMAND

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Created December 1995 for the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature by Sara A. Grachek
Date of Last Revision: January 10, 1995
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