FRENCH (FREN)
101. Elementary French I (4) CDT Listening, speaking, reading, and
writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of French. (Does
not count toward the French major or minor.) Also see 113, 213.
102. Elementary French II (4) CDT Listening, speaking, reading, and
writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of French,
continuation. P, 101 or placement. (Does not count toward the French major or
minor.) Also see 113, 213.
112. Accelerated French I (6) 112 is the equivalent of 101 and 102.
Credit is allowed for this course or 101 and 102, but not for both.
113. Intensive French I (4) 113 is the equivalent of 101 and 102. Credit
is allowed for this course or 101 and 102, but not for both. P, knowledge of
another foreign language at the 305b level, or consult department before
enrolling. (Note: 113 "Intensive" covers the same materials as 112
"Accelerated," which is offered summer only.)
177. Eroticism and Love in the Middle Ages (3) (Identical with GER 177,
which is home).
195. Colloquium
a. Topics in French Culture, Literature, and Language (1)
201. Intermediate French I (4) CDT Continued skill development;
reinforcement of basic language skills. P, 102 or placement. (Does not count
toward the French major.)
202. Intermediate French II (4) CDT Continued skill development;
reinforcement of basic language skills. P, 201 or placement.
212. Accelerated French II (6) 212 is the equivalent of 201 and 202.
Credit is allowed for this course or 201 and 202, but not for both.
213. Intensive French II (4) 213 is equivalent to 201 and 202. Credit is
allowed for this course or 201 and 202, but not for both. P, knowledge of
another foreign language at the 305b level, or consult department before
enrolling. (Note: 213 "Intensive" covers the same materials as 212
"Accelerated," which is offered summer only.)
245. African Literature in Translation (3) Introduction to Francophone
African literature coming from the Western part of the African continent, which
forms a geographical and cultural entity. Taught in English. French majors will
read French texts in the original and will write assignments in French.
(Identical with AFAS 245 and ENGL 245).
249. Images of Africa (3) Introduction to African life and culture
through explorations in the following areas: history, geography, institutions,
the arts, and language and literature. Taught in English. French majors will
read French texts in the original and will write assignments in French.
(Identical with AFAS 249).
277. Eroticism and Love in the Middle Ages (3) (Identical with GER 277,
which is home). Change course number to: 177. Fall '98
280. Introduction to French Language, Linguistics and Culture (3)
Introductory course to key concepts in French language, linguistics and culture
through a variety of media (textbook, comics, films, Web). No previous knowledge
of French necessary. Taught in English.
282. The French Novel and Society (3) French literature in translation.
Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, or the major or minor
in French. Taught in English.
283. Existentialism and the Absurd: The French Foundations (3) French
literature in translation. Does not count toward fulfillment of language
requirement, or the major or minor in French. Taught in English.
284. French Theater in Translation (3) Representative masterpieces of
French theater from its origins in the Middle Ages to the contemporary. Includes
medieval religious and profane pieces, classical theater of 16th and 17th
centuries, etc. Taught in English. Does not count toward fulfillment of language
requirement or the major or minor in French.
285. Introduction to Humanities Computing (3) (Identical with GER 285,
which is home).
305A -
305B. Composition and Conversation (3-3) Designed for students who wish
to write and speak fluently in everyday idiom; material based on practical
current topics. P, 202. Both 305a and 305b are offered each semester.
350. Introduction to French Literature (3) Definitions and illustrations
of the principal types and genres of French literature (poetry, essay, narrative
fiction, theater). P, 305b.
355. Intensive Composition and Conversation (3) For students at advanced
and high intermediate levels. Materials for discussion and writing exercises are
derived from current activities in Paris (films, plays, and other cultural
events). Offered in Paris program only. P, 204 or two years of college French.
Under certain conditions, FREN 355 can be substituted for FREN 375a if a 375a
level supplement is taken at the final exam and if a grade of B or better is
obtained.
370A -
370B. Business French (3-3) The basic workings of the French economy and
the essential vocabulary and style specific to French business. P, 305b. 370a is
prerequisite to 370b.
372. Practical French Phonetics (3) The sound system of French, oriented
for the English-speaking American student; intensive practical exercises. P,
202.
375A -
375B. Advanced Composition and Conversation (3-3) Practice in formal
writing and formal oral communication. P, 305b. Both 375a and 375b are offered
each semester.
396H. Honors Proseminar (3)
401. French Literature of the 19th and 20th Centuries (3) Survey of
French literature of the period with focus on main literary genres and
intellectual currents since Romanticism. P, 350.
402. French Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries (3) Survey of
French literature of the period with selected readings of major authors, textual
analysis and discussion of historical, social and cultural background. P, 350.
403. French Literature of the Middle Ages and 16th Century (3) Survey of
French literature from its beginnings to the Renaissance. Definition of literary
genres with readings of major texts (in modern French). P, 350.
414. Teaching of Modern Languages (3) (Identical with TTE 414, which is
home).
415. Stylistics (3) Principles of stylistics, with exercises in literary
translation and original writing. P, 375b.
416. Translation (3) Theory and practice of translation (French/English;
English/French). Literary and technical. P, 375b or 370b.
422. Introduction to Romance Philology (3) (Identical with SPAN 422,
which is home).
425. Paris: Capsule/Capital of French Cultural History (3) The cultural
history of France surveyed through selected works of literature, art, and
architecture. Readings and discussions, in conjunction with faculty-guided
visits to historical sites in Paris. Offered in Paris program only. P, 202 or
two years of college French.
430A -
430B. French Civilization (3-3) Historical, social, economic, literary,
and artistic elements in the development of the French nation. 430a is not
prerequisite to 430b. P, 305b.
440. French Poetry (3) The evolution of poetic form and content from the
Middle Ages to the present. P, 350.
448. The Theory and Practice of Writing (3) An experiment in writing,
concerning the means, the raw material at our disposal, and the different
literary devices that allow us to achieve it. French students will write in
French and English students will write in English. (Identical with ENGL 448).
May be convened with 548.
450. French Literature of Black Africa and the Caribbean (3) Studies in
written francophone literature of Africa and the Caribbean. P, 350. (Identical
with AFAS 450). May be convened with 550.
452. French Literature of Quebec (3) Comprehensive study of the most
significant literary expression in Quebec. P, 350. May be convened with 552.
453. Culture and Civilization of North Africa (3) Historical, religious,
social, literary and artistic influences on the civilization of North Africa.
Taught in English. (Identical with RELI 453). May be convened with 553. Does not
count toward fulfillment of language requirement or the major or minor in
French.
454. Francophone Literature of the Maghreb and Lebanon (3) Francophone
literature of Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia. P, 350. May be convened
with 554.
455. Introduction to Romance Philology (3) (Identical with SPAN 455,
which is home).
456. Literature of Belgium (3) Historical and the cultural background
followed by the literary background in the broader context of French literature.
Examines the novel and its different themes, the theater (symbolist,
metaphysical, political) and poetry, including the works of Simenon, the world
renowned author of detective and psychological novels. Taught in French. P, 350.
May be convened with 556.
470. Advanced Grammar and Usage (3) Structural analysis of spoken and
written French, with emphasis on structural patterns and attention to contrasts
with English. P, 305b.
495. Colloquium
a. French Literature-Middle Ages and the 16th Century (3)
496. Seminar
a. Studies in French Literature (3) [Rpt./9 units] P, 350. Change course title to: French Language and Literature. Spring "98
510. Introduction to Graduate Study in French Language and Literature (3)
Problems and methods of advanced research in French language and literature. Use
of specialized library resources and computerized data bases. Issues in the
history, sociology, and politics of the professional practice of language and
literature study in American universities. Taught in English.
511. Topics in Literary History, Criticism, and Theory (3) [Rpt./3]
Current, recent, and traditional ways of analyzing and interpreting literary
texts and the cultural contents in which they are produced, with emphasis on
French, and attention to understanding various means by which knowledge of
literary issues is transmitted to others. May be repeated when topics vary.
512. Introduction to the History of the French Language (3) Taught in
English.
516. Literature of the 16th Century (3) [Rpt.] Studies in the French
Renaissance, including theater, fiction, poetry, essay. Analysis of the main
literary, artistic, and socio-cultural movements in France during the 16th
century-the French Renaissance. P, graduate standing.
517. Literature of the 17th Century (3) [Rpt.] Main literary movements
in France during the 17th century. Theater, poetry, novel, philosophical
thought. Cultural context: architecture, painting, religious currents,
philosophy. P, graduate standing.
518. Literature of the 18th Century (3) [Rpt.] Studies in the French
Enlightenment, including theater; fiction; essays. Analysis of the main
literary, artistic, and socio-cultural movements in France and in Europe during
the 18th century-the French Enlightenment. P, graduate standing.
519. Literature of the 19th Century (3) [Rpt.] Examines various aspects
of literary works ranging from poetry, the theater, the novel and critical
essays. Studies in French Romanticism and Realism. P, graduate standing.
520. Literature of the 20th Century (3) [Rpt.] Studies in contemporary
French literature, including theater, fiction, poetry, essays. Analysis of the
main literary, artistic, and socio-cultural movements in France during the 20th
century. P, graduate standing.
548. Theory and Practice of Writing (3) For description of course topics
see 448. Graduate-level requirements include more theoretical reading and
assignments. (Identical with ENGL 548). May be convened with 448.
550. French Literature of Black Africa and the Caribbean (3) For a
description of course topics see 450. Graduate-level requirements include more
demanding readings and other assignments. May be convened with 450.
552. French Literature of Quebec (3) For a description of course topics
see 452. Graduate-level requirements include more demanding readings and
assignments. May be convened with 452.
553. Culture and Civilization of North Africa (3) For a description of
course topics see 453. Graduate-level requirements include more demanding
readings and assignments. Taught in English. May be convened with 453.
554. Francophone Literature of the Maghreb and Lebanon (3) For a
description of course topics see 454. Graduate-level requirements include more
demanding readings and other assignments. May be convened with 454.
556. Literature of Belgium (3) For a description of course topics see
456. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper written in French. Taught
in French. May be convened with 456.
579. Problems in Teaching College French (1-3) Methodology course in
lower-division college pedagogy. Discussion of broader issues of language,
pedagogy, academe, the history of foreign language education, college teaching
as a career.
581. Technology and Foreign Language Learning (3) [Rpt./1] Use of
technology to teach foreign languages or a second language. Topics include how
computers fit within Second Language Acquisition theories, how to integrate
computers in the curriculum, and how to design and implement computer assisted
instruction materials.
582. Writing in Second Language Classrooms (3) Theories of writing
across languages and cultures from cognitive and sociopolitical perspectives.
Writing theory as it relates to critical thinking skills and skills of social
critique are explored. Readings and discussions address; intellectual analytical
procedures involved in writing, social and political contexts within which
second language writing occurs, the interdependence of first and second language
literacy's, the interrelationships between theories of literacy and second
language writing theory and pedagogy, the manifestations of cultural variation
in nonnative writing, and a multicultural theory of second language writing and
pedagogy.
585. Linguistic and Computer-Assisted Approaches to Literature (3)
[Rpt./6 units] (Identical with GER 585, which is home). May be convened with
485.
587. Testing and Evaluation in Foreign/Second Language Programs (3)
(Identical with GER 587, which is home).
696. Seminar
a. French Language and Literature (3) [Rpt./3]