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Fall 1999 Course Descriptions
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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 French major or minor. Also see FREN 113.

FREN 102. Elementary French II (4) CDT Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of French, continuation. P, FREN 101 or placement. Does not count toward French major or minor.

FREN 112. Accelerated French I (6) S FREN 112 is the equivalent of FREN 101 and FREN 102. P, credit allowed for this course or FREN 101 and 102 but not for both.

FREN 113. Intensive French I (4) I FREN 113 is the equivalent of FREN 101 and FREN 102. (Note: FREN 113 "Intensive" covers the same materials as FREN 112 "Accelerated," which is offered summer only.) P, knowledge of another foreign language at the 305B level or consult department before enrolling.

FREN 195A. Topics in French Culture, Literature, and Language (1) I

FREN 199. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

FREN 201. Intermediate French I (4) CDT Continued skill development; further development of the four language skills. P, FREN 102 or placement, does not count towards French major.

FREN 202. Intermediate French II (4) CDT Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills. P, FREN 201 or placement.

FREN 212. Accelerated French II (6) S FREN 212 is the equivalent of FREN 201 and FREN 202. P, Credit is allowed for FREN 212, or for FREN 201 and FREN 202, but not for both.

FREN 213. Intensive French II (4) II FREN 213 is equivalent to FREN 201 and FREN 202. (Note: FREN 213 "Intensive" covers the same materials as FREN 212 "Accelerated," which is offered summer only.) P, FREN 113.

FREN 245. African Literature in Translation (3) II Introduction to Francophone African literature coming from the Western part of the African continent, which forms a geographical and cultural entity. Taught in English. Does not court toward fulfillment of language requirement, or the major or minor in French. (Identical with ENGL 245, AFAS 245).

FREN 249. Images of Africa (3) I Introduction to African life and culture through explorations in the following areas: history, geography, institutions, the arts, and language and literature. Taught in English. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, or the major or minor in French. (Identical with AFAS 249).

FREN 280. Introduction to French Language, Linguistics and Culture (3) I 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 is required. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, of the major or minor in French. Approved as Tier Two -Humanities.

FREN 282. The French Novel and Society (3) I French literature in translation. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, or the major or minor in French. Taught in English.

FREN 283. Existentialism and the Absurd: The French Foundations (3) II French literature in translation. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, or the major or minor in French. Taught in English.

FREN 284. French Theater in Translation (3) I II 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.

FREN 285. Introduction to Humanities Computing (3) S (Identical with GER 285, which is home).

FREN 299. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

FREN 299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

FREN 305A. Composition and Conversation (3) I Designed for students who wish to write and speak fluently in everyday idiom; material based on practical current topics. Both FREN 305A and FREN 305B are offered each semester. P, FREN 202.

FREN 305B. Composition and Conversation (3) II Designed for students who wish to write and speak fluently in everyday idiom; material based on practical current topics. Both FREN 305A and FREN 305B are offered each semester. P, FREN 202.

FREN 350. Introduction to French Literature (3) I II Definitions and illustrations of the principal types and genres of French literature (poetry, essay, narrative fiction, theater). P, FREN 305B.

FREN 355. Intensive Composition and Conversation (3) S 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). Under certain conditions, FREN 355 can be substituted for FREN 375A if a FREN 375A level supplement is taken at the final exam and a grade of B or better is obtained. Offered in Paris program only. P, FREN 202 or two years of college French.

FREN 370A. Business French (3) I The basic workings of the French economy and the essential vocabulary and style specific to French business. P, FREN 305B. FREN 370A is not prerequisite to FREN 370B.

FREN 370B. Business French (3) II The basic workings of the French economy and the essential vocabulary and style specific to French business. P, FREN 305B. FREN 370A to not prerequisite to FREN 370B.

FREN 372. Practical French Phonetics (3) I The sound system of French, oriented for the English-speaking American student; intensive practical exercises. P, FREN 202.

FREN 375A. Advanced Composition and Conversation (3) I II Practice in formal writing and formal oral communication. P, FREN 305B.

FREN 375B. Advanced Composition and Conversation (3) I II Practice in formal writing and formal oral communication. P, FREN 305B.

FREN 393. Internship (1-5) [Rpt./]

FREN 396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II

FREN 399. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

FREN 399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

FREN 401. French Literature of the 19th and 20th Centuries (3) I II Survey of French literature of the period with focus on main literary genres and intellectual currents since Romanticism. P, FREN 350.

FREN 402. French Literature of the 17th and 18th Centuries (3) I II Survey of French literature of the period with selected readings of major authors, textual analysis and discussion of historical, social and cultural background. P, FREN 350.

FREN 403. French Literature of the Middle Ages and the 16th Century (3) II Survey of French literature from its beginnings to the Renaissance. Definition of literary genres with readings of major texts (in modern French). P, FREN 350.

FREN 414. Teaching of Modern Languages (3) II (Identical with TTE 414, which is home).

FREN 415. Stylistics (3) I II Principles of stylistics, with exercises in literary translation and original writing. P, FREN 375B.

FREN 416. Translation (3) II Theory and practice of translation (French/English; English/French). Literary and technical. P, FREN 375B or FREN 370B.

FREN 425. Paris: Capsule/Capital of French Cultural History (3) S 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, FREN 202 or two years of college French.

FREN 430A. French Civilization (3) I Historical, social, economic, literary, and artistic elements in the development of the French nation. P, FREN 305B.

FREN 430B. French Civilization (3) II Historical, social, economic, literary, and artistic elements in the development of the French nation. P, FREN 305B.

FREN 440. French Poetry (3) I The evolution of poetic form and content from the Middle Ages to the present. P, FREN 350.

FREN 448. The Theory and Practice of Writing (3) I 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 FREN 548.

FREN 450. French Literature of Black Africa and the Caribbean (3) I Studies in written francophone literature of Africa and the Caribbean. P, FREN 350. (Identical with AFAS 450). May be convened with FREN 550.

FREN 452. French Literature of Quebec (3) II Comprehensive study of the most significant literary expression in Quebec. P, FREN 350. May be convened with FREN 552.

FREN 453. Culture and Civilization of North Africa (3) I II Historical, religious, social, literary and artistic influences on the civilization of North Africa. Taught in English. (Identical with RELI 453). May be convened with FREN 553.

FREN 454. Francophone Literature of the Maghreb and Lebanon (3) II Francophone literature of Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia. P, FREN 350. May be convened with FREN 554.

FREN 455. Introduction to Romance Philology (3) I (Identical with SPAN 455, which is home).

FREN 456. Literature of Belgium (3) I 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. Also, the works of Simenon, the world renowned author of detective and psychological novels. Taught in French. P, FREN 350. May be convened with FREN 556.

FREN 470. Advanced Grammar and Usage (3) II Structural analysis of spoken and written French, with emphasis on structural patterns and attention to contrasts with English. P, FREN 305B.

FREN 495A. French Literature-Middle Ages and the 16th Century (3) II

FREN 496A. French Language, Culture and Literature (3) I II P, FREN 350.

FREN 498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

FREN 498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

FREN 499. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

FREN 499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II

FREN 500. French for Reading (1) II A one-semester course that permits rapid acquisition of reading skills. Even with no prior study of French, students by the end of a semester are able to read and understand materials written in French in the standard literature and professional journals of their field of interest. This course cannot count toward any graduate program of study.

FREN 510. Introduction to Graduate Study in French Language and Literature (3) I 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 or French.

FREN 511. Topics in Literary History, Criticism, and Theory (3) [Rpt./ 3] II 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.

FREN 512. Introduction to the History of the French Language (3) I Taught in English.

FREN 516. Literature of the 16th Century (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II 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 status.

FREN 517. Literature of the 17th Century (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Main literary movements in France during the 17th century. Theater, poetry, novel, philosophical thought. Cultural context: architecture, painting, religious currents, philosophy. P, graduate status.

FREN 518. Literature of the 18th Century (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II 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 status.

FREN 519. Literature of the 19th Century (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Examines various aspects of literary works ranging from poetry, the theater, the novel and critical essays. Studies in French Romanticism and Realism. P, graduate status.

FREN 520. Literature of the 20th Century (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II 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 status.

FREN 548. The Theory and Practice of Writing (3) I For a description of course topics see FREN 448. Graduate-level requirements include more theoretical reading and assignments. (Identical with ENGL 548). May be convened with FREN 448.

FREN 550. French Literature of Black America and the Caribbean (3) I For a description of course topics see FREN 450. Graduate-level requirements include more demanding readings and other assignments. P, graduate status. May be convened with FREN 450.

FREN 552. French Literature of Quebec (3) II For a description of course topics see FREN 452. Graduate-level requirements include more demanding readings and assignments. P, graduate status. May be convened with FREN 452.

FREN 553. Culture and Civilization of North Africa (3) I II For a description of course topics see FREN 453. Graduate-level requirements include more demanding readings and assignments. Taught in English. Does not count toward any M.A. or Ph.D. program in French. May be convened with FREN 453.

FREN 554. Francophone Literature of the Maghreb and Lebanon (3) II For a description of course topics see FREN 454. Graduate-level requirements include more demanding readings and other assignments. P, graduate status. May be convened with FREN 454.

FREN 556. Literature of Belgium (3) I For a description of course topics see FREN 456. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper written in French. Taught in French. P, graduate status. May be convened with FREN 456.

FREN 579. Issues/Methods in Post-Second Foreign Language Teaching/ Learning (3) I II (Identical with GER 579, which is home).

FREN 581. Technology and Foreign Language Learning (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II 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. P, graduate status. (Identical with SLAT 581).

FREN 582. Writing in Second Language Classrooms (3) II 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. P, graduate status. (Identical with SLAT 582).

FREN 583. Materials Design (3) I The goal of this course is to investigate the parameters involved with foreign language teaching material development.

FREN 585. Linguistic and Computer-Assisted Approaches to Literature (3) II (Identical with GER 585, which is home).

FREN 587. Testing and Evaluation in Foreign/Second Language Programs (3) I II (Identical with GER 587, which is home).

FREN 593. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./] I II

FREN 596J. Second Language Acquisition Research (3) [Rpt./ 4] II P, ENGL 506. (Identical with ENGL 596J, which is home).

FREN 599. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

FREN 696A. French Language and Literature (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II

FREN 699. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]

FREN 920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

FREN 930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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