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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, and FREN 213.
102. Elementary French II (4) CDT Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of French, continuation. Also see FREN 113 and FREN 213. P, FREN 101 or placement. Does not count toward French major or minor.
112. Accelerated French I (6) S FREN 112 is the equivalent of FREN 101 and FREN 102. Credit allowed for FREN 101 or FREN 102 but not for both.
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.
195. Colloquium
a. Topics in French Culture, Literature, and Language (1) I
199. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
201. Intermediate French I (4) CDT Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills. P, FREN 102 or placement, does not count towards French major.
202. Intermediate French II (4) CDT Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills. P, FREN 201 or placement.
212. Accelerated French II (6) S FREN 212 is the equivalent of FREN 201 and FREN 202. Credit is allowed for FREN 212, or for FREN 201 and FREN 202, but not for both.
213. Intensive French II (4) II FREN 213 is equivalent to FREN 201 and FREN 202. (Note: 213 "Intensive" covers the same materials as 212 "Accelerated," which is offered summer only). P, knowledge of another foreign language at the 305B level or consult department before enrolling.
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. French majors will read French texts in the original and will write assignments in French. (Identical with AFAS 245, ENGL 245).
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. French majors will read French texts in the original and will write assignments in French. (Identical with AFAS 249).
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 necessary. Taught in English. Tier 2 - Humanities.
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.
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.
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.
285. Introduction to Humanities Computing (3) S (Identical with GER 285, which is home).
299. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
305B. Composition and Conversation (3-3) I 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.
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.
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 or a grade of B or better is obtained. Offered in Paris program only. P, FREN 204 or two years of college French.
370B. Business French (3) I The basic workings of the French economy and the essential vocabulary and style specific to French business. FREN 370A is prerequisite to FREN 370B.
372. Practical French Phonetics (3) I The sound system of French, oriented for the English-speaking American student; intensive practical exercises. P, FREN 202.
375B. Advanced Composition and Conversation (3) I II Practice in formal writing and formal oral communication. Both FREN 375A and FREN 375B are offered each semester. P, FREN 305B.
393. Internship (1-5) [Rpt./]
396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II
399. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
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.
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.
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.
414. Teaching of Modern Languages (3) II (Identical with TTE 414, which is home).
415. Stylistics (3) I II Principles of stylistics, with exercises in literary translation and original writing. P, FREN 375B.
416. Translation (3) II Theory and practice of translation (French/English; English/French). Literary and technical. P, FREN 375B or FREN 370B.
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.
430B. French Civilization (3-3) I II Historical, social, economic, literary, and artistic elements in the development of the French nation. P, FREN 305B. FREN 430A is not prerequisite to FREN 430B.
440. French Poetry (3) I The evolution of poetic form and content from the Middle Ages to the present. P, FREN 350.
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.
450. French Literature of Black America 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.
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.
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.
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.
455. Introduction to Romance Philology (3) I (Identical with SPAN 455, which is home).
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, including 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.
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.
495. Colloquium
a. French Literature-Middle Ages and the 16th Century (3) II
496. Seminar
a. French Language and Literature (3) [Rpt./ 9 units] I II P, FREN 350.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
499. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II
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.
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 databases. 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] 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.
512. Introduction to the History of the French Language (3) I Taught in English.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. May be convened with FREN 450.
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. May be convened with FREN 452.
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. May be convened with FREN 453.
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. May be convened with FREN 454.
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. May be convened with FREN 456.
579. Problems in Teaching College French (3) I II 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] 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.
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 literacies, 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) II (Identical with GER 585, which is home).
587. Testing and Evaluation in Foreign/Second Language Programs (3) I II (Identical with GER 587, which is home).
593. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./] I II
596. Seminar
j. Second Language Acquisition (3) [Rpt./4] (Identical with ENGL 596J, which is home).
599. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
696. Seminar
a. French Language and Literature (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
699. Independent Study (1-4) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]