French (FREN)

BEGINNING FRENCH I:EW ~ This course is an introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary. It provides development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for the beginning student. Supplemental laboratory and practice drill sessions.

Core: Experiencing the World

BEGINNING FRENCH II:EW ~ A continuation of FREN 10100. Supplemental laboratory and practice drill sessions.

Prerequisite: FREN 10100 or French Placement Exam with a score of 201 or FREN 101EX

Core: Experiencing the World

WORKSHOP: ~ Workshops may be taken Pass/No Credit only. Students may take no more than nine workshops for credit toward graduation. Workshops can be used as elective credit only.

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I:EW ~ Review and continuing study of grammar. Supplementary reading with conversation and composition.

Prerequisite: FREN 10200 or French Placement Exam with a score of 320 or FREN 102EX

Core: Experiencing the World

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II:EW ~ Study of aspects of contemporary French and francophone culture. Grammar review with discussion of current topics, vocabulary building, and situational conversation. First course that counts toward the major or minor in French.

Prerequisite: FREN 10300 or FREN 20100 or French Placement Exam with a score of 403 or FREN 201EX

Core: Experiencing the World

FRENCH PHONETICS:EW ~ A study of French sounds, intonation, rules of pronunciation. Students will learn and use the international phonetic alphabet in order to correct and improve their accent, diction and pronunciation. The course will include intensive group and individual practice.

Prerequisite: FREN 20200

Core: Experiencing the World

ADVANCED READING:EW ~ Readings in modern French literature. Representative works from 20th century writers from France and other francophone countries. The purpose of this course is to acquire the ability to read fluently and critically.

Prerequisite: FREN 20200

Core: Experiencing the World

ADVANCED COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION:EW ~ Intensive oral and written practice. Advanced grammar and systematic acquisition of vocabulary. A choice of texts on a variety of topics (history, contemporary issues, art and music) as well as literary readings will be used as a basis for discussion, oral presentations and papers.

Prerequisite: FREN 20200

Core: Experiencing the World

HISTORY OF FRENCH CIVILIZATION:EW ~ A study of the important events in the political, cultural and artistic development of France.

Core: Experiencing the World

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INDEPENDENT STUDY ~

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