101. Elementary French.
Students with any prior study of French must take the Placement Test. Credit is not granted for more than two courses from French 101, 102, and 103. (4). (LR).
Introductory course presenting basic constructions and vocabulary. Constant oral drill and practice. Reading material based on French culture. Regular use of Language Laboratory.
102. Elementary French, Continued.
French 101. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 103. French 102 is NOT open to students who have begun instruction at the high school level. College or university transfer students who have received credit for one term are encouraged to enroll in French 103. (4). (LR).
Continuation of French 101. Completion of survey of fundamental constructions and vocabulary of French. Continued emphasis on the spoken language. Further training in reading. Regular use of Language Laboratory.
103. Review of Elementary French.
Assignment by placement test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 102. (4). (LR).
A refresher course for students with previous training in French but not ready for a second-year course.
231. Second-Year French.
French 102 or 103; or assignment by placement test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112 or 230. (4). (LR).
A review of essential principles of grammar and training in idiomatic usage by means of oral and written exercises. Readings of representative modern prose for general comprehension are designed to give practice in learning to read at sight and to further each student's acquaintance with French culture and civilization. Continuous practice in speaking and reading French. Some sections are designated for oral emphasis and some for reading emphasis.
232. Second-Year French, Continued.
French 231; or assignment by placement test. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 112 or 230. (4). (LR).
Continuation of French 231. Reading and oral work at a more advanced level. Students continue to improve speaking, writing, reading and listening skills by reviewing vocabulary and grammar. There are short weekly readings (advertisements, literary excerpts, and short stories) as well as class discussions of French cuisine, the French socialized medical system, and immigration. Throughout the term, students listen to French songs, see several videos (from French television) as well as two French movies. Some sections are designated for oral emphasis and some for reading (theme) emphasis.
214/Hist. 214. Interpretations of French Society and Culture.
Taught in English. A knowledge of French is not required. (3). (HU).
An interdisciplinary approach to an understanding of French society and culture. Lectures and discussion sections utilizing literature, slides, and films.
240. French and Francophone Topics in Translation.
Taught in English. A knowledge of French is not required. (3). (HU).
Intensive study of a selected topic in the cultures and societies of French-speaking peoples, taught in English using translated materials.
244. Issues in Race and Cultural Diversity in the Francophone World.
Taught in English. A knowledge of French is not required. (3). (HU).
Intensive study of cultural productions and social issues in French-speaking societies related to issues of race or ethnicity, taught in English using translated materials.
342. French and Francophone Film Taught in English.
Taught in English. A knowledge of French is not required. (3). (HU). Laboratory fee ($35) required.
Intensive study of a topic in the film and other audio-visual cultural production of French-speaking peoples, providing an introduction to the methods and practice of film and media study, taught in English using subtitled and translated materials.
250. First-Year Seminar in French and Francophone Studies.
French 232. Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (4). (HU).
Intensive study of a selected topic in the cultures of French-speaking peoples, intended for first-year students, providing an introduction to the practice of cultural study in the French language and opportunities for development of linguistics proficiency beyond the fourth-semester level.
270. French and Francophone Literature and Culture.
French 232. (4). (HU). May be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Intensive study of a topic, theme, or genre in the literatures and other cultural productions of French-speaking peoples, providing an introduction to the methods and practice of literary and cultural study in the French language and opportunities for development of linguistic proficiency beyond the 4th-semester level.
272. French and Francophone Film, Media, and Culture.
French 232. (4). (HU). Laboratory fee ($35) required.
Intensive study of a topic in the culture of French-speaking peoples, with an emphasis on film, television, and other modern media, providing an introduction to the methods and practice of film and media study in the French language and opportunities for development of linguistic proficiency beyond the 4th-semester level.
274. French and Francophone Societies and Culture.
French 232. (4). (HU). May be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Intensive study of a topic in the culture, politics, and structures of French-speaking societies, providing an introduction to the methods and practice of cultural and social study in the French language and opportunities for development of linguistic proficiency beyond the 4th-semester level.
276. Spoken and Written Performance in French.
French 232. (4). (HU).
Intensive practice in the creation, production, and performance of culture through the French language, providing opportunities for development of linguistic proficiency beyond the 4th-semester level.
350(381). Special Topics in French and Francophone Studies.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (HU). May be repeated for a total of 9 credits.
Readings and topical studies relating to French speaking cultures (in Europe, Africa, North America, and Indian Ocean) not addressed in other courses, as well as to aspects of French and Francophone culture that may require special treatment.
362. Quebec and French Canadian Studies.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl).
Readings and topical studies relating to the history, culture, and literature of the French-speaking people of Canada.
363. Caribbean Studies.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl).
Readings and topical studies relating to the colonial and post-colonial history, culture, and literature of Haiti, Martinique, Guadalupe, and Guyana.
364. African Studies (Maghreb).
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl).
Readings and topical studies relating to the colonial and post-colonial history, culture, and French-language literature of Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.
365. African Studies (Sub-Saharan).
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl).
Readings and topical studies relating to the colonial and post-colonial history, culture, and French-language literature of the countries south of the Sahara in which French is spoken.
366(386)/MARC 386. Medieval Literature, History, and Culture.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (HU). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Readings and topics studies relating to the literatures and cultures of langue d'oil and langue d'oc in the Middle Ages.
367/368/369 Introduction to French Literature.
The objective of this series of courses is to acquaint students with significant literary works and literary theories drawn from the entire range of French literature. Each work is analyzed (in French) individually for its own merit and is then placed within the context of its period. Students are asked to read carefully the assigned works, to reflect on them, and to express their reactions and ideas in class. The instructor holds class discussions, points out the artistic values of the work, and attempts in many cases to show the evolution of literature as it reflects various external factors. Grades may be based on discussions, papers, and a midterm and/or final examination.
367(387). Literature, History, and Culture of Early Modern France.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (HU). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Readings and topical studies relating to French culture under the ancien regime (Renaissance through the French Revolution.
368(388). Enlightenment, Revolution, and Romanticism.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (HU). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Readings and topical studies relating to French culture in the period of intellectual, political, and cultural change between the mid-eighteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries.
369(389). Literature, History, and Culture of Modernity.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (HU). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Readings and topical studies relating to French culture in the wake of political revolution, industrialization, colonialism, and urbanization, especially from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.
372(440). Film and Cinema Studies.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl). Laboratory fee ($35) required.
Historical, semiotic, theoretical and critical approaches, through readings, viewings and topical studies, to film and cinema in French-language cultures.
373. Studies in Popular Culture.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl).
Readings and topical studies relating to mass, popular, and everyday culture in French-speaking countries.
374(430). Problems in Society and Social Theory.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of nine credits.
Interdisciplinary, comparative, theoretical and critical approaches to historical and contemporary issues in the study of French and French-speaking societies.
375. Cinema and Society in the Francophone World.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl). Laboratory fee ($35) required.
Historical and critical approaches, through readings and topical studies, to film and the cinematic industry in their social and cultural context, especially in France, Quebec, and Africa.
377. Media Studies.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl). Laboratory fee ($35) required.
Historical and critical approaches, through readings and topical studies, to the means of mass communication (notably the press, radio, and TV) in French-speaking countries.
378. Studies in Genre.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Diachronic and synchronic studies of the principal literary and theatrical genres, as well as those of popular culture and everyday discourse.
379. Studies in Gender and Sexuality.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Historical, theoretical and critical approaches, through readings and topical studies, to the constructions of gender and sexuality in French-speaking cultures.
384. Origins of Contemporary France: From the Gauls to de Gaulle.
French 235. (3). (HU). May be repeated for a total of 9 credits.
The development of French civilization from the origins to 1848. Emphasizes the evolution of society, ideas, and values. Lectures, recitations, assigned readings, and oral and written reports.
385. Contemporary France: Politics, Culture, and Society.
French 235. (3). (HU). May be repeated for a total of 9 credits.
Continuation of French 384. The making of modern France. The ideological, political, and economic background of contemporary French culture.
399(350/450). Independent Study.
French 232; permission of instructor. (1-3). (Excl). (INDEPENDENT). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
Readings and topical studies relating to French-speaking cultures (in Europe, Africa, North America, and Indian Ocean) not addressed in other courses, as well as to aspects of French and Francophone culture that may require special treatment.
450(460). Special Studies.
Three courses in French numbered 300 or above. (3). (Excl). May be repeated for credit.
Readings and topical studies on aspects of French and Francophone culture, history and literature requiring an advanced linguistic, critical or theoretical background, or particular critical or analytic techniques.
461(475)/MARC 444. Reading of Old French Texts.
Three courses in French numbered 300 or above. (3). (Excl).
Through intensive reading and study of the fundamentals of Old French philology, students without previous knowledge of Old French learn how to read, understand, and appreciate medieval French literary texts.
463(453). Literature of the Seventeenth Century.
Three courses in French numbered 300 or above. (3). (Excl).
Study of texts, both canonical and noncanonical, themes, and cultural issues in their historical context.
464(454). Literature of the Eighteenth Century.
Three courses in French numbered 300 or above. (3). (Excl).
Study of texts from the French Enlightenment and other literary and historical currents of the period.
465(455). Literature of the Nineteenth Century.
Three courses in French numbered 300 or above. (3). (Excl).
Study of texts representative of some of the diverse aspects of nineteenth-century French literary production.
466(457). Literature of the Twentieth Century.
Three courses in French numbered 300 or above. (3). (Excl).
Survey of texts representative of some of the diverse aspects of twentieth-century French literary production.
469(470). African and Caribbean Literature.
Three courses in French numbered 300 or above. (3). (Excl). (R&E). May be repeated for a total of six credits.
General introduction to the francophone literature of Africa or the West Indies (in alternate years) through a reading of works by major writers such as Senghor, Césaire, Beti, Maran, Boudjedra, Depestre and Laye. Emphasis on historical, political and socio-cultural contexts of this young literature.
491. Senior Honors Course.
Open only to seniors by permission of the departmental Honors Committee. (3). (Excl).
Supervised independent studies; a program of selected readings and conferences, term papers, or reports; and written examinations.
492. Senior Honors Course.
Open only to seniors by permission of the departmental Honors Committee. (3). (Excl).
Supervised independent studies; a program of selected readings and conferences, term papers, or reports; and written examinations.
111. First Special Reading Course.
French 111 and 112 are designed for juniors, seniors, and graduate students interested in gaining a reading knowledge of the language. Completion of French 111-112 does not satisfy the LS&A language requirement. May not be elected for credit by undergraduates who have received credit for college French. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 101, 102, or 103. (4). (Excl).
Basic principles of grammar, training in pronunciation, and graded elementary reading.
112. Second Special Reading Course.
French 111. French 111 and 112 are designed for juniors, seniors, and graduate students interested in gaining a reading knowledge of the language. Completion of French 111-112 does not satisfy the LSA language requirement. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in 230, 231, or 232. (4). (Excl).
Selected readings of expository prose. Continued examination of grammatical forms and constructions essential to accurate comprehension and translation.
235(361). Advanced Practice in French.
French 232. (3). (Excl). May not be included in a concentration plan in French.
Intensive practice in the use of he French language, intended for students who wish to continue their language study beyond French 232.
333(363). French Phonetics.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl).
Theory of practice in French pronunciation, with a focus on the physical characteristics of individual sounds, the relationship of sounds to their written representations, and the rules governing word and sentence level phenomena in a variety of discourse styles and speech registers.
335(371). Composition and Stylistics.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl).
Study of a variety of written text types, and intensive practice to develop lexical, semantic, and stylistic features contributing to fluency in writing for academic, professional, and personal purposes.
370/RC Core 370. Advanced Proficiency in French.
French 235 or RC Core 320. (3). (Excl).
Designed for students who intend to study in France, this course includes: development of speaking skills in formal and informal contexts, initiation to writing formats customary in French universities. A rich cultural component helps prepare students socially and mentally as well as technically and intellectually.
380. Intermediate Business French.
French 235 and one additional course numbered 250 and above. A maximum of six credits of French 380, 414, and Business Administration 415 may be counted toward a degree. (3). (Excl).
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the language of business transactions in France. It deals with both written and spoken commercial French. It is built around a fictitious company--Eurosport-whose activities deal with all aspects of business life.
436. French for Professions.
Three courses in French numbered 300 or above. (3). (Excl).
Study of various professional "sub"-cultures to enhance cultural awareness; practice in effective and situationally appropriate communication and negotiation with a variety of professional settings, such as banking, journalism, advertising, law and government.
437. Special Topics in the Linguistics of French.
Three courses in French numbered 300 or above. (3). (Excl).
Studies in linguistic structure of French and variations in language usage among Francophone speakers in areas such as phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics.
438(428)/Rom. Ling. 456/Educ. D456. Topics in Learning and Teaching French.
French 232, and 8 credits in courses numbered between French 250 and 299. (3). (Excl).
Study of theories of language acquisition, teaching methods, and practical applications to the learning and teaching of language, literature, and culture.
439. Writing Workshop.
Three courses in French numbered 300 or above. (3). (Excl).
A course for students who wish to practice and develop professional writing skills, in French and English, through group work and other informal and formal methods. Most of the effort goes into the process of identifying a subject for an essay and considering the ways it might be treated; and then drafting and redrafting, always in interchange with feedback from a group.