Courses
- Fall 2008
FREN 1: Fundamentals of Oral
and Written French I (4)
An introduction to the French spoken and written
language. Covers the basics of the French language
through videos, readings, and media from Francophone
cultures. Interactive practice in the classroom and
use of multimedia lab, oral, written, and
computer-assisted activities.
[001 – Ganne-Schiermeier - MWF – 8:30 a.m. – 9:30
a.m.]
[002 – Ganne-Schiermeier - MWF – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00.]
FREN 20: Fundamentals of Oral
and Written French II (4)
A continuation of FREN I. Designed for students who
have already covered the basics of French, but have
not yet been exposed to all tenses and other grammar
fundamentals. Videos, interactive practice in the
classroom and multimedia lab and oral, written, and
computer-assisted activities. Prerequisite: FREN 1
[001 – Prof. Ganne-Schiermeier - MWF – 9:45 a.m –
10:45 a.m.]
[002 – Prof. Massé - MWF – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00.]
FREN 30: Intermediate French
(4)
A continuation of FREN 20. Review of basic grammar;
development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing
skills through films, discussion, Francophone articles
and literary texts, compositions, multimedia lab and
computer-assisted activities. A prerequisite for FREN
100, 101 and 102. Prerequisite: FREN 20
[001 – Prof. M. Placet-Kouassi – MWF –9:45 a.m.– 10:45
a.m.]
[002 – Prof. M. Placet-Kouassi – MWF –11:00 a.m. –
12:00.]
FREN 100:
Surf, Watch and Talk: French Popular Culture (4)
An advanced
conversation class on popular culture in France.
Discussions, creative projects and written assignments
based on French cultural Web sites, TV shows and on the
analysis of current music trends. May be taken
concurrently with other advanced classes. May be taken
concurrently with FREN 102. Prerequisite: FREN 30 or
equivalent.
[001– Prof. Massé –MWF–12:15 p.m.-1:05 p.m.]
FREN 101: Advanced Conversation
(4)
Aims to improve oral fluency through debates,
round-table discussions, skits, and free
conversation. Written practice through papers and
computer-assisted instruction. May be taken
concurrently with FREN 102. Prerequisite: FREN 30 or
the equivalent.
[001 – Prof. Pieretti - MWF –1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m.]
FREN 104A: Literary Analysis:
The Games People Play (2)
This course develops reading fluency and oral
practice through a study of selected themes drawn from
plays, poetry and fiction in the French literary
tradition of the 16th to 18th centuries. This sequence
is required for French majors and for more advanced
topics courses. Prerequisites: FREN 100, 101 or 102, or
entrance by placement.
[001 – Prof. Hess - TTH- 11:50 a.m. -1:05 p.m.] (First ˝
of the semester)
FREN 104B: Literary Analysis:
Strangers and Misfits (2)
A continuation of 104A. This module examines French
fiction and poetry written since 1850. Required for
French majors and for more advanced topics courses.
Prerequisites: FREN 100, 101 or 102, or entrance by
placement.
[001 – Prof. Hess – TTH - 11:50 a.m. -1:05 p.m.] (Second
˝ of the semester)
FREN 126: French Caribbean Literature (4)
A study of the international aspect of Caribbean culture
as represented by literary works from Martinique and
Guadeloupe. Themes treated will include: oral culture,
African roots, and French assimilation. Prerequisites:
One upper level French course, preferably FREN 104A/B.
[001 – Prof. Hess – T – 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.]
FREN
132A: French in the Professional World (2)
Advanced
study of French in non-literary contexts, including the
areas of business, media, advertising, and international
business. The course includes a multimedia component,
group simulations, a grammar review and oral written
projects. Prerequisite: FREN 100, 101, or 102.
[001 – Prof.
Massé – MW- 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.] (First ˝ of the
semester)
FREN 132B:
French for Business (2)
Advanced
study of French in non-literary contexts, including the
areas of business, media, advertising, and international
business. The course includes a multimedia component,
group simulations, a grammar review and oral written
projects. Prerequisite: FREN 100, 101, or 102
[001 – Prof.
Massé – MW- 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.] (Second ˝ of the
semester)
FREN 186:
French in the 18th Century (4)
The 18th
century in France was a period of major political,
cultural, and ideological transformations, culminating
in the French Revolution. The course examines how the
printed word itself becomes a major weapon in the hands
of the philosophers, women, and others to challenge the
legitimacy of the established political and ideological
order of the ancient régime. Prerequisite: FREN 104.
[001 – Prof.
Pieretti– MWF- 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.]
FREN 194: Independent Study (4)
A tutorial course open to juniors and seniors.
Students investigate a chosen topic in French or
Francophone literature or language and culture under
the guidance of the French department faculty. One
meeting weekly; oral and written reports.
Prerequisite: 12 credits of advanced work in French
with a B average and approval of the department.
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