Unless otherwise specified, all courses will be taught in French.
308-10100 - - - Elementary French I - - - HU LA 3a, g
Beginning course. Practice in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing simple idiomatic French in the context of French and francophone cultures. Emphasizes participation and self-expression. Open to students with no previous French or by placement examination. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
308-10200 - - - Elementary French II - - - HU LA 3a, g
Continuation of 308-10100. Limited to students who have successfully completed 308-10100 with a grade of C- or better or by placement examination. Prerequisites: 308-10100 or equivalent. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
308-20100 - - - Intermediate French I - - - HU LA 3a, g
Develops intermediate-level proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing French. Special emphasis is given to French culture. Prerequisites: 308-10200 with a grade of C- or better. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
308-20200 - - - Intermediate French II - - - HU LA 3a, g
Continuation of 308-20100. Develops intermediate-level proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing French. Special emphasis is given to French culture. Prerequisites: 308-20100 with a grade of C- or better. 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
308-29900 - - - Independent Study - - - U LA
Individual research, study, and/or writing on particular topics, supervised by a member of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits. (IRR)
308-30100 - - - Spoken and Written Communication - - - HU LA 3a, g
Developing spoken and written communication skills at the third-year level. Reading and discussion of contemporary material. Prerequisites: 308-20200 with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent. Also offered through the London Center (F,O). 3 credits. (F-S,Y)
308-31200 - - - French Literature in Translation - - - HU LA 3a, g
Study of the principal works of major French writers. Readings and all class activities are in English. Prerequisites: Three courses in the humanities and/or fine arts. 3 credits. (IRR)
308-31300 - - - Introduction to French Literature - - - HU LA 3a, g
A study of representative texts in French literature in all genres. Prerequisites: 308-30100 prior or concurrent. 3 credits. (IRR)
308-32200 - - - Advanced French Grammar and Composition - - - HU LA 3a, g
Advanced study of French grammar with emphasis on composition, including register, genres, and style. Prerequisites: 308-30100 (or equivalent with permission of instructor). 3 credits. (IRR)
308-32300 - - - French Phonetics - - - HU LA
Intensive practical phonetics for American speakers of French. Emphasis on correct pronunciation, orthography, and understanding of contemporary dialects. Prerequisites: 308-30100 prior or concurrent (or equivalent with permission of instructor). 3 credits. (IRR)
308-34200 - - - Conversational French - - - HU LA
An advanced course in conversation and discussion of contemporary events. Prerequisites: 308-30100 prior or concurrent (or equivalent with permission of instructor). 3 credits. (IRR)
308-34300 - - - The Evolution of French Civilization - - - HU LA
Study of how concrete elements of French civilization, key figures, government, society, ideas, literature and the arts evolved from prehistoric times to the 20th century. Taught in French. Prerequisites: 308-30100. 3 credits. (IRR)
308-34400 - - - Contemporary French Culture - - - HU LA
Exploring modern France and francophone countries from a total culture point of view: geography, politics, and economy as well as literature, sciences, music, cinema, gastronomy, and the arts. Taught in French. Prerequisites: 308-30100, or equivalent with permission of instructor. 3 credits. (F,E)
308-35100 - - - Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century French Literature - - - HU LA
Study of representative works. Prerequisites: 308-30100 prior or concurrent. 3 credits. (IRR)
308-35700 - - - Advanced Writing - - - HU LA
Study of diverse literary models, composition, and translation, according to individual needs. Prerequisites: 308-32200 (or equivalent with permission of instructor). May be repeated once for credit. 3 credits. (IRR)
308-37700 - - - Selected Topics in French Literature and Culture - - - HU LA
Study of genre, time period, group of authors, or a single major writer. May be repeated for credit for different selected themes or topics. Taught in French. Prerequisites: 308-30100 prior or concurrent. 3 credits. (IRR)
308-39900 - - - Independent Study - - - U LA
Individual research, study, and/or writing on particular topics supervised by a member of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: 308-30100 and permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits. (IRR)
308-40100 - - - Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century French Literature - - - HU LA
Study of representative works. Prerequisites: 308-30100 prior or concurrent. 3 credits. (IRR)
308-47700 - - - Seminar: Readings in French Literature - - - HU LA
Selected themes or topics in French literature. May be repeated for credit for different selected themes or topics. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits. (IRR)
308-49900 - - - Independent Study - - - U LA
Individual research, study, and/or writing on particular topics supervised by a member of the department. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and chairperson. 1-3 credits. (IRR)
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