French Courses

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 an emphasis placed 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 is placed 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)

308-34500    Francophone Literature      HU LA

 An introduction to the literature of French expression originating outside France. Discussions will focus on colonization, post-colonization, religion (Christianity, Islam, Judaism, animism), gender, and ethnicity. Prerequisites: 308-30100, or equivalent. 3 credits. (IRR)

308-35100    Nineteenth- and 20th-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 a genre, time period, group of authors, or 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 18th-Century French Literature      HU LA

Study of representative works. Prerequisites: 308-30100 prior or concurrent. 3 credits. (IRR)

308-40400    The French Medieval Experience      HU LA

 An introduction to the culture of medieval France, with a focus on literature. Most selections will be in modern French. Readings may include La Chanson de Roland, Chrétien de Troyes' legends of the Round Table; lais of Marie de France, and poems of François Villon. Prerequisites: 308-30100. 3 credits. (IRR)

308-41500    French Literature of the Renaissance      HU LA

 An introduction to the literature of 16th-century France in a historical and cultural context. Readings may include Montaigne, Marguerite de Navarre, Rabelais, and Pleiade poets Ronsard and Du Bellay, among others. Prerequisites: 308-30100, or equivalent. 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)