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; 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)