FRENCH 110      Elementary French I
The goals of this course are an ability to speak and to understand simple (spoken) French as well as to read and write simple prose. Every semester.
Credits: 5 hours
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FRENCH 120      Elementary French II
Continuation of FRENCH 110. Every semester. Prerequisite(s): FRENCH 110 or equivalent. Semester Offered: Every Semester.
Credits: 5 hours
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FRENCH 211      Second Year French I
Further development of comprehension and communicative skills in the language. Readings of moderate difficulty and grammar review. Practice in writing. The goal is attainment of intermediate proficiency in the language. Prerequisite: FRENCH 120. Every semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 221      Second Year French II
Continuation of FRENCH 211. Winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 250      Commercial French
Business practices in correspondence in the French language; special vocabulary of business, trade, banking and administration. Refinement of grammatical and stylistic skills. Subjects treated include price inquiries, quotations, offers, orders, complaints, administrative, banking, and diplomatic correspondence. Prerequisite: FRENCH 221 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 280      Special Intermediate French Topics I
Instruction of French on the second-year/intermediate level introducing new methods of foreign language teaching or special texts and topics not normally offered through regular courses. May not be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Elementary I and II college-level courses or equivalent. As needed.
Credits: 2-4 hours
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FRENCH 290      Special Intermediate French Topics II
Continuation of FRENCH 280. May not be repeated for credit. As needed.
Credits: 2-4 hours
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FRENCH 301      Introduction To French Literature
An introduction to the study of different genres of French literature and techniques of criticism. Readings include representative works of major authors from various periods. Strongly recommended for all majors, to be taken before or concurrently with other literature courses. Taught in French. Spring.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 303      Masterpieces Of French Literature I
An introduction to the history of French literature from the Middle Ages to 1800 stressing the historical context, the major literary movements, and the development of the various genres. Selected readings of the works of the major authors of the period. Taught in French.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 304      Masterpieces Of French Literature II
An introduction to the history of French literature from 1800 to the present stressing historical context, the major literary movements and the developments of the various genres. Selected readings of the works of major authors of the period. Taught in French.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 315      Intermediate Conversation And Composition I
Grammar review: practice in speaking and writing French; emphasis on idiomatic usage and practical vocabulary. Required for major. Prerequisite: FRENCH 221 or equivalent. Every fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 325      Intermediate Conversation And Composition II
Continuation of FRENCH 315. Required for major. Prerequisite: FRENCH 315. Every winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 340WI      French Texts In Translation
Seminar on French texts in translation. Class will be conducted in English and no knowledge of French is necessary. May be taken for major credit upon prior consultation with the instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 350      French Civilization I
An historical introduction to French civilization and culture with emphasis on historical, social and cultural development. Prerequisites: FRENCH 221 or equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 351      Introduction To French Phonetics
Drill and practice in pronunciation in class and in language laboratory. Prerequisite: FRENCH 221 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 352      French Civilization II: Contemporary French Civilization
An in-depth survey of contemporary French culture, including major historical events and movements that have shaped modern France, as well as geography, the political system, family life and education, economics, etc. Prerequisites: FRENCH 221 or the equivalent.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 354      French Civilization III: Lyon, Crossroads Of France And Europe
An introduction to French culture and civilization through the history, geography, culture and arts of Lyon and its region. Offered during the Study Abroad Program in Lyon. Offered: Summer semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 380      Special Topics
Treatment of a particular genre or area of literature or language normally not offered through regular courses. May be repeated for credit when the topic changes. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. On demand.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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FRENCH 400CF      Courts and Culture in the Middle Ages
This cluster course offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Middle Ages, focusing on medieval cultures in Europe. Arranged around a series of themes,the cluster will read a variety of documentary and literary texts in inestigate not only the ""high culture"" of the courts but also the interactions of people from various social backgrounds in Western Europe. May be taken for French major with permission of instructor. Cross listed with ENG. 400CF and HIST 400CF.
Credits: 3 hours
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FRENCH 412      17Th Century French Literature
Selected readings in the literature of the 17th century, with an emphasis on non-dramatic works. Also offered as FRENCH 5512.
Credits: 3 hours
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