French Courses

Proficiency-based. Development of discourse appropriate in French and Francophone contexts.

Completes first-year language sequence in two rather than three quarters. Recommended for students with previous knowledge of French who place into FRENLANG 1A on the placement test, or those who are familiar with another Romance language. FRENLANG 2A fulfills the University foreign language requirement. Prerequisite: Placement Test.or consent of coordinator.

Continuation of FRENLANG 1. Proficiency-based. Development of discourse appropriate in French and Francophone contexts. Prerequisite: Placement Test, FRENLANG 1 or equivalent.

Continuation of FRENLANG 1A. Completes first-year language sequence in two rather than three quarters. Recommended for students with previous knowledge of French who place into FRENLANG 1A on the placement test or who are familiar with another Romance language. Fulfills the University foreign language requirement. Prerequisite: FRENLANG 1A or Placement Test.

Continuation of FRENLANG 2 . Proficiency-based. Development of discourse appropriate in French and Francophone contexts. Prerequisite: Placement Test, FRENLANG 2 or equivalent. Fulfills the language requirement.

For students who have completed FRENLANG 1 or FRENLANG 1A. Emphasis is on speaking skills, vocabulary, and pronunciation. May be repeated once for credit.

For students who have completed FRENLANG 3 or FRENLANG 2A (end of first-year). Emphasis is on current events and news in the French and Francophone world. May be repeated once for credit.

Same content as 15. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: one year of college French or equivalent.

Second-year French conversation based on themes from the regions of France and the Francophone world. Intermediate-level speaking skills and advanced-level functions. Topics include travel, food, and crosscultural comparisons. Students returning from study abroad programs are encouraged to enroll. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: FRENLANG 21C or equivalent.

Second-year French conversation based on films. Intermediate-level speaking skills and advanced-level functions. Themes include: French filmmakers, stars, and trends. Required film viewing in and outside class in French. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: FRENLANG 21C or equivalent.

Second-year French conversation. Intermediate-level speaking skills and advanced-level functions for formal and informal situations. Useful for students planning to travel or study abroad. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: FRENLANG 21C or equivalent.

Sequence integrating culture and language. Emphasis is on advanced proficiency in oral and written discourse including presentational language and socio culturally appropriate discourse in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Prerequisite: Placement Test, one year of college French.

Continuation of FRENLANG 21C. Sequence integrating culture and language. Emphasis is on advanced proficiency in oral and written discourse including presentational language and socio culturally appropriate discourse in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Prerequisite: Placement Test, FRENLANG 21C.

Continuation of FRENLANG 22C. Sequence integrating culture and language. Emphasis is on advanced proficiency in oral and written discourse including presentational language and socio culturally appropriate discourse in formal and informal, academic, and professional contexts. Prerequisite: placement Test, FRENLANG 22C.

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Speaking skills and functions including narration, description, supporting opinions, and hypothesizing about current events and issues in France. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: FRENLANG 22C or 23C or equivalent.

This bridge course prepares students for transitioning to literature classes that are taught in French. Emphasis is on the development of speaking, writing, and presenting at the advanced level. Students will review and master the difficulties of French through the study of various types of literary texts and through analysis of current events in the francophone world. Required for students majoring or minoring in French. Prerequisite: FRENLANG 23C or equivalent.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

For seniors or graduate students seeking to meet the University reading requirement for advanced degrees. Reading strategies for comprehension of secondary literature for academic research. Fulfills the University foreign language requirement for advanced degrees if student earns a grade of 'B.' Prerequisite: one year or reading proficiency in another Romance language.

Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.

Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Are you interested in all things French? Do you want to learn about the issues that the Francophone world is facing today? Then the course French Immersion: Contemporary Issues in the French-speaking world offered next September is perfect for you! Immerse yourself in the French language and culture through an intense but rewarding program. You will read contemporary authors, work with films, news videos and songs, and learn about French and Francophone societies while improving your linguistic proficiency. The course will examine social and political topics such as national identity, immigration and post-colonial literatures. It will also include several organized student outings, an on-campus crêpe night, and many other French themed activities outside of the classroom.

Speaking skills and functions including narration, description, supporting opinions, and hypothesizing about current events and issues in France. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: FRENLANG 22C or 23C or equivalent.