Intensive Program

Intensive programs offered in French during the summer allow the students who demonstrate, by examination, achievement at the college level. Courses maybe waived, allowing substitution of related electives, or credit maybe obtained by meeting the university’s requirements for credit by examination.

Courses

In order to receive full credit for courses in a language they must be taken in the numerical sequence (115 through 235) as listed below. A previous course cannot be repeated to improve a grade once a higher course in the sequence is in progress or has been completed

• FREN 115 French Language I 5
• FREN 125 French Language II 5
• FREN 135 French Language III 5
• FREN 200-205 Variable Topics 1 to 5
• FREN 215 French Language IV 5
• FREN 225 French Language V 5
• FREN 235 French Language VI 5
  An intuitive approach to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. These courses constitute a systematic, programmed study of the French language and culture. All of the French language courses are taught in French.
• FREN 291-293 Special Topics 1 to 5
• FREN 300-305 Variable Topics 1 to 5
• FREN 315 French Culture and Civilization 5
  An introduction to French culture and civilization with emphasis on the basic traditions and structures of French society.
• FREN 325 Introduction to French Literature 5
  A general study of literary French, done in the context of a survey of the major texts, authors, and movements in French literature with emphasis placed on the theories and techniques of literary analysis.
• FREN 391-393 Special Topics 1 to 5
  FREN 415 French Literature and Culture, 19th Century 5
  A study of the literary movements in 19th century French literature based on a historical approach to representative authors and works.
• FREN 425 French Literature and Culture, 17th Century 5
  A study of the development of the 17th century French classicism as it is reflected in the major works of the period.
• FREN 435 French Literature and Culture, 18th Century 5
  A survey of the major works of the French enlightenment as it manifests itself in the scientific, philosophic, political, and ethical thinking of the 18th century.
• FREN 445 French Literature and Culture, 20th Century 5
  A survey of 20th century French literature and culture that reflects the social and intellectual trends in modern France.
• FREN 450 Methodology of Teaching French 5
  An overview of the various methods and approaches currently being used to teach French.
• FREN 452 Language Development/Modern French 5
  An in-depth study of the various levels of modern French, with emphasis on the transformation brought about by current social, political, and cultural changes.
• FREN 463 Contemporary France 5
  A study of contemporary French culture involving a survey of texts in French that reflect the issues and changes currently being discussed and debated in modern France.
• FREN 480-483 Interdisciplinary Core Course 3 to 5
  Title and content vary.
• FREN 491-493 Special Topics 1 to 5