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