101, 102 Beginning French
An introduction to the French language with particular emphasis on listening and speaking skills. (101, each fall; 102, each fall and spring)
201, 202 Intermediate French
A continuation of the study of French including listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisite: French 102 or equivalent. (Each fall and spring)
226 Language House
(1/2 course credit unit)
Provides daily exposure to and practice in spoken French. For a designated 14-week term, students live in the language house where French is the language of everyday discourse. Members of the French faculty provide systematic evaluation of each student’s progress throughout the term. May be repeated with permission of instructor. (Each fall and spring)
227 Intermediate Conversation
(1/2 course credit unit)
Practice in the oral use of the language in conversation, dramatizations, and discussions. May be taken concurrently with French 201, 202, or 235. May not be taken for credit after completion of French 235 or equivalent. Enrollment in consultation with the department. Prerequisite: French 102 or equivalent. May be repeated once with permission of instructor. (Each fall and spring)
235 Explorations in French Literature
An introduction to French literature. Emphasis on reading strategies, techniques, and approaches to contemporary French authors. Prerequisite: French 202 or equivalent. (Each fall)
236 Advanced Composition, Grammar, and Stylistics
The investigation of the more problematical, grammatical, and stylistic structures of French; acquisition of advanced idiomatic forms; oral and written themes based on contemporary issues. Prerequisite: French 202 or permission of instructor. (Each spring)
237 Advanced Conversation
(1/2 course credit unit)
Advanced practice in the oral use of the language through readings and discussions of contemporary topics. Particularly suited for students returning from study abroad who would like to maintain their oral skills. Enrollment in consultation with the department. Prerequisite: French 236. May be repeated once with permission of the instructor. (Each fall and spring)
238 Practical Phonetics
A self-paced course designed to improve diction, interpretation, enunciation, and intonation of French. Prerequisite: French 202 or permission of instructor. (Offered on demand in consultation with French faculty)
250 Intermediate Topics in French
255 World Literatures: French Literature in Translation
French and Francophone literature in translation. Topics may focus on a particular genre, historical period or movement, and may include consideration of other world literatures. Readings and discussions in English. May be repeated once when topic varies.
260 Intermediate Directed Study in French
(Variable course credit)
350 Advanced Topics in French
353 French Literature to the French Revolution
A survey of principal authors, movements, and genres of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Classical Age, and the Enlightenment. An introduction to methods and techniques of literary analysis. Prerequisite: French 236 or permission of instructor. (Offered as needed)
354 French Literature Since the French Revolution
A survey of principal authors, movements, and genres of the 19th and 20th centuries. An introduction to methods and techniques of literary analysis. Prerequisite: French 236 or permission of instructor. (Each spring)
355 Studies in Culture and Civilization of France
Designed to provide insights into various aspects of French culture, past and present: institutions, geography, social problems, fine arts, and daily life. Prerequisite: French 236 or permission of instructor. May be repeated once when topic varies.(As needed)
357 Syntax and Stylistics
Extensive discussion of contemporary issues and preparation of compositions with special attention to various styles of language. The vocabulary used will consist not only of practical and daily-life items, but also of abstract and sophisticated terms. Prerequisite: French 236 or permission of instructor. (As needed)
450 Advanced Topics in French
460 Advanced Directed Study in French
(Variable course credit)
464 Teaching/Learning Participation
An individualized study that includes sharing in the instructional process for a particular French course under the supervision of the faculty member teaching the course. Open only to certain highly qualified juniors and seniors by invitation. (See Bulletin under “On Campus Learning Opportunities”) May not be counted for the major.
490 Independent Study
491 French Honors Thesis
492 Independent Study Off-Campus/ISOC
495 Senior Seminar in French Literature
Specialized topics for advanced study. Normally a new topic will be offered every year in seminar format. Topics have included medieval literature, French novel into film, exoticism in French literature, 19th century novel, and modern poetry. Prerequisite: French 353 or 354 or permission of instructor. May be repeated when topic varies. (Each spring)
