Introductory French language course designed to help students develop written, oral, reading, and cultural competency.
Continuation of FRENCH 141.
Intermediate French language course designed to help students further develop written, oral, reading, and cultural competency. Not open to native speakers.
Continuation of French 251. Intermediate French language course designed to help students further develop written, oral, reading, and cultural competency. Not open to native speakers.
Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits in the accounting major and a maximum of 6 credits in the degree.
A study of the elements of speech sounds and intonation patterns in French with application to understanding and speaking. Use of phonetic transcription. Emphasis on perfecting the student¿s ability to render French orally.
A thorough study of the structure of the language. Practical application through conversation and composition.
Continuation of FRENCH 321.
Language study through reading and discussion in French of selected texts in modern French. Emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and grammatical usage.
Similar to FRENCH 331; with different texts.
A study of the French way of life today as reflected in its cultural, religious, educational, political and social institutions.
Study of the political, social, intellectual, artistic and literary development of France, from the Middle Ages to the present.
This course seeks to familiarize students with both practical linguistic skills and functional cultural competence in a French-speaking professional environment. Students will learn key terminology, compose professional correspondence, do translations, prepare a job portfolio with CV and application letter, and engage in mock interviews. The course also provides a comparison of professional and business culture in French-speaking and U.S. countries.
Students learn basics of French to English translation by studying the history of translation as well as linguistic, cultural, professional, and ethical aspects of translation. They will then apply these concepts to translate a variety of genres, from technical, medical, and legal texts to literary and audiovisual texts. Class is taught in French and English.
A course designed to maintain and increase oral fluency in French. Emphasis on spontaneous use of the language. Repeatable five times for maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.
General history of French literature from its beginning to the end of the eighteenth century. Reading of representative works of prose and poetry.
Francophone literature, art, and ideas from the end of the eighteenth century to the present day studied through the lens of prose, poetry and short fiction works.
Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad. Repeatable
Internships are available in business, government or social service agencies for suitably prepared students wishing to pursue a career that involves foreign languages. Repeatable. Satisfactory/No Credit Grade Basis Only.
Variable topics. Group activity. An advanced course of study in a defined subject matter area emphasizing a small group in intense study with a faculty member. Repeatable
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable.
Variable topics. Repeatable.
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.
Course Rotation
French Upper-Level Courses (all 3 credits unless indicated)*
required for BSE majors**
one of these required for French majors***
two of these required for French majors
Course | Fall | Spring |
141, 251: First- and Third-Semester French | fall only | X |
142, 252: Second- and Fourth-Semester French | X | spring only |
310: French Phonetics* | X | even-numbered years (2016, etc.) |
321: Advanced Grammar & Comp I | every fall | X |
322: Advanced Grammar & Comp II | X | every spring |
331: Readings in Modern French I | X | 2014, 2018 |
332: Readings in Modern French II | X | 2016, 2020 |
340: Contemporary French Civilization** | X | 2015, 2019 |
350: French Civilization** | X | 2017, 2021 |
370: Business French | X | odd-numbered years (2015, etc.) |
390: Advanced Conversation (1 credit: repeatable) | fall | spring |
451: Survey of French Literature I*** | 2012, 2016, 2020 | X |
452: Survey of French Literature II*** | 2010, 2014, 2018 | X |
481: French Classics*** | 2013, 2017 | X |
482: Contemporary French Literature*** | 2011, 2015 | X |
496: Special Studies: Studies in French Cinema | 2011, ? | X |