French (FREN)
FREN 101 Beginning French (4 crs)
Prerequisite: French Placement Exam required or department consent.
• Students without French language background may contact the Languages Department for permission to enroll.
A foundation in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultures of the French-speaking world for the acquisition of basic communicative skills.
Attributes: LE-S1 Written and Oral Communication
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 4
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 102 Beginning French (4 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 101 or suitable placement score on the French Placement Exam.
A continued foundation in language and culture for the strengthening of basic communicative skills in preparation for the intermediate sequence.
Attributes: LE-S1 Written and Oral Communication
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 4
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 201 Intermediate French (4 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 102 or suitable placement score on the French Placement Exam.
A development in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultures of the French-speaking world for the acquisition of expanded communicative skills.
Attributes: LE-R2 Global Perspectives
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 4
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 202 Intermediate French (4 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 201 or suitable placement score on French Placement Exam.
A continued development in language and culture for the acquisition of expanded communicative skills in preparation for upper division classes.
Attributes: LE-R2 Global Perspectives
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 4
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 315 Grammar (4 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 202 or suitable placement score on French Placement Exam.
A refinement of structural language skills through the study of grammatical concepts and vocabulary with contextualized application to reading, writing, and speaking.
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 4
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 325 Pronunciation (3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 202 or suitable score on French Placement exam
A study of the spelling-to-sound system through the interpretation of original authentic resources to increase listening and speaking accuracy.
Attributes: LE-S3 Creativity
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 335 Cinema (3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315 or FREN 325 or consent of instructor. FREN 315 or FREN 325 may be taken concurrently.
A reinforcement of intermediate-level language skills and cultural competence through film.
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 340 Professional Communication (3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315 or FREN 325 or consent of instructor. FREN 315 or FREN 325 may be taken concurrently.
A focus on specialized language and practices in the French-speaking professional world for increased communicative and cultural competence.
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 345 Francophone Literature (3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315 or FREN 325 or concurrent enrollment; or consent of instructor.
An exposure to literary texts for the development of interpretive skills, cultural competence, and critical reflection.
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 354 History of France (3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315 or FREN 325 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor.
An overview of significant events in the history of France with a focus on political and social developments that have shaped the nation and its people.
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 355 Modern Society (3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315; FREN 325; or consent of instructor.
A look into the current institutional systems of France such as government and education that reveal a society’s shared sense of identity.
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 360 Gastronomy (3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315; FREN 325; or consent of instructor
An investigation of the relationship between food and culture in art and literature, with practice to increase communicative skills and cultural competence.
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 391 Special Topics (1-3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 202 or suitable placement score on French Placement Exam.
Study of a theme relevant to the French-speaking world.
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1-3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 395 Directed Studies (1-3 crs)
Consent: Department Consent Required
Study of a problem or special area in French language, culture, or literature.
Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering
Repeat: Course may be repeated
FREN 399 Independent Study - Juniors (1-3 crs)
Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Individual project under the direction of a faculty member.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
FREN 400 Graphic Novels (3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315; FREN 325; or consent of instructor
A discovery of remarkable people through graphic novels, a beloved storytelling medium in the French-speaking world.
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 401 Discussions on Contemporary Societal Issues (3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315; FREN 325; or consent of instructor.
A development of advanced oral proficiency via conversations and debates on societal issues and roles of French-speaking institutions and individuals.
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 430 Environmental and Linguistic Diversity (3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315; FREN 325; or consent of instructor.
A cross-continental exploration of Francophone cultures with a focus on language, history, geography, and challenges to manage and conserve resources.
Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 491 Special Topics (1-3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315; FREN 325; or consent of instructor
In-depth study of a theme relevant to the French-speaking world.
Attributes: Undergraduate/Graduate Offering
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
Lecture/Discussion Hours: 1-3
Lab/Studio Hours: 0
FREN 499 Independent Study - Seniors (1-3 crs)
Prerequisite: Minimum senior standing.
Consent: Department Consent Required
Individual project under the direction of a faculty member.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
FREN 595 Directed Studies (1-3 crs)
Consent: Department Consent Required
• Dual-listed with FREN 395.
Study of a problem or special area in French language, culture, or literature.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
FREN 691 Special Topics (1-3 crs)
Prerequisite: FREN 315; FREN 325; or consent of instructor
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
• Dual-listed with FREN 491. See current Class Schedule for specific topic.
In-depth study of a theme relevant to the French-speaking world.
Repeat: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option
FREN 797 Independent Study (1-3 crs)
Consent: Instructor Consent Required
Independent study projects under direction of faculty members.
Repeat: Course may be repeated
Grading Basis: No S/U Grade Option