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offered at least once every academic year (not summer) |
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offered every other year, in academic years when the fall semester occurs in an even year (eg. 2006-2007) |
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offered every other year, in academic years when the fall semester occurs in an odd year (eg. 2005-2006) |
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Lower-Division Courses
FRE 101 French I 4 Y
Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French. No prior experience or admission by placement testing.
FRE 102 French II 4 S
Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French. Prereq: FRE 101 or admission by placement testing.
FRE 200 Selected Topics in French 1-3 Y
FRE 201 French III 4 S
Continuing proficiency- based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in French. Prereq: FRE 102 or admission by placement testing. Click Here for current syllabus (in .doc format.)
FRE 202 French IV 4 S
Continuing proficiency-based course which focuses on reading, discussing, and analyzing authentic texts as a basis for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in French. Prereq: FRE 201 or admission by placement testing.
FRE 211 212 Intermediate Oral Practice 1 each S
Additional practice for students in FRE 202 or above. Attention confined to the spoken language. May be repeated for credit.
FRE 231 Intermediate French I 3 IR
Proficiency-based. Refines previously acquired linguistic skills. Conducted in French. Completion of FRE 231 or 241 fulfills continuing skills requirement. Is not prerequisite for majors or minors. Prereq: placement exam.
FRE 232 Intermediate French II 3 IR
Continuation of FRE 231. Required prerequisite for majors and minors. Prereq: FRE 231 or placement test.
FRE 290 Independent Study 1-6 IR
Upper-Division Courses
FRE 311 Aspects of French Drama 3 IR
Development of literary and dramatic techniques from the seventeenth century to the present. Readings and discussions of representative plays. Oral and written reports. Conducted in French. Not recommended for freshmen.
FRE 312 Aspects of the French Novel 3 IR
Development of literary techniques from the seventeenth century to the present. Readings and discussions of representative novels. Oral and written reports. Conducted in French. Not recommended for freshmen.
FRE 313 Aspects of French Literature: Poetry 3 IR
Survey of French lyric poetry from Villon to the present. Readings and discussions of representative works. Oral and written reports. Conducted in French. Prereq: FRE 311 or 312.
FRE 325 Junior Language Usage 3 IR
Composition, studies in syntax, idiomatic usage. Also offered regularly abroad.
FRE 326 Junior Language Usage 3 IR
Continuation of FRE 325. Also offered regularly abroad.
FRE 327 Spoken French 3 IR
Phonetics, diction, and vocabulary building. Conversational practice based upon selected aspects of French life and culture. Prereq: any 300-level FRE course.
FRE 400 Selected Topics in French 1-3 IR
FRE 415 Senior Language Seminar 3 IR
Advanced studies in structure and usage.
FRE 460 Projects in Literary Research 3 IR
Assigned projects in literature requiring individual preparation and presentation. May be repeated once for credit. Also offered regularly abroad.
FRE 470 Teaching Experience 1 S
Supervised practical experience in teaching beginning and/or intermediate oral French. For qualified senior and graduate students.
FRE 499 Honors in Romance Languages 3-6 IR
FRE 560 Studies in French Literature 3 IR
Specialized study of selected literary subjects or trends. May be repeated for credit. Topics to be determined by the faculty. Prereq: FRE 281,282; six credits of 300-level courses or above; or permission of instructor.
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Photo of graduate students who participated in last year's graduate colloquium on campus. It also includes Josy McGinn and Barbara Opar, the librarian who presented at the Colloquium. Photo © Armine Decker |
Graduate Courses
FRE 560 Studies in French Literature 3 SI
Specialized study of selected literary subjects or trends. May be repeated for credit. Topics to be determined by the faculty. Prereq: FRE 281,282; six credits of 300-level courses or above; or permission of instructor.
FRE 600 Selected Topics in French 1 Y
FRE 645 Classical French Drama 3 E
Development of the theater in the seventeenth century.
FRE 660 Special Projects in French Literature 3 SI
Specialized study of selected literary subjects or trends.
FRE 667 Realism and Naturalism 3 E
Critical study of the movements that attempted to make the novel reflect realities of life.
FRE 671 Symbolism 3 SI
Major French symbolist poets of the second half of the nineteenth century. Critical approach to poetry.
FRE 720 Seminar in Medieval French Literature
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Photo of participants in Molière seminar, Spring 2005 Photo © Armine Decker |
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