World Languages - French (WLFR)
First in a four-course sequence to develop language skills. Oral and written practice in classroom and language laboratory. Readings in French culture and civilization.
Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Continuation of 奥尝贵搁听101 with intensive practice in spoken French. Readings in French culture and civilization.
Prerequisite: 奥尝贵搁听101
Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Third of four consecutive courses to develop skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Readings and discussions of French culture, civilization and literature.
Prerequisite: 奥尝贵搁听102 or WLFR 110
Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
Last of four sequential language courses. Increased emphasis on reading and writing. Readings in the literature, culture, and civilization of France and the Francophone world.
GEP Global Knowledge
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
A study of the language structures and vocabulary necessary for an intermediate level of communication in French together with cultural and technological issues of our global society, in the context of the French-speaking world and the European Union. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation for required field trip. Fulfills the 奥尝贵搁听201 requirement.
Prerequisite: 奥尝贵搁听102 or WLFR 110
GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Typically offered in Fall only
Reading and discussion of representative works with attention to literary analysis as well as to historical and cultural background.
Prerequisite: An advanced language skills course (奥尝贵搁听308 or 奥尝贵搁听310 or 奥尝贵搁听315) or 奥尝贵搁听202 with permission of instructor.
GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities
Typically offered in Fall only
Reading and discussion of representative works with attention to literary analysis as well as to historical and cultural background.
Prerequisite: An advanced language skills course (奥尝贵搁听308, 310, 315) or 奥尝贵搁听202 with consent of instructor.
GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities
Typically offered in Spring only
Study of major forms of written and oral business communication used in the French-speaking world. Extensive work with current, culturally authentic materials. Emphasis on development of practical communicative skills, with special attention to cross-cultural comparisons of French and American business practices and modes of communication.
Prerequisite: 奥尝贵搁听202
This course is offered alternate even years
Business French vocabulary and concepts with emphasis on cultural differences and their importance in the new global village business world.
Prerequisite: 奥尝贵搁听202
Typically offered in Fall only
Conversation and reading emphasizing idiomatic and practical usage with attention to contemporary civilization and cultures of the French speaking world. Emphasis on social structures, political features, events, world views and modes of communication.
Prerequisite: 奥尝贵搁听202
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
A study of the oral production of standard French with the aim of improving pronunciation, fluency and skill in communication. Extensive oral practice through conversation and phonetics.
Prerequisite: 奥尝贵搁听202
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
An in-depth study of French written communication at the advanced level, including the more advanced aspects of the French grammar with extensive writing practice serving a variety of practical communicative needs.
Prerequisite: 奥尝贵搁听202
Typically offered in Fall only
French civilization and culture from its origins to the modern period. Reading and discussion of the social, cultural, economic and political structures of France, including its geography, history, music, art and national consciousness.
Prerequisite: 奥尝贵搁听202
GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Survey of the major contributions of French cinema from its origins to the present. Attention to film as an artistic medium and to the cinematic representation of French history and culture. Reading, discussion, and viewing of films including Un Chien Andalou, La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc, Le Retour de Martin Guerre, La Marseillaise, Les 400 Coups, and Diva.
Prerequisite: 3 hrs. in French at 300 level
GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Visual and Performing Arts
Typically offered in Spring only
A study of selected Franco-Belgian comic authors, focusing on different graphic styles, themes, and genre characteristics, along with an understanding of key cultural concepts and literary influences.
GEP Humanities, GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives, GEP Visual and Performing Arts, GEP Global Knowledge
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
An approach to important periods in the history of French culture through the reading of texts by several important writers. Films, slides, painting, music, and the Internet will be included to put the readings in a cultural context.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
This course is offered alternate years
Basic French grammar, with special attention to characteristics of formal expository style, and illustrative readings. Study of extracts from scholarly publications in students' areas of research. Prepares students to take the graduate foreign language certification exam.
Typically offered in Fall only
Intensive practice of translating to and from French a variety of texts selected from the areas of business, law, technology and science, as well as literature and the arts. Focus on Documentation, Research and Translation techniques and ethics.
Prerequisite: at least two French (WLFR) 300 level courses
This course is offered alternate years
A study of a number of literary texts and films from across the spectrum of the Francophone world - West Africa, the Maghreb, and the Caribbean. Through these texts and films we will study the diversity of the French colonial empire as well as the different historical, political and cultural effects of colonialism and postcolonialism. Films, videos, internet sites will be used. Course taught in French.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing and one course in French literature.
GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities
Typically offered in Spring only
A small-group study of a topic in literature resulting in either a substantial essay or series of essays by each student. Topics vary each semester.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and 6 hrs in French literature
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Structure and evolution of the French language. A study of language variety in the French-speaking world. Attention to the historical evolution of the language through time, and an analysis of the phonological, morphological and syntactic features of modern French. Use of the World Wide Web will enable students to access material from many parts of the Globe. Course taught in French.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Typically offered in Spring only
This course is offered alternate even years
Intensive practice of translating to and from French a variety of texts selected from the areas of business, law, technology and science, as well as literature and the arts. Focus on Documentation, Research and Translation techniques and ethics.Course taught in French. Credit not allowed for both 411 & 511.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Typically offered in Fall only
An overview of the visual arts in France, defined broadly, and their relationship to French society and culture: painting, architecture, photography, cinema, book production, gardens, fashion, cuisine, television, popular culture, and mass media will be studied.Course taught in French.
Typically offered in Spring only
A survey of literary theory in the 20th century with a particular focus on French thought and culture and French literary history. Examines the virtues and pitfalls of these approaches to the study of culture and literature. A course on issues, concepts, theorists and the social, historical and political context in which the theorists are writing. Taught in French. No formal pre-requisites. However, some advanced literature background is recommended.
Restriction: Graduate Standing
Typically offered in Fall only
This course is offered alternate even years
Study of important periods in the history of French culture through the reading of key literary texts. Films, slides, painting, music, and the Internet will be included to put the readings in a cultural context. Topics vary. Students cannot get credit for both 421/521.
Prerequisite: Graduate status required for 奥尝贵搁听521
Typically offered in Fall only
A study of a number of literary texts and films from across the spectrum of the Francophone world - West Africa, the Maghreb, and the Caribbean. Through these texts and films we will study the diversity of the French colonial empire as well as the different historical, political and cultural effects of colonialism and postcolonialism. Films, videos, internet sites will be used. Course taught in French.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing and one course in French literature.
GEP Global Knowledge, GEP Humanities
Typically offered in Spring only
Seminar on literary, linguistic, or cultural topic in French studies. Research paper and oral presentation required. Conducted entirely in French. Rotating topics. Credit allowed for both 492 and 592 if topics are distinct.
Prerequisite: At least one 400-level French class or Graduate standing
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
In depth exploration of specialized topics in French literature, culture or language. Also used to test and develop new courses. Course taught in French.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
Individualized study in French language or literature at the graduate level. Topic and mode of study to be determined in consultation with the faculty member supervising work.
Typically offered in Spring only
Individual project in French language or literature at the graduate level. Topic and mode of study to be determined in consultation with student's project advisory committee within the parameters of specific options.
Prerequisite: Student must be in final semester of his or her program.
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.
Prerequisite: Master's student
Typically offered in Fall only