Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of World Languages and Cultures

FR 101 Elementary French I

For students with no previous French. Develop four language skills, especially speaking. Stresses practical communication, comprehension, pronunciation, fluency and cultural awareness.
5

FR 102 Elementary French II

Continuation of FR 101 or equivalent. Develop four language skills, especially speaking. Stresses practical communication, comprehension, pronunciation, fluency and cultural awareness.
5

Prerequisites

FR 101 with a minimum grade of D-

FR 116 Contemporary France

Become familiar with the culture and society of France with special emphasis on contemporary French issues. Conducted in English.
3

FR 201 Intermediate French I

Review language structures and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural interest.
3

Prerequisites

FR 102 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LAA4-Arts&Hum-World Languages and LAIS-International Studies and GT Foreign Languages

FR 202 Intermediate French II

Review language structures and develop reading and writing skills. Gain vocabulary through conversational practice on topics of cultural and literary interest.
3

Prerequisites

FR 201 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LAA4-Arts&Hum-World Languages and LAIS-International Studies and GT Foreign Languages

FR 301 France & Francophonie I

Develop fluency in writing and conversation skills and build vocabulary through discussions and compositions about a variety of cultural texts and media.
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

FR 302 France & Francophonie II

Acquire advanced writing and conversation skills and build vocabulary through discussions and compositions about a variety of cultural texts and media.
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

FR 311 French Civilization and Literature Survey I

Study of French civilization from prehistoric times up through the eighteenth century, including the historical, geographical, economic, political, artistic and literary development of France. Conducted in French.
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

FR 312 French Civilization and Literature Survey II

Study of French civilization from the French Revolution to the present, including the historical, economic, political, social, artistic and literary development of France. Conducted in French.
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

FR 340 French for the Professions

Introduction to professional language and culture in France and the French-speaking world. Create a professional portfolio in French and in the French style. Prepare for a job interview in French. Taught in French.
3

Prerequisites

(FR 201 and FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-)

FR 350 Introduction to French Literature

Study of French literature from the Middle-Ages through the twenty-first century, including the historical, geographical, economic, political, artistic, and literary development of France. Conducted in French.
3

Prerequisites

(FR 201 and FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-)

FR 407 French Phonetics and Oral Proficiency

Intermediate oral proficiency in French required. Designed to develop oral proficiency through intensive phonetic training, and by exposing students to advanced and superior linguistic functions. This course prepares students for the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time

FR 411 France Then and Now

Study the importance of selected periods of French history. Examine the role and the art, literature and philosophy of these periods in the development of contemporary French civilization.
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

FR 412 French Politics and Society

Study the political and social systems of modern France. Learn of France's involvement in the European Community and the implications of this involvement for French politics and society.
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

FR 413 The Francophone World

Study the differing cultures of countries and/or regions of the non-European francophone world, in particular Quebec, the French West Indies, and French speaking Africa.
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

FR 414 Language and Society

Study areas of the evolving French language relative to contemporary French society. Topics include commercial French, French in the popular press, familiar language and slang, and regionalism.
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

FR 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

FR 440 Advanced Linguistic Studies

An in-depth study of the French language in the context of Francophone societies. Topics may include language development over time, linguistic register, language policy, phonology, morphology, the evolving lexicon, slang, regional languages and dialects, and French around the globe.
3

Prerequisites

FR 300-399 with a minimum grade of D-

FR 450 Readings in French Literature

Study the masterpieces and literary movements of French literature. Learn to read and discuss complete works of literature in French. Acquire the skills to write research papers on course topics.
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

FR 475 Research Seminar

Study thematically related literary, historical, cultural and contemporary texts. Develop, express and critique textual interpretation and analysis in a research paper. In French and English.
3

Prerequisites

FR 202 with a minimum grade of D-

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: ASIA 475 and FR 475 and GER 475