French Language & Cultures

This is the first of a sequence of three courses emphasizing the acquisition of French language skills needed to satisfy basic social requirements in French-speaking countries. Fistening, speaking, reading, and writing needs are addressed, as well as an introduction to French cultures and issues. French I is intended primarily for students who have no acquaintance with the language.

This is the second of three courses. See FREN 110.

This is the third of three courses. See FREN 110.

This is an overview of France’s past, with special attention to the events, places, people, ideas, and artistic works which make up its cultural heritage. The course is conducted in English.

Contemporary France is introduced with special attention to current French institutions, activities, issues, customs, and values. Cross-cultural comparisons and contrasts of France and the United States are highlighted. This course is conducted in English.

Issues of contemporary life in France are explored through discussions and writing activities designed to improve the student’s communication skills in French.

While improving skills of spoken and written communication in French, the student becomes acquainted with selected areas of the French-speaking world.

This advanced seminar highlights major literary and cultural movements, genres, issues, and people from the French-speaking world.

French literature is surveyed, from the earliest periods to the end of the 18th century. Readings are in French from an anthology. This course is conducted in French.

French literature of the 19th and 20th centuries is surveyed, with an introduction to explication de texte techniques. Readings are in French from an anthology. This course is conducted in French.

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