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All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise stated

Note: Undergraduate FRN courses are taught in French -- HUF courses are taught in English 

 

According to NY State regulations, HUF courses may not be used toward completion of the 36 credit requirement for the NY State Teachers Preparation Program in French.

Undergraduate Courses

The Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers the following courses in French. These courses are not only for its majors and minors, but also for students in other disciplines interested in language, literature and culture. For further information, please contact the department office at 632-7440, Library N4004, or send an e-mail to Professor Prosper Sanou, Director of Undergraduate Studies

All courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise stated.

Section A: Courses Taught in French

FRN 101-S3  Elementary Intensive French (6 credits)

An intensive course covering the elementary French program (FRN 111, 112) in one semester. This course is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of the language. A student who has had two or more years of French in high school (or who has otherwise acquired an equivalent proficiency) may not take FRN 101 without written permission from the supervisor of the course. May not be taken for credit after any other course in French.

This course satisfies the university entrance language requirement.

01 - MW: 10:40-12:40 — M. Watts

90 - Tu:Th:   5:20-8:10  —  M. Kang

 

FRN 111 and FRN 112-S3  Elementary French I  and II (4 credits each)

An introduction to spoken and written French, stressing pronunciation, speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Language laboratory supplements class work. FRN 111 is designed for students who have no prior knowledge of the language.

Remark: A student who has had two or more years of French in high school (or who has otherwise acquired an equivalent proficiency) may not take FRN 111 without permission.

Prerequisite to FRN 112: FRN 111

Students who have completed FRN 101 with a grade of C or higher may not take these courses for credit.

FRN 111-01 MWF: 11:20-12:35 — L. Feldman

FRN 111-90 -  Tu-Th: 5:20-7:10 — I. Ionescu

FRN 112-01 - MWF: 11:45-12:40 —  TBA

FRN 112-02 - Tu-Th: 2:20-340\Th: 3:50-4:45 — M. Kang

 

FRN 211 and FRN 212-S3  Intermediate French

A sequence of intermediate courses in conversation, composition, and the interpretation of French texts.

Prerequisite to FRN 211: FRN 101 or FRN 112;

Prerequisite to FRN 212: FRN 211.

Students who have completed FRN 201 with a grade of C or higher may not take this course for credit.

FRN 211-  MWF: 9:35-10:30 — M. Watts

FRN 212 - MWF: 9:35-10:30  — TBA

 

FRN 311-S3  French Conversation and Composition

A course in the active use of spoken and written French. Language laboratory supplements class work.

Prerequisite: FRN 201 or 212

MWF:  11:45-12:40 —  S. Jourdain

 

FRN 312-S3  Introduction to Stylistics Analysis

Reading of selected short passages of prose and poetry in class with emphasis on improved writing skills, oral expression, and increased mastery of  French syntax and techniques of literary analysis.

Prerequisite: FRN 311

MW: 2-20-3:40 — P. Sanou

 

FRN 395-G  Readings in French Literature I -- Analysis and Interpretation

The course teaches literary analysis and its application to representative texts chosen from various periods of French literature. All readings are done in French. Discussions are in French. 

Prerequisite: FRN 312 

TuTh:   12:50-2:10 — F. Dalmas

 

FRN 411  Phonetics and Diction

A course designed to develop mastery of the spoken language. Students learn to express themselves in the current idiom with fluency and accuracy. At least one hour of laboratory is required weekly. 

Remark: Meets with FRN 510
Prerequisite: FRN 312

TuTh: 11:20-12:40 — S. Leroy

 

FRN 433 Studies in 17th-century Literature

Topic to be announced.

Remark: Meets with FRN 532

Prerequisite: FRN 312 and FRN 395/ or 396

Thu: 5:20-8:20 — S. Leroy

 

FRN 436 Studies in 20th-century Literature

Topic to be announced.

Remark: Meets with FRN 561

Prerequisite: FRN 312 and FRN 395/ or 396

Tu: 5:20-8:10 — F. Dalmas

 

FRN 441 French Civilization
A discussion of French civilization from the creation of the modern state to the present. The course is intended for those interested in studying the background and tradition of modern France.
Remark: Meets with FRN 501

Prerequisite: FRN 312 and FRN 395/ or 396

TuTh: 3:50-5:10 — F. Dalmas

HUF 318-J  Pan-African Literature

Topic to be announced

Advisory Prerequisite: Completion of DEC category B

TuTh: 9:20-11:10 — T. Walters

FRN 501  French French Civilization
A discussion of French civilization from the creation of the modern state to the present. The course is intended for those interested in studying the background and tradition of modern France.

Remark: Meets with FRN 441

Tu-Th: 3:50-5:10 — F. Dalmas

 

FRN 510  Phonetics and Diction

See FRN 411 for description

TuTh: 11:20-12:40 — S. Leroy

 

FRN 532 - Penseurs, Moralistes, et Mondains

Description to follow

Thu: 5:20-8:20 — S. Leroy

 

FRN 561  Seminar in 20th-century Literature

See FRN 436 for description

Remark: Co-scheduled with FRN 433

W: 5:20-8:10 — F. Dalmas

FRN 571/ITL 571/CLT602/EGL603 – Free Seminar

Topic to be announced

Remark: This course is taught in English, not suitable for student in Teaching Preparation Programs

M: 6:50-9:40 — P. Carravetta

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For further information, contact Prof. Prosper Sanou