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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, Humanities 1055, or e-mail Prosper Sanou

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.

May not be taken for credit after any other course in French.

This course satisfies the university entrance language requirement S3.

01 - MWF: 10:40-12:40 — N. Puglisi

90 - TuTh: 5:20-8:10 — M. Kang

 

FRN 111-112  Elementary French (4 credits each)

An introduction to spoken and written French, stressing pronunciation, speaking comprehension, reading and writing. Language laboratory complements class work.

Prerequisite to FRN 112: FRN 111

Students who have completed FRN 101 may not take these courses for credit.

FRN 112 satisfies the university entrance language requirement S3.

FRN 111-01: MW: 2:20-3:40 / M: 12:50- 2:10— N. Puglisi

FRN 112-01-S3: Tu-Th: 12:50-2:40  — I. Ionescu

 

FRN 211/212-S3 Intermediate French

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

Prerequisite to FRN 201 and 211: FRN 101 or FRN 112;

Prerequisite to FRN 212: FRN 211.

Remark: Students who have completed an equivalent or higher course in FRN, may not take these courses for credit.

FRN 211-01: TuTh:  3:50-5:10 — I. Ionescug

FRN 212: TuTh: 2:20-3:50 — M. Kang

  

FRN 312-S3 - Stylistics

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 313 French Vocabulary Through Popular Culture

A course designed to increase vocabulary and oral comprehension of French through the study of realms from clothing and banking to love and music.

Prerequisite: FRN 212 or FRN 201

MW: 5:20-6:40 — F. Dalmas

 

FRN 396-G Readings in French Literature II: Analysis and Interpretation

This course will teach literary analysis and its application to representative texts chosen from various periods of French literature. All readings will be done in French. Discussions will be in French.

Prerequisite: FRN 222

MW: 3:50-5:10 — F. Dalmas

 

FRN 410 Business French

A course designed for students who wish to become more proficient in reading, writing and translating French. Students also are trained in the use of French in business, administration, and in everyday professional life. 

Prerequisite. FRN 312

Remark: Meets with FRN 511

W: 5:20-8:10 — S. Jourdain

 

FRN 412  Stylistics

A course designed to acquaint students with the subtleties of French grammar and style. Extensive practice in composition and in translation from English to French.

Prerequisite: FRN 312

Remark: Co-scheduled with FRN 507

M: 5:20-8:10 — P. Sanou

Section B - Courses Taught in English

HUF 211 French Cinema

Introduction to French films as representative of cinematic art. Films are selected to provide a historical perspective and range of the director's concerns. Students are taught methods of reading and analyzing filmic works. All films have English subtitles.

M: 2:20-3:40 / W: 2:20-5:10 — M. Turan

 

HUF 219-I  Modern France

An overview of French civilization seen through its diverse manifestations in various cultural fields. The heritage of French society is analyzed through the arts, philosophy, science, literature, and theatre.
Advisory Prerequisite: Completion of DEC. category B
MF: 12:50-2:10 — S. Petrey

Graduate Courses 

FRN 511  Studies in 18th-century Literature

A course designed for students who wish to become more proficient in reading, writing and translating French. Students also are trained in the use of French in business, administration, and in everyday professional life. 

Remark: Meets with FRN 410

W: 5:20-8:10 — S. Jourdain

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