COURSES
Students with previous experience or preparation may choose to skip a course or courses in the beginning and intermediate language sequences (101, 102, 201, 202). If a grade of C or better is attained in the higher numbered course, a grade of S will be transcripted for the lower level course or courses in the sequence. Credit will be granted in this manner for a maximum of four courses. When considering this option, note that one year of language in high school is generally equivalent to one semester of the language at the college level. Exceptionally well-qualified students (e.g. native speakers) may earn additional credit by institutional exam.
FREN 101. Introductory French I. Fundamentals of language structure and introduction to French culture enabling students to converse, read, and write simple French. Classwork may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. 4 credits
FREN 102. Introductory French II. Fundamentals of language structure and introduction to French culture enabling students to converse, read, and write simple French. Classwork may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. Prerequisite: FREN 101. 4 credits
FREN 201. Intermediate French I. Goals of the introductory course continued. Emphasis on cultural and intellectual aspects of French life and literature. Classwork may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class. Prerequisite: FREN 102. 4 credits
FREN 202. Intermediate French II. Continues FREN 201. Laboratory as required. Prerequisite: FREN 201. 4 credits
FREN 310. French Language Skills. A video- and computer-assisted, advanced-level course designed to strengthen and expand aural comprehension, conversation and composition within the context of contemporary French culture. Prerequisite: FREN 202. 3 credits
FREN 333. Topics in Francophone Culture. Overview of the historical events in francophone civilizations as they relate to contemporary culture. Second semester emphasizes contemporary culture and civilization. Prerequisite: FREN 202. 3 credits
FREN 350. Business Communications in French. An introduction to the language of business and business practices in French-speaking countries. Included are commercial terminology, business forms, office correspondence and the common expressions used in a business setting. Prerequisite: FREN 202. 3 credits
FREN 353. Exploring Literature in French. Study of literary texts from throughout the French-speaking world. Prerequisite: FREN 202. 3 credits
FREN 385. Travel and Study Abroad in Francophone Countries. Offered to students engaged in an approved program of studies under faculty supervision. Hours of credit as contracted with instructor and approved by the cooperating institutions. 1-6 credits
FREN 450. Business French II. An advanced course in the language of business in French-speaking countries. Graded readings in commerce and marketing, finance and accounting, and economics. Prerequisite: FREN 202. 3 credits
FREN 491. Independent Study. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant oneon- one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic. Students may select a topic or a problem of interest to them and may research it independently or in collaboration with one or more students at other institutions under the supervision of a faculty member at one of the three primary institutions. Instructor permission is required; course offered only when staff is available. 1-3 credits
FREN 492. Topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. Topics of interest to faculty and students. May include, but is not limited to, film, translation and intensive practice of oral skills. Prerequisite: FREN 202. 3 credits
FREN 493. Workshop. An advanced level course that uses both technology and conventional resources to expand students competency within their specialized emphases. An advanced-level course that uses both technology and conventional resources to expand students competency within their specialized emphases. Prerequisite: FREN 202. 1-6 credits
FREN 498. Undergraduate Research/Scholarship French Studies Capstone Experience. The senior capstone experience is designed and approved by the faculty member supervising the course in collaboration with the other faculty and administrators at the cooperating institutions. Typical experiences require service-learning projects, internships and study abroad. A report and/or a public presentation may be required as part of this experience. Prerequisite: Senior standing. 3 credits