FRCH - French

FRCH 101  Elementary French I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

(F) An elementary level course designed to help students acquire basic proficiency in communicating within culturally significant contexts. An integrated approach to teaching language skills with emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and basic grammatical structures.

FRCH 102D  Elementary French II: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 101 or equivalent, or two years of high school French. (Sp) This course builds upon the foundation established in 101. Greater emphasis is placed upon oral and written expression. Reading and discussions are designed to increase comprehension of more linguistically complex texts and more conceptually complex cultural issues

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  1. High Novice High to Low Intermediate Low in French on the ACTFL scale.
  2. Acquire basic cultural knowledge of the Francophone world.

FRCH 105  Accelerated Elementary French I and II: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Previous study of French. An accelerated version of FRCH101 and FRCH102D in a single semester for students who have some background in French or another Romance language but who are not currently prepared for FRCH 102D or FRCH 201. Designed to help students acquire basic proficiency in communicating within culturally significant contexts. An integrated approach to teaching language skills with emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and basic grammatical structures

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  1. Intermediate Low on the ACTFL proficiency scale in French.

    An analytical and critical understanding of diversity within French and Francophone societies, nations, and cultures.

FRCH 193  Study Abroad: 1-15 Credits (1-15 Lec)

Repeatable up to 99 credits.

FRCH 201D  Intermediate French I: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 102D or equivalent, or a minimum three years of high school French or placement interview. (F) Intensive, methodical review of grammar and syntax combined with the integrated development of proficiency in the four language skills. Expansion of cultural knowledge and functional vocabulary through intermediate readings and discussions. Increased emphasis on written communication

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  1. High Intermediate Low to Low Intermediate Mid in French on the ACTFL scale.
  2. Intermediate cultural understanding of the Francophone World.

FRCH 202D  Intermediate French II: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 201D or equivalent, or placement interview. (Sp) Fourth semester French language course designed to develop Intermediate level language proficiency. Application of language skills in discussions and explications of selected readings in literature and culture

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  1. Intermediate Mid in French on the ACTFL proficiency scale.
  2. Acquire intermediate cultural understanding of the Francophone World.

FRCH 255  French on Stage: 3 Credits (3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 102D or 3 years of High School French. French on stage is a class for students who want to learn the French culture and language in a meaningful and lively context. By reading, discussing, and acting out scenes of famous plays, students will improve pronunciation, intonation, fluency, communicative skills as well as problem solving and critical thinking skills
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

FRCH 255IA  French on Stage: 3 Credits (3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 102D or 3 years of High School French. French on stage is a class for students who want to learn the French culture and language in a meaningful and lively context. By reading, discussing, and acting out scenes of famous plays, students will improve pronunciation, intonation, fluency, communicative skills as well as problem solving and critical thinking skills
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

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  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the dramatic literature, culture, and society of France through the French theatre repertoire.
  2. Analyze and interpret the selected plays and the characters' depths through reading, raising salient questions, and discussions of the masterpieces.
  3. Identify problems, evaluate possible solutions, and use creative processes to solve problems during practices and rehearsals and demonstrate problem-solving skills in the collaborative creation of artistic work.
  4. Apply vocal (breath, resonance, articulation, pronunciation diction) and physical (grounded presence, kinesthetic awareness, flexibility, tempo) technique to the creation of performance while improving language skills.\\n \\n

FRCH 293  Study Abroad: 1-15 Credits (1-15 Lec)

Repeatable up to 99 credits.

FRCH 301  French Oral and Written Expression: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 202D. Fifth semester French language course designed to strengthen Intermediate level language skills. The course will introduce students to Francophone literature and culture. Application of language skills in discussions and explications of selected readings

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  1. Course Learning Outcomes

    1. Intermediate Mid in speaking on the ACTFL proficiency scale. The ACTFL scale measures a speaker's proficiency in the language. The scale includes five levels (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior, and Distinguished), most of which have sublevels (Low, Mid, and High). Using this scale, students' oral proficiency is constantly assessed throughout the semester through in-class oral activities and assignments. Final assessment is done using the Oral Proficiency Interview at the end of the semester.

    2. Development of Advanced level skills in speaking, reading, and writing on the ACTFL scale. Inherent to strengthening Intermediate level skills in speaking is the development of Advanced level skills in order to lay the groundwork for moving students along the proficiency scale. And Intermediate level speakers can usually read and write at higher levels.

    3. Basic understanding of Francophone culture. This is a qualitative assessment that will be quantified through the evaluation of content exams and written assignments.

FRCH 305  Histoire Civilisation: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 202D Survey of French culture from the middle ages to modern era; focus on historical, artistic, literary, and social developments. Taught in French

FRCH 306IH  French: From Reflection to Rev: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

Reading and discussion of selected major works from the eighteenth century. All reading and discussions are in English. Majors may be required to do some work in French.

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  1. Understand key French authors from the Enlightenment
  2. Understand the theoretical underpinnings of the French Revolution
  3. Develop critical thinking, written and oral communication skills.
  4. Develop proficiency in analyzing information from different philosophical viewpoints

FRCH 320D  La France Aujourd'hui: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 202D. The French personality today in social, cultural, and political settings. Taught in French

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  1. Understand France’s physical and human geography, its government and administration, and its linguistic and cultural diversity
  2. Understand the impact of colonization and post-colonization on France’s response to immigration and naturalization laws
  3. Understand the theoretical political underpinnings France’s secularism
  4. Understand France’s education system, its welfare state, its concept of equal rights, affirmative action, and poverty alleviation
  5. Develop critical thinking, written and oral communication skills
  6. Develop Advanced Level proficiency in the ACTFL scale

FRCH 323  Adv Grammar and Comp: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 202D or consent of instructor. Intensive review of French grammar to increase proficiency in various forms of written expression including business correspondence, problems of translation, and short essays

FRCH 324  Adv Conv and Phonetics: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 201D. Intensive conversation coupled with a practical study of French phonetics and contrastive comparison with English for teaching application. Various levels of the spoken language from slang to formal speech

FRCH 393  Study Abroad: 1-15 Credits (1-15 Lec)

Repeatable up to 99 credits.

FRCH 401  French Text & Cinema: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 202D. Study of several fine French films and the literary works upon which they were based. Emphasis is on the transformation of written text into image. Taught in French

FRCH 402  French Literature: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 202D. Survey of French Literature
Taught in French.

FRCH 450  Seminar: French Literature and Culture: 3 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: WRIT 101W or consent of instructor. (Sp) The study of Francophone literature and culture. Topic varies with instructor. Course is taught in French. Cross-listed with FRCH 499R
Repeatable up to 9 credits.

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  1. Know key events, authors, and works of a specific topic related to a Francophone country.\\n
  2. Identify and discuss themes in the readings in oral and written form.\\nCompare and analyze readings.
  3. Integrate learned material into short oral presentations and written essays.
  4. Strengthen Intermediate level skills and develop Advanced level skills on the ACTFL proficiency scale.\\n

FRCH 490R  Undergraduate Research: 3 Credits (3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: FRCH 401 or FRCH 402
Senior capstone course. Advanced research in the study of Francophone literature and culture. Research paper required. Taught in French. Course will address responsible conduct of research. Cross-listed with FRCH 450.
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

FRCH 491  Special Topics: 1-4 Credits (1-4 Lec)

FRCH 492  Independent Study: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Junior standing and consent of instructor. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

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  1. 1. Acquire an in-depth understanding of an issue or topic that may not be covered in regularly offered courses.

FRCH 493  Study Abroad: 1-15 Credits (1-15 Lec)

Repeatable up to 99 credits.

FRCH 497  Education Methods: 1-3 Credits (1-3 Other)

Classroom instruction associated with directed undergraduate research/creative activity projects. May be repeated.
Repeatable up to 4 credits.

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  1. Develop teaching abilities in the French classroom.
  2. Understand how to produce short lesson plans, assessments and activities for the French classroom.
  3. Acquire the teaching techniques.
  4. Strengthen Intermediate level skills and develop Advanced level skills on the ACTFL proficiency scale.

FRCH 499R  Senior Thesis/Capstone: 3 Credits (3 Other)

(Sp) Project-based course in which students produce original research on a topic related to Francophone studies.
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

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  1. Know key Moroccan and Senegalese historical events, authors and their works
  2. Identify and discuss themes in the readings in oral and written form
  3. Compare and analyze readings
  4. Integrate learned material into short oral presentations and written essays
  5. Produce original research on a topic related to the course content
  6. Conduct research using primary and secondary sources
  7. Formulate an analytical thesis and an effective conclusion
  8. Follow the MLA format and style
  9. Present research results in a 15-minute oral presentation and a final research paper
  10. Develop Advanced level skills on the ACTFL proficiency scale