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

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

FRCH 193 Study Abroad: 1-5 Credits (1-5 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

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

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)

FRCH 293 Study Abroad: 1-5 Credits (1-5 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

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.

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

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: 1-5 Credits (1-5 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
COREQUISITE: FRCH 401 or FRCH 402 Junior/Senior Seminar. (Sp) The study of Francophone literature and culture. Topic varies with instructor. Course is taught in French. Cross-listed with FRCH 490R
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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.

FRCH 493 Study Abroad: 1-5 Credits (1-5 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.

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.