LOWER LEVEL

0051. Fundamentals of French I (4 s.h.) FS SS. Core: LA.

Introduction to the basic skills of French speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.

0052. Fundamentals of French II (4 s.h.) FS SS. Core: LA.

Prerequisite: French 0051 or equivalent.

A continuation of the activities of French 0051. The basics already learned are practiced, and new patterns of oral communication and writing are introduced. Additional fundamentals of grammar; graded readings.

C061. Intermediate I (3 s.h.) FS SS. Core: LB.

Prerequisite: French 0051, 0052 or equivalent.

Reinforces previously acquired language skills. Introduction of more subtle points of grammar; more sophisticated conversation and readings.

0062. Intermediate II (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: French C061 or equivalent.

A continuation of the activities of French C061. The student completing the sequence should be able to deal with situations and concepts in a French-speaking context.

C070. Africa, Caribbean, France (3 s.h.) SS. Core: IS.

An introduction to writing in French outside of continental France, limited to literatures from French speaking Black Africa and the Caribbean. The course will encompass four perspectives: viewing the Francophone world through the prism of French intellectual and cultural traditions; reacting to the French presence from the Francophone world; appraising the pitfalls in the France/Francophone encounter; and assessing the potential for creative expression within the authentic structures of the Francophone communities themselves. Course materials will include literary and cultural texts, videos, CD ROMs, and visits to World Wide Web sites. Offered in English.

UPPER LEVEL

0121. Conversation I (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: French 0062 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

Study of French language with intensive work in skills required for understanding and speaking. Stress on phonetics, practical vocabulary, idioms, and useful sentence structures. At the end of the course, students should be able to handle basic conversational situations with native speakers.

W122. Focus on Composition (3 s.h.) F

Prerequisite: French 0062 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

Intensive work on skills required for writing. Stress on vocabulary and sentence patterns helpful in writing basic French. Use of source materials (dictionaries, reference works, specialized vocabularies, etc.). At the end of the course, students should be able to express themselves easily in basic narrative prose (composition, letter-writing, etc.).

0123. Concentrated Reading (3 s.h.) S

Prerequisite: French 0062 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

Study of French language with intensive work on reading skills. For students who need a reading knowledge of French for their careers, as well as for those who wish to continue French studies. At the end of the course, students should be able to read comfortably any standard text (newspapers, magazines, novels, technical prose).

0125. French for Business and Tourism (3 s.h.)

Prerequisite: French 0062 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

Intensive work in spoken and written French needed by business executives and other travelers to Francophone areas. Vocabulary, idiomatic usage and special terminology for professional needs. Cultural aspects, practice in personal contact and letter writing.

0195. Independent Study (4 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: French 0062 or equivalent; permission of adviser and Department Chair required.

Considered only for extraordinary reasons. Written petition to be submitted by student and instructor before the end of the pre-registration period. Does not replace required courses.

0220. Culture and Civilization (3 s.h.) S

Prerequisite: Two courses at the 0100 level or permission of the instructor.

Study of the historical, geographical, artistic, psychological, and social bases of contemporary France. This course is essential for students seeking teaching certification.

0221. Conversation II (3 s.h.) F

Prerequisite: French 0121 or permission of the instructor.

A course which will develop fluency in the use of colloquial and idiomatic French.

0223. French Literary History to 1750 (3 s.h.) F

Prerequisite: Two courses at the 0100 level or permission of the instructor.

Movements, trends, and events which constitute the evolution of French literature from the Middle Ages to the enlightenment, and an examination of the contributions of major authors in each period.

0224. French Literary History After 1750 (3 s.h.) S

Prerequisite: Two courses at the 0100 level or permission of the instructor.

Deals with the period from the enlightenment to the ages of surrealism, existentialism, and structuralism.

W232. Diction and Style (3 s.h.) F

Prerequisite: Two courses in French at the 0100 level or permission of the instructor.

This course will build on speaking and writing skills acquired at the intermediate level, with emphasis on composition and vocabulary building. Students will do considerable writing and will be expected to participate actively in oral presentations and conversations.

0250. Advanced Grammar (3 s.h.) S

Prerequisite: French 0122 and at least one other 0100 level course or permission of the instructor.

A review of basic French grammar to ensure mastery of the fundamental structures of the language needed for effective performance in upper-level courses.

0300. 20th Century Literature (3 s.h.) S

Major figures of contemporary French literature, representative of the various genres.

0355. 16th Century Literature (3 s.h.) S

Major works of Rabelais, Montaigne, du Bellay, and Ronsard set in the context of the humanist tradition of the Renaissance.

0368. 17th Century Literature (3 s.h.) F

Representative drama, prose and poetry of France's Golden Age.

0370. 18th Century Literature (3 s.h.) S

The major works of the Enlightenment considered in their esthetic and philosophical background. Readings from Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Diderot and other important figures.

0395. Special Topics (3 s.h.) FS

Prerequisite: Permission of adviser and Department Chair required.

Considered only for extraordinary reasons. Written petition to be submitted by students and instructor before the end of the pre-registration period. Does not replace required courses. A group tutorial on a topic not currently offered.