French (B.A.)

FRNCH 101 French: Stage III is the first in a two-part sequence of intermediate-level French, designed to build upon basic language concepts acquired in introductory-level courses, expand cultural knowledge, and increase confidence while enhancing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French.

Prerequisite(s): FRNCH 002 French: Stage II or equivalent.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

Continuation of FRNCH 101 French: Stage III.

Prerequisite(s): FRNCH 101 French: Stage III or equivalent.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

A course designed to provide intensive practice in speaking and writing French with a detailed study of grammatical and stylistic usage.

Prerequisite(s): FRNCH 102 French: Stage IV or equivalent.

(Normally offered each fall semester.)

Continuation of FRNCH 201 French Conversation and Composition.

Prerequisite(s): FRNCH 201 French Conversation and Composition or equivalent.

(Normally offered each spring semester.)

A study with practical exercises of the sound system of French. Includes readings, oral interpretations, and recorded laboratory exercises. (Not open to native speakers of French.)

Prerequisite(s): Two years of French or permission of the department.

A course dealing with the literature, culture, and contributions of France to civilization, with emphasis on contemporary culture, history, and life in France. (Not open to native speakers of French.)

Prerequisite(s): FRNCH 202 French Conversation and Composition or permission of the department.

Emphasis is on short fiction and poetry. (Not open to native speakers of French.)

Prerequisite(s): FRNCH 202 French Conversation and Composition or permission of the department.

An introduction to the prose, drama, and poetry of modern France. (Not open to native speakers of French.)

Prerequisite(s): FRNCH 202 French Conversation and Composition or permission of the department.

An introduction to French business language and practices, emphasizing vocabulary and cultural awareness. (Not open to native speakers of French.)

Prerequisite(s): FRNCH 202 French Conversation and Composition or permission of the department.

Reading, discussion, and analysis of selected texts from across the Francophone literary tradition. Areas of focus are one or more of the following regions: Africa, the Caribbean, or Canada. May be repeated if region is different.

A course designed to treat subject matter not covered in other departmental courses or to provide advanced study of subject matter introduced in other courses. The title, content, and credit hours will be determined by current mutual interests of faculty and students. (Not open to native speakers of French.)

Prerequisite(s): FRNCH 202 French Conversation and Composition or permission of the department.

Independent Study

An opportunity for a student to engage in advanced, supervised, individual field, lab, or library research. Independent study may not duplicate courses described in the catalog.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.

Supervised work on an approved project involving subject matter not included in any of the standard courses. Projects are normally developed individually but may be developed in organized groups. Students should designate the area of work and seek departmental approval in the semester prior to registration. When MLANG 296 Special Projects is taken to fulfill the senior comprehensive requirement, the exit interview process will be part of the course requirements.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.

The language internship is designed for those students who wish to pursue an experience using the target language outside the traditional classroom environment. It is the responsibility of the student to secure a situation with an appropriate sponsor. With the help of the appropriate faculty member, the student should design an internship according to departmental guidelines. A maximum of 2 hours may be applied toward the major. When the Internship is taken to fulfill the senior comprehensive requirement, the exit interview process will be part of the course requirements.

Pass/fail only.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.