French (FRE)
The attainment of audio-lingual skills. For students who are beginning French and for those who have studied French for no more than two years in high school.
Continuation of FRE 1101.
The control of elementary audio-lingual skills and their further development; emphasis on developing reading skills. This course is not for native or fluent speakers.
Continuation of FRE-2103.
This course explores French and Francophone cinema from several regions and countries including France, Belgium, North Africa, Senegal, the Caribbean, Canada, and Southeast Asia. Students are introduced to the social, historical, economic, and political issues confronting these diverse societies through the analysis and discussion of key cinematographic works and short essays and literary texts. Taught in English.
Reading and discussion of major works from the medieval period to the 20th century, these works are read in modern versions of the original language.
Continuation of FRE-201.
This course explores French and Francophone cinema from several regions and countries including France, Belgium, North Africa, Senegal, the Caribbean, Canada, and Southeast Asia. Students are introduced to the social, historical, economic, and political issues confronting these diverse societies through the analysis and discussion of key cinematographic works and short essays and literary texts.
Liberal arts credit; does not fulfull a language requirement. Conducted entirely in English and dealing with an aspect of French literature or civilization. Specific topic to be announced each semester.
Designed to develop the technique and vocabulary of discussion as a supplement to expression in the areas of experience.
A study of the principal authors and literary movements of this period, exclusive of the poets.
A study of the development of French literature from 1900 to the present.
A study of 18th-century literature as a reflection of the historical, social, and cultural development of France.
A research and reading project, agreed upon by professor and student, is carried out under the professor's supervision. The student's progress is monitored by regular meetings and reports. Evaluation by means of any of several methods--examinations, written assignments, term paper, oral reports.