Beginning French consisting of fundamentals of grammar and composition with strong emphasis on oral comprehension and conversation. No prerequisite for 1410. Lab fee.
Study of grammar and composition. Selected readings from modern writers. Emphasis is on speaking, understanding, reading, and writing French. Prerequisite: FREN 1420; two years of high school French; or equivalent.
French culture in relation to history, geography, literature, and government. Emphasis is on contemporary France and French-speaking countries. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2310-2320 or equivalent.
Readings in poetry, drama, and fiction. Prerequisite: FREN 2320 or permission of instructor.
A study of representative works of French poetry and fiction from the middle ages up to and including the 18th century. Prerequisite: FREN 2310-2320 or equivalent.
Reading and study of the important representative works of French literature of the 19th century and the more contemporary works of the 20th century. Prerequisite: FREN 2310-2320 or equivalent.
Survey of grammatical structures with emphasis on correct written expression and English-French translation.
A course consisting of a wide variety of topics according to the individual needs of the student. Topics such as composition, readings in French literature, study of secondary school French programs, and special areas of French civilization. Course designed to give the student opportunity to develop proficiency in areas where there is a need or desire for improvement. May be undertaken by individuals in conference under the direct supervision of the professor and may be repeated for credit when the material studied is changed. Prerequisite: FREN 2310-2320 or equivalent, plus 3 hours of upper-level French.