French Courses [001-082]

[001-082] [083-194]

FREN 001. French I. 4 crs. A classroom/laboratory course which provides an introduction to the basic language skills (comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing), with emphasis on proficiency.

FREN 002. French II. 4 crs. Continuation of FREN 001, with additional drill in the language laboratory and increasing attention in class to the relationship between speaking and writing. Prereq: FREN 001 or the equivalent.

FREN 003. French III. 3 crs. Continued development of audio-lingual and written skills, with reading, oral discussion and continued presentation of grammar and syntax. Prereq: FREN 002 or the equivalent.

FREN 004. French IV. 3 crs. Intensive reading of texts dealing with literature and culture with emphasis on speaking and writing along with vocabulary expansion.

FREN 012. Intensive French I & II. 8 crs. First part of a concentrated two-semester course that allows the student to complete the language requirement in one year. No prerequisites.

FREN 013. Intensive French III & IV. 6 crs. Continuation of FREN 012. Prereq: FREN 012 or equivalent.

FREN 014. Introduction to Humanities I. 3 crs. The first part of two-semester core course for freshmen designed to enhance their understanding of great and enduring themes of humanistic inquiry. Students read literary and philosophical works of major historical significance and value from a contemporary viewpoint. Students explore themes such as cultural collision and resolution, concentrating on various aspects of the epic tradition.

FREN 015. Introduction to Humanities II. 3 crs. The second part of a two-semester core course for freshmen. In this course students study the relationship of the self to the other, with all its attendant considerations, and concentrate on generic distinctions between comedy and tragedy in drama, autobiography, and fiction. Prerequisite: FREN 014.

FREN 020. Simultaneous Interpretation I. Introduces students to the basic techniques of escort, consecutive, and particularly simultaneous interpretation. Prerequisite: 3 semesters of a foreign language or the equivalent.

FREN 021. Simultaneous Interpretation II. Focuses on more advanced techniques of simultaneous and consecutive interpretation. Prerequisite: Simultaneous Interpretation I or the equivalent.

FREN 040. Intensive Grammar Review. 3 crs. A core course in the major-minor sequence which includes a thorough review of and practice with major elements of French grammar. Prereq: FREN 004.

FREN 050. Oral Expression I. 3 crs. A course designed to develop speaking and listening skills through a variety of instructional strategies. Prereq: FREN 004.

FREN 051. Oral Expression II. 3 crs. A continuation of FREN 050 or the equivalent.

FREN 052. Reading and Writing Workshop. 3 crs. Designed to develop the specific skills of reading and writing in French. Prereq: FREN 004.

FREN 055. Advanced Oral Expression. 3 crs. Designed to foster advanced proficiency in sustained speech in French. Prereq: FREN 051 or the equivalent.

FREN 060. Textual Analysis. 3 crs. Transitional course designed to prepare students for the analysis of texts, studies from the literary and linguistic points of view. Develops a keener objective appraisal of the written word and permits a more refined sense of criticism. Prereq: FREN 052.

FREN 064. French for the News Media. 3 crs. For students interested in working with the news media, includes writing of newspaper articles and preparation and interpretation of sketches for broadcasting programs etc. Prereq: FREN 052 or the equivalent.

FREN 077. Advanced Grammar and Composition. 3 crs. Course in advanced prose writing, stressing control of syntactic structures and stylistic devices. Prereq: FREN 040.

FREN 078. Business French. 3 crs. Prepares students to deal with the business community and business correspondence in French. Prereq: FREN 077.

FREN 082. Survey of French Literature and Civilization I. 3 crs. A study of French literature of the Middle Ages through the 17th Century. Prereq: FREN 060.