FREN 101, 102: Elementary French
Essentials of pronunciation, intonation, and structure; basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Lab attendance required. (4, 4)
FREN 141: French Language and Caribbean Culture in Martinique
Offered on the campus of the Université des Antilles et de la Guyane in Martinque, includes daily intensive language study, a home stay, excursions and activities related to the history and culture of the French West Indies, meetings with writers and political figures, and a fieldwork project. May not be counted towards French major or minor. Prerequisite: FREN 101 or permission of instructor. (4)
FREN 201, 202: Intermediate French – C
Review of basic grammar, development of vocabulary and emphasis on
spontaneous, oral expression. Reading selections which reflect the
cultural heritage and society of the Francophone world. Lab attendance
required. (4, 4)
FREN 221: French Literature and Film of the Americas – C, LT
Through literature and film, a study of the experience of migration,
integration, conflict, and ethnicity in the Americas from a Francophone
perspective. To include today's geographical areas of Quebec, Nova
Scotia, United States, Haiti, Martinique, and Guadeloupe. Special
attention given to issues of gender, color, historical heritage,
language, and economic status of French and Creole speakers in the
Caribbean and North America. Class conducted in English. All literature
translated into English; films with English subtitles. (4)
FREN 241: French Language and Caribbean Culture in Martinique
See FREN 141 for description. May be counted towards French major or minor. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or permission of instructor. (4)
FREN 301, 302: Composition and Conversation – C
Advanced grammar, stylistics, composition, and conversation within the historical context of Francophone culture, history, and literature. Prerequisite: FREN 202. (4, 4)
FREN 321: Civilization and Culture – C
Development of French society from early times to the present, as portrayed in art, music, politics, and literature, within their socio-historical context. Prerequisite: FREN 202. (4)
FREN 341: French Language and Caribbean Culture in Martinique – C
See FREN 141 for description. May be counted towards French major or minor. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or permission of instructor. (4)
FREN 421, 422: Masterpieces of French Literature – C, LT
Social and aesthetic importance of works representative of major periods from the Middle Ages through the nineteenth century. May include Christine de Pizan, Rabelais, Montaigne, Molière, Pascal, Voltaire, Rousseau, Hugo, and Baudelaire. Prerequisite: FREN 302. (4, 4)
FREN 431, 432: 20th-Century French Literature – C, LT
Social and aesthetic importance of selected 20th-century writers from France and other francophone countries. May include Gide, Camus, Sartre, Beckett, Aimé Césaire, Miriama Bâ, Ousmane Sembène. Prerequisite: FREN 302. (4, 4)
FREN 491: Independent Studies - (1–4)
FREN 492: Independent Studies - (1–4)
FREN 499: Capstone: Senior Project – SR (4)
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