FRENCH
Professor Jordahl; Assistant Professor Scaer; Part-time Senior Lecturers
A. Frost; D. Frost
A major in French consists of the completion of 11 units
above the 202 level in this language. Majors must complete
one period of study abroad. A major must be enrolled in at
least two one-unit courses in French during the senior year.
Appropriate periods of study include an Intensive Learning or
May Term travel course, or a Summer, semester, or year
abroad with a department-approved program such as ISEP,
CREPUQ, or another university-sponsored program.
Majors must take:
One language course from the following:
French 300
French 301
French 303
One composition course from the following:
French 302
French 304
One civilization and culture course from the following:
French 311
French 312
French 313
French 315
A total of four literature courses, that is, a minimum of one course
from four of any of the five periods of literature listed below:
1. Middle Ages: 421
2. Renaissance: 431, 420
3. 17th and 18th Centuries: 441
4. 19th Century: 420, 451
5. 20th Century: 461, 462
In addition, majors must take four French electives to be
selected from the courses listed above or from any of the
other 300 and 400 level French courses or Linguistics 320.
However, no more than two courses taught in English may be
applied toward the major.
Students who study abroad should select, in consultation with
their advisors, appropriate substitutes for these requirements.
With department approval, French 380 and 480 and 406 may
count as courses for the above periods if appropriate to the
literary period. French 420 may be counted for only one
period of literature. Note that French 201 and 202 or their
equivalent are prerequisites for all advanced courses in French.
Two 300-level courses are recommended before taking any
400-level literature course.The linguistics course taught in
English (Linguistics 320) may be counted towards the major.
It is suggested that majors interested in:
a) French studies in graduate school take French 301, 302,
311 or 312, or 315, and one literature course from each of the
five periods of literature, and acquire a working knowledge
of a second foreign language;
b) Teaching French take French 341, Linguistics 320, French
301, 302, 303, 304, 311, 312 or 315, and enough courses in
another subject or a second foreign language to meet
licensure requirements in a second area;
c) Business or international diplomacy take French 300, 301,
303, 304, 311 and/or 312 or 315, 330, Business
Administration 211, and Political Science 231.
MINOR IN FRENCH
A minor in French consists of six units, including:
French 201 and 202, or two elective units
French 300 or 301 or 303
French 302 or 304
French 311 or 312 or 313 or 315
One course to be selected from any French courses numbered
at the 300 or 400 level.
101, 102 Elementary French I, II
A study of the fundamentals with emphasis on pronunciation
and aural comprehension. Oral and written work. Reading of
selected materials. (1, 1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
Prerequisite: French 101, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for 102.
201, 202 Intermediate French I, II
A review of grammar. Selected reading, conversation, culture
and composition. (1, 1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
Prerequisite: No prerequisite for French 201, but previous study of a
foreign language is recommended; French 201 or equivalent is
prerequisite to French 202.
NOTE: For any course above the 202 level, French 201-202
or the equivalent is a prerequisite. All 300 and 400 level
courses are taught in French unless specifically noted
otherwise. No more than two courses taught in English may
be applied toward the major.
The following are taught in French:
300 French Conversation I
A review of the fundamentals of speaking, listening
comprehension, and reading for conversational models, with
an emphasis on current, everyday speech.(1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory 1 hr/wk.
301 French Conversation II
Improving oral proficiency and listening comprehension skills
using contemporary media sources. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
302 French Composition
Improving command of grammar and writing skills,
vocabulary building, and study of idiomatic expressions
through selected readings. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
303 Oral Expression and Phonetics
Theory and practice of pronunciation. Systemic analysis of
the sounds of French and the techniques to produce them
accurately through intonation patterns, phonetic transcription
and oral practice. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory: 1 hr/wk.
304 The Structure of Modern French
Study of the forms and syntax of French. Perfecting skills in
grammar, composition and translation. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
311 Building a Nation: French Civilization and
Culture I
The civilization and cultural development of France from the
beginning to the French Revolution. Attention is paid to the
language, daily life, customs, art, and music of the country. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
312 A Nation Emerges: French Civilization and
Culture II
The civilization and cultural development of France from the
time of the French Revolution to the 21st century. Attention
is paid to the language, daily life, customs, art, and music of
the country. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
313 French Life and Culture
Panorama of the life of French-speaking people.Topics
include contemporary life, customs, cuisine, government;
artistic, intellectual, and cultural achievements. (Course is
normally taught abroad and may be taught in English or
French.) (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
315 Francophone Societies
A study of political, economic, social, literary, and cultural
issues in selected contemporary Francophone societies. Three
French-speaking countries, selected from Africa, the
Caribbean, and the Americas, will be studied in depth. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Laboratory work.
330 Technical and Business French
A study of French technical and business vocabulary, as well as
the proper forms of correspondence; practical experience in
translating letters and other business documents. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.; Computer work.
341 Methods of Teaching French
An evaluative study of language teaching methods.
Development of teaching aids and a teacher's resource book.
K-12 levels of instruction will be presented. Assignments will
be completed in French. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: French 202.
(Cross-listed as Language 341.)
380 Special Studies in French Language, Literature,
and Culture
Study of a special topic, with subject or theme to be
determined by the students and faculty member. Course may
be taken more than once. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
405, 406 Independent Study
Guided reading and research of a particular facet of French
language, literature, or culture. ( 1 / 2 , 1)
Prerequisite: By permission.
416 Internship
Field placement providing the student with practical
experience in work areas in which French is applied. These
areas may include embassies, government service, international
business, education, industry, and the communications media.
(1)
May be conducted in French or English.
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Permission.
(Cross-listed as Language 416.)
420 The French Poetic Tradition
A study of the languages and forms of poetry in French, based
on reading and analysis of selected works from major poets
and poetic movements in French literary history.This course
is designed to enable students to become better readers of
French poetry and to gain an understanding and appreciation
of some of France's greatest poets. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
421 The Medieval World
Selections from French literature of the Middle Ages, with
emphasis on understanding the literary, cultural, and aesthetic
trends of the period. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
431 Renaissance Vision and Voices
Selections from French literature of the Renaissance, with
emphasis on understanding the literary, cultural, and aesthetic
trends of the period. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
441 Political and Civil Order in 17th- and 18th-
Century French Literature
Moving from classicism and the Age of Absolutism to the
Enlightenment and the Age of Revolution, this course studies
major French authors of the 17th and 18th centuries in the
context of French literary and intellectual history. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
451 Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism in 19th-
Century Literature
Readings and discussion of major literary works
of the period. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
461 The Modern Novel and Short Story
Major works of the 20th century including such authors as
Gide, Camus, Sartre, Robbe-Grillet, and other francophone
writers. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
462 From Surrealism to the Absurd in
20th-Century Drama
Reading and discussion of the most important works in this
genre of the 20th century, including such authors as Claudel,
Sartre, Camus, Ionesco, and Beckett. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
480 Advanced Studies in French Language, Literature,
and Culture
Concentrated study of a special topic or theme not normally
covered by regular course offerings. Students will be expected
to read, write, and carry out research at an advanced level in
French. Course may be taken more than once. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: French 301 or equivalent.
495, 496, 497 Honors Project
A program of independent study culminating in a paper,
artistic creation, or performance.
Prerequisite: To qualify for consideration to receive honors in the
major, a student in his/her senior year or in the Summer prior to the
senior year, must work under the guidance of his/her committee.A
written proposal and application must be approved by the committee
and Department.A minimum GPA of 3.4 in the major is required.
495 Honors Project is prerequisite for 497 Honors Project. ( 1 / 2 , 1, 1 / 2 )