FRENCHProfessor Jordahl; Assistant Professor Scaer; Visiting Instructor A. Frost; Senior Lecturer 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 abroad include an Intensive Learning or May Term travel course, 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 room 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, 312, 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, 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 And 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) 201, 202 Intermediate French I, II A review of grammar. Selected reading, conversation, culture and composition.
(1, 1) 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) 301 French Conversation II Improving oral proficiency and listening comprehension skills using
contemporary media sources. (1) 302 French Composition Improving command of grammar and writing skills, vocabulary building,
and study of idiomatic expressions through selected readings. (1) 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) 304 The Structure of Modern French Study of the forms and syntax of French. Perfecting skills in grammar,
composition and translation. (1) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 341 Methods of Teaching French An evaluative study of language teaching methods. Development of teaching
aids and a teachers resource book. K-12 levels of instruction will
be presented. Assignments will be completed in French. (1) Taught in
English. 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) 405, 406 Independent Study Guided reading and research of a particular facet of French language,
literature, or culture. (1/2, 1) 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. 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 Frances greatest poets. (1) 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) 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) 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) 451 Romanticism, Realism and Naturalism in 19th- Century Literature Readings and discussion of major literary works of the period. (1) 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) 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) 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) 495, 496, 497 Honors Project A program of independent study culminating in a paper, artistic creation,
or performance. |