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FR 001. French Exit Exam.
All majors are required to enroll in this non-credit-bearing exam during their senior year. At the time of the exam, students must present their portfolio containing documents they have been accumulating in their major throughout their undergraduate career. The course number FR 001 will appear on the Degree Audit. Prerequisite: Students must have completed all coursework in French or be in their last year of completing the coursework. (0)
FR 100. French Language and Culture I.
Acquisition of an appreciation of the culture of French-speaking peoples and study of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing French. (University Studies course) (3)
FR 120. French Language and Culture II.
Continued study of the culture of French-speaking peoples through the practice of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing French. Prerequisite: FR 100 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (3)
FR 200. French Language and Culture III.
Continued study of French language and culture. Cultural conversational, and structural activities leading to increased proficiency and cross-cultural awareness. Prerequisite: FR 120 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (3)
FR 220. French Literature.
Designed to develop ability to read French literary texts; to acquaint students with a selection of major French authors; to introduce basic concepts of literary analysis; to increase students' ability to speak and understand French though class discussions in French. Prerequisite: FR 200 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (3)
FR 301. Intermediate French Composition.
Review of the fundamentals of grammar; stylistic analysis of famous authors; free composition. Explication de textes. Prerequisite: FR 220. (3)
FR 302. Experiencing French Language and Culture.
Sharing a residence hall (one semester) with an international, native French-speaking student. Prerequisites: Limited to non-native, French-speaking students concurrently enrolled in a French class (200-level or above) living with native French-speaking roommate in designated residence hall; cum. GPA 2.0 or better. (1)
FR 305. Conversational French.
Practice in spoken language; prepared talks based on contemporary French periodicals and famous short stories; free discussion of current topics. Prerequisite: FR 220. (3)
FR 306. Contemporary France.
Study in recent social and cultural issues and events in France (discussion in French). Materials include current French periodicals, slides and tapes. Prerequisite: FR 220. (3)
FR 311. Survey of French Literature II.
From 1800 to present. Prerequisite: FR 220. (3)
FR 315. Commercial French.
Review of correct written expression, letter style, preparation of business transactions, and the economic structure of France. Prerequisite: FR 220. (3)
FR 320. French Pronunciation and Phonetics.
Detailed study of French vowel and consonant sounds, rhythm and intonation: intensive practice in hearing and pronouncing the sounds of French. Prerequisite: FR 220. (3)
FR 330. French Grammar.
Review of the elements of French grammar and study of the essential structures of the language. Prerequisite: FR 220. (3)
FR 402. Independent Study in French.
Advanced-level study of language, culture, or literature for French majors. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: FR 220; consent of department. (3)
FR 415. Seventeenth Century French Literature.
Study of masterpieces composed during the French Classical period. Emphasis on the dramas of Corneille, Racine and Moliere. Prerequisite: FR 220. (3)
FR 430. Twentieth Century French Literature.
Study of the major trends of French literature from World War I to the present. Prerequisite: FR 220. (3)
FR 495. Foreign Language Internship in French.
Work experience using French in a professional setting in a business or agency. Prerequisite: French major; Jr. standing with 24 hours in French; 2.5 cumulative GPA and 3.0 in French; approval of Department of Foreign Languages and Anthropology; a level of proficiency in French appropriate to the professional setting as evaluated by the departmental assessment procedures. (3)
See University Studies (UI) listings for description of:
UI 362. Contemporary French Culture.
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