I, II. Prerequisite: all required developmental reading and writing courses. An introductory course for students with little or no prior experience in French. Not open to native speakers of French. This course emphasizes the development of basic oral communication skills, with a focus on speaking and listening proficiency in French. Students will acquire practical vocabulary and foundational grammatical structures through interactive, communicative activities. Students will also engage with realia and short readings that focus on Francophone cultural topics. Emphasis is placed on continually reinforcing language functions to build fluency and promote effective interpersonal communication in French. Gen. Ed. E-1C [OC] or E-3B [AH].

I, II. Recommended: FRE 101 or equivalent proficiency. (Students entering FRE 102 by referral or placement, with two years of high school French or equivalent, receive three hours of credit for prior learning for FRE 101 if they earn an A or B in FRE 102.) This course builds on the development of basic oral communication skills, with a focus on improving speaking and listening proficiency in French. Students will continue to acquire practical vocabulary and foundational grammatical structures through interactive, communicative activities. Students will also engage with realia and short readings that focus on Francophone cultural topics. Emphasis is placed on continually reinforcing language functions to build fluency and promote effective interpersonal communication in French. This course assumes a thorough knowledge of the vocabulary and grammatical structures taught in French 101. Gen. Ed. E-1C [OC] or E-3B [AH].

I, II. Recommended: FRE 102 or equivalent proficiency (e.g. with two or three years of successful high school French). French conversation, grammar, and communicative language skills, with increased emphasis on developing basic writing and reading skills. Taught in a context of French and francophone cultures. Laboratory work required. Students entering FRE 201 by referral or placement receive six hours credit for FRE 101 and 102 if they make an ¿A¿ or ¿B¿ in 201.

I, II. Recommended: FRE 201 or equivalent proficiency (e.g. with three or four years of successful high school French.) French conversation, grammar, and communicative language skills, with continuing emphasis on writing skills and on reading authentic texts. Taught in context of French and francophone cultures. Laboratory work required. Students entering FRE 202 by referral or placement receive nine hours credit for FRE 101, 102, and 201 if they make an ¿A¿ or ¿B¿ in 202.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. Focuses on proficiency in the four skills and prepares students for upper-level course work. Taught in French.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207. Prior to enrollment, student must have the independent study proposal approved by faculty supervisor and department chair. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours, provided the subject matter differs each time with departmental approval.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. Taught in French. Focuses on how to understand, talk, and write about short readings and their cultural and literaty contexts in French. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours, provided the subject matter differs each time with departmental approval.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. Focuses on contemporary issues related ro France through a variety of topics and media. Taught in French. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours, provided the subject matter differs each time with departmental approval.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. Emphasis on communicative proficiency in context of topics selected from French or francophone cultural heritage, such as cinema, news media, cuisine, or the arts. Taught in French. May be retaken to a maximum of twelve hours, provided the subject matter differs each time.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207 or equivalent proficiency with department chair approval. A selected topic from the major French authors and literary movements. Taught in French. May be retaken to a maximum of nine hours, provided the subject matter differs each time.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. Develops oral and written skills for application in diverse careers, international travel, and interaction with the French-speaking peoples of the world. Taught in French.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. An analysis of the culture of the Francophone would thorugh representative films. Taught in French. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours, provided the subject matter differs each time with departmental approval.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. Intensive practice in the spoken language with emphasis on improving pronunciation and aural comprehension. The sound system of French is taught through phonetic exercises.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. Intensive practice in conversation with emphasis on vocabulary building and improving fluency in the language.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. A communicative approach to French grammar in meaningful context, using authentic spoken and written language, within the framework of French and francophone cultures.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 207 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. Taught in French. Analysis and study of literary and non-literary texts of a chosen era (at discretion of instructor) within the relevant cultural and historical context. May be taken to a maximum of six hours, provided the subject matter differs each time.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 360 and FRE 305, 306, or 380, or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. Taught in French. Advanced work on composition and conversation, with a focus on perfecting grammatical forms and developiong advanced vocabulary. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours, provided the subject matter differs each time with departmental approval.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 360 and FRE 305, 306, or 380 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. Taught in French. Examine the theory and method of translation (French of English) in a variety of genres. Includes the practical aspects of translation and the particulars of a career as a translator. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours, provided the subject matter differs each time with departmental approval.

A. Prerequisite: FRE 360 and FRE 305, 306, or 380 or equivalent proficiency with departmental approval. An in-depth study of the traditions and cultural heritage of French speakers. Taught in French. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours, provided the subject matter differs each time with departmental approval.

A. Prerequisite: departmental approval. May be counted toward major or minor only with permission of department chair. May be retaken to a maximum of six hours if content is different. Student must have the independent study proposal form approved by faculty supervisor and department chair prior to enrollment.