FRE - French

Intensive introduction to present-day French focusing on basic patterns, pronunciation, beginning vocabulary, and idioms. Emphasis designed to develop balanced language skills as needed by a student who pursues an academic program in France or who wants an introduction and appreciation of the language and culture. Work in language laboratory required. Students with some previous knowledge of French should consult the instructor as to proper course enrollment.

Continuation of basic grammar, refinement of pronunciation, further vocabulary building, systematic practice in comprehension, use of normal conversational patterns and increased emphasis on reading. Work in language laboratory required. Prerequisite: FRE 10124 Elementary French I or equivalent.

Systematic review of grammar and completion of basic structural patterns with expansion of vocabulary through grammar exercises and limited cultural or descriptive reading. Practice conversation and translation. Prerequisite: FRE 10224 Elementary French II or equivalent.

Completion of review of grammar with supplementary readings or practice in oral and written composition. Prerequisite: FRE 20123 Intermediate French I or equivalent.

This course examines French literature and culture through select texts and authors belonging to the main cultural periods of French history. Students will be exposed to different genres, including poetry, drama, narrative and the essay, as they are introduced to basic concepts of literary criticism and textual interpretation.

Capstone course that guides student in the development of an integrative project that demonstrates achievement of learning outcomes in the French Studies major. Course is organized around language, selected cultural themes and literary genres.