undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College

FREN 3003 Introduction to French Literature. (3) every other year
An introduction to representative writers from the Middle Ages to the Revolution. Attention is
paid to the changing social and cultural contexts in which the literature was produced; emphasis
is on enduring humanistic values.
Prerequisite: FREN 2105 or permission of instructor
FREN 3004 Francophone Literature and Culture. (3) on demand
This class seeks to improve the reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of students
studying French, particularly with the goal of preparing those students who wish to study upperdivision
French. These four skills are integrated into the body of the course and developed
simultaneously.
Prerequisite: FREN 3002 or FREN 3003
FREN 3110 Special Topics. (3) on demand
Topics will change, so students may repeat this course for credit.
Prerequisite: FREN 2103 or permission of instructor
In the past, these topics have included the following:
Translation and Reading in French
Translation and Reading skills. This course concentrates exclusively on the cultivation of
reading and translation abilities in the French language. Classes are in English, and all
work is from French to English.
Business French
The trend of internationalizing business and services forces companies to cope with
cultural differences inside a company and when sending executives and their families
abroad. In a foreign country, there are more than language barriers to overcome. Methods
that work at home can lead to failure abroad. Likewise, the most competent manager can
damage an operation if not properly prepared for his or her stay in the host country. This
course is designed to help you cross cultural boundaries, whether you are planning on
living abroad as a student, an intern, or an employee. It is not meant to be a technical
business course, but rather a course that will help you understand what culture shock is
and how you can prepare yourself for it.
French Philosophers
An introduction to French philosophers and the different philosophical currents that have
shaped French thought and the world at large.
172