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Modern/Classical Languages
Department Courses
F241 Intermediate Conversational French I 4 credits
This course uses an intensified conversational approach to build vocabulary, to review grammar, and to
introduce the student to selected readings dealing with Francophone literature, culture, and civilization.
Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: F142 or equivalent.
F242 Intermediate Conversational French II 4 credits
A continuation of F241. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: F241 or equivalent.
F305 Advanced French Conversation 3 credits
This course provides the oral practice and vocabulary necessary to move from simply describing the physical
world toward a broader and more sophisticated use of the language. The students develop analysis, synthesis
and evaluation skills; compare and contrast their own and the target culture; and hypothesize about links
between the French language and contemporary culture. Prerequisite: F242 or equivalent.
F306 Advanced French Composition 3 credits
This course offers intensive practice in the refinement of writing skills and vocabulary building through
a variety of readings, exercises, and numerous writing activities. The students work toward a more
sophisticated and idiomatic use of the French language. Prerequisite: F242 or equivalent.
F331 French Civilization/Culture 3 credits
This course is an initiation to French culture across the ages. The students study the political, social,
artistic and intellectual evolution of France through a series of texts, images, and videos. Prerequisite:
F242 or equivalent.
F332 Francophone Societies 3 credits
This course is an initiation to the diversity of the Francophone world. Through a series of texts and
videos the students address five important social and cultural themes: 1) the definition of “francophone,”
2) colonialism, 3) national identity, 4) religion and traditions, and 5) immigration and the future of
“francophone.” Offered every other spring semester. Prerequisite: F242 or equivalent.
F410-414 Special Topics 3 credits
The topics for these courses vary according to the needs and interests of the students. Prerequisite: F242.
F443 French/Francophone Novel 3 credits
This course is a thematic introduction to the French/Francophone novel across the centuries. Each work
is examined stylistically and historically. Links between the works and the personal life of the author as
well as links with other art forms are examined. Prerequisite: F242.
F444 French/Francophone Short Story 3 credits
This course is a thematic introduction to the French/Francophone short story across the centuries. Each
work is examined stylistically and historically. Links between the works and the personal life of the
author as well as links with other art forms are examined. Prerequisite: F242.
F445 French/Francophone Theater 3 credits
This course is a thematic introduction to French/Francophone theater novel across the centuries. Each
work is examined stylistically and historically. Links between the works and the personal life of the
author as well as links with other art forms are examined. Prerequisite: F242.
F446 French/Francophone Poetry 3 credits
This course is a thematic introduction to French/Francophone poetry across the centuries. Each work
is examined stylistically and historically. Links between the works and the personal life of the author as
well as links with other art forms are examined. Prerequisite: F242.
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