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FR404 Modern French Readings and Media I
FR406 Modern French Readings and Media II
FR408 Modern French Readings and Media III
One trimester each
Credit: One unit each World Language credit.
Unless exempt, junior students using this sequence to meet the World Language
graduation requirement must complete all three one-trimester courses. Junior
students who have exempted the World Language requirement and seniors
taking this for core-elective credit may choose to take only one or two
trimesters, if they wish. Prerequisite: FR358 Advanced French III or equivalent, or
permission of the Dean of Humanities, is prerequisite for FR404. Then, each
course in the sequence, or permission of the Dean of Humanities, is prerequisite
for the next course.
Meeting pattern: Three periods per week including lab.
This three one-trimester sequence constitutes a fourth-year level study of French
and is most suitable for students who have completed the equivalent of three or
more years of high school French. In these courses, students read, analyze, and
discuss in French short stories, plays, poetry, and essays in conjunction with fine
arts, film, TV, and advertising. Emphasis is on gaining a deeper understanding of
modern French and francophone culture and civilization. Popular currents such
as symbolism, surrealism, and existentialism that have shaped modern thought
and philosophy are examined through different artistic media, allowing students
to pursue personal interests. Each trimester, students visit a local museum,
theater production, or film, depending on available exhibitions and shows.
Previously-studied grammatical structures are reviewed, and more advanced
grammar is introduced organically as it appears in the readings. Students
sharpen all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
JA305a/JA305b/JA305c Introductory Japanese
One year
Credit: Three units core World Language credit.
Meeting pattern: Four periods per week.
Emphasis in this first-year course is placed on the acquisition of basic language
skills: speaking, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing. Students acquire
a base vocabulary and learn the simple grammatical constructions needed for
essential communication. Cultural aspects of Japan are also introduced.
JA307a/JA307b/JA307c Intermediate Japanese
One year
Credit: Three units core World Language credit.
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