2005-2007 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

FREN 2213 Intermediate French II
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: FREN 2203
Continued study of grammar, vocabulary, and
basic idiomatic expressions.
FREN 3223 Intermediate Reading
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: FREN 2203
Course in detailed reading of French and
Francophone poetry and short stories with an
emphasis on reviewing grammar and acquiring
new vocabulary and idioms.
FREN 3403 Intermediate Conversation
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: FREN 2203
Intensive oral practice allowing students to
become more comfortable with expressing
themselves in the target language. Course is
designed to further develop listening comprehension
and speaking capabilities through a
continued expansion of grammar and vocabulary
by employing various mediums: song, literature,
periodicals, film, Internet, and the like.
FREN 3413 French and Francophone
Civilization and Culture
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: FREN 2203
Survey of the main points in French and
Francophone history, civilization, and culture from
early French kingdoms through colonization to
contemporary issues. Examining both major
national events and the major world influences
that developed from the French effect on the
globe.
FREN 3423 Intermediate Grammar and
Composition
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: FREN 2213
Writing course which will continue to address
problematic areas in the French language by more
precise review of advanced grammar topics.
Students will learn to properly express themselves
in French by writing compositions which inform,
persuade, give an opinion, and the like.
FREN 3433 Survey of French Literature I
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: FREN 2203, FREN 2213
Literature by periods from its beginnings to the
end of the 18th century.
FREN 4613 Advanced Composition
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Advanced French translation and free composition.
Emphasis on literary style and building new
vocabulary.
FREN 4653 Seminar in French Literature
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: FREN 3433 or FREN 3443 or
instructor’s permission.
Emphasis on literary analysis and interpretation of
major authors of a given century and work
characteristics of various movements of that
century.
FREN 479V Independent Study in French
Variable credit
Consult the Independent Study Courses
subheading in the Academic Regulations section
of this catalog for prerequisites and description.
G B Courses
(General Business)
G B 1023 Introduction to Business
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Business activities, business position in general
economic framework; survey of courses in
production, personnel, marketing, finance,
managerial control, and government relations.
Offered: Spring
G B 1033 Elementary Computer Keyboarding
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Knowledge and operation of computer keyboards.
Preparation of simple business documents;
development of a competent rate of speed.
G B 2103 Administrative Support Procedures
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Development of a professional image and goals;
development of a knowledge of computerized
administrative tasks performed by office support
personnel in the electronic office; specific training
in areas such as travel, communications, and
report preparation. Some hands-on computer
procedures such as how to maintain a calendar,
update a telephone list, handle electronic mail,
complete an expense report, use file transfer, and
make domestic and international travel arrangements.
G B 2153 Intermediate Computer Keyboarding
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Keyboarding ability
Development of proficiency in preparation of
business letters, reports, tabular material, and
forms. Development of a competent rate of speed
and proofreading ability.
G B 2273 Word Processing
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Keyboarding ability
Basic concepts of word processing systems;
language arts skills as applicable to the processing
of documents; development of skill in preparing
and revising business documents using
microcomputers equipped with commercial
software.
G B 2553 Advanced Computer Keyboarding
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: G B 2153
An intensive course consisting of a variety of
“mini-simulations” designed to build confidence
and a productive level of speed in preparing office
documents.
G B 3043 Business Communications
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Keyboarding ability
Composition and preparation of a variety of
effective business letters, including good news,
requests, refusals, collections, sales, and
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