Detailed French Course Descriptions: Fall 2004

French 2105:

French 3105: Grammar, Composition, and Conversation,

Progressive and comprehensive review of French. Practice in written and oral expression in French on a variety of topics in French culture. Conducted in French. PRE: FR 2106 or 2164/2984. MWF 10:10-11:00, 11:15-12:05 or 1:25-2:15PM

French 3164: Advanced Business French

Business French is a skills-based course where students learn to use appropriate technical vocabulary for different business contexts, do translation, write professional correspondence, and read articles related to world of business, economics, and finance. Cross-cultural differences regarding the work place are also a focus of the course. PRE: FR 2106 or 2164/2984. FR 3105-6 is suggested. MWF 9:05-9:55AM

French 3125: Oral Proficiency

This course will help students reach the ACTFL-based level of Intermediate Advanced and learn to speak French better using appropriate idiomatic expressions and correct grammar. PRE: Admission by oral interview. Students must attend the first day of class. FR 3106 strongly recommended. MWF 12:20PM-1:10PM PM

French 3205: French Culture and Civilization

A study of French culture and civilization from the French Revolution to the present. PRE: FR 2106. FR 3106 strongly recommended. MWF 10:10-11:00AM or 1:25-2:15PM

French 3305: Survey of French Literature

Readings in French literature from the middle ages to the end of the 17th century to acquaint students with literary techniques and contexts. FR 3106 strongly recommended. PRE: FR 3304. 3105-6 Strongly recommended. TR 12:30-1:45PM

French 3314: Francophone Studies, Guèye

A Francophone Studies Course (French 4984) will be offered this fall. Students will read works by Francophone writers from North Africa, the Carribean, Sub-Saharan Africa and Quebec. This course explores the variety of voices, groups and societies in Francophone literatures. Intended as a basic introduction to the literature personality of the area, this course considers issues of history, resistance, representation, identities, and race, as a response to the legacy of colonial France. This course counts toward the French minor and major (in lieu of 3205, 3206, 3305, 3306). PRE: FR 3304, 3105 and 3106. Meets, MWF 2:30-3:30.

Development of the student's ability to write clear, correct, and articulate French in a variety of modes. PRE: FR 3105, 3106.

French 4314 Studies in French Literature: French Cinema, 1935-1995, Watson

French cinema is known for its artistic and intellectually challenging masterpieces by famous directors. Working in chronological order, we will screen one film per week and read related criticism in order to better appreciate the subtleties of films by ambitious directors. We will at the same time be using the vocabulary of cinema studies to analyze the formal aspects of film, such as shots, lighting, sound, and editing. Attendance at both the Tuesday film screenings and Thursday discussions is mandatory. Meets 4:00-6:20 TR. (This course has been approved for graduate credit.) PRE: FR 3105, 3106, 3305, and 3306. Meets TR 4:00PM-6:30PM