Department of
Modern Languages

	Undergraduate Courses in French (FR)
		1410 Beginning French I. (4-1) Introduction to listening, speaking, reading and writing skills within a French cultural framework. Students who begin French 1410 toward General Studies requirements must also complete 1420. 1420 Beginning French II. (4-1) Continued practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills within a French cultural framework. To satisfy General Studies requirements, a student who takes 1420 as his/her first college course will need to complete 2310 in order to receive credit for 1420. 2310 Intermediate French I. (3-0) Continued development and review of all language skills within a French cultural framework. 2320 Intermediate French II. (3-0) More advanced practice in all language skills with greater emphasis on reading within a French cultural framework. Successful completion of 2310 is required to receive credit for 2320. 3305 Acting French. (3-0) An introduction to upper division courses in French designed to strengthen reading skills and oral command of the language through the study and performance of short French plays from the classical to the contemporary period. (WI) 3306 Masterpieces of French Literature. (3-0) Masterpieces of French literature in various genres from different periods with emphasis on the modern period. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis. 3310 French Pronunciation and Intonation. (3-0) Study and intensive practice of problems in French pronunciation and intonation. 3341 Advanced Grammar in French. (3-0) A study of more advanced grammatical, syntactical, and stylistic problems in mastering the French language with the aim of strengthening students' command of the structure of French and developing skills for more effective writing. 3381 French for Business I. (3-0) A course designed for students interested in business related careers. It will help these students to become familiar with basic French business language necessary for simple, but meaningful, oral and written communication. 3382 French for Business II. (3-0) A case study-based course that uses a simulation approach to problem-solving in a French business environment. The course objective is the development of an understanding of French practices, and the way they differ from American ones, through the analysis of contextualized situations in marketing and management. Prerequisite: FR 3381 or consent of the instructor. (WI) 4304 Topics in French Literature and Culture. (3-0) Topics vary and include the study of specific literary or cinematic genres, periods, authors or film directors, and ethnic and women's contributions to literature or film in French. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis. (WI) 4341 French Composition and Stylistics. (3-0) Students will incorporate their more advanced grammatical and syntactical skills with the study of style in the writing of compositions in French. Writing exercises will explore a variety of expository techniques from description, narration, dialogue, portraits, to the writing of letters. (WI) 4370 French Civilization. (3-0) A survey of the cultural institutions of France designed to provide a background for a better understanding of the French people, encompassing the development of French culture and the forces that have shaped modern France. Recent essays, films, and comparative analyses of French-American relations will be presented. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis. *4390 Studies in French Culture, Language, or Literature. (3-0) A course designed to offer students an opportunity to pursue independent studies in special areas of interest beyond those of other catalog courses. The course is generally available only to graduating seniors who have completed at least two advanced courses or graduate students with special needs. Prerequisite: Approval by the Chair of the Department of Modern Languages. Applications must be submitted prior to the registration period each semester. * May be repeated once with different emphasis for additional credit.