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FRNH121 Beginning French (5 hrs)
Introductory course including practice in listening,
speaking, reading and writing in French. Sessions
in the language laboratory are part of regular
assignments. Satisfies general education World
language composition requirement, Area I.
FRNH122 Beginning French (5 hrs)
Introductory course including practice in listening,
speaking, reading and writing in French. Sessions
in the language laboratory are part of regular
assignments. Satisfies general education World
language composition requirement, Area I.
Prereq: FRNH121 or equivalent; placement exam
FRNH177/178/179 Special Topics (1/2/3 hrs)
An exploration and study of topics not covered
in other departmental offerings. Students may
elect more than once, provided different topics
are studied.
Prereq: department permission
FRNH221 Intermediate French
(Reading) (3 hrs)
Rapid reading of large quantities of French.
Materials include readings in literature and
civilization. Students who plan to continue in
French should take this course concurrently
with FRNH233. Satisfies general education
intermediate or advanced World language literature
requirement, Area IV.
Prereq: FRNH122 or equivalent; placement exam
FRNH222 Intermediate French
(Reading) (3 hrs)
Rapid reading of large quantities of French.
Materials include readings in literature and
civilization. Students who plan to continue in
French should take this course concurrently
with FRNH234. Satisfies general education
intermediate or advanced World language literature
requirement, Area IV.
Prereq: FRNH221 or equivalent; placement exam121 Beginning French required
FRNH233 Intermediate French
Conversation, Composition, and
Grammar (3 hrs)
A review of grammar; practice in writing and
speaking. Sessions in the language laboratory
are available. Students who plan to continue
in French should take this course concurrently
with FRNH221. Does not satisfy general
education literature requirement. Satisfies general
education World language composition
requirement, Area I.
Prereq: FRNH122 or equivalent; placement exam
required
FRNH234 Intermediate French
Conversation, Composition, and
Grammar (3 hrs)
A review of grammar; practice in writing and
speaking. Sessions in the language laboratory
are available. Students who plan to continue
in French should take this course concurrently
with FRNH222. Does not satisfy general
education literature requirement. Satisfies general
education World language composition
requirement, Area I.
Prereq: FRNH233 or equivalent; placement exam
required
FRNH277/278/279 Special Topics (1/2/3 hrs)
An exploration and study of topics not covered
in other departmental offerings. Students may
elect more than once, provided different topics
are studied.
Prereq: department permission
FRNH341 Survey of French
Literature 3 hrs
This survey course covers major authors and
literary movements from the beginning of
French literature up to the 19th century. In
French. Satisfies general education intermediate
or advanced World language literature requirement,
Area IV.
Prereq: FRNH222 and FRNH234
FRNH342 Survey of French
Literature (3 hrs)
This survey course covers major authors and
literary movements of the 19th and 20th centuries.
In French. Satisfies general education intermediate
or advanced World language literature
requirement, Area IV.
Prereq: FRNH222 and FRNH234
FRNH343 French Composition 3 hrs
Review and drill of intermediate and advanced
linguistic patterns in French. Written compositions.
In French.
Prereq: FRNH234 or department permission
FRNH344 French Conversation (3 hrs)
Additional classwork in conversation: improving
pronunciation and acquiring a larger, active
vocabulary for daily life. In French.
Prereq: FRNH234 or department permission
FRNH361 French for International
Trade (3 hrs)
This course is intended for students who already
have a solid intermediate-level command
of French and who wish to acquire minimum
professional competence in the French language
as it is used in the world of international business.
It includes practice in various forms of
business communication, both oral and written.
In French.
Prereq: FRNH343 or department permission
FRNH377/378/379 Special Topics (1/2/3 hrs)
These courses deal with subject matter not provided
in other department offerings. Students
may elect such a course several times, provided
different topics are studied. In French.
Prereq: department permission
FRNH388 Internship (1 hr)
Provides an opportunity for the student to
extend theoretical classroom learning through
working experience in an appropriate setting.
Field experience will be supplemented by
regular meetings with the faculty supervisors.
Credit/no-credit. In French.
Prereq: department permission
FRNH443 Advanced French Grammar
and Composition (3 hrs)
Review and practice of advanced syntactical
patterns. Practice in composition. In French.
Prereq:FRNH343
FRNH444 Advanced French
Conversation (3 hrs)
This course aims to develop advanced fluency.
Group discussions are based on the reading of
periodical literature. May be repeated for credit.
In French.
Prereq: FRNH343 and FRNH344 or department
permission
FRNH445 French Phonetics (3 hrs)
Study of the sound system of the French
language including both theory and practice.
Major focus on the International Phonetic
Alphabet as it applies to French. Lecture and
practical exercises in class. In French.
Prereq: FRNH344
FRNH446 Business French I (3 hrs)
Study of principles and practices of business
communication in France with emphasis on
business correspondence and translation. Introduction
to the French economy including
business law, industry, business and services.
In French.
Prereq: FRNH361 or department permission
FRNH447 Business French II (3 hrs)
Further study of business practices, business law
and the French economy. Emphasis on business
correspondence and translation and on French
ties with the European economic community,
the U.S., the East, developing countries and
francophone countries. Prepares student for
language proficiency examinations (CCIP diplomas).
In French.
Prereq: FRNH446 or department permission
FRNH450 French Civilization in
Film (3 hrs)
The purpose of this course is to study a number
of French films and distinguish between fiction
and reality as portrayed in the film. Students
will research the era and compare the events
shown in the film with the societal or historical
facts found in their research.
Prereq: FRNH343/344
FRNH451/452 Readings in French (1/2 hr)
Special projects in directed readings for majors
and minors who have completed the available
offerings in French or who, because of most
unusual circumstances, are granted department
approval to substitute one or both of these for
the regular courses.
Prereq: FRNH341, FRNH342 or department
permission
FRNH466 French Speaking Cultures of
the World (3 hrs)
Survey of the more than two dozen different
cultures of the world that make up “la Francophonie.”
Language and cultural variations that
one must know in order to understand and to
communicate successfully with people in those
cultures. In French.
Prereq: FRNH343 and FRNH344
FRNH467 French Culture and
Civilization (3 hrs)
A study of French history and civilization. All
major pre-World War I historical periods and
cultural movements will be covered. In French.
Prereq: FRNH343 or department permission
FRNH476 20th-Century French
Civilization (3 hrs)
A study of the main events of the 20th century.
The major historical and social movements will
be covered. In French.
Prereq: FRNH343; open to juniors and seniors
FRNH477/478/479 Special Topics (1/2/3 hrs)
These courses deal with subject matter not provided
in other department offerings. Students
may elect such a course several times, provided
different topics are studied.
Prereq: department permission
FRNH488/489 Internship (2/3 hrs)
Provides an opportunity for the student to
extend theoretical classroom learning through
working experience in an appropriate setting.
Field experience will be supplemented by
regular meetings with the faculty supervisors.
In French.
Prereq: department permission
FRNH490 Intensive French Abroad (3 hrs)
An intensive spring/summer course offered in
a French-speaking environment. Instruction
at many different levels. May be counted for
equivalent hours on 100- to 400-levels. May be
repeated for credit.
FRNH497/498/499 Independent Study
(1/2/3 hrs)
Advanced study on an individual research basis
in areas not covered in formal course work.
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FRNH523 Contemporary French
Scene (3 hrs)
An intensive disciplinary approach to French
language, culture and literature. Material to be
read in the original and to serve as a basis for
class discussion in French. Assigned reading and
oral reports.
FRNH545 Advanced French Phonetics (3 hrs)
Study of the sound system of the French
language including both theory and practice.
Major focus on the International Phonetic
Alphabet as it applies to French. Lecture and
pracitcal exercises in class. In French.
FRNH550 French Civilization in Film (3 hrs)
The purpose of this course is to study a number
of French films and distinguish between fiction
and reality as portrayed in the film. Students
will research the era and compare the events
shown in the film with the societal or historical
facts found in their research.
Prereq: FRNH443 or FRNH444
FRNH590/591/592 Special Topics (1/2/3 hrs)
An intensive study of a specific area of French
language or literature, to be determined by the
instructor's field of specialization and student
interest. This course may be repeated for credit
with departmental permission. Not more than
six hours of special topics may be used on a degree
program.
Prereq: department permission
FRNH597/598/599 Independent Study
(1/2/(3 hrs)
Intensive study of a problem under the direction
of a member of the graduate faculty. Not
more than six hours of independent study may be
used on a degree program.
Prereq: department permission
FRNH610 Intensive French Abroad (6 hrs)
An intensive summer course offered in a
French-speaking environment. Instruction
emphasizes improvement of listening comprehension
and speaking skill. Various levels of
instruction suited to student needs. May be
repeated for credit.
FRNH616 French (Four Skills) for Nonmajors
(3 hrs)
Introduction to and practice in four skills (listening,
speaking, reading, writing) of French.
FRNH620 French Grammar and
Syntax (3 hrs)
An advanced course in grammar and syntax.
Intended to give a solid basis for oral and written
expression, and for teaching of French.
FRNH621 Advanced Conversation in
French (3 hrs)
A continuation of advanced conversation with
emphasis on attaining fluency at all levels pertinent
to professional and cultural needs. Discussions
and oral reports on periodical literature.
May be repeated for credit.
FRNH646 French Economy and Business
Practices I (3 hrs)
Advanced course in business communications,
translation techniques and French business practices.
Study of French economy, energy, industry,
commerce, agriculture and services; demographic
and political trends. In French.
Prereq: FRNH620 and FRNH621, or department
permission
FRNH647 French Economy and Business
Practices II (3 hrs)
Continuation of FRNH646. Study of French
economy as it relates to the European Union, the
United States, the East, the developing countries
and the francophone countries. Upon completion
of this course, students are eligible to take
language proficiency examinations, leading to the
CCIP diplomas. In French.
Prereq: FRNH646 or department permission
FRNH679/680/681 Special Topics (1/2/3 hrs)
An intensive study of a specific area of French
language or literature, to be determined by the
instructor’s field of specialization and student
interest. May be repeated for credit with permission.
Not more than six hours of special topics may
be used on a degree program.
FRNH692 Research Paper (3 hrs)
An intensive research into a specific area of
French language or literature to be determined
by the instructor’s field of specialization and
student interest. May be repeated for credit with
permission.
Prereq: department permission
FRNH697/698/699 Independent Study
(1/2/3 hrs)
Intensive study of a problem under the direction
of a member of the graduate faculty. Not
more than six hours of independent study may be
used on a degree program.
Prereq: department permission
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