French (FR)

FR 101  ELEMENTARY FRENCH  (3 Hours)  

An introduction to French. Essentials of the language. Training in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the French language. May not be taken by native speakers.

FR 102  ELEMENTARY FRENCH  (3 Hours)  

An introduction to French. Essentials of the language. Training in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the French language. May not be taken by native speakers.

FR 201  INTERMEDIATE FRENCH  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: FR 101, 102 or equivalent.  

Review of essentials. Reading of appropriate texts and analysis and discussion emphasizing content and grammar. Conducted mainly in French. May not be taken by native speakers. May be used to satisfy 3rd or 4th semester departmental requirement.

FR 202  INTERMEDIATE FRENCH  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: FR 101, 102, 201 or equivalent.  

Continuation of FR 201. May not be taken by native speakers. May be used to satisfy the 4th semester departmental requirement.

FR 231  FRENCH CIVILIZATION STDS  (3 Hours)  

Emphasis on French history, philosophy, sociology, politics, cultural and social institutions, and, to a limited degree, literature. Taught in English and open to the general study body.

FR 321  FRENCH COMPOSITION &CONVERSATI  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: Any 6 hours of Intermediate options or equivalent.  

Exercises in speaking, comprehension, and composition. May not be taken by native speakers.

FR 322  FRENCH CONV. & COMP.  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: FR 321.  

A continuation of FR 321. May not be taken by native speakers.

FR 422  ADVANCED TOPICS FOR CONVERSATI  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: FR 321, 322 or equivalent.  

Intensive practice in oral French using topics of culture, civilization, politics, and economics of the French-speaking world. May not be taken by native speakers.

FR 430  ADV FR CIVILZATION STUDS  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: FR 230 and 231.  

Advanced studies of the political, cultural, social, literary, and philosophical background of French Civilization. Taught in French with emphasis on in-depth study and research. Course countries may be adapted to student needs and interests.

FR 431  ADV FR CIVILIZATION STDS  (3 Hours)  
Prerequisite: FR 230 and 231.  

Advanced studies of the political, cultural, social, literary, and philosophical background of French Civilization. Taught in French with emphasis on in-depth study and research. Course countries may be adapted to student needs and interests.

FR 480  INDEPENDENT STUDY  (1-6 Hours)  
Prerequisite: Departmental approval.  

Special reading assignments, investigative paper, or research project in a specific area of French literature, philosophy or culture directed by a specialist in that area.