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FRE 101, 102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I, II
4, (4 s.h.)
The four skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) are
addressed in class as are many aspects of French and francophone
culture. A functional approach to language usage with emphasis on
oral skills for communicative purposes. The phonetics and phonological
features are presented and practiced with gradual introduction to
the linguistic forms of the written language. Each course consists
of four class hours and one hour independent laboratory per week.
Prerequisite for 102: FRE 101 or equivalent proficiency. These courses
are offered every fall and spring semester.
FRE 201, 202 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I, II
3, (3 s.h.)
Review and expansion of the four skills (speaking, listening, reading,
and writing) are emphasized as is French/francophone culture through
the review and detailed study of functional grammar and through
selected readings. The goal is to develop these skills to a level
of proficiency necessary to understand and communicate French at
a level of moderate difficulty. Prerequisite for 201: FRE 102 or
equivalent proficiency. Prerequisite for 202: FRE 201 or equivalent
proficiency. These courses are offered every fall and spring semester
in sequence only.
FRE 251 BUILDING ORAL PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH (2 s.h.)
Structured conversation emphasizing practical classroom vocabulary
and situations. Recommended for teachers who want to conduct their
classes in the target language and who must meet American Council
for Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL) oral proficiency standards
for licensure. Meets three hours per week. This course may be counted
toward the 12 hours required for a minor in French with the permission
of the Head of the Department and toward the major if a grade of
B or better is obtained.). Prerequisite: two years of college-level
French or the equivalent or permission of the instructor. This course
is offered as needed.
FRE 301 REVIEW OF FRENCH GRAMMAR (3 s.h.)
Drill and reinforcement of intermediate language skills. Graded
reading with accompanying comprehension drills, grammatical analysis,
and structured conversation. Three class hours per week, which may
include supervised laboratory work. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or a satisfactory
score on the placement test. This course is offered in the fall
semester.
FRE 302 CIVILIZATION AND STRUCTURED CONVERSATION (3 s.h.)
The history, geography, government, arts, and current political
and economic structure of France through readings, Internet searches,
and oral and written reports in French. Audio-visual materials,
videos, current French periodicals, computer-generated projects
such as spread sheets and power point presentations, field trips
and guest lecturers are integrated into the class. Prerequisite:
FRE 301 or permission of the instructor. This course is offered
in alternate spring semesters.
FRE 303 SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE I
(3 s.h.)
French literature from its beginnings through the seventeenth century,
covering the major figures, styles, and genres. All readings in
French. Conducted partially in French. Prerequisite: FRE 301 or
permission of the instructor. This course is offered in alternate
fall semesters.
FRE 304 SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE II
(3 s.h.)
The transition from the Classicism of the seventeenth century to
the Age of Enlightenment, including the Philosophes, Voltaire, and
Rousseau, with major literary movements and genres from the nineteenth
century to the present. All readings and most classes in French.
Prerequisite: FRE 301 or permission of the instructor. This course
is offered in alternate spring semesters.
FRE 306 BUSINESS FRENCH (3 s.h.)
Basic commercial French vocabulary and business procedures for activities
such as letter writing, interviewing, making reservations, billing,
ordering, and working in the various areas of French/Francophone
commerce. Includes appropriate computer technology and skills such
as the Minitel and Internet searches, spread sheets, email, Power
Point, etc. Prerequisite: FRE 301 or permission of the instructor.
This course is offered as needed.
FRE 320 HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION OF THE
FRANCOPHONE WORLD (3 s.h.)
Survey of the historical, political, and cultural development of
countries where the French culture and language have influenced
their heritage. Geography, economic factors, language, arts, and
literature are covered in each of these areas: Europe, Africa, North
America, the Far East and the Caribbean. Conducted primarily in
French, using current periodicals, audio-visual materials, Internet
resources, data bases, email and Power Point presentations. Prerequisite:
FRE 301 or permission of the instructor. This course is offered
in alternate spring semesters.
FRE 401 ADVANCED GRAMMAR, COMPOSITION,
AND TRANSLATION (3 s.h.)
Analysis of and practice with syntax, idiomatic expressions, and
usages that present special problems to American learners. Compositions
and translations assigned in different styles on topics pertaining
to French culture. Prerequisite: FRE 301 or permission of the instructor.
Designated as the writing-intensive course required for all French
majors. This course is offered as needed.
FRE 412 TWENTIETH-CENTURY LITERATURE (3
s.h.)
Literary trends in prose, poetry, and theatre since 1900, including
Catholic literature, Surrealism, Existentialism, the Theatre of
the Absurd, and the Nouveau Roman. Conducted primarily in French.
Prerequisite: FRE 301 or permission of the instructor. This course
is offered as needed.
FRE 451 ADVANCED CONVERSATION (2 s.h.)
Intensive listening and speaking practice with native speakers and
with tapes, radio broadcasts, videos, etc., which will help students
attain a minimum score of 2+ on the American Council of Teaching
of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) oral proficiency rating scale.. Meets
three hours per week. Prerequisites: FRE 251 (for non-native speakers)
and 301, or permission of the instructor. This course is offered
as needed.
FRE 452 PHONETICS (2 s.h.)
The phonetic system as it pertains to teaching French. Rigorous
refinement of students’ pronunciation through the application
of phonetics to vocabulary of everyday situations, readings, and
intonation drills. The International Phonetic Alphabet is used to
compare the sound systems of French and English. Required for teacher
licensure. Prerequisite: 1 year of college-level French or its equivalent,
or permission of the instructor. This course is offered in alternate
years.
FRE 485 SEMINAR IN FRENCH STUDIES (1-3 s.h.)
Indepth study of a specific period of French literature or civilization
determined by the department. Can be utilized for credit on different
topics. Prerequisite: permission of the department head. This course
is offered as needed.
FRE 499 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FRENCH (TBA)
An opportunity for a well-qualified, upper-division student
to engage in special research in his/her major. Requires
approval by the faculty advisor, the supervising professor,
and the department head, before approval by the Vice President
for Academic Affairs.
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