First semester sequence of French language study, focusing on the basic structures necessary for asking and answering simple but meaningful questions concerning directions, family life and school.
Expands students’ ability to communicate through introduction of more complex linguistic structures. Completes beginning level sequence.
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Independent Study.
Completes basic study of linguistic components necessary for participation in meaningful discussion and dialogue in the French language.
Studies French culture and society from the Gallic era to the 21st century. Focus on the evolution and development of social behaviors, cultural norms, and social institutions. Course also counts toward major/minor in LIS.
Studies Francophone culture and society in Africa, Quebec, and the Caribbean. Focus on the influence of colonialism and decolonization on traditional social institutions, behaviors, and cultural norms. Course also counts toward major/minor in LIS.
Studies short literary texts from different periods and regions. Emphasis on developing skills in reading comprehension and analysis.
Reinforces linguistic skills through practical review of basic grammar components.
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Surveys major aspects in the development of France as a modern European nation. Course also counts toward major/minor in LIS.
Opportunity to read and discuss works of major French poets from medieval to modern times. Relationship of versification techniques to meaning is emphasized.
Studies different genres of literature, such as novels, drama, and autobiography, through close reading and interpretation of significant literary works from various francophone countries.
Focuses on greater fluency in speaking. Emphasis on expanded vocabulary and more complex structures.
Focuses on greater fluency in speaking. Emphasis on expanded vocabulary and more complex structures.
Strengthens writing skills in French through applied grammar exercises which relate to narration, description, dialogue and personal and professional correspondence.
Students have the opportunity to practice sounds, intonation and rhythm patterns that are specific to the French language.
Students learn the vocabulary and cultural materials necessary to plan, prepare and serve a complete French meal.
French language courses not part of the regular French curriculum. Topics will be based on relevance to both the French and the International Studies curriculum.
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Self-determined program of study under faculty direction for student whose interests extend beyond the curricular offerings of the department.