Courses Taught in French
A word about
modules: The first two years of the French program are organized
around a series of one-credit modules that focus on the acquisition
of specific skills at the first-year level and on skill enhancement
and the exploration of selected topics in the second year. Modules
seek to replicate the effectiveness of intensive language teaching
methods by meeting for 14 consecutive class days. Each modules is followed by
a week without classes, thus allowing students to process what has been learned
and to recoup their strengths for the next intensive segment. Modules are intended
to be personalized to the needs of the participants; the instructors make every
effort to bring the language community into the classroom and to incorporate
the most recent technologies as part of the learning process. Finally, modules
are oriented to developing proficiency in French. This means that the evaluation
process seeks to document that participants can demonstrate mastery of ever broadening
range of skills that increase sophistication. The initial focus is on oral language
and on developing strategies for a successful language learning experience. What
follows is the development of the competence and the confidence to undertake
more complex listening, speaking, reading, and writing tasks and to do so with
a greater understanding of correct language usage.
FRE
101: Elementary French I
A systematic study of the basics of the French language. Equal emphasis is
placed on developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For
students with no previous study of French or fewer than two years in high school.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement. Cr 3-4.
FRE
102: Elementary French II
Continued study of the basics of the French language with equal emphasis on
developing reading, comprehension, speaking and writing skills. For students
with no previous study of French or fewer than two years in high school.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequiste:
FRE 101 or equivalent. Cr 3-4.
FRE
103: Elementary French I: Modules
A systematic study of the French language that allows for the intensive exploration
of specific components of the language acquisition process. The semester is
divided into four modules, each lasting three weeks and during which classes
meet for one hour each day. Modules will focus on acquiring specific skills
associated with early language development listening comprehension, speaking
and vocabulary expansion. Students wishing a more formalistic approach to language
learning can register for modules focused on developing reading and writing
skills in which the analysis of language functions is stressed. For students
with no previous study of French or fewer than two years in high school.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspective requirement. Cr 1-4.
FRE
104: Elementary French II: Modules
Continues study of the French language that allows for the intensive exploration
of specific components of the language acquisition process. The semester is
divided into four modules, each lasting three weeks and during which classes
meet for one hour each day. Modules will focus on acquiring specific skills
associated with early language development: speaking, accelerated vocabulary
development, reading and writing.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement. Cr 1-4.
Prerequisite:
FRE 103 or equivalent.
FRE
199: Review French
For students who have taken 2 or more years of high school French, but do not
feel ready to complete the FRE 201/202 sequence. Fast-paced review of basic
grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, with strong emphasis on oral communication.
This is not the equivalent of FRE 201/202 level language courses. 2 class meetings
per week, with substantial listening and writing assignments.
Prerequisite:
2 years of high school French or permission. Lec 2. Cr 2.
FRE
201: Intermediate French I
An integrated approach. Reading texts of a literary and/or cultural nature,
and audio-visual materials will be employed to strengthen reading, writing
and especially speaking and comprehension skills. Includes a systematic but
gradual review of the essentials of French grammar.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 102 or equivalent. Cr 3-4.
FRE
202: Intermediate French II
A continuation of FRE 201. Designed to strengthen reading, writing, speaking
and comprehension skills.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 201 or equivalent. Cr 3-4.
FRE
211: Intermediate French I: Modules
The
semester is divided into four modules, each lasting three weeks
and during which classes meet for one hour each day. Focuses
on the exploration of a variety of cultural, literary, professional
topics accessed through reading, audio-visual materials and
multi-media documents. The program aims at heightening the
participant's proficiency at comprehending, speaking, reading
and writing French and includes a programmed review of essential
grammar for accurate expression both in speaking and writing.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 104 or equivalent.Cr 1-4.
FRE
212: Intermediate French II: Modules
A continuation of FRE 211. The semester is divided into four modules, each
lasting three weeks and during which classes meet for one hour each day.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 211 or equivalent. Cr 1-4.
FRE
305: French Conversation and Composition I
Systematic training in the correct usage of spoken and written French through
a broad range of conversational situations and writing topics.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives and Writing Intensive requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 212 or equivalent. Cr 3.
FRE
306: French Conversation and Composition II
Continued training in the correct usage of spoken and written French.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives and Writing Intensive requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 305 or equivalent. Cr 3.
FRE 307: French for Business
For students of business, international affairs or related careers. Focuses
on the development of vocabulary and the improvement of oral proficiency in
business and social settings applied to various francophone settings. Applies
technology to education by basing itself on a video textbook and requiring
regular use of the Internet as a source of reading and information.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 212 or equivalent. Cr 4.
FRE
309: Readings in French Literature I
Practice in reading French. Also prepares students for literature and civilization
courses at the 400 level. Discussion in French.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 212 or the equivalent. Cr 3.
FRE
310: Readings in French Literature II
Continued practice in reading and discussion in French.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 305 or the equivalent. Cr 3.
FRE
315: Advanced French Conversation
Oral practice for the advanced language student. Course work revolves around
the discussion of cultural and intellectual issues, as well as current political
and social events, with a view toward increasing idiomatic and abstract vocabulary.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 305 or equivalent. Cr 3.
FRE
350: Multidisciplinary Readings in French
Intended to be taken in conjunction with a course from another department,
this course supplements the content areas of the course to which it is attached
and promotes increased proficiency in French through reading and discussion
in French.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement. Prerequisite:
FRE 212 or permission.
May
be repeated for credit. Cr 1.
FRE
397: French (May Term)
Total Immersion Program.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 212 or permission of instructor. Cr 3.
FRE
398: French Immersion: Western France
A two-week total immersion program offered in Western France.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 212 or permission. Cr 3.
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FRE
400: Advanced French Grammar
An exposition of grammatical and syntactical principles through conceptual
presentations along with demonstrations and practice through exercises. Designed
to enhance French language competency.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 305 or FRE 306 or permission. Cr 3.
FRE
401: Translation and Comparative Stylistics
An exposition of the principles of translation and comparative stylistics with
practice via exercises and the translation of texts in both English and French.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives and Writing Intensive requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 400 or permission. Cr 3.
FRE
404: Medieval and Renaissance French Literature
Origin, formation and development of a national literature as seen through
prose, poetry and theater through the 16th century.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 309 or FRE 310 or permission of instructor. Cr 3.
FRE
405: Seventeenth Century French Literature
Literary trends in French classicism: Descartes, Pascal, Corneille, Racine,
Moliere, La fontaine, Lafayette.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 309 or FRE 310 or permission. Cr 3.
FRE
406: Eighteenth Century French Literature
Readings from the works of Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rouseau, Diderot, etc., with
special attention to Enlightment thought and to the novel genre.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisites:
FRE 309 or FRE 310 or permission of instructor. Cr 3.
FRE
407: 19th Century French Literature
Readings of major 19th century figures, including Chateaubriand, Hugo, Flaubert,
Zola, Balzac, Stendhal, Sand, and Baudelaire, with particular attention to
social and philosophical themes as well as concepts of language.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 309 or FRE 310 or permission of instructor. Cr 3.
FRE
408: Twentieth Century French Literature
Readings in the novel, poetry or drama (content varies.)
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 309 or FRE 310 or permission of instructor.
May
be repeated for credit, with permission of instructor. Cr 3.
FRE
413: Advanced Composition and Stylistics
An exposition of the fundamentals of French stylistics with practice of these
prinicples via compositions and exercises. Designed to enhance competence in
written idiomatic French.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives and Writing Intensive requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 400 or permission. Cr 3.
FRE
420: French Phonetics
A formal study of the French sound system with considerable practice in phonetic
transcription. Practical and remedial work in pronunciation.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 212 or the equivalent. Cr 3.
FRE
440: Franco-American Civilization
An interdisciplinary study of the French heritage in North America.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite
FRE 306 or permission. Cr 3.
FRE
442: French Language of North America
A historical, linguistic and socio-linguistic approach to the study of the
Franco-Quebec and the Franco-American languages. Emphasis on the morphology,
syntax, vocabulary and phonetic system in order to understand the present status
of the languages. Research in the areas of the spoken and written language.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 309 or FRE 310 or permission. Cr 3.
FRE
457: French Civilization
Readings, discussions, lectures, written and oral reports on varied aspects
of French Civilization, its people, attitudes, institutions, and culture.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 212 or the equivalent. Cr 3.
FRE
463: Québec Poetry
A
survey of Québec poetry from the 19th century to the present,
focusing on language, theme, socio-historical and political
context, ideology, and Québec identity.
Satisfies
the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural
Diversity and International Perspectives and Artistic and Creative
Expression Requirements. Prerequisite: FRE 309 or FRE 310 or
permission. Cr 3.
FRE
464: Québec Theatre
A
survey of Québec from the 1940s to the present, focusing on
language, theme, character, theatricality, socio-historical
and political context, ideology, and Québec identity.
Satisfies
the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural
Diversity and International Perspectives and Artistic and Creative
Expression Requirements. Prerequisite: FRE 309 or FRE 310 or
permission. Cr 3.
FRE 465: The North American French Novel
An examination of the North American fracophone novel in Acadia, Québec, and New England. Authors studied can include Maillet, Daigle, Hémon, Ringuet, Roy, Blais, Hebert and Proulx.
(Satisfies the General Education Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives requirements).
Prerequisite: FRE 309 or permission. Cr 3.
FRE
490: Topics in French
Topics in French and French-Canadian literature may include: contemporary cinema,
surrealism, contemporary French thought, modern French critical theory, semiotics,
symbolism, literature of commitment, images of women, women writers. Topics
vary. May be repeated for credit.
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement.
Prerequisite:
FRE 309 or FRE 310 or permission. Cr 1-3.
FRE
497: Independent Projects I
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement. Cr 1-3.
FRE
498: Independent Projects II
Satisfies
the General Education Cultural Diversity and International
Perspectives requirement. Cr 1-3.
MLC 499: Senior Project in Modern Languages and Classics
Capstone Experience in which majors in French, Modern Languages and Romance Languages and majors in International Affairs/French apply language skills and knowledge gained from all prior language study. Students work closely with faculty advisor on approved project, practicum, research, study abroad. Students present project in major language at student colloquium.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Capstone Experience requirements. Prerequisite: senior standing and permission. Cr. 1-3.
FRE
500: History of the French Language
Study of the evolution
of standard and regional French from the earliest times to the present. Cr
3.
FRE
504: Seminar in Medieval and Renaissance
Literature History and development of literary ideas expressed through the
epic, theater, romance and poetry of the Medieval period. Readings from the
major writers of the French Renaissance: Rabelais, Montaigne, DuBellay, Ronsard.
Cr
3.
FRE
505: Seminar in French
Classicism Aspects, groups, and genres in literature of the 17th century. Special
emphasis on Corneille, Descartes, Pascal, Racine and Moliere.
Cr
3.
FRE
506: Seminar in Literature of the Eighteenth Century
Individual writers, genres, or themes. Special emphasis on Montesquieu, Prevost,
Voltaire, Rousseau and Diderot.
Cr
3.
FRE
507: Seminar in Literature of the Nineteenth Century
Individual writers, genres, or themes. Special emphasis on Hugo, Stendhal,
Balzac, Flaubert, Zola, and Baudelaire.
Cr
3.
FRE
508: Seminar in the Novel
Trends and periods in development of the novel and narrative form. Content varies from year to year. May be repeated for credit. Cr 3.
FRE
509: Seminar in Poetry
Movements in French poetry. The periods, groups and trends studied vary year
to year.
Course
may be repeated for credit. Cr 3.
FRE
510: Seminar in the Theatre
Content varies year to year.
Course
may be repeated for credit. Cr 3.
FRE
520: French Linguistics
French phonology and morphology studied from the generative transformational
viewpoint. Analysis of selected areas of French grammar. Attention given to
historical development of the language in relation to its present structure.
Prerequisite:
INT 410 or FRE 420 or permission.
Cr 3.
FRE 542: Seminar in North American French Language
A linguistic and sociolinguistic study of selected features of Franco-American French and its source dialects, Quebec and Acadian French. Research focus on examination of data gathered in New England and/or the development of a curriculum as part of elementary, middle or high school French courses. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
Cr 3.
FRE
597: Projects in French I
Cr
3.
FRE
598: Projects in French II
Cr
3.
FRE
699: Graduate Thesis
Cr
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