FRENCH (FRN) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
1014 Elementary French I [TCCN: FREN 1411.]
(3-2) 4 hours credit.
Fundamentals of French offering the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis on listening and speaking. Introduction to French culture.
1024 Elementary French II [TCCN: FREN 1412.]
(3-2) 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: FRN 1014, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of French offering the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Further study of French culture.
2013 Intermediate French I [TCCN: FREN 2311.]
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FRN 1024, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Grammar review and further study of French culture.
2023 Intermediate French II [TCCN: FREN 2312.]
(3-1) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FRN 2013, the equivalent, an appropriate placement test score, or consent of instructor.
Continued opportunity to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. Grammar review and further study of French culture.
2333 French Literature in English Translation [TCCN: FREN 2303.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Major works of French literature across time, genres, and movements. May not be applied to a major in French. (Formerly FRN 3333. Credit cannot be earned for both FRN 2333 and FRN 3333.)
3023 Advanced Language Skills
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FRN 2023 or consent of instructor.
Development of oral and written language skills using contemporary readings, media, and oral discourse. Emphasis on increasing fluency through vocabulary expansion activities and selective grammar review. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
3053 Business French
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: FRN 2023 or consent of instructor.
Introduction to the basic context of the French economy and business world, with emphasis on development of practical language skills to deal with matters such as commercial correspondence, documents, reports, telecommunications, and conferences. Attention to vocabulary and style specific to French business. Practice in translation on business-related topics.
3413 Survey of French Literature and Culture
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Selections from French literature and culture studied as reflections and interpretations of central movements in French cultural history. Introduction to concepts of style, genre, and period. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
4003 Topics in French Literature
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Focus on a specific area of French literature, from the medieval period through the 21st century. Selected texts are studied as examples of representative movements, genres, or authors in French literary history. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
4213 Topics in French Culture and Linguistics
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Selected topics of cultural history or linguistics from medieval period through the 21st century. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
4913 Independent Study
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) of the instructor, the student’s advisor, the Department Chair, and the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
4933 Internship in French
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.
Supervised experience in a setting that provides the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in language usage. May be repeated once for credit.
4953 Special Studies in French
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree.
4993 Honors Research
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate advisor.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once for credit, with approval.