This course aims to introduce students to the study of French and orient them towards achievable goals in second language learning. Students must attend three one-hour meetings throughout the semester. They must take an exam to determine proficiency level. Students will be encouraged to attend department academic and social events as they occur throughout the semester.

Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and to the culture of French-speaking regions.

Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French with further study of the culture of French-speaking regions.

First course of a two-semester sequence which provides grammar review, vocabulary building, listening comprehension, composition writing, group discussions, and reading of literary and cultural texts, short stories, and news articles for a better understanding of the francophone world.

Second course of a two-semester sequence which includes review of more complex grammar structures, readings of cultural and literary nature. Students improve fluency through listening comprehension, discussions, and writing in the target language.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002 with a minimum grade of C

A study of conversational techniques, integrating grammatical structures and appropriate vocabulary. Emphasis is given to practicing spoken French and to using audio programs to increase listening comprehension. Attention is also given to pronunciation and phonetics.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 2001 with a minimum grade of C

A study of conversational techniques, integrating grammatical structures and appropriate vocabulary. Emphasis is given to practicing spoken French and to using audio programs to increase listening comprehension. Attention is also given to pronunciations and phonetics.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002 with a minimum grade of C

A survey of the historical, sociological, literary, and artistic developments of France up to modern times.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002 with a minimum grade of C

A survey of the historical, sociological, philosophical, literary, and artistic developments of the Francophone world.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002 with a minimum grade of C

The development of students' reading and writing skills along with knowledge of the major literary genres and contemporary sources (selections of prose, poetry, and theater).

Prerequisite(s): FREN 3200 with a minimum grade of C or FREN 3201 with a minimum grade of C

Introduces major literary movements, principal writers, and outstanding works of French literature in their historical contexts.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002 with a minimum grade of C

An advanced study of spoken and written French, with emphasis on oral communication strategies, including the interpersonal and presentational modes, for communication in Francophone contexts.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002 with a minimum grade of C

An advanced study of French grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with refinement of writing skills through composition.

Prerequisite(s): FREN 2010 with a minimum grade of C

Special topics in French language or French or Francophone literature, civilization, or culture. May be repeated for credit if topics are different.

This course focuses on the four basic skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. It is designed to assess and reinforce the skills the student has acquired as a French major. Required of all French majors.