French (FRN)

FRN 1014. Elementary French I. (3-2) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = FREN 1411)

Fundamentals of French offering the opportunity to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Emphasis on listening and speaking. Introduction to French culture. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRC1 $16; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64; DL01 $100.

FRN 1024. Elementary French II. (3-2) 4 Credit Hours. (TCCN = FREN 1412)

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. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $24.64; DL01 $100.

FRN 2013. Intermediate French I. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = FREN 2311)

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. Generally offered: Fall. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.

FRN 2023. Intermediate French II. (3-1) 3 Credit Hours. (TCCN = FREN 2312)

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. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.

FRN 2333. French Literature in English Translation. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Major works of French literature across time, genres, and movements. May be applied toward the Core Curriculum requirement in Language, Philosophy and Culture. (Formerly FRN 3333. Credit cannot be earned for both FRN 2333 and FRN 3333.) Course Fees: LRC1 $12; LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.

FRN 3023. Advanced Language Skills. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

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. Generally offered: Spring. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.

FRN 3413. Survey of French Literature and Culture. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: FRN 2023 or consent of instructor. 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. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.

FRN 4003. Topics in French Literature. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: FRN 2023 or consent of instructor. 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. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.

FRN 4213. Topics in French Culture and Linguistics. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: FRN 2023 or consent of instructor. Selected topics of cultural history or linguistics from medieval period through the 21st century. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.

FRN 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisites: Permission in writing (form available) from 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. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.

FRN 4933. Internship in French. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

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. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.

FRN 4953. Special Studies in French. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.

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. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; MM01 $7; STLF $18.48.

FRN 4993. Honors Research. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.

Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate advisor. Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated once for credit, with approval. Course Fees: LRLF $10.27; STLF $18.48.