FREN French
FREN 1001 Elementary French I
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French with further study of the culture of French-speaking regions.
FREN 1002 Elementary French II
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Continued listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French with further study of the culture of French-speaking regions.
Prerequisites: A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 1001.
FREN 1060 Accelerated Elementary French
6 Credit Hours. 6 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An accelerated introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and to the culture of French-speaking regions. Completes the elementary levels of French in one semester.
FREN 2001 Intermediate French I
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Building upon communication skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French) and cultural understanding, developed at the elementary level.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 1002 or FREN 1060.
FREN 2002 Intermediate French II
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Continued focus on communication skills and cultural understanding.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2001.
FREN 2010 Intermediate Conversation
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
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 2002.
FREN 2060 Accelerated Intermediate French
6 Credit Hours. 6 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Accelerated intermediate French with continued work on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and the culture of French-speaking regions. Completes the intermediate levels of French in one semester.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 1002 or FREN 1060.
FREN 3001 French Conversation
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course will help students develop their oral communication skills, from leaving an informal voicemail to participating in an academic debate. Attention is also given to grammatical structures. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A min grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3002 Techniques in Writing
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
In this course students develop and practice written communication skills from informal messages to academic writing. Emphasis is also given to reviewing grammar in the context of written language. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A min grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3010 French Media
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Increasingly, we use media to better understand the world around us. In this interdisciplinary and collaborative course, students will develop creative media projects, gain critical thinking and writing skills. Subjects of study include: the argument in media, formal analysis, media criticism, censorship, and the history of media (print media, photography, film, radio, television, and digital media). This course offers an in-depth examination of the first filmmakers in history, the Lumière brothers, and freedom of expression cases, such as Je Suis Charlie. A significant emphasis will be put on mass media and its impact upon public opinion, that’s why following current events will be essential. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A min grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3020 French for Science and Technology
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This advanced course is designed to improve French skills in the sciences. Students will explore innovative areas of scientific study, while expanding their speaking, reading, and writing skills needed to share scientific information within a community. Students will learn about French scientists, the history of science, impacts and effects of scientific phenomena, cause and effect, while developing their own research skills. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A min grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3030 Selected Topics in French
1-3 Credit Hours. 1-3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course involves the study of a topic in French literature, culture, society, thought or language not included in the regular course offerings. Students focus on the continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture). This course may be repeated for credit provided a new topic is studied. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060.
FREN 3040 French through the Arts
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
French Art is one of the major attractions of France as a cultural tourist destination. People come from all over the world to admire cathedrals, mosaics, châteaux, museums, sculptures, tapestries, music festivals, and plays, their stunning artistic and cultural value in general. In the nineteenth century, Paris became the world capital of art and it was here that modern European art was born, leading to a reexamination of the meaning and purpose of art. This course will explore some of the greatest names (Leonardo da Vinci, Monet, Rodin…) and the development of art through its historic movements (Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Modern…). Over the centuries, France has contributed extensively to the common cultural heritage of humanity. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A min grade of ‘C’ in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3100 French Culture and Civilization I
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of French culture and civilization from the first men who inhabited the caves of Southern France to the magnificent spectacle of Versailles. Students will discover the way of life of each epoch by analyzing its art, political discourse, architecture, literature, and customs.This course covers Prehistoric times, the Roman era, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Grand Siècle of the Sun King. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A min grade of ‘C’ in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3110 French Culture and Civilization II
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
In the past three centuries, France has lived through numerous revolutionary regime changes: monarchies, empires, republics, Vichy. This course will evaluate how these changes came to be, and how the culture and identity of France have been transformed. Students will discover the way of life of each epoch by analyzing art, politics, architecture, literature, and customs.This course spans the Enlightenment to the mid-twentieth century. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A min grade of ‘C’ in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3130 Great Debates
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course offers an opportunity for students to improve their speaking and listening abilities. Using French language skills, students will engage in thematic discussions, prepare structured arguments for a variety of historical and contemporary topics, which may be social, political, or cultural in nature. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
Cross Listing(s): FREN 3130S, FREN 3130H.
FREN 3132 French Through Literature: The Short Story
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Continued development of all five language competencies through the study of selected short stories representative of the main periods and styles. Course work includes oral reading, writing, and grammar activities. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3134 Creative Writing
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course offers an introduction to creative writing in French. Using their French language skills, students can expect to work on producing elements of personal narratives, fictional accounts, poetry, and other creative narratives. Throughout the semester, students will work on aspects of the creative process including the crafting of a story, elements of narrative writing, style, rewriting, and editing. Coursework will include in-class discussion, writing workshops, peer-review, and editing, as well as reading and writing assignments. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
Cross Listing(s): FREN 3134S.
FREN 3136 French Through Film
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course gives students a synthetic vision of the history of French cinema, since its invention by the Lumière brothers until today. A diverse range of cinematic genres (comedy, science-fiction, drama, documentary) and movements (l’avant-garde, les années noires et grises, la Nouvelle Vague) will underline profound cultural transformations in the French speaking world. Students will also analyze basic concepts of cinema, such as directing, production, sound, film-narrative, lighting, and editing. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3160 Francophone Cultures
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
French is spoken in a variety of countries, on different continents, due to either cultural heritage or historical past. Understanding and analyzing the diverse Francophone cultures and civilizations will be an integral part of this course. Topics discussed will include traditions, food, daily life, history, society, art, and cinema of the societies involved. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3195 Studies Abroad: Language
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) with strong emphasis on everyday functions essential to living in France. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060, department approval.
FREN 3201 Approaches to Literature
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An introductory study of the major literary genres and movements from the Middle Ages through the present, as well as an analysis of basic literary terms and figurative language. Texts will include works of prose, poetry, and theater. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3230 French Literature I
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An overview of major literary works, authors, and movements within France from the Middle Ages through the Seventeenth Century. Readings may include tales of the knights of the Round Table, fables, poems, essays, and classic comedies and tragedies. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3260 Francophone Literature
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Students will engage with different historical, artistic, political, and philosophical approaches to the literature of the French-speaking world. This course may include themes of diaspora, exile, immigration, independence, creativity, identity, human rights, autonomy, and language. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3300 French Phonetics and Phonology
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course will help students better their pronunciation and understanding of the French language through an in-depth analysis of sounds and the rules that govern French as it is spoken around the world today. Students will learn how sounds are produced, which sounds belong to the French language, and how spelling relates to pronunciation. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3330 Medical French
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Language and cultural barriers may interfere with the ability to provide high quality care to patients. That’s why effective communication is essential in healthcare professions. This course is specifically designed to include healthcare topics, such as communication strategies, basic commands, food and drink, good cheer, visiting hours and family, patient orientation and comfort, pain and discomfort, symptoms and treatment, prevention, instructions and medications, numbers and tests, basic procedures, hospital regulations, insurance and payment. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
Cross Listing(s): FREN 3330H, FREN 3330S.
FREN 3336 Francophone Cinema
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) with a focus on Francophone cinema. This course may include themes of diaspora, exile, immigration, independence, creativity, identity, human rights, autonomy, and language. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
Cross Listing(s): AAST 3336.
FREN 3395 Studies Abroad: Culture
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) through the study of a geographic region in France based on residential study in the region. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060.
FREN 3400 Business in the French-Speaking World
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of business practices in the French-speaking world. Diverse authentic media sources will be used. Emphasis will be put on leadership, correspondence, innovative ideas, as well as team-building, ethics, and soft skills in the business world. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 3530 Translation: Theory and Practice
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Students will explore different approaches to translation and develop an understanding of the links between theory and practice. The frameworks introduced in this course, are applied to real-life translation examples, such as corporate advertising, media, video, speech, documents, forms, etc. Translation topics will include: linguistic and cultural interpretations, translation behavior, collaborative translation, and translation tools. Students will also develop an awareness of the wider cultural, ethical, and professional contexts of translation. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060 or departmental approval.
Cross Listing(s): FREN 3530S.
FREN 3595 Made in France: The French Brand
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
While brands are a relatively new concept in the history of civilization, the French have long used material culture to display and export their ideas and values. Versailles was Europe's first runway, aristocracy French clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, and even philosophy, for the rest of world to see, admire, and desire. If the logos of Chanel and Louis Vuitton have replaced the family crests of the Valois or Bourbon houses, contemporary French brands persevere at the forefront of luxury, science, gastronomy, technology, and the arts. This course will examine how France has marketed itself as a nation for the past three centuries and how today’s French brands continue to (re)create and export France’s identity to the world. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4001 Advanced French Conversation
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An advanced study of spoken and written French, with emphasis on oral and written communication strategies, including the interpersonal and presentational modes, for communication in Francophone contexts. Attention is given to the grammatical structure of language.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4002 Advanced French Composition
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An advanced study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary with refinement of writing skills through composition.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4020 Great Thinkers in French Studies
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of influential philosophers, writers, and artists whose ideas changed world history. Emphasis on written and spoken French. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4030 Selected Topics in French
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Study of a topic in French literature, culture, society, thought, or language not included in regular offerings. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060.
FREN 4130 Advanced Grammar
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course will help students improve their accuracy in French through an intensive review of major grammatical structures. Students will practice all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in a variety of contexts, such as narration in different time frames, description, supported opinion, argumentation, expressing wishes, and giving advice. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4185 Studies Abroad: Speaking II
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This is a course in oral communications in French using materials that are appropriate for building on advanced-level skills and which are related thematically to the country/culture visited.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060.
FREN 4210 French for Professions
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course is designed to provide students with language and cultural skills to work effectively in diverse fields of the global economy, such as tourism, medicine, fashion, or the food industry. Students will enhance their communication skills, learn how to tailor new vocabulary for specific professions, and construct documentation necessary for workplace success. Through class activities, students will simulate real work situations. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4230 French Literature II
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An overview of major literary works, authors, and movements from the Eighteenth Century through the Twentieth Century. Students will analyze a variety of topics from the philosophy of the French Revolution to the art of the graphic novel. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4231 Performing French
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This course will focus on helping students improve in spoken French through performance and presentation. Students will use French to create formal presentations, such as the great monologues from classical theater, and informally, for applications such as developing a French language YouTube channel. Using French language skills, students will work on pronunciation and increase their language production. Materials for the course may include Poetry, theater, film (portions), and song. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4233 French Poetry
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of French poetry by major movements, from the late Middle Ages to the present, with an emphasis on reading strategies and poetic techniques and interpretation. Oral reports and discussions. Written analysis (explication de texte). Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4330 Contemporary France
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An in-depth study of present-day France, including its institutions, daily life, current events, and place in Europe and the world. Students will learn about the French way of life through the use of authentic materials (newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, and the Internet). Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4385 Studies Abroad: Writing II
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
This is a course in written communications in French using materials that are appropriate for building on advanced-level skills and which are related thematically to the country/culture visited.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060.
FREN 4530 Your Turn! Games in French
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Playing a game requires a large array of cognitive and linguistic skills: understanding and explaining rules, reasoning and strategizing, negotiating and bartering with other players, producing information and creating story-lines, etc. This course uses games to encourage students to become more proficient and creative in French. Games may include word games (Pyramid, Scattergories), board games (Carcassonne, Monopoly), role-playing games, React to the Past games, card games (Loup-Garou), and many more. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060 or departmental approval.
FREN 4890 Directed Study in French
1-3 Credit Hours. 1-3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Concentrated study of a topic in French literature, culture, society, thought or language. May be repeated for credit provided a new topic is studied.
Prerequisite(s): Department approval.
FREN 4960 Study Abroad
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A term abroad of French study in conjunction with the University System of Georgia. Intensive instruction complemented by excursions. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours if topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 1002.
FREN 4991 Senior Seminar
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
An all-inclusive communication skills course. This course focuses on the four basic skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. It is designed to access and reinforce the skills the students has acquired as a French major. Required of all French majors.
FREN 5090 Selected Topics in French
1-3 Credit Hours. 1-3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Study of a topic in French literature, culture, society, thought, or language not included in regular offerings. Conducted in French.
Cross Listing(s): FREN 5090G.
FREN 5090G Selected Topics in French
1-3 Credit Hours. 1-3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Study of a topic in French literature, culture, society, thought, or language not included in regular offerings. Conducted in French. Graduate students will be given an extra assignment determined by the instructor that undergraduates will not be required to do.
Cross Listing(s): FREN 5090.
FREN 7030 Selected Topics in French
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Study of a topic in French literature, culture, society, thought, or language not included in regular offerings. Conducted in French.
FREN 7091 Seminar in French
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Topics to be selected by the instructor. Conducted in French.
FREN 7890 Directed Study in French
1-3 Credit Hours. 1-3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Independent study under faculty supervision.