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.
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.
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. Attendance is also given to pronunciations and phonetics.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002.
FREN 3002 French Composition
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A thorough review and expansion of the main grammatical concepts, rules and applications studied in FREN 1001, FREN 1002, FREN 2001, and FREN 2002 courses. A practical application of grammar study through translations (English to French), formal/informal writing, listening and speaking, and refinement of self-editing skills.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002.
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 3100 Fren Culture & Civilization I
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Survey of the culture and civilization of France. History, geography, politics, the arts and daily life in France from the middle ages to the French Revolution.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of FREN 2002.
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 FREN 2060.
FREN 3136 French through Film
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) through an in-depth study of selected feature films. Course work includes oral comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar activities. Emphasis on everyday spoken French. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060.
FREN 3150 French Culture and Civilization II
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A survey of the historical, sociological, philosophical, literary, and artistic developments of France and neighboring French-speaking European countries up to modern times.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002.
FREN 3160 Francophone Cultures and Civilization
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A survey of the historical, sociological, philosophical, literary, and artistic developments of the Francophone world.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002.
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.
The development of students' reading and writing skills along with knowledge of the major literary genres and literary thought. Texts are from traditional and contemporary sources (selections of prose, poetry, and theater).
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002.
FREN 3250 Survey of French Literature (Middle Ages to Present)
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Selected major literary works, authors, and literary movements of France from the Middle Ages to present.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002.
FREN 3260 Survey of Francophone Literature
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Selected major literary works, authors, and literary movements of the Francophone world.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002.
FREN 3300 French Phonetics and Phonology
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
Study of phonetic principles and their applications.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002.
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 Culture, Business, and Society in the French-Speaking World
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
A study of culture as it relates to business practices in the French speaking world. A variety of authentic media sources will be used. Emphasis will be put on listening comprehension and translation as well as on business correspondence.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002.
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): FREN 2002.
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): FREN 2002.
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.
Intensive review of major grammatical structures. Extensive oral and written activities, including grammar exercises and compositions. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060.
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 Business French
3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hours.
French used in business settings and commercial correspondence, along with procedures generally applicable to international commerce. Course taught in French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 2002.
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 its place in Europe and on the international scene. Extensive use of authentic materials (newspapers, magazines, TV and radio materials, and the Internet). Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in FREN 2002 or FREN 2060.
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 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.