FR 1013 - Elementary French I

• Practice toward developing basic proficiency in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding of the French-speaking world. Offered: Fall

FR 1023 - Elementary French II

• Continuation of FR 1013. Prerequisite: FR 1013 or consent of department chair. Offered: Spring

FR 1036 - Accelerated Elementary French I & II

• Intensive one-semester course that covers the material of instruction designed for a regular academic year. Offered: Fall

FR 2013 - Intermediate French I

• Continues the development of the basic language skills, with increasing emphasis on the written elements of the language. Prerequisite: FR 1023 or consent of department chair. Offered: Fall

FR 2023 - Intermediate French II

• Continuation of FR 2013. Prerequisite: FR 2013 or consent of department chair. Offered: Spring

FR 2036 - Accelerated Intermediate French I & II

• Intensive one-semester course in Intermediate French designed to cover the material programmed for the regular second year of French. Prerequisite: FR 1036 or FR 1023 or consent of department chair. Offered: Spring

FR 3013 - French Phonetics

• Intensive work on the sound system of French to develop skills in pronunciation and listening comprehension. Offered: Fall - Even years

FR 3023 - French for Reading Knowledge

• Learning to read and translate French with the aid of a dictionary. For the student with no previous preparation in the language. (Completion of this course does not satisfy the undergraduate language requirement. Completion of the course with a grade of "B" or better is required to satisfy the graduate reading requirement in a foreign language.) Offered: On demand

FR 3183 - French Conversation

• Practice toward developing facility in oral expression in various everyday situations. Offered: Fall - Even years

FR 3203 - Advanced French Conversation

• A continuation of FR 3183. Prerequisite: FR 3183. Offered: Spring - Odd years

FR 3413 - Introduction to French Literature

• An introduction to French literature from the Middle Ages to the present day with selections from literary masterpieces representing the major trends of each period. Not currently offered.

FR 3463 - Advanced French Grammar

• Grammar and structure of the French language in order to develop students' facility in the written language. Offered: Fall - Odd years

FR 3473 - French Composition

• Grammar and structure of the French language and of various French styles in order to develop students' facility in the written language. Prerequisite: FR 3463 or consent of instructor. Offered: Spring - Even years

FR 3613 - French Civilization

• The historical background, the geographical setting, and the spirit and character of the French, together with some treatment of the literature, arts, sciences, and institutions of France. Offered: Fall - Odd years

FR 3623 - Contemporary France

• Readings and discussions on post-war French political and social history, mentalities, and current problems. Offered: Spring - Odd years

FR 3703 - French for International Business

• Readings, exercises, and discussions to teach specialized vocabulary and understanding of business practices in the French-speaking world for students interested in careers in international trade. Offered: On demand

FR 4413 - Survey of French Literature I

• Study of selected texts from the Middle Ages to the end of the eighteenth century, emphasizing critical analysis in the historical context. Offered: Fall -Odd years

FR 4423 - Survey of French Literature II

• Study of selected texts from the nineteenth century to the present, emphasizing critical analysis in the historic context. Offered: Spring - Even years

FR 4503 - Special Topics

• Advanced study in a particular area of literature, culture, or language. Topic varies. May be repeated when topic changes. Offered: Spring and Fall - Even years

FR 460V - Special Project in Teaching

• An independent study and practical application of selected professional topics in languages teaching. May not be used to satisfy any major requirements. May be repeated for up to six hours credit. Prerequisite: consent of department chair. Offered: On demand

FR 480V - Independent Study in French

• Independent course of study in French for advanced students only. Must have consent of department chair. May be repeated for up to six hours of credit for majors and up to three hours of credit for minors. Offered: On demand

FR 5503 - Special Topics

• Advanced study in a genre, movement, author, culture or other specialized field of study. Topic varies. May be repeated once for credit when topic changes. Prerequisite: permission of professor.