FREN 101 – Elementary French I

Pass/Fail Option

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of French. Does not count toward French major or minor.

FREN 102 – Elementary French II

Pass/Fail Option

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of French, continuation.

FREN 150B1 – The Holocaust in France and Italy

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 1 Individuals & Societies

Honors Contract

The course examines the origins, development, and implementation of discriminatory racial policies in France and Italy as well as their impact on Jewish citizens and refugees during World War II.

FREN 160A1 – The French-Speaking World

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures

This course will consider the development of the French-speaking world from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. The first half of the course will present a historical perspective on the evolution and exportation of French language and culture from 1500 to 1900, while the second half will emphasize the cultural and artistic expressions of modern French-speaking countries other than France.

FREN 201 – Intermediate French I

Pass/Fail Option

Continued skill development; further development of the four language skills.

FREN 202 – Intermediate French II

Pass/Fail Option

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills.

FREN 230 – French Culture (1789 - present)

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Individuals & Societies

Honors Contract

This course considers French culture from the worldview of the French Revolutionary period to the present day. Although this is a survey of French culture, when I use the word "culture," I take it to mean more than just national culture. After all, culture can and does cut across national boundaries. Therefore, we will study the culture of France and its people not only from the outlook of the Parisian metropole, but also within local regional and global contexts. We begin by studying the intellectual, political and social processes that culminated in the Revolution of 1789. You will engage with various interpretations of the Revolution proposed by contemporary scholars. As the course continues, you will develop a particular understanding of the Revolution in terms of what cultural theorists call symbolic action. From Napoleon's defeat to the Paris Commune to the dark years of Vichy France and the postwar recovery that followed, this approach will allow us to analyze how certain cultural symbols of the Revolution and their representations have shaped divisions within French political culture over time. When we consider the Revolution in this way, we encounter the theme of French collective memory. We ask certain questions among others such as 1) How has the French past shaped the political differences of the present? 2) How have rival interpretations of a historical event or figure served or undermined the interests of various political communities? In terms of social history, we say that culture is also to be found within the intersection of cultural identities such as gender, race, class and sexuality. Whether we are studying 19th century representations of the "unruly" women of the Paris Commune or the "dangerous" subterranean world of the sewers of Paris, or entertainers and artists of the fin de siècle period, we will analyze both production and reception of cultural values in French society. Throughout the course, you are encouraged to think about French culture from multiple perspectives. By the second half of the course, we will grapple with the complexities of French culture in the age of globalization, considering the problems of colonial legacies and French national "heritage." We will ask: In what ways has globalization challenged the traditional model of Republicanism, so integral to French political culture? To answer this question and others, our texts will allow us to analyze French political structures and national identity through the history of French imperialism and regionalism. We will pay special attention to the failure of the reintegration of former African colonies, in particular, after Algerian independence. While much of our reading material is based on historical monographs, you will also read works of fiction and analyze films. In addition, students in this course will have the opportunity to conduct research on a topic of their choice and write a longer paper based on findings. At the end of this course, it is hoped that all will have a better understanding of the collective construction of the French past as well as come to appreciate the intricate mosaic that constitutes French cultural identity.

FREN 280 – Introduction to French Language, Linguistics and Culture

Tier 2 Humanities

Introductory course to key concepts in French language, linguistics and culture through a variety of media (textbook, comics, films, Web). This course is taught in English and requires no knowledge of French. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, of the major or minor in French.

FREN 282 – The French Novel and Society

Tier 2 Humanities

French literature in translation. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, or the major or minor in French. Taught in English.

FREN 284 – French Theater in Translation

Tier 2 Humanities

Representative masterpieces of French theater from its origins in the Middle Ages to the contemporary. Includes medieval religious and profane pieces, classical theater of 16th and 17th centuries, etc. Taught in English. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement or the major or minor in French.

FREN 301 – Pronunciation and Conversation

This course focuses on oral communication and is designed to enhance listening comprehension and fluency in French.

FREN 302 – Grammar, Usage and Composition

This course stresses written communication. In addition, conversation and reading are targeted as means to inform writing.

FREN 310 – Spoken French in Cultural Context

This course is focused almost exclusively on oral communication. The course fosters open-mindedness through informed discussion of commonalities and differences between American and French/Francophone cultures. It enables students to sharpen their oral communication skills.

FREN 314 – Caribbean Literature and Culture (West Indies)

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Humanities

The course examines how the literature captures the multifaceted social, cultural, and political life of the region.

FREN 320 – Written French in Cultural Context

This course stimulates intellectual openness and interest in other cultures. It enables students to gain familiarity, experience and confidence in reading and writing French.

FREN 373 – US & Francophone Hip-Hop Cultures

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Humanities

Honors Contract

Introduction to North American, French, and Francophone African hip-hop cultures through explorations in the following areas: literature, philosophy, history, institutions, the arts, and language. Taught in English.

FREN 374 – The Politics of Protest in Africa and the Diaspora

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Humanities

Honors Contract

Survey of the politics of protest in Africa and the Diaspora. Students will gain a solid understanding of the patterns of resistance adopted by people of African descent during the modern era, beginning with the slave revolt in Haiti. Their various modes of resistance will be considered in relationship to relevant institutions (political, social, cultural) as well as popular forms of expression (folk music, literature) and behavior (demonstrations). Students will also discover the defining aspects of European and Euro-American domination through the end of Apartheid, including the formulation of policies, major strategies employed and their consequences. Questions of race, ethnic origin and class relations are at issue throughout this course.

FREN 393 – Internship

Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.

FREN 399 – Independent Study

Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.

FREN 410 – Film and Fiction

Enhances skills to process information that promotes the understanding and interpretation of the target culture.

FREN 420 – Cultural History

A content-based course designed to help students gain advanced knowledge about French and Francophone cultures.

FREN 433 – Business French I

The basic workings of the French economy and the essential vocabulary and style specific to French business.

FREN 461A – French Linguistics

Cross Listed

This course will introduce the study of French from a linguistic point of view. The area to be covered will be chosen from: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, dialect and social variation, pragmatics, discourse analysis.

FREN 498H – Honors Thesis

Honors Course

Writing Emphasis Course

An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.

FREN 499 – Independent Study

Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.

FREN 533 – Business French I

The basic workings of the French economy and the essential vocabulary and style specific to French business. Acquire and demonstrate research, theoretical and critical skills in social and business-related topics of their choice. Graduate-level requirements include a choice between working on 1) the portfolio + an additional paper (c. 6 pages) on a topic of their choice; or 2) a longer term paper (c. 12 pages) on a specialized topic of their choice.

FREN 552 – French Cultural & Literary History: Contemporary France (1939-present)

Course is designed to develop intercultural competence and to provide a strong foundation in cultural and literary history. The course focuses on the most important periods and literary texts in the history of contemporary France (1939-present).

FREN 557 – Topics in Sub-Saharan Africa - Peoples and Cultures

Course is designed to develop intercultural competence, as well as a strong foundation in the literature and culture of French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa. Political, cultural, and social aspects of the Francophone regions of West, East, and Central Africa will be analyzed.

FREN 561A – French Linguistics

Cross Listed

This course will introduce the study of French from a linguistic point of view. The area to be covered will be chosen from: phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, dialect and social variation, pragmatics, discourse analysis.

FREN 579 – Second/Foreign Language Teaching and Learning

Cross Listed

This class is intended to prepare students to teach a second/foreign language. It will provide students with the essential foundations in language teaching methodology and theory, pedagogical grammar, curriculum and materials development, classroom management, and formal and informal assessment techniques. In addition, students will gain practical knowledge through video practicum components, which allow them to watch and reflect on actual classroom teaching. Students will complete this program with the pedagogical knowledge and practical understanding necessary to be confident and effective language teachers.

FREN 593 – Internship

Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.

FREN 596J – Second Language Acquisition Research

Cross Listed

The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.

FREN 596Y – Topics in Second Language Acquisition and Teaching

Cross Listed

This seminar is designed to give a weekly topical treatment to a number of pertinent issues in teaching academic writing to linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Through a comprehensive overview of the research base in academic writing in ESL, this course will explore pedagogical implications of L2 writing theories and research findings by engaging students in a number of projects and tasks. Topics vary with instructor. Please check with the SLAT Faculty Advisor.

FREN 599 – Independent Study

Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.

ITAL 101 – Elementary Italian I

Pass/Fail Option

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of Italian. (Does not count toward the Italian major or minor.)

ITAL 102 – Elementary Italian II

Pass/Fail Option

Listening, speaking, reading and writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of Italian, continuation. (Does not count toward the Italian major or minor.)

ITAL 150B1 – The Holocaust in France and Italy

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 1 Individuals & Societies

Honors Contract

The course examines the origins, development, and implementation of discriminatory racial policies in France and Italy as well as their impact on Jewish citizens and refugees during World War II.

ITAL 160B1 – Italian Perspective: Antiquity through Middle Ages

Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures

From Antiquity through the Middle Ages. Taught in English.

ITAL 201 – Intermediate Italian I

Pass/Fail Option

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills.

ITAL 202 – Intermediate Italian II

Pass/Fail Option

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills.

ITAL 230 – Introduction to Italian Culture

Tier 2 Humanities

This course provides an introductory selective survey of both high and low Italian culture from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, covering such topics as poetry and prose literature, painting, theatre, sculpture, architecture, science, film, opera, cuisine, sports, and fashion. Counts towards the major and minor in Italian and Italian Studies but is required for neither. Taught in English.

ITAL 250A – Italian Literature in Translation: The Middle Ages

Tier 2 Humanities

Counts toward the major or minor in Italian or Italian Studies. Taught in English.

ITAL 250B – Italian Literature in Translation: The Renaissance

Tier 2 Humanities

Counts toward the major or minor in Italian or Italian Studies. Taught in English.

ITAL 301 – Advanced Italian Conversation

Honors Contract

Course emphasizes advanced speaking and listening skills in Italian.

ITAL 302 – Advanced Italian Composition

Honors Contract

Course emphasizes advanced reading and writing skills in Italian.

ITAL 310 – Spoken Italian in Cultural Context

Honors Contract

Course emphasizes advanced verbal language structures as found in Italian culture.

ITAL 330B – History of Italian American Cinema

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Humanities

Comprehensive study of a particular aspect of Italian culture: Italian Americana in Fiction and Film: Crossing Oceans. Counts toward the major or minor in Italian or Italian Studies. Taught in English.

ITAL 330C – History of Italian Cinema

Comprehensive study of a particular aspect of Italian culture: Italian Cinema and Literature. Counts toward the major or minor in Italian or Italian Studies. Taught in English.

ITAL 330D – Women in Italian Society

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Individuals & Societies

Comprehensive study of a particular aspect of Italian culture: Women in Italian Society. Counts toward the major or minor in Italian or Italian Studies. Taught in English.

ITAL 399 – Independent Study

Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.

ITAL 410 – Italian Fiction/Film

Honors Contract

Course presents an introduction to Italian narratives, either visual or literary.

ITAL 498H – Honors Thesis

Honors Course

An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course for two sequential semesters. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.

ITAL 499 – Independent Study

Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.

FREN 150B1 – The Holocaust in France and Italy

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 1 Individuals & Societies

Honors Contract

The course examines the origins, development, and implementation of discriminatory racial policies in France and Italy as well as their impact on Jewish citizens and refugees during World War II.

FREN 160A1 – The French-Speaking World

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures

This course will consider the development of the French-speaking world from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. The first half of the course will present a historical perspective on the evolution and exportation of French language and culture from 1500 to 1900, while the second half will emphasize the cultural and artistic expressions of modern French-speaking countries other than France.

FREN 201 – Intermediate French I

Pass/Fail Option

Continued skill development; further development of the four language skills.

FREN 202 – Intermediate French II

Pass/Fail Option

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills.

FREN 230 – French Culture (1789 - present)

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Individuals & Societies

Honors Contract

This course considers French culture from the worldview of the French Revolutionary period to the present day. Although this is a survey of French culture, when I use the word "culture," I take it to mean more than just national culture. After all, culture can and does cut across national boundaries. Therefore, we will study the culture of France and its people not only from the outlook of the Parisian metropole, but also within local regional and global contexts. We begin by studying the intellectual, political and social processes that culminated in the Revolution of 1789. You will engage with various interpretations of the Revolution proposed by contemporary scholars. As the course continues, you will develop a particular understanding of the Revolution in terms of what cultural theorists call symbolic action. From Napoleon's defeat to the Paris Commune to the dark years of Vichy France and the postwar recovery that followed, this approach will allow us to analyze how certain cultural symbols of the Revolution and their representations have shaped divisions within French political culture over time. When we consider the Revolution in this way, we encounter the theme of French collective memory. We ask certain questions among others such as 1) How has the French past shaped the political differences of the present? 2) How have rival interpretations of a historical event or figure served or undermined the interests of various political communities? In terms of social history, we say that culture is also to be found within the intersection of cultural identities such as gender, race, class and sexuality. Whether we are studying 19th century representations of the "unruly" women of the Paris Commune or the "dangerous" subterranean world of the sewers of Paris, or entertainers and artists of the fin de siècle period, we will analyze both production and reception of cultural values in French society. Throughout the course, you are encouraged to think about French culture from multiple perspectives. By the second half of the course, we will grapple with the complexities of French culture in the age of globalization, considering the problems of colonial legacies and French national "heritage." We will ask: In what ways has globalization challenged the traditional model of Republicanism, so integral to French political culture? To answer this question and others, our texts will allow us to analyze French political structures and national identity through the history of French imperialism and regionalism. We will pay special attention to the failure of the reintegration of former African colonies, in particular, after Algerian independence. While much of our reading material is based on historical monographs, you will also read works of fiction and analyze films. In addition, students in this course will have the opportunity to conduct research on a topic of their choice and write a longer paper based on findings. At the end of this course, it is hoped that all will have a better understanding of the collective construction of the French past as well as come to appreciate the intricate mosaic that constitutes French cultural identity.

FREN 314 – Caribbean Literature and Culture (West Indies)

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Humanities

The course examines how the literature captures the multifaceted social, cultural, and political life of the region.

FREN 373 – US & Francophone Hip-Hop Cultures

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Humanities

Honors Contract

Introduction to North American, French, and Francophone African hip-hop cultures through explorations in the following areas: literature, philosophy, history, institutions, the arts, and language. Taught in English.

ITAL 150B1 – The Holocaust in France and Italy

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 1 Individuals & Societies

Honors Contract

The course examines the origins, development, and implementation of discriminatory racial policies in France and Italy as well as their impact on Jewish citizens and refugees during World War II.

ITAL 160B1 – Italian Perspective: Antiquity through Middle Ages

Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures

From Antiquity through the Middle Ages. Taught in English.

ITAL 230 – Introduction to Italian Culture

Tier 2 Humanities

This course provides an introductory selective survey of both high and low Italian culture from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, covering such topics as poetry and prose literature, painting, theatre, sculpture, architecture, science, film, opera, cuisine, sports, and fashion. Counts towards the major and minor in Italian and Italian Studies but is required for neither. Taught in English.

ITAL 240 – Italian Folklore and Popular Culture

Tier 2 Humanities

A study of the oral narratives (fairy tales, legends, saints' legends) and customary crafts of ordinary Italian and Italian Americans.

ITAL 330D – Women in Italian Society

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Individuals & Societies

Comprehensive study of a particular aspect of Italian culture: Women in Italian Society. Counts toward the major or minor in Italian or Italian Studies. Taught in English.

FREN 101 – Elementary French I

Pass/Fail Option

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of French. Does not count toward French major or minor.

FREN 102 – Elementary French II

Pass/Fail Option

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing; an introduction to the basic structures and vocabulary of French, continuation.

FREN 150B1 – The Holocaust in France and Italy

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 1 Individuals & Societies

Honors Contract

The course examines the origins, development, and implementation of discriminatory racial policies in France and Italy as well as their impact on Jewish citizens and refugees during World War II.

FREN 160A1 – The French-Speaking World

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures

This course will consider the development of the French-speaking world from the Renaissance to the twentieth century. The first half of the course will present a historical perspective on the evolution and exportation of French language and culture from 1500 to 1900, while the second half will emphasize the cultural and artistic expressions of modern French-speaking countries other than France.

FREN 201 – Intermediate French I

Pass/Fail Option

Continued skill development; further development of the four language skills.

FREN 202 – Intermediate French II

Pass/Fail Option

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills.

FREN 230 – French Culture (1789 - present)

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Individuals & Societies

Honors Contract

This course considers French culture from the worldview of the French Revolutionary period to the present day. Although this is a survey of French culture, when I use the word "culture," I take it to mean more than just national culture. After all, culture can and does cut across national boundaries. Therefore, we will study the culture of France and its people not only from the outlook of the Parisian metropole, but also within local regional and global contexts. We begin by studying the intellectual, political and social processes that culminated in the Revolution of 1789. You will engage with various interpretations of the Revolution proposed by contemporary scholars. As the course continues, you will develop a particular understanding of the Revolution in terms of what cultural theorists call symbolic action. From Napoleon's defeat to the Paris Commune to the dark years of Vichy France and the postwar recovery that followed, this approach will allow us to analyze how certain cultural symbols of the Revolution and their representations have shaped divisions within French political culture over time. When we consider the Revolution in this way, we encounter the theme of French collective memory. We ask certain questions among others such as 1) How has the French past shaped the political differences of the present? 2) How have rival interpretations of a historical event or figure served or undermined the interests of various political communities? In terms of social history, we say that culture is also to be found within the intersection of cultural identities such as gender, race, class and sexuality. Whether we are studying 19th century representations of the "unruly" women of the Paris Commune or the "dangerous" subterranean world of the sewers of Paris, or entertainers and artists of the fin de siècle period, we will analyze both production and reception of cultural values in French society. Throughout the course, you are encouraged to think about French culture from multiple perspectives. By the second half of the course, we will grapple with the complexities of French culture in the age of globalization, considering the problems of colonial legacies and French national "heritage." We will ask: In what ways has globalization challenged the traditional model of Republicanism, so integral to French political culture? To answer this question and others, our texts will allow us to analyze French political structures and national identity through the history of French imperialism and regionalism. We will pay special attention to the failure of the reintegration of former African colonies, in particular, after Algerian independence. While much of our reading material is based on historical monographs, you will also read works of fiction and analyze films. In addition, students in this course will have the opportunity to conduct research on a topic of their choice and write a longer paper based on findings. At the end of this course, it is hoped that all will have a better understanding of the collective construction of the French past as well as come to appreciate the intricate mosaic that constitutes French cultural identity.

FREN 249 – Images of Africa

Cross Listed

Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis

Tier 2 Humanities

Introduction to African life and culture through explorations in the following areas: history, geography, institutions, the arts, and language and literature. Taught in English. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, or the major or minor in French.

FREN 280 – Introduction to French Language, Linguistics and Culture

Tier 2 Humanities

Introductory course to key concepts in French language, linguistics and culture through a variety of media (textbook, comics, films, Web). This course is taught in English and requires no knowledge of French. Does not count toward fulfillment of language requirement, of the major or minor in French.

FREN 301 – Pronunciation and Conversation

This course focuses on oral communication and is designed to enhance listening comprehension and fluency in French.

FREN 302 – Grammar, Usage and Composition

This course stresses written communication. In addition, conversation and reading are targeted as means to inform writing.

FREN 310 – Spoken French in Cultural Context

This course is focused almost exclusively on oral communication. The course fosters open-mindedness through informed discussion of commonalities and differences between American and French/Francophone cultures. It enables students to sharpen their oral communication skills.