Course Schedule

Course Term
Course Attributes
Spring 2024
FREN

FREN 500 – French for Reading

A one-semester course that permits rapid acquisition of reading skills. Even with no prior study of French, students by the end of a semester are able to read and understand materials written in French in the standard literature and professional journals of their field of interest.

Section
001
Days
Th
Time
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Date
Jan 10 - May 1
Status
Open
Enrollment
9 / 20
  • Days: Th
  • Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Dates: Jan 10 - May 1
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 9 / 20

FREN 547 – Topics in Francophone Studies

A content-based course designed to help students gain a better sense of the Francophone world through the focused examination of a particular issue or topic. The topic of each course varies according to the faculty's expertise. Graduate-level requirements include more emphasis on research, theory, and criticism, and more substantial assignments in terms of length and quality.

Section
001
Days
Tu
Time
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Date
Jan 10 - May 1
Instructor
Status
Closed
Enrollment
20 / 20
  • Days: Tu
  • Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Dates: Jan 10 - May 1
  • Status: Closed
  • Enrollment: 20 / 20

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).

Section
001
Days
We
Time
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Date
Jan 10 - May 1
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
7 / 15
  • Days: We
  • Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Dates: Jan 10 - May 1
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 7 / 15

FREN 578 – Multiliteracies in L2 Teaching and Learning: Theory, Research, and Practice

In this course, issues in L2 literacy extend beyond pedagogy by examining a wide range of theoretical and research issues. Students discuss how to bridge research and practice, create reading and writing activities grounded in theory and empirical investigations.

Section
101
Days
Time
Date
Jan 10 - May 1
Status
Open
Enrollment
11 / 20
  • Days:
  • Time:
  • Dates: Jan 10 - May 1
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 11 / 20

FREN 593 – Internship

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

Section
001
Days
Time
Date
Jan 10 - May 1
Instructor
Status
Closed
Enrollment
0 / 0
  • Days:
  • Time:
  • Dates: Jan 10 - May 1
  • Status: Closed
  • Enrollment: 0 / 0
Section
002
Days
Time
Date
Jan 10 - May 1
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 5
  • Days:
  • Time:
  • Dates: Jan 10 - May 1
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 5
Fall 2024
FREN

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.

Section
001
Days
TuTh
Time
02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Date
Aug 26 - Dec 11
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 25
  • Days: TuTh
  • Time: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
  • Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 25

FREN 545 – Francophone Cultures and Traditions

A survey course that introduces students to major movements and issues relative to the Francophone world. Students will gain a general understanding of key concepts and debates from an overview of dominant historical trends and current preoccupations. Graduate-level requirements include development and demonstration of skills in research, theory, and criticism. Papers are also longer.

Section
001
Days
Mo
Time
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Date
Aug 26 - Dec 11
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 25
  • Days: Mo
  • Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 25

FREN 551 – French Cultural and Literary History: Revolution to World War II (1789-1939)

Course is designed to develop intercultural competence and a strong foundation in cultural and literary history. The course focuses on the most important periods and literary texts in the history of modern France from the Revolution to World War II.

Section
001
Days
Th
Time
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Date
Aug 26 - Dec 11
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 15
  • Days: Th
  • Time: 03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
  • Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 15

FREN 567 – Topics in French Linguistics

Examines in detail current topics in the linguistic analysis of French. May be repeated when topics vary. Taught in French with readings in French and English. Graduate-level requirements include higher level of oral and written work.

Section
001
Days
MoWeFr
Time
09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
Date
Aug 26 - Dec 11
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 25
  • Days: MoWeFr
  • Time: 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
  • Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 25

FREN 574 – Conceptualizing, Designing, and Directing Foreign Language Programs

The course provides an overview of the major issues facing Language Program Directors (LPDs) in language and literature departments today, from their roles and responsibilities to their position within their units, the professional challenges they face, and the tasks they have to complete. This will be achieved by providing background and research, by engaging future language program directors in reflecting about attitudes and beliefs about leadership and management styles, offering opportunities for dialogue with Language Program Directors working in a variety of language programs, and participating in applied tasks related to a number of issues examined in the course.

Section
101
Days
Time
Date
Aug 26 - Dec 11
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 15
  • Days:
  • Time:
  • Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 15

FREN 579 – Second/Foreign Language Teaching and Learning

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.

Section
001
Days
We
Time
04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Date
Aug 26 - Dec 11
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 25
  • Days: We
  • Time: 04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
  • Dates: Aug 26 - Dec 11
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 25
Summer 2024
FREN

FREN 593 – Internship

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

Section
001
Days
Time
Date
Jul 1 - Aug 16
Instructor
unassigned
Status
Open
Enrollment
0 / 1
  • +
  • Section: 001
  • Instructor: unassigned
  • Days:
  • Time:
  • Dates: Jul 1 - Aug 16
  • Status: Open
  • Enrollment: 0 / 1