FREN 101 – Elementary French I

Pass/Fail Option Available to Qualified Students

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 Available to Qualified Students

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

Gen Ed: Tier 1 Individuals & Societies/150

Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Social Scientist

The course examines the origins, development, and implementation of discriminatory racial policies in France and Italy as well as their impact on Jewish citizens during and after World War II through the study of historical texts, survivor testimonies, war memoirs, memorials, commemorations and film.

FREN 160A1 – The French-Speaking World

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures/160

Gen Ed: Building Connections

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 Available to Qualified Students

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

FREN 202 – Intermediate French II

Pass/Fail Option Available to Qualified Students

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills.

FREN 231 – Fashion and Culture in France and Italy

Cross Listed

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Individuals and Societies

Gen Ed: Building Connections

The study of fashion is an important conduit for the expression of social identity, political ideas, and aesthetic taste. This course considers the history of style, fashion and dress in France and Italy from a cultural and fashion studies perspective. After a general introduction to models of interpretation and conceptual terms, FREN/ITAL 231 surveys topics in French and Italian fashion design and history from the 1300s to the present day

FREN 245 – African Literature Matters

Cross Listed

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities

Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Artist

Introduction to African literature coming from the African continent and the diaspora, which explores the representation of Black experience in a variety of geographical and cultural settings. Select themes (such as liberation, oppression, identity) will invite students to reflect on current debates in historical perspective. Taught in English.

FREN 280 – Introduction to French Language, Linguistics and Culture

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities

Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Humanist

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.

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

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities

Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Artist

Examination of the historical, ethical, social, and political impacts and perspectives of hip-hop artistic practices and works on communities and societies in the United States and in the French-speaking world. Taught in English.

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 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 445 – 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.

FREN 498 – Senior Capstone

A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies. Senior standing required.

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 101 – Elementary French I

Pass/Fail Option Available to Qualified Students

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 Available to Qualified Students

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

FREN 160A1 – The French-Speaking World

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures/160

Gen Ed: Building Connections

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 Available to Qualified Students

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

FREN 202 – Intermediate French II

Pass/Fail Option Available to Qualified Students

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills.

FREN 230 – Introduction to French Culture

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Individuals and Societies

Gen Ed: Building Connections

This gateway course introduces students to French thought and culture through multiple perspectives and disciplines including history, philosophy, law, literary traditions and cultures, gender and sexuality, film, art and cultural studies among others. By the end of the course, students will have acquired a broad historical understanding of French culture and a deeper sense of the interdisciplinary perspectives that contribute meaning to individual and collective French identities. Taught in English.

FREN 231 – Fashion and Culture in France and Italy

Cross Listed

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Individuals and Societies

Gen Ed: Building Connections

The study of fashion is an important conduit for the expression of social identity, political ideas, and aesthetic taste. This course considers the history of style, fashion and dress in France and Italy from a cultural and fashion studies perspective. After a general introduction to models of interpretation and conceptual terms, FREN/ITAL 231 surveys topics in French and Italian fashion design and history from the 1300s to the present day

FREN 373 – US & Francophone Hip-Hop Cultures

Cross Listed

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities

Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Artist

Examination of the historical, ethical, social, and political impacts and perspectives of hip-hop artistic practices and works on communities and societies in the United States and in the French-speaking world. Taught in English.

FREN 375 – Franco-American Relations

Cross Listed

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities

Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Humanist

The course¿s main purpose is to examine Franco-American relations, and more specifically the mutual perspectives on their respective nations offered by French and American citizens throughout the years. This interdisciplinary course addresses Franco-American relations in a global way through assigned interdisciplinary readings and films. The course¿s ultimate goal is to come up with reasons why such close and at times tumultuous relations exist between the United States and its oldest ally, France. Taught in English.

FREN 101 – Elementary French I

Pass/Fail Option Available to Qualified Students

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 Available to Qualified Students

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

Gen Ed: Tier 1 Individuals & Societies/150

Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Social Scientist

The course examines the origins, development, and implementation of discriminatory racial policies in France and Italy as well as their impact on Jewish citizens during and after World War II through the study of historical texts, survivor testimonies, war memoirs, memorials, commemorations and film.

FREN 150C1 – Cities, Colonies and Global Networks in the Western Mediterranean

Cross Listed

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 1 Individuals & Societies/150

Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Social Scientist

The Mediterranean Sea has been a dynamic crossroad for people, goods, and ideas for thousands of years. Beginning with the medieval commercial revolution to modern rebellions, we will examine the historical patterns of political development, trade and economic growth, migration and cultural change, war and conflict that shaped French and Italian maritime cities, colonies and global networks from Venice to Livorno, Marseille to Algiers. Taught in English.

FREN 160A1 – The French-Speaking World

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures/160

Gen Ed: Building Connections

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 Available to Qualified Students

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

FREN 202 – Intermediate French II

Pass/Fail Option Available to Qualified Students

Continued skill development; reinforcement of basic language skills.

FREN 231 – Fashion and Culture in France and Italy

Cross Listed

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Individuals and Societies

Gen Ed: Building Connections

The study of fashion is an important conduit for the expression of social identity, political ideas, and aesthetic taste. This course considers the history of style, fashion and dress in France and Italy from a cultural and fashion studies perspective. After a general introduction to models of interpretation and conceptual terms, FREN/ITAL 231 surveys topics in French and Italian fashion design and history from the 1300s to the present day

FREN 280 – Introduction to French Language, Linguistics and Culture

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities

Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Humanist

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 284 – French Theater in Translation

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities

Gen Ed: Exploring Perspectives, Artist

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 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 374 – The Politics of Protest in Africa and the Diaspora

Cross Listed

Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis

Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities

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 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 434 – Business French II

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

FREN 440 – Topics in French Literature

A content-based course designed to help students gain advanced/graduate knowledge about French literature. The topic of each course varies according to the faculty's expertise.

FREN 459 – Talk-it-OUT! Theatre for Social Justice

Talk-it-OUT! Theatre for Social Justice explores the ways in which theatre performance/performance activism can be used to bring awareness of and promote social change around questions of social justice (race, gender, age, sexuality, religion, nationality, education, (dis)ability and bodymind, etc.). Through classroom and community performances utilizing techniques of forum theatre (Boal) and interactive theatre (Grosjean), we will build upon student leadership skills and reflect on the various ways performative activism can positively impact the society in which we live as well as contribute to building bridges between schools and the broader community. We will discuss selected readings that address questions of power, privilege, social identity and structures of oppression, as well as readings on the practice and theory of interactive theatre. In class, we will explore different tools for creative action designed to reflect upon social justice and promote social change and community building. Students will develop skills in creative writing and expression through theatre activities. Students will also gain hands-on teaching experience by co-leading theatre workshops and/or discussions with local high schools and other community members. Assignments include readings, writing, journaling, and group work (workshops, community meetings, creative writing, performances). The course will be taught in French. Class discussions and written work in French. Creative writing in English and/or French since we will be also be meeting community members who do not speak French.

FREN 467 – Topics in French Linguistics

Cross Listed

Examines in detail current topics in the linguistic analysis of French. May be repeated when topics vary. Taught in French, with readings in both French and English; non-French majors may write their assignments in English.

FREN 498 – Senior Capstone

A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies. Senior standing required.