Undergraduate French Courses
FR 101 Beginning French I
LASC—Thought, Language and Culture
Fundamentals of pronunciation, patterns of speech, basic structures. Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
Offered every year. 3 credits.
FR 102 Beginning French II
LASC—Thought, Language and Culture
Prerequisite FR 101 or equivalent.
Offered every year. 3 credits.
FR 191 Special Topics in French
An introductory level course in French on current or specialized topics.
Offered every year. 3 credits.
FR 193 Special Topics in French for First-Year Students
All "193" courses are approved for LASC but may vary by section. See current course listing for specific LASC area approval.
An introductory level course covering topics of special interest to first-year students. Offered only as a First-Year Seminar.
Offered every year. 3 credits.
FR 210 Intermediate French I
LASC—Thought, Language and Culture
Prerequisite: FR 102 or equivalent
Review of fundamentals and presentation of more complex grammatical features; development of conversational skills; selected readings, written and oral composition.
Offered every year. 3 credits.
FR 211 Intermediate French II
LASC—Thought, Language and Culture
Prerequisite: FR 210 or equivalent
Continuation of FR 210.
Offered every year. 3 credits.
FR 321 Advanced French Composition I
LASC—Thought, Language and Culture; Writing Across the Curriculum
Prerequisite: Two FR 200 level courses or equivalent
Practice in diverse composition styles as well as review of grammar, and introduction to reading French texts. Conducted in French.
Offered every 3 years. 3 credits.
FR 322 Advanced French Grammar
Prerequisite: Two FR 200 level courses or equivalent
Intensive review of grammar, practice in composition and introduction to reading French texts. Conducted in French.
Offered every 3 years. 3 credits.
FR 323 Advanced French Conversation
LASC—Thought, Language and Culture
Prerequisite: Two FR 200 level courses or equivalent
FR 341 Introduction to French Literature
LASC—Thought, Language and Culture
Prerequisite: Two FR 200 level courses or equivalent
Major periods and genres of French literature. Conducted in French.
Offered every 3 years. 3 credits.
FR 342 Survey of French Literature I
LASC—Thought, Language and Culture
Prerequisite: Two FR 200 level courses or equivalent
Selections from the epic, drama, lyric poetry, and the major prose writers to major authors of the classical period. Conducted in French.
Offered every 2 years. 3 credits.
FR 344 Survey of French Literature II
LASC—Thought, Language and Culture
Prerequisite: Two FR 200 level courses or equivalent
Major authors of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Conducted in French.
Offered every 2 years. 3 credits.
FR 346 Twentieth Century French Literature
LASC—Global Perspectives; Thought, Language and Culture
Prerequisite: Two FR 200 level courses or equivalent
Major novelists, dramatists, and poets from the turn of the century to the present. Conducted in French.
Offered every 3 years. 3 credits.
FR 401 Seminar in French Studies
Prerequisite: For advanced students
Special topics in French language, literature or civilization.
Offered every 3 years. 3 credits.
FR 402 Independent Study in French
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Study of a special topic. Both content and eligibility subject to departmental guidelines and approval.
Offered every year. 1-6 credits.
FR 403 Teaching Assistantship in French
Prerequisite: FR 321 or instructor’s approval. Suggested for advanced students of French.
Teaching Assistants in French will regularly attend the beginning or intermediate-level courses to which they are assigned to assist the professor.
Offered every year. 3 credits.
FR 475 Internship in French
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and department.
Provides majors practical experience in areas where speaking, reading, and writing skills may be applied.
Offered every year. 3 credits.
Note: Courses in other foreign languages such as German, Latin, Russian, Chinese and Hebrew are
offered when demand warrants and staffing permits.