2008-2009 UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE

FREN - French

101 Beginning French
4 crs (4-1). F, Sp.
GE-IA
An introduction, within a cultural context, to the sounds and structures of French. Emphasis on both the spoken and written language.

102 Beginning French
4 crs (4-1). F, Sp.
GE-IA
P: FREN 101 or equivalent
Continuation of French 101.

201 Intermediate French
4 crs (4-1). F, Sp.
GE-IA
P: FREN 102
This intermediate course develops the four skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, while focusing on grammar and vocabulary in a cultural context.

202 Intermediate French
4 crs (4-1). F, Sp.
GE-IA
P: FREN 201
Continuation of French 201.

250 Study Abroad Orientation
1 cr (1-0). F.
Not for GE
P: Acceptance into the UWEC study abroad program in
France
S/U only grade basis
Minimum resident and total GPA of 2.80
Preparation for study abroad in France. Presentation and discussion of cultural topics.

315 Advanced Grammar in Context
3 crs (3-0).
(Formerly FREN 410)
Not for GE
P: FREN 202 or equivalent
A comprehensive review of the whole of French grammar, with practical application in speech and writing.

325 Phonetics and Pronunciation
3 crs (3-0). F.
Not for GE
P: FREN 315 or concurrent enrollment
Theory of the French sound system, spelling rules, and intensive practice for improvement of pronunciation.

335 Expression Ecrite et Orale
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
Not for GE; FC
P: FREN 315
No credit if taken after FREN 301 and 310
Intensive practice in oral and written French.

340 French for Business
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
FC; Not for GE
P: FREN 315
This class, taught entirely in French, focuses on specialized language and cultural practices in the French-speaking professional world. This course also prepares students for the Certificat de Français Professionnel 1 (CFP 1), an internationally recognized diploma in French for business.

345 Introduction to Literary Analysis
3 crs (3-0). F.
(Formerly FREN 302)
GE-IVD
P: FREN 335 (or 301 and 310), or 300 level language
proficiency, or consent of instructor
Reading of selected poems, plays, and prose fiction; practice in writing critical analyses.

354 History of French Civilization
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVD
P: FREN 335, or 300 level language proficiency, or
consent of instructor
French history and civilization from pre-history to the Third Republic; the course focuses on the links between political, social, intellectual, and artistic developments.

355 /555 Contemporary French Civilization
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IVD
P: FREN 335, or 300 level language proficiency, or
consent of instructor
France from 1870 to the present: the country, its people, institutions, art, and culture.

361 /561 Survey of French Literature I
3 crs (3-0). F.
GE-IVD
P: FREN 345, or 300 level language proficiency, or
consent of instructor
Masterpieces of literature prior to the French Revolution.

362 /562 Survey of French Literature II
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
GE-IVD
P: FREN 345, or 300 level language proficiency, or
consent of instructor
Masterpieces of literature since the French Revolution.

395 /595 Directed Studies
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Study of a problem or special area in French language, culture, or literature.

399 Independent Study - Juniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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401 /601 Advanced Conversation
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Not for GE
P: FREN 335
Intensive practice in conversation derived from assigned topics.

450 /650 Francophone Literature
3 crs (3-0). V.
Not for GE
P: FREN 361 or 362
No credit if taken after FREN 491/691 when offered as the same topic, Francophone Literature.
French-language literature by writers of countries and territories outside the European continent, such as Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas.

463 /663 Modern French Literature
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: FREN 361 or 362
A study of major literary movements and trends in modern France.

480 /680 The French Novel
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: FREN 361 or 362
Evolution of the French novel, with representative works from the seventeenth through twentieth centuries.

482 /682 The Theatre in France
3 crs (3-0).
Not for GE
P: FREN 361 or 362
History of the theatre in France, with readings primarily from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

491 /691 Special Topics
1-3 crs. V.
Not for GE
P: FREN 361 or 362
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
9 credits
Only 9 credits may count toward the major or minor.
In-depth study of a special area in the language, cultures, or literatures of the French-speaking world. Topics specified in the current Class Schedule.

499 Independent Study - Seniors
1-3 crs.
Not for GE
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
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Independent study projects under direction of faculty members.