2009-2010 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 Professional Communication
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
FC; Not for GE
P: FREN 315
No credit if taken after FREN 395 when offered as French for Business in the Spring of 2008.
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.