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French Program

Curriculum

Below you will find a list of our current or recent offerings. See the course catalog for descriptions and updated information.

  • 11-001 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 11-002 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 11-003 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 11-004 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 11-014 FRENCH I
    Beginning French I builds skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will learn to communicate effectively both within personal areas of interest and relative to French and Francophone cultures. The course emphasizes student participation, self-expression and the ability to create ...
  • 11-024 FRENCH II
    Beginning French II continues the work begun in the introductory semester and increases focus on reading skills and cultural literacy. Prerequisite: French 11-014 with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent placement.
  • 11-113 FRENCH III
    This course combines a comprehensive review and fine-tuning of grammar with readings in literature and culture and expanded vocabulary practice. Prerequisite: French 11-024 with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent placement.
  • 11-123 FRENCH IV
    This course is based on more sophisticated texts in French and asks students to conduct research in areas of personal interest or expertise through individual projects. Prerequisite: French 11-113 with a grade of C- or better, or equivalent placement.
  • 11-132 BEGINNING FRENCH CONVERSATION
    This course is designed to support the development of oral proficiency in the beginning and intermediate sequence. The course is designed as its own entity but appropriate for students wishing to complement other French courses, or to maintain or enhance their speaking and listening skills. Prerequi...
  • 11-142 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH CONVERSATION
    This course is designed to support the development of oral proficiency at the intermediate and advanced levels. The course is designed as its own entity but appropriate for students wishing to complement French IV and above. Prerequisite: French 11-113 or permission of instructor. (Spring)
  • 11-301 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent.
  • 11-302 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent.
  • 11-303 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent.
  • 11-304 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent.
  • 11-313 TOPICS IN LITERATURE AND FILM
    A course introducing the critical appreciation of a wide variety of texts, including but not limited to film, poetry, short stories, essays, novellas, novels, diaries, journalism and stories told through music or images. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent. (H)
  • 11-333 COMPOSITION AND CULTURE
    This course is designed to develop advanced oral and written proficiencies and to sharpen students' linguistic facility and accuracy. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent. (H)
  • 11-353 CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CULTURE
    This course is designed to develop advanced cultural proficiencies, and it explores French and/or Francophone identities as voiced in authentic materials (text, music, images, video, films). May be repeated with change in content. Prerequisite: French 11-123 or equivalent. French 11-333 recommended....
  • 11-453 WOMEN WRITERS IN FRENCH
    A study of significant works by women writers from France and the Francophone world. Prerequisites: French 11-313, 333, or 353. Also Feminist Studies 04-453. (H)
  • 11-503 STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE I
    Study of selected texts from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, as related to French social, cultural and literary history. Prerequisite: French 11-313, 333, or 353. (H)
  • 11-513 STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE II
    Study of selected texts from the modern period, as related to French social, cultural and literary history. Prerequisite: French 11-313, 333, or 353. (H)
  • 11-603 TOPICS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
    This course may focus on either single authors, movements, or themes. Offerings may include Literature and Culture of the Antilles, Paris/Cities/Parisians, Writing/Identity/Difference, and Writing Places: Literature et lieux. May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-313, 333, or...
  • 11-613 TEXTS/CONTEXTS
    This course focuses on situating texts relative to specific periods or field of study. May be repeated with change in content. Prerequisite: French 11-313, 333, or 353. (H)
  • 11-901 TUTORIAL
  • 11-902 TUTORIAL
  • 11-903 TUTORIAL
  • 11-904 TUTORIAL
  • 11-933 CAPSTONE SEMINAR
    This course fulfills the capstone requirement in French. As an integrative experience, the capstone challenges students to interrelate knowledge, insights and perspectives gained in their French studies and in their undergraduate experience. (H)
  • 11-941 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 11-942 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 11-943 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 11-944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 11-951 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 11-952 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 11-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 11-954 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 11-983 HONORS
    By invitation only.