Spring and Summer 2006

The Department of European Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers the following courses in French. These courses are not only for its majors and minors, but also for students in other disciplines interested in language, literature and culture. For further information, please contact the department office at 632-7440, Humanities 1055, or e-mail Prosper Sanou

All courses are 3 credits, unless otherwise stated.

Section A - Courses Taught in French

FRN 101-S3 Elementary Intensive French (6 credits)
An intensive course covering the elementary French program (FRN 111, 112) in one semester.
May not be taken for credit after any other course in French.
This course satisfies the university entrance language requirement S3.
01 - MWF: 1o:40-12:40 — M. Watts
02 - TuTh: 5:20-8:10 — L. Feldman


FRN 111-112 Elementary French (4 credits each)
An introduction to spoken and written French, stressing pronunciation, speaking comprehension, reading and writing. Language laboratory complements class work.
Prerequisite to FRN 112: FRN 111
Students who have completed FRN 101 may not take these courses for credit.
FRN 112 satisfies the university entrance language requirement S3.
FRN 111-01: TuTh: 9:50-11:40 — R. Leonidovna
FRN 112-01-S3: Tu-Th: 3:50-5:40 — M. Turan

FRN 211/212-S3 Intermediate French
An sequence of intermediate of courses in conversation, composition, and the interpretation of French texts.
Prerequisite to FRN 201 and 211: FRN 101 or FRN 112;
Prerequisite to FRN 212: FRN 211.
Remark: Students who have completed an equivalent or higher course in FRN, may not take these courses for credit.
FRN 211-01: TuTh: 2:20-3:40 — M. Watts
FRN 211-02-01: MWF: 10:40-12:35 — M. Kang
FRN 212: MWF: 11:35-12:40 — M. Kang

FRN 311-S3 Conversation and Composition
A course emphasizing the oral/aural proficiency in French. Class work, supplements, use of technology based material.
Prerequisites: FRN 201 or 212
Tu-Th: 2:20-3:40 — L. Feldman

FRN 312-S3 - Stylistics
Reading of selected short passages of prose and poetry in class with emphasis on improved writing skills, oral expression, and increased mastery of French syntax and techniques of literary analysis.
Prerequisite: FRN 311
MWF: 2:20-3:40 — M. Kang

FRN 396-G Readings in French Literature II: Analysis and Interpretation
This course will teach literary analysis and its application to representative texts chosen from various periods of French literature. All readings will be done in French. Discussions will be in French.
Prerequisite: FRN 222
TuTh - 2:20-3:40 — F. Dalmas

FRN 412 Stylistics
A course designed to acquaint students with the subtleties of French grammar and style. Extensive practice in composition and in translation from English to French.
Prerequisite: FRN 312
Remark: Co-scheduled with FRN 507
W: 5:20-8:10 — P. Sanou

FRN 434 Studies in 18th-century French Literature

Topic to be announced
Prerequisites: FRN 395 or 396

Remarks: Co-scheduled with FRN 542

Th: 5:20-8:10 — F. Dalmas

FRN 438 Carbbean & African Literature

Topic for the semester: TBA
Prerequisites: FRN 395 or 396

Remarks: Co-scheduled with FRN 564

Tu: 5:20-8:10 — Hurley

Section B - Courses Taught in English

HUF 219-I Modern France
An overview of French civilization seen through its diverse manifestations in various cultural fields. The heritage of French society is analyzed through the arts, philosophy, science, literature, and theatre.
Advisory Prerequisite: Completion of DEC. category B
Tu-Th: 3:50-5:20 — TBA

HUL 324 Romance Linguistics
The linguistic evolution and synchronic grammar of the Romance languages are studied. The course is conducted in English
MF: 12:50-2:10 — L. Repetti

Graduate Courses

FRN 507 Stylistics (Syntax and Composition)

Stylistic theory and analysis. Problems of syntax and structure. Translations from English to French and French to English of texts from different modes and levels of discourse. Designed to develop and refine written expression in French and analysis of literary texts.

Remark: Co-scheduled with FRN 412

W: 5:20--8:10 — P. Sanou

FRN 542 Studies in 18th-century Literature
Topic for the semester: TBA
Remarks: Co-scheduled with FRN 434
Th: 5:20-8:10 — F. Dalmas

FRN 564 Seminar In Francophone Literature

Topic for the semester: Carbbean & African Literature

Remarks: Co-scheduled with FRN 438

W: 5:20-8:10 — Hurley

Summer 08 Courses

The following courses are expected to be offered in the summer 07 sessions

FRN 101-S3 Elementary Intensive French (6 credits)

An intensive course covering the elementary French program (FRN 111, 112) in one semester.

May not be taken for credit after any other course in French.

This course satisfies the university entrance language requirement.

Session I --- MTuWTh: 6:00-9:30 p.m. — TBA

FRN 201-S3 Intensive Intermediate French (6 credits)

Review of grammar and discussion of simple French texts. This course combines FRN 211 and FRN 212 in one semester.-- Prerequisite: FRN 101 or FRN 112.

Students who have completed FRN 211, FRN 212 or equivalent, or any course at the 300-level or higher, may not take this course for credit.

Session II --- MTuWTh: 6:00-9:30 p.m. — TBA

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