(The following course descriptions are from the Georgia Southern University 2007-2008 Catalog.)
FREN 1001
Elementary French I:
Introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and to the culture of French-speaking regions.
FREN 1002
Elementary French II:
Continued listening, speaking, reading and writing in French with further study of the culture of French-speaking regions. Prerequisite: FREN 1001 or equivalent.
FREN 1060
Accelerated Elementary French:
An accelerated introduction to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and to the culture of French-speaking regions. Completes the elementary levels of French in one semester.
FREN 2001/2001S
Intermediate French I:
Building upon communication skills (understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French) and cultural understanding, developed at the elementary level. Prerequisite: FREN 1001 and FREN 1002 or FREN 1060.
FREN 2002/2002S
Intermediate French II:
Continued focus on communication skills and cultural understanding. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent enrollment in FREN 2001 or equivalent.
FREN 2060
Accelerated Intermediate French:
Accelerated intermediate French with continued work on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French and the culture of French-speaking regions. Completes the intermediate levels of French in one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of FREN 1002 or equivalent.
FREN 3030
Selected Topics in French:
Study of a topic in French literature, culture, society, thought or language not included in the regular offering. Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture). May be repeated for credit provided a new topic is studied. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent.
FREN 3130
Conversational French:
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) with a strong emphasis on conversational skills. Practice in the use of everyday French for functional vocabulary build-up and increased oral proficiency. Course work includes the study of authentic oral materials (such as excerpts from films, radio and TV programs, recordings of songs, skits, etc.), as well as situational communicative exercises. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent.
FREN 3132
French Through Literature: The Short Story:
Continued development of all five language competencies through the study of selected short stories representative of the main periods and styles. Course work includes oral reading, writing, and grammar activities. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent.
FREN 3134
French Through Writing:
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) with strong emphasis on writing, such as: personal narratives, movie reviews and short research topics. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent.
FREN 3136
French through Film:
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) through an in-depth study of selected feature films. Course work includes oral comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar activities. Emphasis on everyday spoken French. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent.
FREN 3195/3195S
French in France:
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) with strong emphasis on everyday functions essential to living in France. Prerequisites: FREN 2002 or equivalent and admission to the France Study Abroad program.
FREN 3230
French Through Literature: Introduction to the Study of Literary Texts:
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) through the study and analysis of literary texts. Texts include representative samples of four literary genres: short story, poetry, theatre, and novel. Course work includes oral comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar activities. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent.
FREN 3330
French Civilization:
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) through the study of French civilization. Course work includes oral comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar activities. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent.
FREN/AAST 3336
Francophone Cultures of Africa and the Caribbean:
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) with a focus on an introduction to Africa and the Caribbean. Texts include fables, poems, newspaper articles, and film. Course work includes oral, reading, writing, and grammar activities. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent.
FREN 3395/3395S
French Regional Culture:
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) through the study of a geographic region in France based on residential study in the region. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent.
FREN 3530
French for Professions:
Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) through the study of professional situations in areas such as business, law, health, and tourism. Course work includes oral, reading, writing, and grammar activities. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or equivalent.
FREN 4030
Selected Topics in French:
Study of a topic in French literature, culture, society, thought, or language not included in regular offerings. Conducted in French. Prerequisites: FREN 3230 and one other course at the 3000 level.
FREN 4130
Grammar and Phonetics:
Intensive review of major grammatical structures and contrastive analysis of French and English sound systems. Extensive oral and written activities, including grammar exercises, compositions, and pronunciation exercises. Conducted in French. Prerequisites: Two courses at the 3000 level.
FREN 4330
Contemporary France:
An in-depth study of present-day France, including its institutions, daily life, current events, and its place in Europe and on the international scene. Extensive use of authentic materials (newspapers, magazines, TV and radio materials, and the Internet).
FREN 4431
Perspectives in Literature I:
Introduction to masterpieces of French literature representative of major movements and genres from the Middle Ages to the present. Conducted in French. Prerequisites: FREN 3230 and one other course at the 3000 level.
FREN 4432
Perspectives in Literature II:
Same as FREN 4431 but focuses on different texts and/or authors. Conducted in French. Prerequisites: FREN 3230 and one other course at the 3000 level.
FREN 4790
Internship in French:
Internship in one or more French-speaking countries. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.
FREN 4890
Directed Study in French:
Independent study under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
FREN 7030
Selected Topics in French:
Study of a topic in French literature, culture, society, thought, or language not included in regular offerings. Conducted in French.
FREN 7091
Seminar in French:
Topics to be selected by the instructor.
FREN 7130
Second Language Acquisition in French:
A study of problems of second language acquisition in French from the standpoint of a program centered on the teaching of communicative skills for use in authentic contexts. Theoretical and historical background as well as hands-on activities.
FREN 7131
French Phonetics:
Contrastive analysis of the French and English sound systems and extensive practice to help students refine their pronunciation; familiarization with various French accents.
FREN 7132
Advanced Grammar:
Intensive review and in-depth study of the major grammatical structures of the French language with a special emphasis on their nuances. Extensive oral and written practice, translation from French into English and English into French, and compositions.
FREN 7230
Survey of French Literature:
Introduction to masterpieces of French literature from the Middle Ages to the present. Continued development of all five language competencies (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture), with special emphasis on French literary texts and their context.
FREN 7231
Development of Theatre:
A study of French theatre from the late Middle Ages to the present. Course texts include plays representing various periods and movements.
FREN 7232
Development of the Novel:
A study of the French novel from the late Middle Ages to the present. Course texts include novels representing various periods and movements.
FREN 7233
French Poetry:
A study of French poetry by major movements, from the late Middle Ages to the present, with an emphasis on reading strategies and poetic techniques and interpretation. Oral reports and discussions. Written analyses (explication de texte).
FREN 7234
Short Prose Fiction:
An in-depth study of the genre of the short story focusing on its roots in the oral tradition, its rise in nineteenth-century France, and its contemporary practice in France and francophone countries.
FREN 7330
Contemporary France:
An in-depth study of present-day France, including its institutions, daily life, current events, and its place in Europe and on the international scene. Extensive use of authentic materials (newspapers, magazines, TV and radio materials, and the Internet).
FREN 7530
French for Business:
Preparation for the use of French in business including detailed units on banking, advertising, marketing and economics. Course reflects the requirements for the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry Certificate in Business French.
FREN 7890
Directed Study in French:
Independent study under faculty supervision.
