French (FREN)

Vertically-related courses in this subject field are FREN 101–FREN 102–FREN 201–FREN 202. Any 300-level FREN course may be considered the terminal course for the related vertical sequence above. A maximum of 16 credits may be earned for vertical credit in any language in the School of Global Studies.

FREN 101 Elementary French I (4 credits)

General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International

Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken French, and functional grammar. Students identified by the instructor as having some degree of French proficiency must take the placement exam. Students with French experience who place higher than FREN 101 on the placement exam may not enroll in FREN 101, but may earn credit for FREN 101 by successfully completing a higher vertically-related course. Typically Offered: Fall.

FREN 102 Elementary French II (4 credits)

General Education: Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing, International

Pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, spoken French, and functional grammar. Typically Offered: Spring.

Prereqs: FREN 101 or placement exam

FREN 200 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)

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FREN 201 Intermediate French I (4 credits)

General Education: International

Reading, grammar review, speaking, and writing. Typically Offered: Fall.

Prereqs: FREN 102 or placement exam

FREN 202 Intermediate French II (4 credits)

General Education: International

Reading, grammar review, speaking, and writing. Typically Offered: Spring.

Prereqs: FREN 201 or placement exam

FREN 204 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)

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FREN 299 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)

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FREN 301 Advanced French Grammar (3 credits)

General Education: International

Comprehensive review of French grammar. Recommended for students who wish to continue in upper-division French courses and for prospective teachers of French. (Fall, alt/years) Typically Offered: Fall (Odd Years).

Prereqs: FREN 202 or placement exam

FREN 302 Advanced French Writing Skills (3 credits)

General Education: International

Further development of writing skills in various kinds of writing. Recommended for students who wish to continue in upper-division French courses and for prospective teachers of French. Recommended Preparation: FREN 202. (Fall, alt/years) Typically Offered: Varies.

FREN 304 Connecting French Language and Culture (3 credits)

General Education: International

Practice of linguistic proficiencies within simulated cultural frames. Recommended Preparation: FREN 202. Typically Offered: Spring (Even Years).

FREN 307 French Phonetics (3 credits)

General Education: International

Contrastive analysis; acquisition and corrective practice of sounds and intonation patterns; phonetic description and transcription. Recommended Preparation: FREN 202. (Spring, alt/years) Typically Offered: Varies.

FREN 308 Advanced French Conversation (3 credits)

General Education: International

Further development of speaking skills; discussion on topics of cultural interest and current events. Recommended Preparation: FREN 202. Typically Offered: Fall (Odd Years).

FREN 316 French-English Translation Skills (3 credits)

Theory and practice of translation, French-English and English-French, using a variety of types of text. Recommended Preparation: FREN 202. (Fall, alt/years)

FREN 398 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)

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FREN 400 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)

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Prereqs: Permission

FREN 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)

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FREN 407 French & Francophone Literatures (3 credits, max 9)

General Education: International

For advanced students; representative works from various genres of French and Francophone literature. Recommended Preparation: Two 300-level French courses. Typically offered: Spring, every three years. Typically Offered: Varies. Cooperative: open to WSU degree-seeking students.

FREN 408 French and Francophone Culture and Institutions (3 credits, max 9)

General Education: International

For advanced students; contemporary social and political institutions in France and the Francophone world, with discussion on topics of current interest. Recommended Preparation: Two 300-level French courses. (Spring, every three years) Typically Offered: Varies.

FREN 419 French & Francophone Cinema (3 credits)

For advanced students; representative works from French and Francophone cinema. Recommended Preparation: Two 300-level French courses. (Spring, every three years)

FREN 449 (s) Practicum in Tutoring (1 credit, max 2)

Tutorial services performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Graded P/F.

Prereqs: Department Permission

FREN 498 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)

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FREN 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)

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