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Appendix A, Student Residence Status for Fee Purposes

Appendix B, Glossary

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2003-2004 Catalog of Studies

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FREN1003 Elementary French I (FA, SP)

FREN1016 Intensive Elementary French (FA, SP, SU) Equivalent to 1003 and 1013. Stresses aural comprehension and practical speaking ability. Reading, writing, and grammar in support of communication skills.

FREN1013 Elementary French II (FA, SP) Elementary courses stress correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability, and lead to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability. Prerequisite: FREN 1003 or equivalent.

FREN2003 Intermediate French I (FA, SP) Intermediate courses lead to greater facility in spoken language and to more advanced reading skills. Prerequisite: FREN 1013 or equivalent.

FREN2016 Intensive Intermediate French (FA, SP, SU) Equivalent to FREN 2003 and 2013. Stresses aural comprehension and practical speaking ability. Reading, writing, and grammar in support of communication skills. Prerequisite: FREN 1013 or equivalent.

FREN2013 Intermediate French II (FA, SP) Continued development of basic speaking comprehension and writing skills and intensive development of reading skills. Prerequisite: FREN 2003 or equivalent.

FREN2013H Honors Intermediate French II (FA, SP)

FREN3003 Advanced French (FA, SP, SU) Further intensive practice for the purpose of strengthening written and oral expression. Includes a review of the essentials of French grammar. Prerequisite: FREN 2013 or equivalent.

FREN3033 French Conversation (FA) Three hours per week of guided conversation practice for the post-intermediate student. Prerequisite: FREN 2013.

FREN3063 Ph.D. Reading Requirement I (SU)

FREN3103 Cultural Readings (FA, SP, SU) A course designed to build vocabulary and to strengthen reading skills and oral expression through extensive practice with culturally authentic materials. Prerequisite: FREN 2013.

FREN3113 Introduction to Literature (FA, SP, SU) Further development of reading skills and introduction to literacy commentary and analysis. Prerequisite: FREN 3003 or FREN 3103.

FREN399VH Honors French Course (1-6) (FA, SP) May be repeated for 12 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.

FREN4003 French Grammar and Composition (FA) Prerequisite: FREN 3003 or FREN 3103.

FREN4033 French for Oral Proficiency (SP) Three hours per week of conversation practice for the advanced undergraduate. Prerequisite: FREN 3003 or FREN 3103.

FREN4063 Applied Linguistics: Phonology, Morphology, and Syntax (FA) Prerequisite: FREN 3003 and FREN 3103.

FREN4113 Special Themes in French Literature (IR) Topics not normally covered in period courses. Sample topics: "The Comic Tradition in French Literature," "French Cinema." Topics announced one semester in advance. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4203 Quebec Studies (IR) A study of Quebec's culture, institutions, economy, literature and cinema. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4203H Honors Quebec Studies (IR) A study of Quebec's culture, institutions, economy, literature and cinema. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4213 French Civilization (SP) Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4223 A Survey of French Literature I (FA, SP, SU) A survey of French literature, its forms and themes from the medieval period through the 18th century. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4233 A Survey of French Literature II (FA, SP, SU) A survey of French literature, its forms and themes in the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4333 Business French (FA) Introduction and orientation to the French world of business and commerce through the study of vocabulary, forms, and formulas and expression used in commercial correspondence. Prerequisite: FREN 3113.

FREN4343 Business French: Quebec (SP) Introduction to French Business Language in the context of North America, focusing on Quebec and its economy. May be repeated for 6 hours. Prerequisite: FREN 3113

FREN475V Special Investigations (1-6) (FA, SP) May be repeated.

FREN5003 French Grammar and Phonetics (IR) Systematic review of principles of French grammar and syntax; Comprehensive presentation of French phonetics.

FREN5013 French Stylistics and Advanced Composition (IR) Analysis of genres and stylistic choices available in written French. Intensive practice in composition especially as it relates to graduate-level courses.

FREN5033 Advanced French Conversation (IR) This course will provide small discussion environment in which graduate students will improve their command of spoken French in an interactive setting. Discussion will concentrate on current cultural issues in the French speaking world.

FREN5213 French Culture & Civilization (IR) An analysis of French cultural symbols and attitudes as observed in their historical economical, political, social, educational, and linguistic aspects.

FREN5233 Advanced Business French (IR) The purpose of this course is to provide insight into both the language and the culture of the French-speaking business world, primarily in metropolitan France. The course is primarily an advanced language course focused on a specialized and technical vocabulary and subject matter, drawn from the world of business.

FREN5333 Old French Literature (IR) An intensive study of French Medieval Literature from the Chansons de Geste to Vilon, including an in-depth analysis of the genres and their evolution, and of the major authors of the times.

FREN5433 French 16th Century Literature (IR) A survey of representative writers of the sixteenth century.

FREN5533 French 17th Century Theatre (IR)

FREN5543 French 17th Century Literature (IR) A survey of representative writers of the seventeenth century.

FREN5673 French 18th Century Literature (IR)

FREN5703 Special Topics (IR) May be offered in a subject not specifically covered by the courses otherwise listed. May be repeated for 6 hours.

FREN5723 The Development of French Romanticism (IR)

FREN575V Special Investigations (1-6) (IR) May be repeated.

FREN5783 The French Nineteenth Century Novel (IR)

FREN5813 French 20th Century Theatre (IR)

FREN5823 French 20th Century Literature (IR) A survey of representative writers of the twentieth century.

FREN5833 French 20th Century Novel (IR)

FREN600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (IR)

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