213 Intermediate French for Reading I (3)
Continuation of grammar and oral practice in French with emphasis on acquiring reading skills. Classes taught mostly in English with discussion in French or in English. Fall semester. Prerequisites: French 102 with a grade of C or better or placement. This course is for students who only wish to satisfy their foreign language requirement. It does not prepare students for upper level French courses.
214 Intermediate French for Reading II (3)
Readings on French culture, literature and civilization. Emphasis on acquiring reading and translation skills. Classes conducted mostly in French with discussion in English or in French. Spring. Prerequisites: 211 or 213 with a grade of C or better or placement. This course is for students who only wish to satisfy their foreign language requirement. It does not prepare students for upper level French courses
299r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisites: French 211 with a grade of C or better.
311, 312 Composition and Conversation (3,3)
Selections from French literature, topics of current interest and articles from French newspapers and magazines may be used as a basis for discussions and compositions. 311 fall/312 spring semester. Prerequisites: 212 and oral proficiency with a rating of Novice-High or placement; English 121 or 122 with grades of C or better.Pre- or corequisite: French 321 or 322.
321 Advanced French Grammar I (3)
Special problems in syntax, illustrative reading, composition. On demand. Prerequisites: French 211, 212 or approval of department head. Corequisite: French 311 or 312.
322 Advanced French Grammar II (3)
Special problems in syntax, illustrative reading, composition. On demand. Prerequisites: French 211, 212 or approval of department head. Corequisite: French 311 or 312.
323 Introduction to French Culture (3)
The fine arts, patterns of living, and total life-style of the French people approached through their language. Geographical and historical backgrounds included. On demand. Prerequisites: French 211, 212 or approval of department head.
331, 332 Introduction to French Literature (3,3)
Representative works from the beginning to 1800 with attention to cultural, political, and social background. Sequel from 1800 to the present. Prerequisite: French 212 or placement.
340 French Internship (3)
A cooperative arrangement between the university and specific elementary or middle schools, social service agencies or businesses involved with either foreign language instruction, service to foreign language-speaking clients, or business transactions with companies abroad. Every semester. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and approval of department head.
399r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisites: French 212 with a grade of C or better or approval of department head.
401r Special Topics in French Language or Literature (2-3)
A reading course with emphasis on a field, period, or author, or on a topic of philology or linguistics. On demand. By special arrangement with the head of the department and the instructor. Prerequisites: French 311-312, 331-332.
The focus of the following courses may include the development of the novel, the theater, poetry, narrative techniques, various critical approaches to works within a century and Francophone literature with particular emphasis on Quebec Studies.
405 Romance Philology (3)
Historical linguistics, the development of Romance languages from Vulgar Latin into modern Romance Languages. Covers basic linguistic concepts and terminology as well as phonological and morphological developments in Romance languages with particular emphasis on French and Spanish. Prerequisites: French 321 or Spanish 321 or Latin 202, or approval of instructor.
407 Seventeenth Century French Literature (3)
On demand. Prerequisites: French 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head.
409 Eighteenth Century French Literature (3)
On demand. Prerequisites: French 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head.
411 Nineteenth Century French Literature (3)
On demand. Prerequisites: French 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head.
413 Twentieth Century French Literature (3)
On demand. Prerequisites: French 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head.
493 Senior Seminar French (3)
Integrated capstone experience emphasizing the knowledge and skills essential in the major covering French language, literature, and Francophone culture and civilization. Spring semester. Prerequisites: French major with senior standing.
495r Departmental Thesis
(1-3 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
On demand. See Departmental Honors. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
497r Research (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisites: French 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisites: French 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisites: French 311-312, 331-332, or approval of department head.
101 Elementary German I (4)
Basic grammar, elementary reading, and conversation. Fall semester.
102 Elementary German II (4)
Continuation of 101. Spring semester. Prerequisite: German 101 with a grade of C or better or placement.
199r Special Projects (1-4)
Individual or group projects. On demand. Maximum credit four hours.
211 Intermediate German for Conversation I (3)
Grammar review, intensive oral practice in German, limited readings. Fall semester. On demand. Prerequisite: German 102 with a grade of C or better or placement.
212 Intermediate German for Conversation II (3)
Emphasis on oral proficiency and cultural awareness, with limited grammar and readings. Spring semester. Prerequisite: German 211 with a grade of C or better or placement.
213 Intermediate German for Reading I (3)
Grammar review, extensive reading in German, with discussion in English. Fall semester. Prerequisite: German 102 with a grade of C or better or placement.
214 Intermediate German for Reading II (3)
Readings in Germanic culture, literature and civilization. Emphasis on acquiring reading and translation skills. Classes conducted mostly in German with discussion in English or German. Spring semester. Prerequisite: German 211 or 213 with a grade of C or better or placement.
299r Group Studies (1-3)
On demand. Prerequisite: German 212 or 214 with a grade of C or better or approval of department head.
