French and Francophone Studies

Courses

FRN 101–102: ELEMENTARY FRENCH

Class Program
French and Francophone Studies
Credits 6
A course for beginners designed to initiate students not only into a foreign language, but also into a new and exciting culture. Up-to-date teaching methods and techniques are employed throughout the program.
Notes
GEP credit.

FRN 125: FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR

Class Program
French and Francophone Studies
Credits 3
First-Year Seminars constitute a common and academically significant experience in a student’s first year at Converse University. All incoming first- year students are required to take a 3-credit hour FYS in the fall semester, choosing from a variety of discipline specific topics. Each FYS carries the corresponding departmental prefix, but with the common course number (except for designated honors sections). Each FYS course is designed to have no more than 18 students, and counts in some designated category of the General Education Program. Strong writing and speaking components are required elements of the course.
Notes
GEP credit.

FRN 199H: FRESHMAN HONORS SEMINAR

Class Program
French and Francophone Studies
Credits 3
A study of a selected subject within the discipline that will vary from term to term. The course is designed to encourage student participation in the intellectual processes through class discussion, research and writing, special projects, problem solving, and evaluation and defense of positions. When the subject matter duplicates that of another course, credit toward graduation will be granted for only one of the courses. Offered periodically in rotation with seminars in other disciplines.
Notes
GEP, Minor, Elective credit.

FRN 265: LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND LITERATURE STUDY SEMINAR

Class Program
French and Francophone Studies
Credits 3

Students will study the target language and enroll in a foreign study program or participate in a Converse designed program, studying the language and discussing important topics on culture and contemporary life. Grades in the course will be determined either by the native language teacher or by a Converse professor, based on class participation, tests and graded assignments. Offered during Jan Term or Summer Terms, contingent upon sufficient enrollment. Non-European/non-Anglophone.

Notes

GEP credit.

FRN 299H: INTERDISCIPLINARY HONORS COURSE

Class Program
French and Francophone Studies
This course is team taught by members in two departments and is open to Honors Program participants and to others who meet Honors Program guidelines. All students registering for these courses must register not only through the Honors Program but also with their adviser and the Registrar’s Office.
Notes
GEP, Minor, Elective credit.

FRN 303: A SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE I

Class Program
French and Francophone Studies
Credits 3

FRN 303/304 are a study of selected themes in French literature from the beginning to the present time. FRN 303, the first term, treats French literature from the beginnings to the revolutionary period.

Writing Intensive.

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

Notes

GEP, Minor, Elective credit.

FRN 304 : A SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE II

Class Program
French and Francophone Studies
Credits 3

FRN 303/304 are a study of selected themes in French literature from the beginning to the present time.  FRN 304, the second term, covers from the French Revolution to the present.

Writing Intensive.

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor.

Notes

GEP, Minor, Elective credit.

FRN 310: COMMERCIAL FRENCH

Class Program
French and Francophone Studies
Credits 3
This is an introductory course into the everyday business language used in France. It consists of the study of oral and written texts dealing with such subjects as applications for jobs, interviews, business correspondence, advertising, etc., and includes structural exercise dealing with grammar difficulties and typical commercial terminology.
Prerequisites

FRN 202 or equivalent.

Notes
Elective credit.

FRN 314: SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES

Class Program
French and Francophone Studies
Credits 3

This course will introduce students to various aspects of the social and cultural realities of the target cultures using historical readings and literary selections supported by films and travel. Topics of consideration may include history, women, the media, immigrants and racism, and colonialism. Non-European/non-Anglophone.

Prerequisites

FRN 202 or approval of department chair.

Notes

Minor credit.

FRN 365: LANGUAGE, CULTURE AND LITERATURE STUDY SEMINAR

Class Program
French and Francophone Studies
Credits 3

Students will study the target language and enroll in a foreign study program or participate in a Converse designed program, studying the language and discussing important topics on culture and contemporary life. Grades in the course will be determined either by the native language teacher or by a Converse professor, based on class participation, tests and graded assignments. Offered during Jan Term or Summer Terms, contingent upon sufficient enrollment. Non-European/non-Anglophone.

Notes

GEP credit.