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Arts & Letters-Literature. French Literature and the 19th Century. A study of representative oral and written passages from various French authors of the 19th century (
FR 401) and the 20th century (
FR 402). Analysis of readings and listening programs in discussions and compositions. The course also covers the arts and history of that period.
Arts & Letters-Literature. French Literature and the 20th Century. A study of representative oral and written passages from various French authors of the 19th century (
FR 401) and the 20th century (
FR 402). Analysis of readings and listening programs in discussions and compositions. The course also covers the arts and history of that period.
A study of representative oral and written passages from French radio, Internet and television programs, interviews of con-temporary French singers and politicians, songs, and analysis of contemporary French films. Discussions of current French issues based on several French sources.
Arts & Letters-Literature. A study of representative short stories from the various periods of French literature. The course offers an analysis of the readings in both discussions and composition in order to develop a facility in reading, speaking, and writing.
Immigration et Intégration dans la France moderne. This course addresses a number of contemporary issues in modern France with regards to its policies and practices of immigration. After a brief examination of traditional conceptions of the French nation and of French citizenship, we pass to a historical overview of the causes of significant waves of immigration in France, such as the world wars, French colonialism, and the Syrian refugee crisis. The course concludes with some in-depth examinations of salient issues related to immigration into France, in particular, racial and cultural integration, French Republicanism, recent upsurges in populism, laïcité, and the 2018 soccer World Cup. The course is offered entirely in French. Students enrolling in FR 405 must have taken at least one 300-level course in French. Students will complete a research paper on a subject of their choice, and will present on their research in class at a number of junctures throughout the semester. A student cannot take
FR 305 if they've already taken FR 405.
This course meets once weekly to coordinate the French labs offered by upper-division French students. Students receive training in Second Language Acquisition and SLA pedagogy. Discussions focus on theories of SLA, as well as on the creation of weekly lesson plans for the French labs.
This course serves as an introduction to movements and theories of feminism in France and the French-speaking world, and is intended to be taken following at least one 300-level course. Students learn about the history and theories of feminism that emerged in the French language from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. Course readings will include a range of literary, cultural, and theoretical texts; class discussions and lectures will focus on understandings of feminisms (First, Second, and Third Waves, as well as forms of proto-feminism before the Revolution) and of the female condition in France. This class is taught in French.
Internship Experiences recognize that learning can take place outside the classroom. Carroll College allows its students to participate in opportunities that relate to their area of study. This opportunity must relate directly a student's program of study in order to qualify for an internship. Close cooperation among Carroll and the participating organizations ensures an experience that contributes significantly to the student's overall growth and professional development. Juniors and seniors in any major area may participate with the approval of faculty internship advisor and/or department chair, Career Services, and a site supervisor. Students will receive academic credit and may or may not receive monetary compensation for an internship. A student may apply a maximum of 12 semester hours to degree requirements; academic departments will determine the number of credits that may count toward the major (most majors accept 6 hours total). Enrollment in the course must be during the same semester in which the experience takes place. Interested students should contact their academic advisor and Career Services prior to the start of an experience.
Visual Arts of the Francophone World. This course examines French and Francophone visual arts from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, and is intended to be taken following at least one 300-level course. Students learn about major artistic movements in France through techniques of both art historical and literary study. Course readings will include a range of literary, cultural, and theoretical texts; class discussions and lectures will focus on understandings techniques of art historical analysis, as well as the history and development of the visual arts in France and the French-speaking world. This class is taught in French. Satisfies Core Fine Arts requirement.
This takes as its point of departure a number of myths and symbols that are woven into the fabric of the French national identity. These historical personalities and events-from Charlemagne to Joan of Arc to the Wars of Religion-help members of the French nation define what it means to be French. But they are also interpretations of historical events and movements rather than reproductions of them. Using a comparative framework, we look at how certain history is put to use in the construction and upkeep of national consciousness. Class time will consist of presentations and discussions led by the professor and students. Coursework will include analysis of model texts, short writing exercises, formal oral presentations, multiple draft compositions, and a final project based on analysis of a chosen theme. In-class instruction and discussion are in French only. Satisfies Core Social Science requirement.
Independent study is open to junior and senior students only. At the time of application, a student must have earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. A student may register for no more than three (3) semester hours of independent study in any one term. In all cases, registration for independent study must be approved by the appropriate department chairperson and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.
Students will work with their major advisor on a final project. These projects may include writing or performance of a dramatic work, or a written research paper with approval from the student's advisor. The final project will be presented to a public audience in a formal or informal setting. The student will work with the French Program faculty to organize, prepare and present their project. This course is offered as needed at the discretion of the department and should be taken during the final semester of a student's senior year, or during the fall semester if a student chooses to study abroad in the spring. This course is required for graduation from the French Program.
The senior thesis is designed to encourage creative thinking and to stimulate individual research. A student may undertake a thesis in an area in which s/he has the necessary background. Ordinarily a thesis topic is chosen in the student's major or minor. It is also possible to choose an interdisciplinary topic. Interested students should decide upon a thesis topic as early as possible in the junior year so that adequate attention may be given to the project. In order to be eligible to apply to write a thesis, a student must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 based upon all courses attempted at Carroll College. The thesis committee consists of a director and two readers. The thesis director is a full-time Carroll College faculty member from the student's major discipline or approved by the department chair of the student's major. At least one reader must be from outside the student's major. The thesis director and the appropriate department chair must approve all readers. The thesis committee should assist and mentor the student during the entire project. For any projects involving human participants, each student and his or her director must follow the guidelines published by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Students must submit a copy of their IRB approval letter with their thesis application. As part of the IRB approval process, each student and his or her director must also complete training by the National Cancer Institute Protection of Human Participants. The thesis is typically to be completed for three (3) credits in the discipline that best matches the content of the thesis. Departments with a designated thesis research/writing course may award credits differently with approval of the Curriculum Committee. If the thesis credits exceed the full-time tuition credit limit for students, the charge for additional credits will be waived. Applications and further information are available in the Registrar's Office.