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Arts & Letters-Literature. Littérature francophone de l'Afrique Francophone et des Antilles Françaises A study of representative written passages from various authors of Francophone Africa and the French Antilles. Analysis of various readings in both discussions and compositions. The course also covers the arts, history, and present political situation of the countries studied (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Niger, Mali, Senegal, Burkina-Faso, Martinique, and Guadeloupe). An allied class of the minor in Latin American Studies.
Learning a foreign language is first and foremost an opening onto the world, or an entryway to a new universe that is at once linguistic, cultural, sociological, literary, etc. By delving deeper into oral comprehension and written French (pulled from multiple sources), students will be able to discover different realities and different points of view. Learning a foreign language is also a tool that allows one to build metaphorical bridges to reach the "Other." Active listening, engaged speaking, and a capacity to clearly express oneself through writing make connections with people from other cultures and language backgrounds possible. Moreover, it is clear that, in today's world, a mastery of several languages is an incalculable advantage on the job market. Based on these premises, this course aims to develop a mastery of diverse components of the French language by means of an action-oriented approach. Following the methods of this pedagogical approach, this course is focused on different projects that reflect concrete learning situations that help students develop French language skills (reading, speaking, listening, and writing). Because the student will be in Morocco while taking the course, the projects will be grounded in a Moroccan context. This will enable them to enrich their understanding of the country, have otherwise unlikely encounters, and practice French in different interactions. The grammar topics will be based on perceived gaps in students' knowledge and will be pursued in collaboration with the professor and students throughout the course.
Arts & Letters-Literature. French Literature Through the 18th Century . A study of representative oral and written passages from various authors of French literature from the Middle Ages through the 18th century. Analysis of the readings and listening programs in both discussions and compositions. The course also covers the arts and the history of that period.
Cultural Diversity, Intermediate Writing. Advanced Grammar and Composition. This course is designed to strengthen students' comprehension and application of the most challenging grammatical structures for second language learners within a meaningful written language context. This objective will be accomplished through a thorough review and practice of problematic grammatical structures, and the application of these structures in writing and discussion sessions. Students will learn to write creatively as well as in both expository and argumentative formats. The course will be conducted in French.
Cultural Diversity. Introduction to French and Francophone Civilization and Culture. This course introduces students to French civilization and culture from the Middle Ages through the 20th century, and is intended to be taken after
FR 303. Students will read a variety of primary source documents in French, and will be introduced to major historical, cultural, and literary movements during these time periods, as well as major French thinkers and writers. The course assignments will focus on written and cultural competency. During the semester, students will learn how to read both critically and creatively, analyzing the strategies that different authors use to express their ideas, create their literary worlds, and engage the reader. The course will focus on interpretation in both oral and written form. The analytical approach presented in this course will prepare students for more advanced classes in literature and culture. The course aims, then, to expose students to a wide range of French-language texts and encourage learners to create more critical, insightful and engaging readings of texts.
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 fulfills an Intermediate Writing core requirement. Students will complete short writing assignments through multiple drafts, and complete research and a presentation on a topic of their choice. A student cannot take
FR 305 if they've already taken
FR 405 .
This program consists of three levels of proficiency:
FR 150 for students with no prior knowledge or experience with French,
FR 250 for students who have successfully completed
FR 102 or have the equivalent knowledge or experience with French, and
FR 350 for students who have successfully completed
FR 204 or have the equivalent knowledge or experience with French. The program offers the student the opportunity to become immersed in the French language while experiencing the cultural and societal conditions of the country where the program takes place. The methods used in this program are intended to foster the acquisition of French both in and out of the classroom. The acquisition will take place through students' and teachers' active interaction with the language and daily life in the host country. Students will read, write, and speak French on a daily basis and will be required to analyze social, political, and cultural aspects of their surroundings. Through this process, students also will have the opportunity to develop new perspectives with regard to peoples of other cultures and a point of comparison upon which to base questions of human existence.
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.