An Introduction to French; development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Introduction to the French-speaking world. Course conducted in French.
French 101.51 is the Individualized Instruction (II) version of French 101.01. An Introduction to French; development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. French 101.51 is a self-paced, mastery-based program of learning French that mirrors the course (in terms of content and credit hours) offered in the classroom track version.
Continuation of French 101; further development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills; introduction to the French-speaking world. Course conducted in French.
French 102.51 is the Individualized Instruction (II) version of French 10.21.01. Continuation of 101.51, further development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. French 102.51 is a self-paced, mastery-based program of learning French that mirrors the course (in terms of content and credit hours) offered in the classroom track version.
Review of basic structures, vocabulary, and skills needed for entry into 103.01. Introduction to the French-speaking world. Course conducted in French.
French 102I66 is the Individualized Instruction (II) version of French 102.66. Review of basic structures, vocabulary, and skills needed for entry into 103. French 102I66 is a self-paced, mastery-based program of learning French that mirrors the course (in terms of content and credit hours) offered in the classroom track version.
Continued study of French; development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills; readings based on contemporary French culture and literature. Continued study of the French-speaking world. Course conducted in French.
French 103.51 is the Individualized Instruction version of French 103.01. Continued study of French; development of listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills; readings based on contemporary French culture and literature. French 103.51 is a self-paced, mastery-based program of learning French that mirrors the course (in terms of content and credit hours) offered in the classroom track version.
French 103I66 is the Individualized Instruction version of French 103.66. Intensive review of basic structures, vocabulary and skills needed for entry into 104. French 103I66 is a self-paced, mastery-based program of learning French that mirrors the course (in terms of content and credit hours) offered in the classroom track version.
French 104.01 is specifically designed to prepare students for further studies in the field of French language by consolidating already acquired knowledge and moving towards lengthier written and oral production.
French 104.03 is an introductory course to French cultural phenomena. Through selected readings students will develop an understanding of the contemporary history and geography of France and the current political situation.
French 104.51 is the Individualized Instruction (II) version of French 104.01. This five-credit hour course is offered through the Individualized Language Learning Center in 120 Hagerty Hall. French 104.51 is a self-paced, mastery-based program of learning French that mirrors the course (in terms of content and credit hours) offered in the classroom track version.
Students will gain proficiency in analyzing literary texts and media materials. They are expected to engage in lively class discussions and give oral presentations. Writing is also an essential component of the course. This course prepares students for further work in culture, literature, composition, and conversation.
French 201.51 is the Individualized Instruction (II) version of French 201.01. Techniques for reading and interpreting different French texts; stories, poetry, plays, films, music, and ads while building vocabulary, comprehension, speaking and writing skills.
Want to be the DJ of your own LIVE radio Program? This course is a 3-hour Independent Study offered AU, WI, and SP. The enrollment is limited, and is by instructor permission only. The course may count toward the major or the minor, and the course may be repeated once.
In this course you will find all the information that you need to speak and write like the French. Review grammar you've seen, learn some you haven't, and practice translations in order to rid your French of those pesky anglicismes! Taught in French.
This course, designed for students at the intermediate 400 level, aims to develop their ability to understand and speak French by improving language skills and boosting confidence through intensive classroom interaction.
Learn the French used in business settings and commercial correspondence, along with procedures generally applicable to international commerce. Taught in French.
All literature is shaped by a society's current social, political, moral and aesthetic concerns. This course will develop students' critical thinking, as well as reading, writing, comprehension and speaking skills. Taught in French.
The course is both an introduction to the study of film, and an in-depth survey of the art of French cinema. The course will examine the history of French cinema, with particular emphasis on sound films (i.e., films made since the 1930's).
An introduction to the theory and practice of English-French translation, based on intensive translation exercises and texts reflecting different types of written communication.
Analysis of the characteristics of different types and styles of French: learn how a same content is expressed differently depending on the medium of communication (oral versus written, prepared speech versus spontaneous conversation, etc.) and the register (degree of formality between the speaker and the listener).
Our goal will be to shed new light on the Republicanism/multiculturalism conundrum plaguing France today as we examine “keywords” (Raymond Williams) such as Frenchness, francophone, chanson, world music, colonization, decentralization, multiculturalism, pluralism, and identity.
Using a wide range of authors and works in an interdisciplinary perspective, this course will focus on major historical and cultural events that shaped the image of modern France. From Louis XIV to the Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte to the Second Empire and the Commune, to the Third Republic, France was the scene of many revolutions and insurrections, of new ideologies, and expanded economical interests.
While studying full-time in the Department of French and Italian, undergraduate students who identify business opportunities to use their French in a supervised training environment can set up an internship program.
In this seminar we will examine autobiographical, fictional, and historical texts that attempt to represent what life was “really” like under the German Occupation of 1940-44.
In this seminar we will examine the role of iconic actors in French cinema.Star studies have become a central part of the study of French cinema, and we will begin with an overview of the theoretical foundations of this work (Edgar Morin, Richard Dyer, Ginette Vincendeau, Susan Hayward).
An apprenticeship for advanced doctoral students to work with faculty members on the design and teaching of upper-level French language, literature, and culture courses. Please contact the faculty member teaching the course you are interested in. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 credit hours.
(Variable credit up to a maximum of 15 credit hours) Graduate students who identify business opportunities to use their French in a supervised training environment can set up an internship program.
Italian 101 is the first course of a sequence (101, 102, 103, 104) that leads to fulfillment of the general education requirement (GEC). The Italian elementary language sequence is designed for students who wish to develop the skills necessary to interact in the language and learn about Italian contemporary culture and society as well as Italy’s rich history.
Italian 102 is the second course of a sequence (101, 102, 103, 104 - or 111 in place of 103 and 104) which leads to the fulfillment of the foreign language requirement.
Italian 103 is the third course of a sequence (101, 102, 103, 104 - or 111 in place of 103 and 104) which leads to the fulfillment of the foreign language requirement.
Italian 104 is the fourth course of a sequence (101, 102, 103, 104 - or 111 in place of 103 and 104) which leads to the fulfillment of the foreign language requirement.
The course will take an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Italian culture, up to and including the Renaissance, with readings, lectures, slides and film on a variety of topics.
In this course you will learn about a variety of aspects of Italian contemporary society and culture, while at the same time focusing on the four language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
This course presents students with an overview of Italian cinema of the last seventy years. We will look in detail at films by ten seminal Italian directors. The course will touch upon major movements in Italian film history, including Neorealism, commedia all’italiana, engaged or political cinema and new Italian comedy.
Want to be the DJ of your own LIVE radio program? This course is a 3-hour Independent Study offered AU, WI and SP. The enrollment is limited, and is by instructor permission only. The course may count toward the major or the minor, and the course may be repeated once.
This discussion-based class will be dedicated to close analysis of Petrarch's poetry and Boccaccio's short stories in the original. Attention will also be given to criticism, research practices, oral presentation and scholarly writing skills.
Nell'inverno del 2010 nel corso Italiano 626 strariperemo un po' fuori del Sei/Settecento per includere come testi da studiare La Gerusalemme liberata di Tasso e I promessi sposi di Manzoni.
