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French Studies

FREN 101, 102 Beginning French

DeMarte, Robinson Kelly, Staff
Content: Basic vocabulary and structural patterns of the French language. Emphasis on developing speaking and writing skills. Practical conversations dealing with all aspects of traditional French and Francophone culture. Conversation group sessions required.
Prerequisite: None. Must be taken in sequence.
Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits each.

FREN 201, 202 Intermediate French

Aas-Rouxparis, DeMarte, Robinson Kelly
Content: Strengthening language skill foundation. Solid grammar review and vocabulary expansion. Emphasis on oral and written proficiency. Short compositions and group presentations based on selected literary and cultural readings, audio and video materials.
Prerequisite: French 102 or placement exam. Must be taken in sequence.
Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.

FREN 230 French Literature In Translation

DeMarte, Robinson Kelly
Content: Study of translations of selected outstanding works of French and Francophone literature including novels, short stories, plays, and poetry. Lectures, discussions, student essays, supplementary readings on literary, cultural, historical, philosophical, religious, and social background of works studied. Taught in English; no background in French or French literature required.
Prerequisite: None.
Taught: Alternate years, 4 semester credits. May be taken twice for credit if the topic is different.

FREN 244 French Practicum

Aas-Rouxparis, DeMarte, Robinson Kelly
Content: Independent work dealing with a French/Francophone project under faculty supervision. Advanced students lead beginning French discussion groups.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Taught: Each semester, 1-4 semester credits.

FREN 261, 262 Conversational French

Staff
Content: Development of speaking and listening skills. Topics of conversation and new vocabulary, idioms, and sentence patterns from authentic cultural and literary materials.
Prerequisite: French 202.
Taught: Annually, 2 semester credits each. Both courses may be taken twice for credit or taken in sequence for a maximum of 4 credits, credit-no credit.

FREN 301 French Composition And Conversation

Aas-Rouxparis, DeMarte, Robinson Kelly
Content: Oral expression, idiomatic usage, and creative writing with advanced grammar review. Readings, discussions, and compositions based on selections from French culture and literature. Emphasis on developing proficiency in spoken and written French.
Prerequisite: French 202 or placement exam.
Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.

FREN 321 Introduction To French Literary Studies

Aas-Rouxparis, DeMarte, Robinson Kelly
Content: Advanced study of French syntax and stylistics based on readings from contemporary French and Francophone literature and culture. Expository and creative oral and written expression; conceptualization in the language and explication of literary texts. Group discussions, individual projects, midterm, final.
Prerequisite: French 301 or consent of instructor.
Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.

FREN 330 Francophone Literature

Aas-Rouxparis
Content: Study of major works by Francophone writers outside of France (Africa, Canada, Caribbean). Focus on sociocultural issues as expressed in literature. Class discussion, short papers, oral presentations, midterm, final.
Prerequisite: French 301 or consent of instructor.
Taught: Alternate years, 4 semester credits.

FREN 340 French Literature And Society

Aas-Rouxparis, DeMarte, Robinson Kelly
Content: In-depth study of representative works of French poetry, short fiction, or drama from a particular historical period. Focus on a specific genre and/or theme. An examination of how literature provides aesthetic responses to political and sociocultural issues through innovative strategies of narration and interconnections between literature and the arts. Class discussion, short papers, final.
Prerequisite: French 301 or consent of instructor.
Taught: Alternate years, 4 semester credits.

FREN 350 Topics In French And Francophone Literature

Aas-Rouxparis, DeMarte, Nadine, Robinson Kelly
Content: Special topic pertaining to prominent issues of French and/or Francophone literature. The chosen topic will vary and may include the study of a genre, literary movement, historical period, or theme. Possible topics include medieval romance, the lives of saints, the Renaissance, epistolarity, theatre, gender studies, traditional oral literature, existentialism, film studies. Linguistic and literary proficiency practiced through extensive oral and written work and final examination.
Prerequisite: French 301 or consent of instructor.
Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits. May be taken twice for credit if the topic is different.

FREN 410 Major Periods In French Literature

Aas-Rouxparis, DeMarte, Robinson Kelly
Content: Major trends in French literature from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Introduction to basic techniques of literary analysis. Class discussion, oral presentations, short papers, research paper, final.
Prerequisites: French 321. Senior standing.
Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.

FREN 444 French Practicum

Aas-Rouxparis, DeMarte, Robinson Kelly
Content: Possible practica include the following: 1) Independent research dealing with a French/Francophone project under faculty supervision. 2) Participation in a theatre workshop that culminates in mounting a French play for the campus community. 3) Internship at the Portland "Ecole française" French-immersion school.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Taught: Each semester, 1-4 semester credits.

FREN 450 Special Topics

Aas-Rouxparis, DeMarte, Robinson Kelly
Content: Special topics or issues of French/Francophone literature and culture. Emphasis on stylistics and fine points of idiomatic usage. Extensive oral and written work culminating in a research paper written and presented in French.
Prerequisites: French 321. Senior standing.
Taught: Annually, 4 semester credits.

FREN 490 Honors Thesis

Aas-Rouxparis, DeMarte, Robinson Kelly
Content: Independent research project suitable for granting departmental honors. Details determined by student in conference with supervising faculty member.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Departmental approval.
Taught: Annually, 1-4 semester credits, credit-no credit.

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