French Course Offerings
Advanced Courses (300 level)
French 301 Advanced Conversation
This course seeks to improve oral communication, increase vocabulary and accelerate listening comprehension. For advanced students. Prerequisite: French 204. Strongly recommended: French 208.
French 303 Phonetics
An advanced course in French speech with emphasis on the development of oral ability. Theory of French sounds, phonetic transcription (using the International Phonetic Alphabet), and intensive practice in pronunciation. Prerequisite: French 204.
French 304 Advanced Composition
An advanced course in writing French with emphasis on the elements of style. Prerequisite: French 204.
French 308 Business French
A study of economic life in France, designed to provide an introduction to business and legal terminology, including composition and preparation of business correspondence. Prerequisite: French 204.
French 312 Advanced French Grammar
Advanced French Grammar. Prerequisite: French 204, or 248 with a grade of B or better.
French 315 Survey of French Literature I
Introduction to the major works of French literature from the Middle Ages to the Revolution. Prerequisite: French 204. Strongly recommended: French 304.
French 318 Survey of French Literature II
Reading major works of French literature of the XIXth and XXth centuries. Prerequisite: French 315.
French 330 French Civilization
An exploration of the evolution of French and francophone cultures and societies. Prerequisite: French 204. Strongly recommended: French 301.
French 331 La Civilisation française à travers les arts
A review of French society as it is reflected through the various arts. Prerequisite: French 204. Strongly recommended: French 301.
French 350 Masterpieces of French Literature in English Translation
A Study of selected works in French literature, centering on discussions relevant to modern thought and ideas.
French 352 Honors: Masterpieces of French Literature in English Translation
Variable themes selected from major works of French literature.
French 360 French Special Topics
Course content to be designated by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: French 204 or consent of instructor.
French 401 Thèmes littéraires
This course will examine specific themes in French literature. The theme will be designated by the instructor. Prerequisite: French 301 and 318.
French 403 Le Genre littéraire
This course will examine specific genres such as theatre, poetry, novel, short story or folktale in French literature. The chosen genre will be designated by the instructor. Prerequisite: French 301 and 318.
French 405 Le Cinéma français
This advanced course will introduce the French film from silent to classic, Nouvelle Vague and avant-garde productions. Critical skills will be developed through discussions focusing on cinema as a new language closely related to art and events. Prerequisite: French 301 and 318.
French 406 Francophone World and Minority Cultures of France
This advanced course will introduce the literatures of the francophone world as well as the distinct voices of minority cultures within France. Prerequisite: French 301 and 318.
French 446 Independent Study
See Independent Study under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements.
French 456 Related Readings
See Related Readings under Course and Academic Advisement Policies information for general course description, general prerequisites, and proper contract form requirements.
French 474 Honors Thesis
Honors thesis projects include any advanced independent endeavor in the student's major field of study e.g. a written thesis, scientific experiment or research project, creative arts exhibit or production. Proposals (attached to Independent Study contract) must show clear promise of honors level work and be approved by a faculty sponsor. Course title for transcript will be Honors Thesis.' Completed projects will be announced and presented to interested students and faculty. Prerequisite: University Honors status and junior standing. Maximum of 6 units (crs.).
