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FREN 401 - Elementary French
Credits:
4.00
Conducted in French. For students without previous training
French. Aural comprehension, speaking, writing, reading.
Labs. (No credit for students who have had two or more years
of French in secondary school; however, any such students
whose studies of French have been interrupted for a
significant amount of time should consult the
department chairperson about possibly receiving credit.
401-402 taken together satisfies the foreign language
requirement. Special fee.
FREN 402 - Elementary French
Credits:
4.00
See description for FREN 401. FREN 401 is a prerequisite for
this course. Cannot be taken separately except with
permission of instructor.
FREN 425 - Introduction to French Studies
Credits:
4.00
Taught in English, designed for students interested in
exploring the history, literature, and culture of France and
other French-speaking countries. Learning by means of
guest speakers, and multimedia. Prepares for FREN 401-402.
Does not satisfy B.A. foreign language requirement, but does
satisfy the general education requirement(s) for foreign
culture and the prerequisite for the French studies minor.
Special fee. (Offered spring semesters and occasional summer
semesters.) Writing intensive.
FREN 426 - Introduction to Francophone Studies
Credits:
4.00
Taught in English, designed for students interested in
exploring the history, literature, and culture of Quebec and
French-speaking Canada. Learning by means of lecture,
discussion, guest speakers, and multimedia. Prepares for
FREN 401-402 and 526. Does not statisfy B.A. foreign
language requirement, but does satisfy the prerequisite for
the French studies minor. Special fee. Writing intensive.
FREN 500 - Selected Topics in World Literature
Credits:
4.00
Topics will be chosen which introduce students to major
themes and genres. (Also offered as CLAS 500, GERM 500,
ITAL 500, PORT 500, RUSS 500, SPAN 500.) May be repeated for
credit. Credit/Fail. Writing intensive.
FREN 501 - Intensive Review of French
Credits:
4.00
Conducted in French, the course emphasizes the active use
of French through speaking, reading, and writing. Review of
basic grammar. Labs and films. Designed primarily for
those whose study of French has been interrupted for a
significant amount of time and for those who have had two
years of high school French. Special fee.
FREN 503 - Intermediate French
Credits:
4.00
Conducted in French. Review of grammar with emphasis on the
development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening
skills, and on culture. Discussion in French of literary and
cultural readings. Labs and films. Special fee. Writing
intensive.
FREN 503H - Honors/Intermediate French
Credits:
4.00
See description for FREN 503. Writing intensive.
FREN 504 - Intermediate French
Credits:
4.00
See description for FREN 503. Writing intensive.
FREN 504H - Honors/Intermediate French
Credits:
4.00
See description for FREN 504. Writing intensive.
FREN 521 - French Prose in Translation
Credits:
4.00
Works affecting French thought from the Renaissance to the
modern period. Readings, discussion, papers in English. Not
for major credit. Special fee. (Not offered every year.)
Writing intensive.
FREN 522 - French Drama in Translation
Credits:
4.00
Taught in English, major works of comedy, tragedy, and
drama. Moliere and Racine to the present day. Not for major
credit. Special fee. (Not offered every year.)
FREN 525 - Introduction to French Civilization and Culture
Credits:
4.00
Taught in English, French civilization from a variety of
perspectives and topics. Includes historical, geographical,
and artistic expressions of French culture. Not for major
credit. May be repeated for credit barring duplication of
Special fee. (Not offered every year.) Writing intensive.
FREN 526 - Introduction to Francophone Cultures
Credits:
4.00
Taught in English. Focus on French speaking cultures other
than France. Includes historical, geographical, and artistic
expressions of these cultures. Not for major credit. May be
repeated for credit barring duplication of materials.
Special fee. (Not offered every year.) Writing intensive.
FREN 582 - Study Abroad in Paris
Credits:
1.00 to 16.00
Study with the University of Delaware program in Paris,
France. For students who have completed FREN 501 or 503
with a grade of B- or better. Students take one language
course (equivalent to FREN 503 or 504) and courses taught
in English (topics include Art History, History, Literature,
and Political Science). Special fee. Prereq: FREN 501 or
FREN 503.
FREN 585 - Intermediate Language Study in France
Credits:
4.00
Equivalent to FREN 503, requires four weeks of intensive
study of French language and culture at the Centre
International d'Etudes des Langues (CIEL) in Brest,
France. Prereq: FREN 501 or French 4 in a U.S. high school,
with a grade of C+ or better and permission. Special UNH
administrative fee and DCE registration fee. Student
responsible for personal and travel expenses, and tuition
costs in France. Special fee. (Offered summers only.)
FREN 586 - Intermediate Language Study in France
Credits:
4.00
Equivalent to FREN 504, requires four weeks of intensive
study of French language and culture at the Centre
International d'Etudes des Langues (CIEL) in Brest,
France. Prereq: FREN 503 or 585 with a grade of C+ or better
and permission. Special UNH administrative fee and DCE
registration fee. Student responsible for personal and
travel expenses and tuition costs in France. Special fee.
(Offered summers only.)
FREN 595 - French Practicum
Credits:
2.00
Practical use of French language or cultural skills outside
the classroom through special projects. May be repeated up
to 4 credits. Prereq: Permission. CR/F.
FREN 631 - Advanced French Conversation and Composition
Credits:
4.00
Rapid review of basic grammatical structures and in-depth
study of more complex linguistic patterns. Vocabulary
building. Frequent written compositions and oral
presentations using materials on contemporary culture taken
from various media. Students develop phonetics and
oral/aural skills in lab and class. Prereq: C or better in
FREN 504. Required for majors. Special fee. Writing
intensive.
FREN 632 - Advanced French Conversation and Composition
Credits:
4.00
See description for FREN 631. Writing intensive.
FREN 651 - Readings in French Literature
Credits:
4.00
Reading and rigorous oral and written analysis of texts
selected to illustrate important themes/genres in French
literature. May be taken before or after FREN 652.
Pre- or Co-Req: FREN 631-632. Required for majors. Special
fee. Writing intensive.
FREN 651H - Honors/Readings in French Literature
Credits:
4.00
See description for FREN 651. Writing intensive.
FREN 652 - Readings in French Literature
Credits:
4.00
See description for FREN 651. May be taken before or after
FREN 651. Writing intensive.
FREN 652H - Honors/Readings in French Literature
Credits:
4.00
See description for FREN 652. Writing intensive.
FREN 675 - Topics in French Civilization
Credits:
4.00
Topics drawn from all aspects and periods of French
civilization. Prereq: FREN 631, 632, and 651 or 652.
May be repeated for credit barring duplication of materials.
Special fee. (Not offered every year.) Writing intensive.
FREN 676 - Topics in Francophone Culture
Credits:
4.00
Topics drawn from all aspects and periods of French
civilization. Prereq: FREN 631, 632 and 651 or 652. May be
repeated for credit barring duplication of materials.
Special fee. (Not offered every year.) Writing intensive.
FREN 677 - France in the European Union
Credits:
4.00
Topics drawn from all aspects of contemporary French
culture in its relationship with the fifteen member states
of the European Union, with emphasis on the role of
France in the building of the European Union. Special fee.
Prereq: FREN 631-632. Coreq: FREN 651 or 652. (Not offered
every year.) Writing intensive.
FREN 682 - Study Abroad in Paris
Credits:
1.00 to 16.00
Study with the University of Delaware program in Paris,
France. For students who have completed FREN 504 or 631 with
a grade of B- or better. Students take one language course
(equivalent to FREN 631 or 632) and courses taught in
English (topics include Art History, History, Literature,
and Political Science). Special fee. Prereq: FREN 504 or
FREN 631. CR/F.
FREN 683 - Advanced Language Study in France
Credits:
4.00
Equivalent to FREN 631, this course requires four weeks of
intensive study of French language at the Centre
International d'Etudes des Langues (CIEL) in Brest France.
Prereq FREN 504 with a grade of C or better and permission.
Special UNH administrative fee and DCE registration fee.
Student responsible for personal and travel expenses and
tuition costs in France. Special fee. Offered summers only.
FREN 684 - Advanced Language Study in France
Credits:
4.00
Equivalent to FREN 632, this course requires four weeks of
intensive study of French language at the Centre
International d'Etudes des Langues(CIEL) in Brest, France.
Prereq: FREN 504 or FREN 683, with a grade of C or better
and permission. Special UNH administrative fee and DCE
registration fee. Student responsible for personal and
travel expenses and tuition costs in France. Special fee.
(Offered summers only.)
FREN 685 - Junior Year at the University of Burgundy
Credits:
16.00
Studies at the University of Burgundy (in Dijon, France) for
juniors who have completed their sophomore year at UNH and
have passed with a grade of B or better FREN 631-632, FREN
651 & 652. Students are expected to take French courses in
each semester of their freshman and sophomore years.
Attendance required at orientation sessions during the
second semester of sophomore year. Interested students
should consult the director of the program. Prereq:
permission. (Not for graduate credit.) Special fee. CR/F.
FREN 686 - Junior Year at the University of Burgundy
Credits:
16.00 to 32.00
Studies at the University of Burgundy (in Dijon, France) for
juniors who have completed their sophomore year at UNH and
have passed with a grad of B or better FREN 631-632, FREN
651 & 652. Students are expected to take French courses in
each semester of their freshman and sophomore years.
Attendance required at orientation sessions during the
second semester of sophomore year. Interested students
should consult the director of the program. Prereq:
permission. (Not for graduate credit.) Special fee. CR/F.
FREN 762 - 17th Century French Literature
Credits:
4.00
Prereq: FREN 651 and 652 or equivalent. Special fee.
(Offered fall semester in alternate years.) Writing
intensive.
FREN 765 - 18th Century French Literature
Credits:
4.00
Prereq: FREN 651 and 652 or equivalent. Special fee.
(Offered spring semester in alternate years.) Writing
intensive.
FREN 775 - 19th Century French Literature
Credits:
4.00
Prereq: FREN 651 and 652 or equivalent. Special fee.
(Offered fall semester in alternate years.) Writing
intensive.
FREN 782 - 20th Century French Literature
Credits:
4.00
Prereq: FREN 651 and 652 or equivalent. Special fee.
(Offered spring semester in alternate years.) Writing
intensive.
FREN 785 - Topics in Francophone Literatures
Credits:
4.00
Readings in French literatures from outside of France
(e.g., Quebec, Africa, the Caribbean). Taught in French.
Prereq: FREN 651 and 652. Special fee. (Not offered every
year.) Writing intensive.
FREN 790 - Advanced Language and Style
Credits:
4.00
Translation of contemporary texts, intensive study of major
writing techniques (such as narration, explication de texte,
compte rendu, dissertation). Required for major. Prereq: at
least two literature courses in French numbered above 652.
Special fee. (Fall semester only.) Writing intensive.
FREN 791 - Methods of Foreign Language Teaching
Credits:
4.00
Objectives, methods, and techniques in teaching foreign
languages from elementary gr4ades through college.
Discussion, demonstration, preparation of instructional
materials, microteaching of the language skills. Prereq:
permission. Not for major or minor credit. (Fall semester
only.)
FREN 795 - Special Studies in French Language and Literature
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Individual guided study of the work of a major author,
a genre, or specific topics in literature. Training in
bibliography and organization of material. Prereq:
permission. (Not offered every year.)
FREN 796 - Special Studies in French Language and Literature
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
See description for FREN 795.
FREN 798 - Seminar in French Literature
Credits:
4.00
Topics chosen by the instructor. May be repeated for
credit barring duplication of material. Prereq: FREN
651, 652; permission. (Not offered every year.)
FREN 799 - Honors Senior Thesis
Credits:
2.00
Yearlong course leading to an honors senior thesis. Open
only to seniors seeking honors in major whose individually
designed research projects have been approved by the
department honors committee and who have been assigned
an adviser. Students must enroll for both fall and spring
semesters. Students defend the resulting written thesis in
an oral presentation before department members and
others. Prereq: permission.