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FREN 401 - Elementary French
Credits:
4.00
Conducted in French, the course introduces students to
French language and culture through speaking, listening,
reading, writing, labs and films. Designed for students
without previous training in French. Credit only for
students who have had less than two years of French in
secondary school. (However, students with two or more years
of French who are not yet prepared to enter French 501 are
encouraged to audit 401 and/or 402 for no 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. Explores the history, literature, and
cultures of francophone countries in Europe, Africa, North
America, or the Caribbean. Lecture, discussion, guest
speakers, and multimedia. Satisfies the general education
requirement for foreign culture and counts toward the
French Studies minor. Francophone regions will vary from
year to year. Special fee. Writing intensive.
FREN 500 - Selected Topics in World Literature
Credits:
4.00
Topics will be chosen that 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, listening, reading, writing,
labs, and films. Intensive review of basic grammar.
Designed for students who have had two years of French in
high school. 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 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 materials. 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 527 - Francophone Cinema
Credits:
4.00
Introduction to major francophone film texts. Through
cinema, the course explores the cultures, societies,
histories, and politics of francophone countries in Europe,
Africa, North America, and the Carribbean. Students examine
filmmakers, genres, periods, and movements. Lecture,
discussion, and guest speakers. Francophone region varies
from year to year. Taught in English. Special fee.
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. Cr/F.
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 intensiv
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 at least a grade of B- average in French courses
(FREN 631 and FREN 632, FREN 651 and FREN 652) and overall.
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 695 - Special Advanced Language Study in France
Credits:
4.00
Four weeks of intensive language study at the Centre
International d'Etudes des Langues (CIEL) in Brest,
France. Prereq: FREN 631 and 632 with grade of B- or better
and permission. Special UNH fee and DCE administrative fee.
Student responsible for personal and travel expenses as
well as tuition and other costs at CIEL. (Offered summer
only.) Special fee.
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 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.