2015-2016 Catalog

French (FRNCH)

This is an archived copy of the 2015-2016 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://catalog.iastate.edu.

Courses

Courses primarily for undergraduates:

FRNCH 101. Elementary French I.

(4-0) Cr. 4. F.SS.
Beginning level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in French, within the context of French culture. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.

FRNCH 102. Elementary French II.

(4-0) Cr. 4. S.SS. Prereq: FRNCH 101
Beginning level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in French, within the context of French culture. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FRNCH 201. Intermediate French I.

(4-0) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: FRNCH 102
Intermediate level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in French within the context of French culture. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FRNCH 202. Intermediate French II.

(4-0) Cr. 4. S. Prereq: FRNCH 201
Intermediate level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in French within the context of French culture. Credit by examination in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for courses numbered 101, 102, 201, and 202 is available only to students who are not currently enrolled in the course. Credit by examination for other courses in the Department is normally not available.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FRNCH 301. French Writing and Grammar.

(3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: FRNCH 202
Emphasis on developing functional language skills in reading and writing. Selective review of grammar within the context of cultural and literary prose.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FRNCH 302. Reading and Writing French.

(3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: FRNCH 301
Readings in French prose, theater and poetry. Introduction to close reading and analysis. Development of reading and writing skills for upper-level courses.

FRNCH 304. French for Business and Professions.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: FRNCH 301
Communication in business and professional contexts in French-speaking countries. Cultural contexts of business and professional practice. Emphasis on working across French-American cultures. Preparation for internships.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FRNCH 305. French Conversation.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: FRNCH 202
Intensive conversational or listening practice emphasizing contemporary French or Francophone civilization. Native or near-native speakers are not eligible to enroll.

FRNCH 320. France Today.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: FRNCH 202
Selected topics dealing with contemporary French society and culture. Introduction to materials, resources, and forms of communication available on the Internet, and in other electronic and print media.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FRNCH 326. Studies in French or Francophone Film.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable. Prereq: FRNCH 302 or concurrent enrollment in FRNCH 302
In-depth study of a selected filmmaker, genre, or movement. Emphasis on analytical interpretation and relationship between film and French or Francophone culture, history, and society.

FRNCH 340. Studies in French or Francophone Literature.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable. Prereq: FRNCH 302 or concurrent enrollment in FRNCH 302
In-depth study of a selected topic, genre, movement or writer in French or Francophone literature, civilization or culture. Emphasis on close readings and discussion.

FRNCH 370. French Studies in English.

(3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Author, genre, or period study in French or Francophone history, literature, or culture. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FRNCH 370F. French studies in English: French Topics on Women and Gender Studies.

(Cross-listed with W S). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FRNCH 378. French Film Studies in English.

(2-2) Cr. 3. Repeatable.
Analysis and interpretation of film in twentieth-century French society. Topics vary according to faculty interest. Film directors, genres, movements (e.g. The New Wave), historical survey, aesthetics, and cinematography. Readings, discussions and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.

FRNCH 476. French Civilization Seminar in English.

(3-0) Cr. 3. S.
Advanced seminar in French civilization. Topics vary according to faculty interest. Readings, discussions, and paper in English.

FRNCH 490. Independent Study.

Cr. 1-6. Repeatable, maximum of 9 credits. Prereq: Permission of French staff and department chair
Designed to meet the needs of students who wish to focus on areas other than those in which courses are offered. No more than 9 credits in Frnch 490 may be counted toward graduation.

FRNCH 499. Internship in French.

Cr. 1-3. Repeatable, maximum of 3 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: 9 credits of French at the 300 level; permission of advisor and WLC Internship Coordinator. Work experience using French language skills in the public or private sector, combined with academic work under faculty supervision
Credits may be applied only to LCP major. Offered on a satisfactory-fail basis only. No more than 3 credits of Frnch 499 may be applied to the major.

Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduates:

FRNCH 590. Special Topics in French.