Any experimental courses offered by FRNCH can be found at: registrar.iastate.edu/faculty-staff/courses/explistings/
Courses
Courses primarily for undergraduates:
(4-0) Cr. 4. F.SS.
Beginning level development of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking in French, within the context of French culture.
(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.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(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.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(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.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
Cr. 4. F.
Prereq: FRNCH 201 or equivalent.
Practice in oral communication within the context of French language and cultures for professions. Best-suited for students with a solid foundation in basic French grammar.
Only one of FRNCH 202 or 203 may count toward graduation.
(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.
(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.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: FRNCH 301
Communication in business and professional contexts in French-speaking countries. Development of effective communication strategies and project management in the workplace. Cultural contexts of business and professional practice. Emphasis on working across French-American cultures. Preparation for internships.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: FRNCH 202
Intensive conversational and listening practice emphasizing contemporary France and the Francophone world. Native or near-native speakers are not eligible to enroll.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3.
Prereq: FRNCH 202
Selected topics dealing with contemporary French society and culture.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(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. Counts toward World Film Studies Minor.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: For fourth credit, 6 credits in French at 300 level.
Author, genre, or period study in French or Francophone history, literature, or culture.Three credits: readings, discussions and papers in English; open to all students. Four credits: required for French concentration credit, supplementary readings and written course work in French.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(Cross-listed with WGS). (3-0) Cr. 3. Repeatable.
Topics vary according to faculty interest. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(2-2) Cr. 3-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: For fourth credit, 6 credits in French at 300 level.
Analysis and interpretation of film in French society. Topics vary according to faculty interest. Film directors, genres, movements (e.g. The New Wave), historical survey, aesthetics, and cinematography. Three credits: readings, discussions and papers in English; open to all students. Four credits: required for French concentration credit, supplementary readings and written course work in French. Counts toward World Film Studies Minor.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
(3-0) Cr. 3-4. S.
Key moments and themes in French society and culture up to the modern era. Subjects vary according to faculty interest. Readings, discussions, and papers in English.
Meets International Perspectives Requirement.
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.
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:
Cr. 2-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credtis of 400 level French
Cr. 2-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credtis of 400 level French
Cr. 2-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credtis of 400 level French
Cr. 2-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credtis of 400 level French
Cr. 2-4. Repeatable.
Prereq: Permission of instructor; 6 credtis of 400 level French