100. Intensive Elementary French. 6 Hr. PR: Score of F1 on placement test or no prior study of the language or departmental consent. Equivalent of FRCH 101 and 102 combined into one course.

101. Elementary French 1. 3 Hr. PR: Score of F1 on placement test or no prior study of the language or departmental consent.  Introduction to the sound and writing systems of the language, with emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing within an authentic cultural context. (Course presumes no prior knowledge of the language.)

102. Elementary French 2. 3 Hr. PR: FRCH 101 or a score of F2 on the placement test. Continuation of French 101.

200. Intensive Intermediate French. 6 Hr. PR: FRCH 102 or FRCH 100 or score of F3 Placement Test. FRCH 203 and FRCH 204 combined into one course. Capstone course for FRCH 101 through FRCH 204. Sequence and foundation for advanced French study. Emphasis on written and oral communication within an authentic cultural context.

203. Intermediate French 1. 3 Hr. PR: FRCH 102 or score of F3 on placement test.

204. Intermediate French 2. 3 Hr. PR: FRCH 203 or score of F4 on placement test. Capstone course for the FRCH 101 through FRCH 104 sequence and foundation for advanced French study. Emphasis on written and oral communication within an authentic cultural context.

293 A-Z. Special Topics. 1-6 Hr. PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

301. Language Through Civilization. 3 Hr. PR: FRCH 204. Development of oral and written communicative skills in the context of the origins, development, and contributions of French and Francophone civilizations.

302. Language Through Culture. 3 Hr. PR: FRCH 204. Development of oral and written communicative skills in the context of contemporary values, institutions, and contributions of the French and Francophone world.

303. Structure and Communication. 3 Hr. PR: FRCH 204. Development of communicative competencies with emphasis on French language structures, speaking, and writing within an authentic cultural context.

304. Advanced Readings. 3 Hr. PR: FRCH 204. Development of communicative competencies with emphasis on authentic texts and documents from the French-speaking world.

331. Survey of Literature 1. 3 Hr. PR: Six hours of upper-division French. A cultural and historical survey from its beginnings to the end of the eighteenth century.

332. Survey of Literature 2. 3 Hr. PR: Six hours of upper-division French. A cultural and historical survey from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the present.

401. Oral Expression. 3 Hr. PR: Six hours of upper-division French. Intensive practice of oral skills with emphasis on discussion, debate, reciatin, reading aloud, etc.

402. Phonetics and Pronunciation. II. 3 Hr. PR: 12 Hr. of French or equiv.

431. French Civilization. 3 Hr. PR: 6 hours of upper-division french. A survey of major themes, movements, ideas, and figures in the development of French civilization from prehistory to the twentieth century.

432. Contemporary Culture. 3 Hr. PR: 12 Hours of French. French.

461. Commercial French 1. 3 Hr. PR: 6 Hours of upper-division French. Development of advanced speaking, reading, and writing skills appropriate for business contexts within the French-speaking world.

462. C ommercial French 2. 3 Hr. PR: FRCH 461. Continuation of FRCH 461. Development of advanced speaking, reading, and writing skills appropriate for business contexts within the French-speaking world.

470. Culture En Direct. 3 Hr. PR: 6 hours of upper-division French. Study of French civilization through visits of cultural monuments and sites, and interaction with native informants in France. Themes covered include national and historical identity of France. Course offered only through study abroad.

471. Communication En Direct. 3 Hr. PR: 6 Hr. of upper-division French. Development of written and oral communication skills through a series of classroom activities and/or outside of class assignments. Coursework involves interaction with native informants. Course offered only through study abroad.

490. Teaching Practicum. 1-3 Hr. PR: Consent. Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.

491. Professional Field Experience. 1-18 Hr. PR: Consent (May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.) Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.

492. Directed Study. 1-6 Hr. Directed study, reading, and/or research.

493 A-Z. Special Topics. 1-6 Hr. PR: Consent. Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.

494 A-Z. Seminar. 1-3 Hr. PR: Consent. Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.

495. Independent Study. 1-3 Hr. Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.

496. Senior Thesis. 1-3 Hr. PR: Consent.

498. Honors. 1-3 Hr. PR: Students in Honors and consent by the Honors director. Independent reading, study, or research.