French Courses

Winter 2025▲

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Elementary French II

FREN 112 - Kamara, Mohamed

Emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking, with gradual introduction of reading and writing.

Elementary French II

FREN 112 - Leva, James

Emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking, with gradual introduction of reading and writing.

Intermediate French II

FREN 162 - Cordova, Kelley

Extensive grammar review with practical application of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the classroom. The course acquaints students with French life and culture.

Conversation et composition: Cours avancé

FREN 261 - McCormick, Stephen

Further development of conversational skills and beginning work in free composition, with systematic grammar review and word study in various relevant cultural contexts.

Enquêter en France: Literary Investigations of Past and Present, from Zola to Zeniter

FREN 295B - Cordova, Kelley

Observing, exploring, and questioning our world: herein lies the essence of the French literary phenomenon known as enquête. Through the in-depth study, analysis, and critique of a pool of texts of varied forms, genres, and styles – novels, empirical narratives, personal essays, photo texts, and films – this discussion-based course will examine what literature and we as readers stand to gain when authors adopt the simultaneous roles of writer and social scientist. 

Études de genre: Théâtre français moderne et contemporain en production

FREN 332B - Radulescu, Domnica

An exploration of modern and contemporary Francophone theater that culminates with the full theater production of a show to be presented at the Lenfest Center.

Fall 2024▲

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Elementary French I

FREN 111 - Leva, James

Emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking, with gradual introduction of reading and writing.

Elementary French I

FREN 111 - Kamara, Mohamed

Emphasis on listening comprehension and speaking, with gradual introduction of reading and writing.

Intermediate French I

FREN 161 - Cordova, Kelley

Extensive grammar review with acquisition of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in the classroom. The course acquaints students with French life and culture.

Advanced Intermediate French

FREN 164 - Bouillon, Camille

Emphasis on reading and composition skills, with extensive practice in speaking and listening through class discussion. Some grammar review.

Invitation au voyage

FREN 273 - Cordova, Kelley

In this course students will discover the fascinating and ecclectic world of French language literature and film. This exploration will include a variety of authors, poets, playwrights, and filmmakers. Focus on textual analysis in composition and oral presentations.

Histoire des idées

FREN 283 - McCormick, Stephen

This course retraces the evolution of thought in France across centuries through the examination of intellectual, cultural and artistic movements. Readings, discussions and paper in French for further development of communication skills.

La Francophonie

FREN 344 - Kamara, Mohamed

An analysis of styles, genres, and themes in relation to particular cultural contexts, as represented in literary works written in French by authors from countries other than France. Of particular interest is French language literature from Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada.

Directed Individual Study: Traditions intellectuelles et la société contemporaine

FREN 403E - McCormick, Stephen

This course investigates influential moments in French intellectual and scientific history and explores how these questions resurface in contemporary francophone society.

Spring 2024▲

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Spring Term Topics in French Civilization: Collecting Empire: Museums, Botanical Specimens, and Assembling the French Colonial Empire

FREN 285B - Kamara, Mohamed / McCormick, Stephen

A study of significant aspects of culture and civilization through direct experience abroad in France and/or Francophone countries.