University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: November 2014

French 322: Introduction to Literature in Modernity

A survey of representative works from the the French Revolution to the present, taught in their literary, cultural and social context. Prerequisite: French 271.

French 321: Medieval, Renaissance & Early Modern Literature

Survey of representative works from the Middle Ages to the end of the eighteenth century, taught in their literary, cultural and social context. Prerequisite: French 271.

French 312: Advanced Oral & Written Expression: Writing Across the Humanities

Develops students’ writing and oral expression at an advanced level through writing and discussion of internet journalism, translation, or creative genres.

French 302: Practical French Conversation

This informal conversation course meets at the French House over the noon hour. Students are required to attend four days per week. They may buy their lunch, bring their lunch, or just sit and chat. Conversation is directed by French Assistants and other francophone guests. For more information, contact French House Director Andrew Irving. Prerequisite: French …

French 271: Introduction to Literary Analysis

An introduction to the terms and techniques of literary analysis, examining works of each genre (short story, poetry, theater and novel) from various time periods and areas of the francophone world. Prerequisite: French 228.  All sections are available for honors credit. Professors teaching sections this semester: Anne Vila, Martine Debaisieux, Joshua Armstrong

French 228: Intermediate Language & Culture

In this writing intensive course, students practice the types of writing tasks typical of courses in the major (composition, compte rendu, explication de texte), explore both traditional and evolving notions of culture in France and the francophone world, review grammar, and build vocabulary related to the cultural topics studied. Prerequisite: French 204 or French 227.

French 204: Fourth Semester French

Continuation of French 203 with more advanced materials. Oral practice and conversation, reading, grammar review, vocabulary expansion, creative writing in French. This student-centered program engages the learner in textbook and non-textbook material focusing on life today in France and in the French-speaking world. Prerequisite: French 203 or appropriate score on placement exam. 

French 203: Third Semester French

Oral practice and conversation, reading, grammar review, vocabulary expansion, creative writing in French. This student-centered program engages the learner in textbook and non-textbook material focusing on life today in France and in the French-speaking world. Prerequisite: French 102 or appropriate score on placement exam. 

French 102: Second Semester French

French 102 is the continuation of French 101 and is intended for students with limited study of French (e.g., 1-2 years of high school level study). Course goals focus on developing interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative skills and cultural awareness of the French-speaking world. Topics explored in the course include travel, fashion, media, and housing.

French 101: First Semester French

French 101 is intended for students with no previous study of French. Course goals focus on developing interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational communicative skills and cultural awareness of the French-speaking world. Topics explored in the course include personal identity, daily life, youth culture, and education.