Category: Courses

A study of how culture has evolved over the course of French history, in relation to a chosen topic. Pre-Reqs: French 321 & 322 or cons inst

An introduction to political, social, intellectual, artistic and literary developments in French and Francophone culture, within the time period from the French Revolution to the current era. Pre-Reqs: French 271

An introduction to the political, social, intellectual, artistic and literary development of French culture, from its origins to the French Revolution (1789). Pre-Reqs: French 321 or 322

Introduction to important literary works of modernity (from the French Revolution to the twenty-first century). Classes conducted in French. Pre-Reqs: French 271

Introduction to important literary works from the medieval era to the French Revolution. Classes conducted in French. Pre-Reqs: French 271

Cultural study of contemporary Francophone Africa, focusing on issues in government, organizations and enterprise. Exploration of cultural and professional relations between Francophone Africa and France, the European Union, and the United States. Pre-Reqs: French 228 or 311 or 313 or cons inst

Trains students to write essays on a variety of topics, using different registers of French, and work to correct pronunciation and improve conversation skills. Pre-Reqs: French 228

UW–Madison students can join us for lunch any day, Monday through Friday. It’s as easy as that. Come, sit and chat in French with fellow students and native speakers. Many students report that this course was a very valuable experience for them. Their spoken French improved immensely and they felt very comfortable interacting with other …

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. There are currently three (3) of French 271 scheduled for Fall 2016. All sections are available for honors credit. Professors teaching …

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. There …