This course will furnish students with the knowledge necessary to understanding the specificity of French culture, in particular, the concepts and information relative to the historic development of France from the height of the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. Prerequisite: French 321 or 322.

Aspects of French culture as manifested in painting, photography, film or other visual media in relation to literature.

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

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.

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

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 …

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

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.

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. 

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.