French Intermediate and Upper Level Courses

Conversations and Styles: A bridge course between the elementary language sequence and FREN 6, Texts and Contexts. You'll build your cultural knowledge by studying historical and contemporary French and francophone societies. Focus topics include evolving political and regional identities, literature and the expression of identity, gender relations, the role of the media, education, religion and immigration. You'll expand your active use of French, refine reading and writing strategies, and comprehensively review grammar. Course work includes active participation in class discussions, oral presentations, and regular reading/writing assignments in the areas of narrative and poetry, cinema, music, and journalism. Not open to students who have received credit for FREN 008 or FREN 09.01. Prerequisites: FREN 3, or equivalent preparation. W and SOC. 

Introduction to French Texts and Contexts: An introduction to French literature, culture, and media across time that provides students with the tools to read and analyze texts critically. Through a selection of literary works, films, and other cultural artifacts, this course examines how ideas, genres, and narratives develop and intersect. Topics and materials vary based on the instructor's focus, allowing for an engaging and dynamic exploration of francophone literary and cultural landscapes. Not open to students who have received credit for FREN 10.01-10.99. Prerequisites: French 5 (formally French 8) or the permission of the individual instructor. W and LIT. 

A program of individual study directed by a faculty member. A proposal signed by the faculty advisor must be submitted to the department for approval by June 1st of the student's junior year.  Open only to French Studies and Romance Language majors whose primary language is French. 

Honors students will arrange a program of study and research during the winter or spring term of the senior year with an individual faculty member. A thesis written in French and a public presentation are the standard culmination of this course. A student proposal signed by the faculty advisor must be submitted to the department for approval by the fifth day of classes of the designated term.