Northeastern State University

FRENCH (FREN)

1013 Introduction to French Language and Cultures #

A basic introduction to the French language and to the peoples who speak French, with emphasis on customs, traditions, and cultural heritage. Taught primarily in English, with no prior French necessary.

1113 Elementary French I #

Grammar and pronunciation; reading, composition and oral-aural practice.

1123 Elementary French II #

Grammar and pronunciation; reading, composition and oral-aural practice. Prerequisite: FREN 1113.

2002 French Culture #

Basic knowledge of the peoples of the world who speak French. Includes emphasis on customs, traditions and cultural heritage. Course approach involves lectures, research, and/or travel.

2010 Seminar #

Courses in French language with emphasis on individual needs. Course approach may involve lectures, research and/or travel. Any combination of courses may be taken for up to six hours maximum credit.

2113 Intermediate French I #

Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite: FREN 1123 or equivalent.

2123 Intermediate French II #

Grammar, composition, oral-aural practice and readings. Prerequisite: FREN 2113 or equivalent.

3113 Advanced Composition & Conversation I #

Composition, oral reports and discussion of civilization topics. Prerequisite: FREN 2123 or equivalent.

3123 Advanced Composition & Conversation II #

Composition, oral reports and discussion of French civilization topics. Prerequisite: FREN 3113 or equivalent.

3203 French Culture and Civilization #

Historical, intellectual, artistic and social development of France. Readings, discussion, and audio-visual materials. Prerequisite: FREN 1113 and 1123 or equivalent.

3283 Second Language Acquisition and Teaching

An introduction to current theories of second language acquisition and the language teaching methodologies based on these theories. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.

3503 Readings in French Literature #

Selected readings in contemporary French literature with emphasis on conversational and written practice. Prerequisite: FREN 2123 or equivalent.

4123 Advanced French Grammar #

Pronunciation principles, orthography and punctuation; syntactical, lexical and stylistic aspects. Prerequisite: FREN 3123.

4410 Seminar #

Studies in French language and literature, with emphasis on individual needs. Any combination of this series may be taken for up to six hours maximum credit. Prerequisite: 12 hours French.

4503 Survey of French Literature I #

Readings, lectures, and term projects in French Literature to 1800. Prerequisite: 6 hours of advanced French (3000 level).

4603 Survey of French Literature II #

Readings, lectures, and term projects in French Literature since 1800. Prerequisite: 6 hours of advanced French (3000 level).