FRENCH (FRE)




FRE 5000. Research and Critical Theory/(3).F.On
Demand.  
Overview of source materials and advanced research
methodologies in foreign languages. Study of the
various critical movements and disciplinary
approaches to language and literature. Practical
application of methods for uncovering, evaluating,
organizing, and reporting of source material.
(Same as SNH 5000.)




FRE 5001. Francophone Children's and Adolescent
Literature/(3).S.
This course will investigate the
history and development of children's and
adolescent literature in France and in the
francophone world. Study of roles and perceptions
of the child and adolescent as these appear in
fictional and (auto)biographical writings, and
various mass media. Readings may vary.




FRE 5002. Masterpieces of Francophone Art and
Literature/(3).F.
A study of French and Francophone
plastic, performance, and verbal art from various
historical periods and geographic origins. The
course offers a pluridisciplinary exploration of
relationships between artistic works and the
cultures that produce them. Readings may vary.




FRE 5003. French Women Writers/(3).F.
An examination of French women
writers and their works from the Middle Ages to
the present. The survey will consider examples of
many genres women have created, used, or adapted.
Primary sources chosen for important themes will
be complemented by historical and critical
readings. Selection of authors and works will vary
from semester to semester.




FRE 5004. The French Media/(3).F.
The course explores the historical
evolution, vehicles of diffusion, purposes, and
importance of French media from traditional print
to innovative hypertext, and from rudimentary
radio to digital broadcasting of the "information
age." Coursework includes theoretical readings
that complement a "hands-on" investigation and
manipulation of these various media.




FRE 5021. Poetry of French Expression/(3).S.
Comprehensive overview of poetic
form, function, and analysis as these pertain to
the French-speaking world and French and
Francophone literary history. Commented readings
of representative poetic texts as products of
culture and as tools for language learning.




FRE 5023. Theater and Performance in French/(3).F.
Study of a variety of aspects
pertaining to theatricality and theatrical genres
from traditional venues to pop culture icons.
Primary texts will be complemented by theoretical
works, film adaptations, and other media
presentations. Readings may vary.




FRE 5025. French Cultural Studies/(3).S.
A study of various artifacts,
historic events, and cultural practices and
theories that have shaped the private and public
spheres of social and institutional development in
France. Readings may vary.




FRE 5026. Francophone Cultures/(3).S.
This course consists of an
in-depth study of selected literary texts and
other cultural artifacts (such as films,
newspapers, magazines) that underline the
traditional and contemporary aspects of
Francophone culture. Laboratory work will be
mandatory.




FRE 5500. Independent Study/(1-3).On Demand.




FRE 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand.




FRE 5555. History of the French Language/(3).S.
Study of the evolution of French from Latin to its
present form; internal developments and external
influences. Study of phonology, morphology and
syntax of Old French and reading of selected Old
French texts. (Dual-listed with FRE 4555.)




FRE 5565. Advanced French Expression/(3).F.
Students will have the opportunity
to advance their oral and written proficiencies by
examining and using different registers of
contemporary spoken French as well as analyzing
different written genres. Their oral work will be
based on reading and discussing current articles
from newspapers and periodicals; their written
work will be modeled on selected literary and
cultural narratives written by experienced French
writers. Prerequisites: Senior or graduate
standing and FRE 3080, or consent of the
instructor. (Dual-listed with FRE 4565.)




FRE 5989. Graduate Research/(1-9).F;S.
This course is designed to provide access to
University facilities for continuing graduate
research at the master's and specialist's levels. 
It is graded on an S/U basis and does not count
toward a degree.




FRE 5999. Thesis/(3).On Demand.
Graded on an S/U basis only.