Our Courses

FREN 1001
Elementary French

The French language and French-speaking cultures. Open only to students who have fewer than two units of high school French. Emphasis is on conversational skills with attention to reading, writing, and listening comprehension.

FREN 1002
Elementary French

A continuation of Elementary French. Emphasis is on conversational skills with attention to reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Does not count for students with credit in FREN 1110

FREN 1110
Accelerated Elementary French

Accelerated course reviewing basic principles of the French language for students with some background of high school French. Does not count for students with credit in FREN 1002.

FREN 2001
Intermediate French

Speaking, listening, reading, and writing French at the intermediate level. Pronunciation, conversation, grammar review, reading of texts and compositions. Not open to native speakers. Not open to students with credit in FREN 2001E.

FREN 2001E
Intermediate French

FREN 2002
Intermediate French

Continuation of the basic curriculum of Intermediate French, with an emphasis on strengthening the speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills of the intermediate student. Pronunciation, conversation, grammar review, reading of texts and compositions. Not open to native speakers. Not open to…

FREN 2030
Practical French Conversation

Emphasis is on improving oral expression and developing conversational skills through social interactions, under the direction of the French Resident Language Coordinator. Given in French, in the University Language Community.

FREN 2120H
Accelerated Intermediate French (Honors)

Course covers materials studied in Intermediate French. Emphasis on advanced readings and grammar review. Also prepares students to enter Culture and Communication I & II, Texts and Contexts, and Introduction to French Linguistics. Not open to native speakers. Not open to students with credit…

ROML 2150
Language Diversity and Linguistic Identity: Romance Languages in the United States

Issues of language diversity and linguistic identity, with a special focus on the Romance Languages spoken in the United States. This course explores the history, demographics, and structure of French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish in the United States, adopting current techniques in…

FREN 2500
French for Reading Knowledge

Grammar, idioms, and vocabulary; practice in translating moderately difficult technical and non-technical French. Intended to assist graduate students to satisfy reading knowledge requirement but does not carry graduate credit. Not to be used to satisfy undergraduate language requirement. Not open…

FREN 2500E
French for Reading Knowledge

Grammar, idioms, and vocabulary. Practice in translating moderately difficult technical and non-technical French. Not open to students with credit in FREN 2500 This course will be taught 95% or more online. Intended to assist graduate students to satisfy reading knowledge requirement, but does not…

FREN 2600
Intensive French

Emphasizes conversational skills, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Not open to native speakers. Not to be used to satisfy undergraduate language requirement. Open only to students with two years' study in another Romance Language.

FREN 2700
Topics in French and Francophone Civilization

This course will cover various cultural manifestations of French or Francophone civilization in their immediate historical context. The course will cover a significant period of history, and examine the salient cultural features of that moment. Given in English.

FREN 3010
Culture and Communication I

Sharpen skills in speaking, reading, and writing French, while building cross-cultural competence for travel, study, and work abroad. Taught in French. Not open to students with credit in FREN 3010H

FREN 3010H
Culture and Communication I (Honors)

Sharpen skills in speaking, reading, and writing French, while building cross cultural competence for travel, study, and work abroad. Taught in French. Not open to students with credit in FREN 3010

FREN 3020
Culture and Communication II

Refine skills in speaking, reading, and writing French, while building cross-cultural competence for travel, study, and work abroad. Taught in French. Not open to students with credit in FREN 3020H

FREN 3020H
Culture and Communication II (Honors)

Refine skills in speaking, reading, and writing French, while building cross-cultural competence for travel, study, and work abroad. Taught in French. Offered every year.

FREN 3030
Texts and Contexts

FREN 3030E
Texts and Contexts

Discover and debate literature, media, and art from the French-speaking world while building fluency in the French language. Taught in French. Not open to students with credit in FREN 3030, FREN 3030H This course will be taught 95% or more online. Lectures, discussions, assignments, and…

FREN 3030H
Texts and Contexts (Honors)

Discover and debate literature, media, and art from the the French-speaking world, while building fluency in the French language. Taught in French. Not open to students with credit in FREN 3030, FREN 3030E

FREN 3040
Graphic Novel and Visual Culture

Discover the visual culture of France and Francophone nations through the study of graphic novels, art, photography, architecture, film, fashion, urban spaces, and/or advertisements. Taught in French.

FREN 3080
Topics in French Cultural Studies

Explore selected themes in French and Francophone culture, history, society, politics, media, and art. Taught in French. Not open to students with credit in FREN 3080E

FREN 3080E
Topics in French Cultural Studies

Explore selected themes in French and Francophone culture, history, society, politics, media, and art. Taught in French. Not open to students with credit in FREN 3080 This course will be taught 95% or more online. Lectures, discussions, assignments, and student works are managed online, according…

FREN 3090
Introduction to French Linguistics

The field of French linguistics, emphasizing such topics as the internal and external history of French; the sounds, forms, and vocabulary of modern French; and the linguistic variation within France and the French-speaking world. Offered every year. Students of French benefit greatly from…

FREN 3100
Business French

French business and its environment. Topics will include the creation of a business, banking, economic geography, interviewing, letter writing, advertising, communications, import-export, politics, and the European Union. Given in French. Business students should check with their advisor for…

FREN 3150
French for International Affairs

Students will apply their French to the professional situations in international affairs by engaging in authentic tasks that promote accountability, delegation, and division of work. In addition to familiarizing students with international affairs in francophone contexts, the course will cultivate…

FREN 4050
From Chivalry to Enlightenment

From knights errant to libertines, from the Round Table to the salon, explore French literature and culture in Medieval Times, the Renaissance, and the Ancien Régime. As the rise of the nation-state and court culture shape arts and letters, social and scientific transformations from François I to…

FREN 4060
Revolutions, Romanticism, and Reinvention

Study snapshots of French literature and culture from the Revolution to the present. Find out how the age of revolutions, the World Wars, colonization and decolonization, and contemporary unrest forge new intellectual, economic, aesthetic, and political enterprises. Taught in French.

FREN 4070
World Literature in French

Explore major contemporary works in French by authors from diverse regions, such as Western and Eastern Europe, North and sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and East, South, and Southeast Asia. Taught in French.

FREN 4080
Studies in French Literature and Culture

Topics in French and Francophone studies: themes, movements, problems, artistic and cultural manifestations and their relationship to literary and intellectual developments. Topics can cover individual periods or several centuries, depending on instructor. Given in French.

ROML 4120
Topics in Culture, Language, and Literature

Selected topics in culture, civilization, language, linguistics, literature, or literary theory. Given in English.

FREN 4150
French for the Global Economy

Through expository readings, digital media, and case studies, students will analyze basic economic and policy trends in the French-speaking world. This course is ideal for students aspiring to internships with international organizations, placements with the Peace Corps, and Masters programs in…

FREN 4170
Francophone Literature, Film, and Culture

Introduction to cultural expression in French from various regions of the Caribbean and Africa. Taught in French.

FREN 4180
Topics in French Studies

Topics in French and Francophone studies; themes, movements, problems, artistic and cultural manifestations, and their relationship to literary and intellectual developments. Topics can cover individual periods or several centuries. Given in English. Not open to students with credit in FREN 4180I

FREN 4180I
Topics in French Studies

FREN 4185
Franco-American Exchange and Mutual (Mis-)Understanding

Historical and cultural perspectives on the relationship between France and the United States. Study iconic examples of the exchange of ideas, art, people, and social movements. Topics can cover stereotypes, democracy, liberty, immigration, racism, comparing and contrasting French and American…

FREN 4185I
Franco-American Exchange and Mutual (Mis-)Understanding

FREN 4190
Internship in French

Designed for students with significant experience in French, this course will provide firsthand experience working in a French business. Students will work using their language and culture skills while performing tasks in one of several organizations. In order to complete the course successfully,…

FREN 4300
Studies in Medieval Literature and Culture

Significant developments in the language, literature, and civilization of France from the eleventh through the fifteenth centuries. Discussions will consider writers and genres, linguistic theory, popular culture, and the arts with special attention to historical, social, and political context.…

FREN 4350
Studies in the French Renaissance

Significant developments in the language, literature, and civilization of France during the Renaissance and Reformation. Discussions will consider writers and genres, linguistic theory, popular culture, and the arts with special attention to the historical, social, and political context. Given in…

FREN 4600
Studies in French-Language Film and Media

Introduction to French and Francophone cinema and other media, from the Lumière Brothers to contemporary productions. Taught in French. The course requirements for undergraduate and graduate students are: class participation and up to three multimedia projects, including video presentations and the…

FREN 4600E
Studies in French-Language Film and Media

FREN 4630
French Phonetics

The French sound system in theory and practice. How French sounds are formed and how they reflect social class and geographical origin. Work on pronunciation in class and the language laboratory. Given in French.

FREN 4800
French Syntax and Meaning

The syntax of modern French through readings in descriptive analysis and examples of literary texts to see how word order contributes to meaning. Particular emphasis on levels of style and reflections of social class. Frequent compositions required. Given in French.

FREN 4960R
Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I

Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats. Nontraditional Format: This…

FREN 4970R
Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II

FREN 4980R
Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III

FREN 4990R
Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project)

Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data. Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional capstone product, such as a report or…

ROML 6091
Graduate Practicum in Study Abroad

Mentoring and tutoring of undergraduate students participating in study abroad programs sponsored by the Department of Romance Languages. Graduate students work directly with the students abroad in order to ease their transition, and tutor them in an assigned subject. Written final report required…

ROML 6120
Topics in Culture, Language, and Literature

Selected topics in culture, civilization, language, linguistics, literature, or literary theory. Given in English.

FREN 6200
Francophone Cultures and Literatures

The major areas of the Francophone world: North America, Antilles, Africa, Maghreb, and Indian Ocean. Literary works will be examined in their linguistic and cultural contexts.

FREN 6300
Studies in Medieval Literature and Culture

FREN 6350
Studies in the French Renaissance

ROML 6350
Romance Linguistics: Theory and Analysis

The scientific study of the nature and characteristics of human languages with a specific focus on the linguistic structures (phonological, morphological, syntactic, semantic) of one or more Romance Languages and their use and variation, historical development, and acquisition. Given in English.…

ROML 6350
Romance Linguistics: Theory and Analysis

FREN 6400
Studies in 17th-Century French Literature and Culture

Selected topics in French 17th-century literature, culture, and civilization, from approximately 1590 to 1715. References to the broader context of European history, culture, and civilization of the time will be brought to bear when appropriate.

FREN 6450
Studies in 18th-Century French Literature and Culture

Selected topics in French 18th-century literature, culture, and civilization, from approximately 1715 to 1789. References to the broader context of European history, culture, and civilization of the time will be brought to bear when appropriate.

FREN 6500
Studies in 19th-Century French Literature and Culture

Literary works and cultural artifacts in their contexts from the nineteenth century in France. Literary movements from Romanticism to symbolism may be studied, as well as the literary and social influences brought about by the wars, revolutions, and innovations of this period. Given in French. This…

FREN 6550
Studies in 20th- and 21st-Century French Literature and Culture

Literary and non-literary works in their contexts from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in France. Literary movements from Dada to Poststructuralism may be studied, as well as the literary and social influences brought about by the wars and revolutions of this period. Given in French.

FREN 6600
Studies in French-Language Film and Media

FREN 6600E
Studies in French-Language Film and Media

FREN 6630
The French Sound System in a Social Context

French phonetics: the sounds of French as they relate to levels of language from the vernacular to literature. An examination of how sounds vary with relation to region and social class. Practice in class and in the language laboratory. Given in French.

FREN 6700
Applied French Linguistics

Phonology of French as it determines the underlying forms of morphology with an application to the teaching of French to non-native speakers. Emphasis on the concepts of variation, acceptability, and cultural sensitivity. Given in French.

FREN 6800
French Syntax and Meaning

FREN 6910
History of the French Language in its Social and Literary Context

The major changes in the history of the French language, with special attention to the interaction of linguistic and societal changes and to the representation of these changes in literary texts. Given in French.

FREN 7000
Master's Research

Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.

ROML 7000
Master's Research

Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.

ROML 7005
Graduate Student Seminar

Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.

ROML 7010
Master's Professional Development Seminar

Professional development training for M.A. students. This course may not be used to satisfy a student’s approved program of study. Nontraditional format: Series of workshops and presentations regarding professional development skills and materials.

FREN 7300
Master's Thesis

Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.

ROML 7300
Master's Thesis

Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.

ROML 7700
Romance Languages Pedagogy

Principles and methods of second language teaching applied to Romance languages. An analysis of techniques used to teach listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture, with an examination of current theories of language acquisition. Given in English.

ROML 8000
Topics in Romance Languages

Specific aspects of Romance languages, linguistics, literatures, or cultures.

FREN 8010
Topics in Culture, Language, Linguistics, and Literature of the French-Speaking World Seminar

An intensive, integrative, and contextualized study of a specific representative topic in language, literature, culture, and linguistics of the French-speaking world. Given in French.

FREN 8100
Seminar in Medieval Studies

Topics in medieval literature, language, and culture. Study of a particular problem, author, genre, or linguistic topic will be integrated into the larger cultural context of medieval France. Given in French.

FREN 8180
Literary Theory

Theories that have special relevance for understanding French literature, linguistics, and cultural studies. Readings, discussions, and assignments in French. Readings by Bal, Barthes, Baudrillard, Benveniste, Bourdieu, Genette, Irigaray, Jakobson, Kristeva, L‚vi-Strauss, Riffaterre. Emphasis on…

FREN 8200
Seminar in Renaissance Studies

In-depth study of a major author or special topic related to the French Renaissance. Given in French.

FREN 8300
Seminar in Seventeenth-Century Studies

Doctoral-level seminar in French seventeenth-century studies. Given in French.

FREN 8400
Seminar in Eighteenth-Century Studies

Doctoral-level seminar in French eighteenth-century studies. Given in French.

FREN 8500
Seminar in Nineteenth-Century French Studies

This is an advanced seminar in which a circumscribed topic is studied in depth. Topics in this course come from the literature of the 19th century. Topics have included "Hugo's Les Misérables," "Ekphrasis," and "Hugo and Baudelaire."

ROML 8500
Readings and Research in Romance Languages

Extensive readings in the field of the student's program of study determined by the student's previous background, presuming that the student is capable of reading rapidly with comprehension.

FREN 8600
Seminar in Twentieth-Century Studies

A major author, group of authors, theme, genre topic or movement in French or Francophone literature. Given in French.

FREN 8700
Seminar in Francophone Studies

In-depth study of one or several writers, representative of one of the major Francophone areas in the world: North America, Antilles, Africa, Maghreb, and Indian Ocean. Although the primary emphasis will be on literary works, they will be studied in their linguistic and cultural contexts.

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