Handbook - Course Schedule
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In addition to the regularly-scheduled 100 and 200-level courses, the Department of French announces its schedule of post-core courses.  Any changes in this schedule will be reflected at the time of registration.

Fall 2008

215     Advanced Conversation (3 s.h.) (Prerequisites: 202 or 123) Taught by Prof. J. Vos-Camy.  F. This course is designed to develop advanced oral comprehension skills, as well as continuing competence in spoken French through exercises, drills, conversation in class, and in small groups. Prerequisite: French 123, 202, or the equivalent. This course is offered every fall.  The course is required of all majors and minors.

314     French Prose II (3 s.h.) Taught by Prof. V. De Vries. A study of major literary works of fiction and non-fiction from the French Revolution to the present. Conducted in French. Not offered 2008-2009.

356     Foreign Language Education in the Elementary School (3 s.h.) Taught by Prof. M. Pyper of the Spanish Dept. Theory and practice of foreign language teaching in the elementary school. Study of language skill development, second language acquisition, methodologies, curricula, and programs. Off-campus school visits for observation and aiding experience. Should be taken in the junior or senior year, prior to student teaching. Required for elementary certification in foreign language, K-12 endorsement, and ESL elementary endorsement. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent registration in Education 302/303. (This course is also offered during Interim.)

357     Introduction to Foreign Language Pedagogy (3 s.h.) Taught by Prof. D. Smith of the German Dept. This course is required for secondary certification. It should be taken in the junior or senior year prior to student teaching.

Interim 2009 (IDIS)

112     Multisensory Structured French Taught by Prof. I. Konyndyk. The second course in a three-course sequence of language study designed to meet the special needs of at-risk students. Materials are presented with an emphasis on understanding the nature of language. General language-learning skills are developed as specific foreign language goals are met.  The course is open to students who, on the basis of adequate documentation, are continuing from 111 and expect to complete through the French 113 level. Evaluation is based on quizzes, tests, writing assignments, oral interviews, cultural projects and activities, journals, and one-hour afternoon small group sessions. Prerequisites: FREN 111 or permission of the instructor.

122     Intermediate French (core). This course is part of the closely integrated 121-122-123 sequence, which fulfills the requirements for foreign-language core. Students attend large group sessions in the morning and smaller group sessions in the afternoon to acquire skills in speaking, listening to, reading  and writing French. Daily assignments, quizzes, tests and a final exam are required. Prerequisite: French 121 or equivalent. O. Selles, J. Vos-Camy . 8:30 to noon and 1:45 to 3:15.

356     Foreign Language Education in the Elementary School (3 s.h.) Taught by Prof. M. Pyper of the Spanish Dept. Theory and practice of foreign language teaching in the elementary school. Study of language skill development, second language acquisition, methodologies, curricula, and programs. Off-campus school visits for observation and aiding experience. Should be taken in the junior or senior year, prior to student teaching. Required for elementary certification in foreign language, K-12 endorsement, and ESL elementary endorsement. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent registration in Education 302/303. (This course is also offered during Fall.)

390     Teaching Assistants for French 122 (3 s.h.)  Advanced students may apply to be teaching assistants to the Interim French 122 course.  Students are evaluated on their ability to teach small group sections in French.

IDIS W45 Tale of Two Cities: London and Paris . This course examines the complicated cultural and political history of England and France over the last 1000 years, from the Norman Conquest to the beaches of Normandy.  Students visit historical and cultural sites in London and Paris (and surrounding areas), investigating the many ways in which these two countries have been intertwined as allies and enemies--as well as the many times they have inspired and infuriated each other.  The class travels first to London, then across the English Channel to Normandy, and then into Paris.  In addition to their on-site work in museums, art galleries, and other cultural sites, students are evaluated on presentations, discussions, and journals.  Course dates: January 6-26.  Fee: $3950.  J. Holberg, L. Mathews . Off campus.

Spring 2009

216     Advanced Grammar and Composition (3 s.h.) Taught by Prof. J. Vos-Camy. This course is required of majors and minors. Systematic study of advanced grammar and composition. Prerequisite: French 123, 202, or the equivalent. This course is offered every spring.

217     Introduction to French Literature (4 s.h.) Taught by Prof. G. Fetzer. An overview of selected major writers, movements, and genres from the Middle Ages to the present. Conducted mainly in French. This course is required of majors and minors and also fulfills the college core requirement. Prerequisite: French 215 or 216.

295     Women Writers and Gender in French Literature . Taught by Prof. V. De Vries. In this course we will study how women writers from the Middle Ages to the present have viewed women's roles in society, both in their descriptions of and challenges to prevailing social norms.

311     French Drama (3 s.h.) Taught by Prof. J. Vos-Camy. A study of the evolution of the theater in France, from the Middle Ages to the present. Playwrights studied include Corneille, Molière, Racine, Beaumarchais, Hugo, Rostand, Sartre, and others. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: French 217, 219, or 220.

359     Seminar in Secondary French Teaching (3 s.h.) (Prerequisites: Educ. 301, 303, and approval of department). Taught by Prof. M. Pyper.  This course is offered every spring.  Students participating in student teaching in Spanish, French, or German enroll in this seminar course.