French

W60 Martinique: Language and Culture in the French Antilles . For students interested in African Diaspora studies, Caribbean culture, and in improving French language skills, this course offers linguistic and cultural immersion experience in Martinique . Martinique is located in the Caribbean and provides a case study of the role of Africa in the formation of the Americas . Students in the program study at the Centre International de Recherches, d'Échanges, et de Coopération de la Caraïbe et des Amériques, in Fort-de-France . Lectures, readings In cultural literacy, intensive language training, site visits, group discussions, and home stays with Martiniquan families form the framework of this study abroad program. Evaluation is based on participation, completion of guided journal activities, and one reflection essay in English. This course may be counted towards the minor program in the African and African Diaspora Studies Minor program. This course will meet the Cross Cultural Engagement (CCE) core requirement. Prerequisites: French 113 or 201 or permission of instructor. Fee: $3400. G. Fetzer . Off campus.

W80 Martinique: Language and Culture in the French Antilles . For students interested in African Diaspora studies, Caribbean culture, and in improving French language skills, this course offers linguistic and cultural immersion experience in Martinique . A French overseas department, Martinique is part of the European union, all the while located in the Caribbean, thereby providing a case study of the role of Africa in the formation of the Americas . Students in the program study at the Centre International de Recherches, d'Échanges, et de Coopération de la Caraïbe et des Amériques, in Fort-de-France . Lectures, readings in cultural literacy, intensive language training, site visits, group discussions, and home stays with Martiniquan families form the framework of this study abroad program. Evaluation is based on participation, completion of guided journal activities, and one reflection essay in French. This course may be counted towards the minor program in the African and African Diaspora Studies Minor program. This course will meet the Cross Cultural Engagement (CCE) core requirement. Prerequisites: French 215 and permission of instructor. NOTE: This is the same course as FREN-W60 but has additional language expectations, reading and writing requirements, and is only for those taking the course for major/minor credit in French. Fee: $3400. G. Fetzer . Off campus.

FREN-112 Multisensory Structured French II (core). This is 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. Evaluation is based on quizzes, tests, writing assignments, oral interviews, cultural projects and activities, journals, and small group sessions. 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. I. Konyndyk. 9:00 a.m. to noon & 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

FREN-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 examination are required. Evaluation is based on daily assignments and quizzes, small-group participation, student presentations, and a final exam. Prerequisite: French 121 or equivalent. L. Mathews. 8:30 a.m. to noon & 1:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.