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2015-2016 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses by Subject

NOTE:  300- and 400-level courses are restricted to students who are sophomore-level and above.
 

French
  

  • FREN 101 - Elementary French I

    (3 cr) A basic, culturally-oriented course in conversational French designed for beginning students who wish to develop skills in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending French. Emphasis is placed on oral communication through dialogue and guided compositions. An online workbook provides additional practice in writing and listening. Effective Fall 2014, no longer fulfills Core Curriculum Tier Two Humanities.
  

  • FREN 102 - Elementary French II

    (3 cr) A continuation of FREN 101 , this course allows students to strengthen their comprehension and speaking proficiency in French by providing extensive practice in oral and written communication and self-expression and through discussions of French texts. Effective Fall 2014, no longer fulfills Core Curriculum Tier Two Humanities. Prerequisites: FREN 101 .
  

  • FREN 111 - Study Abroad

    (3cr) Shepherd University will offer a series of study abroad opportunities in a number of French-speaking countries such as Canada (Quebec), France, and Senegal. Students will be immersed in the target language through classroom instruction, family homestay, and cultural activities. Open to freshmen only.
  

  • FREN 203 - Intermediate French I

    (3 cr) A review of the basic structures and phonetics of the French language studied through readings and discussions of French cultural and literary selections and enhanced through further oral communication practices, brief compositions, and oral reports. Prerequisites: FREN 101  and FREN 102 .

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  • FREN 204 - Intermediate French II

    (3 cr) A continuation of FREN 203 , this course is designed for more advanced students and allows them to strengthen their proficiency in French through advanced structural and oral exercises and several different kinds of writing assignments. Prerequisites:  FREN 101 , FREN 102 , and FREN 203 .

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  • FREN 301 - Advanced Conversation and Composition

    (3 cr) A course designed to help students sharpen their oral and writing skills through the use of guided conversation and composition. Prerequisites: FREN 204  or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 306 - Introduction to France and the Francophone World

    (3 cr) This course is an introduction to France and French-speaking countries around the world. Students will gain an understanding of these cultures from a political, historical, social, and literary perspective. Prerequisites: FREN 301  or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 307 - Introduction to French and Francophone Literature

    (3 cr) An introduction to textual analysis, the course comprises prose, poetry, and drama. The texts are studied using current critical techniques. Prerequisites: FREN 301  or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 308 - French Culture and Civilization

    (3 cr) This course provides an in-depth, critical study of two or three aspects of French culture and civilization. Course content will be determined by the individual instructor but can cover any cultural product or institution from any time period. Prerequisites: FREN 301 , or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 309 - Francophone Culture and Civilization

    (3 cr) This course provides an in-depth, critical study of two or three aspects of Francophone culture and civilization. Course content will be determined by the individual instructor but can cover any cultural product or institution from any time period. Prerequisites: FREN 301 , or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 311 - Survey of French Literature

    (3 cr) A study of the major literary and philosophical movements in France from the 18th through the 21st century. The student will be exposed to examples of theater, prose, and poetry. Prerequisites: FREN 301 , or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 313 - Survey of Francophone Literature

    (3 cr) A study of major literary works from French-speaking areas in North America, Africa, and the Caribbean from the 19th century to the present. Prerequisites: FREN 301 , or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 367 - Francophone Film Studies

    (3 cr) An in-depth critical study of selected films. Course content will be determined by the individual instructor, but can cover any aspect of Francophone cinema, i.e., films of any time period, any genre, or any Francophone country. The language of instruction is French. Prerequisites: FREN 301 , or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 410 - Practicum in French

    (3cr) A course designed in alliance with the Washington Semester program or co-op program to allow university credit for practical work experience in the Washington/Baltiimore areas. This course is repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits. Prerequisites: FREN 301 , and permission of the instructor.
  

  • FREN 411 - Study Abroad

    (3 cr) Shepherd University will offer a series of study abroad opportunities in a number of French-speaking countries such as Canada (Quebec), France, and Senegal. Students will be immersed in the target language through classroom instruction, family homestay, and cultural activities. Repeatable up to 9 hours. Prerequisites: FREN 101  and 102 .
  

  • FREN 412 - French-Language Short Story

    (3 cr) This course is a study of the short story (conte) in France and French-speaking countries from its beginnings to the contemporary period, with representative readings. Prerequisites: FREN 301 , or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 414 - French-Language Novel

    (3 cr) This course is a study of the novel in France and French-speaking countries from its beginnings to the contemporary period, with representative readings. Prerequisites: FREN 301 , or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 416 - Seminar in French Literature

    (3 cr) A seminar course focusing on a literary genre, movement, period, or figure chosen by the instructor and approved by the coordinator. The student is expected to attend regular meetings of the seminar, participate in open discussions, and present a series of short written and oral reports related to the topic chosen for study. The student is also responsible for submitting a major documented paper which individually investigates an aspect of the topics of the course as a whole Prerequisite/corequisite: FREN 301 , or permission of instructor.
  

  • FREN 419 - Independent Study in French

    (1-3 cr) See Independent Study Program. All plans of study and syllabi must be approved by the department.