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French Language & Literature

FREN 3030 Phonetics
Spring 2026

Reviews pronunciation, phonetics, and phonology for undergraduates.

3.3
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2.6
Difficulty
3.61
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FREN 3031 Finding Your Voice in French
Fall 2026

In this course, students explore and develop their own "voice" in written and spoken French. Through reading and viewing a variety of cultural artifacts in French, and completing a series …

4.1
Rating
3.2
Difficulty
3.53
GPA
FREN 3032 Text, Image, Culture
Spring 2025

In this course, students will discover and engage critically with a broad sampling of French and Francophone cultural production representing a variety of periods, genres, approaches, and media. Students will …

4.0
Rating
3.0
Difficulty
3.58
GPA
FREN 3034 Advanced Oral Expression in French
Fall 2026

A focus on speaking, listening, and pronunciation. Activities include guided conversation practice, discussion leading, and other oral activities related to authentic materials in French. Work may include quizzes, presentations, reports, …

3.0
Rating
1.3
Difficulty
3.86
GPA
FREN 3035 Business French
Fall 2026

In this course, students will learn about the major industries, organizational structures, and the primary positions within French and francophone businesses. They will gain experience in business research, will hone …

4.3
Rating
2.5
Difficulty
3.82
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FREN 3036 Introduction to Translation
Spring 2026

This course will provide a practical and theoretical introduction to methods of translation from French to English and from English to French. Topics covered may include an introduction to translation …

4.4
Rating
2.3
Difficulty
3.90
GPA
FREN 3037 French for Global Development and Humanitarian Action
Spring 2025

Designed for students seeking to develop advanced linguistic skills in oral and written French and cultural competence in preparation for careers related to global development and humanitarian action. Discussions and …

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3.90
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FREN 3040 Introduction to French Studies
Spring 2026

An introductory survey of French and Francophone cultural production representing a variety of periods, genres, approaches, and media. Students will read, view, discuss, and practice interpreting.

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FREN 3041 The French-Speaking World I: Origins
Fall 2023

Survey of writing in French from the beginnings (880) to 1600. Explores various movements and trends in early French literary and cultural history; readings in modern French. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.

3.8
Rating
3.5
Difficulty
3.40
GPA
FREN 3042 The French-Speaking World II: Expansion
Spring 2023

Survey of writing in French from 1600 to 1800. Explores various movements and trends in French literary and cultural history of the classical period and the enlightenment. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.

3.6
Rating
3.3
Difficulty
3.65
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FREN 3043 The French-Speaking World III: Modernities
Spring 2026

Survey of writing in French from 1800 to the present. Explores various movements and trends in French literary and cultural history of the modern and contemporary periods.

4.4
Rating
2.6
Difficulty
3.74
GPA
FREN 3048 Filmmaking in French: An Introductory Workshop
Fall 2026

This workshop, taught in French, introduces students to the basics of film as a visual and narrative medium. Students will master both theoretical and practical skills through writing, directing, shooting …

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Difficulty
3.93
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FREN 3050 History and Civilization of France: Middle Ages to Revolution
Spring 2025

The social, political, economic, philosophical, and artistic developments in France from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. Prerequisite: FREN 3032.

3.3
Rating
2.0
Difficulty
3.60
GPA
FREN 3051 History and Civilization of France: Revolution to 1945
Fall 2025

The social, political, economic, philosophical, and artistic developments in France from the Revolution until 1945.

4.3
Rating
2.0
Difficulty
3.74
GPA
FREN 3061 Cultivating Your Voice in French Through Theater
Spring 2026

Building on skills acquired in FREN 3031, this class helps students reflect on and become more confident in their oral use of French. Students will practice French skills by reading …

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FREN 3140 Introduction to French Studies
Fall 2026

An introductory survey of French and Francophone cultural production representing a variety of periods, genres, approaches, and media. Students will read, view, discuss, and practice interpreting.

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FREN 3150 History and Civilization of France: Middle Ages to French Revolution
Fall 2026

The social, political, economic, philosophical, and artistic developments in France from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution.

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FREN 3559 New Course in French and Francophone Cultural Topics
Spring 2025

This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French and Francophone culture.

4.7
Rating
2.5
Difficulty
3.78
GPA
FRTR 3559 New Course French Cultural Topics
Spring 2023

This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in French Culture in translation.

5.0
Rating
2.0
Difficulty
3.95
GPA
FREN 3570 Topics in Francophone African Studies
Spring 2022

This course addresses various aspects of Francophone African Culture including , oral traditions, literature, theatre, cinema, and contemporary music and visual arts.Prerequisites: FREN 3031 & 3032

2.9
Rating
2.2
Difficulty
3.58
GPA