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French Language & Literature

FREN 7040 Theories and Methods of Language Teaching
Fall 2026

Introduces the pedagogical approaches currently practiced in second-language courses at the university level. Critically examines the theories underlying various methodologies, and their relation to teaching. Assignments include development and critique …

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Difficulty
3.96
GPA
FREN 7500 Topics in Theory and Criticism
Fall 2025

Study of various aspects of the Western critical tradition. Theme, chronological period, and approach will vary. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

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Difficulty
3.81
GPA
FREN 7559 New Course in French Language and General Linguistics
Spring 2023

This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.

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Difficulty
GPA
FREN 8510 Seminar in Medieval Literature
Fall 2026

Topics may include genres (romance, poetry, hagiography, chanson de geste, allegory), themes (love, war, nature), single authors (Chrétien de Troyes, Machaut) and cultural and literary issues (gender, religion, authorship, rewritings).

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Difficulty
3.77
GPA
FREN 8520 Seminar in Sixteenth-Century Literature
Fall 2025

(a) Rabelais. (b) Montaigne.

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Difficulty
3.72
GPA
FREN 8540 Seminar in Eighteenth-Century Literature
Fall 2026

(a) Voltaire. (b) Diderot. (c) Theater. (d) Novel. (e) Rousseau. (f) Marivaux.

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Difficulty
3.67
GPA
FREN 8559 New Course in French Literature and General Linguistics
Fall 2024

This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of French literature and general linguistics.

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Difficulty
GPA
FREN 8560 Seminar in Nineteenth-Century Literature
Spring 2026

Study of various aspects of nineteenth-century French/ Francophone literature. Genre, theme, specific chronological concentration, and approach will vary. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

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Difficulty
3.63
GPA
FREN 8570 Seminar in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literature
Spring 2025

Study of the various aspects of modern and contemporary French and Francophone literature. Genre, theme, and specific chronological concentration will vary.

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Difficulty
3.87
GPA
FREN 8581 Seminar in Francophone Literature and Culture
Spring 2021

Studies the Francophone literature of Africa, with special emphasis on post-World War II poets, novelists, and playwrights, and filmmakers. Examines the role of cultural and literary reviews in the historical …

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Difficulty
3.76
GPA
FREN 8584 Seminar in Cinema
Fall 2026

A range of analytical approaches to the study of cinema, including cinematographic language and structure, the representation of socio-cultural phenomena in film, and the experience of cinema viewing as a …

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Difficulty
3.88
GPA
FREN 8585 Seminar in Cultural Studies
Spring 2026

In-depth studies investigations of cultural topics and research methodologies in French civilization and Francophone studies.

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Difficulty
3.88
GPA
FREN 8993 Independent Study
Spring 2022

Independent Study

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Difficulty
4.00
GPA
FREN 9998 Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Master's and Doctoral Research
Fall 2026

For masters and doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.

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Difficulty
1.30
GPA
FREN 9999 Dissertation Research
Fall 2026

For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.

Rating
Difficulty
1.30
GPA