French

FRN 101 Elementary French I (4-0) 4 hrs.
Introduces the language skills of listening, understanding, speaking, reading and writing in their logical sequence. Designed for students with no previous experience in French.

FRN 102 Elementary French II (4-0) 4 hrs.
Continues FRN 101. Situational conversations in French; reading and writing stressed.
Prerequisite:
FRN 101 with a grade of C or better, one year of high school French or consent of instructor.

FRN 201 Intermediate French (4-0) 4 hrs.
Continues FRN 102. Conversation with emphasis on pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm. Introduction to composition, reading of short stories and grammar review.
Prerequisite:
FRN 102 with a grade of C or better, two years of high school French or consent of instructor.

FRN 202 Intermediate French (4-0) 4 hrs.
Continues FRN 201. Increases knowledge of the language and focuses on the culture of the French speaking countries. Continues grammar study. IAI H1 900
Prerequisite:
FRN 201 with a grade of C or better, three years of high school French or consent of instructor.

FRN 205 Intensive Oral Practice (3-0) 3 hrs.
Conversational practice to develop oral facility; specially designed exercises in pronunciation, stress and rhythm. Individual readings of modern French works discussed in class. Written and oral compositions based on readings. Designed to help students bridge the gap between the intermediate and advanced levels.
Prerequisite:
FRN 202 with a grade of C or better or equivalent or consent of instructor.

FRN 210 Introduction to Modern French Literature (3-0) 3 hrs.
Reading of selected 20th century masterpieces. Introduction to poetry and "analyse de texte." Oral readings stressing pronunciation and diction. Speaking based on discussion works read. Writing based on readings and class discussions. Designed to help students bridge the gap between the intermediate and advanced levels. IAI H3 917
Prerequisite:
FRN 202 or equivalent with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.