FRENCH
(FRE)
(All
colleges) — 30 credits above FRE 202 including FRE 303, 304, 305, 320, 331,
430; six credits from the following: FRE 325, or any 400-level literature
course; and six credits of electives selected from: FRE 315, 321, 325 (if not
used in above category), 326, 351, 394, 403, 404, 405, 406, 450, 491, 495, 498,
499, ENG 401. Either FRE 491 or ENG 401 may count as an elective, but not both.
(All
colleges, excluding Teacher Certification programs) — 54 credits.
30
credits above FRE 202, including FRE 303, 304, 305, 315, 320, 331, 430, three
credits of 400-level literature or FRE 325, and six credits of electives
selected from: FRE 325 (if not used in the above category), 326, 351, 394, 403,
404, 405, 406, 450, 491, 498, 499, ENG 401. Either FRE 491 or ENG 401 may count
as an elective, but not both.
Business
Concentration — 24 credits, including ACC 235 (or 221 and 222), ECO 110, 120,
340, MKT 309, 341, MGT 308; and one from the following: ECO 311, MGT 430, FIN
355. Recommended courses — C-S 101, ECO 375, 442, MTH 175, 205 or 250, FIN 440
and the two courses not chosen in the second group.
(All
colleges) — 18 credits above FRE 202, including: FRE 303, 304, 305, 320 or 325,
331; and three credits of electives: FRE 315, 320 or 325 (if not used in the
above category), 321, 326, 351, 394, 403, 404, 405, 406, 450, 495, 498, 499.
Education
majors with a major or minor in French should refer to the requirements
listed
under foreign language majors and minors in education on p. 170.
+ above a course number indicates a General Education course.
FRE 101 Cr.
4
Elementary
French I
The
first of two introductory courses in French. The five language skills:
listening, speaking, writing, reading, and culture are introduced.
+
FRE 102 Cr.
4
Elementary
French II
The
second introductory course in French comprehension, speaking, writing, reading,
and culture. Prerequisite: FRE 101 or placement based on UW System Placement
Test scores.
+
FRE 201 Cr.
4
Intermediate
French I
The
first of two intermediate-level French courses. Students continue to develop
all language skills with special emphasis placed on refining speaking and
listening comprehension. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or placement based on UW System
Placement Test scores.
+
FRE 202 Cr.
4
Intermediate
French II
The
second of two intermediate-level French courses. Students continue to develop
all language skills with special emphasis placed on refining reading and
writing in French. Prerequisite: FRE 201 or placement based on UW System
Placement Test scores.
+
FRE 220 Cr.
3
This
course offers both historical and contemporary perspectives on France and its
relationship to the Francophone world. Students will examine French history and
colonialism and their impact on such regions/countries as Quebec, Martinique,
Guadeloupe, Haiti, Senegal, Tahiti, and the Maghreb (North Africa). This course
will also explore the multiple identities (based on ethnicity, race, gender and
sexual orientation) that continue to “disrupt” the notion of a collective
French consciousness as it persists today. These include North-African and
Russian immigrants, Jews, women, gays and lesbians. Taught in English. Not
applicable to the major or minor. Offered Sem. I.
FRE 303 Cr.
3
Advanced
French I
Development
of all French language skills with emphasis on reading and writing.
Prerequisite:
FRE
202.
FRE 304 Cr.
3
Advanced
French II
Development
of all French language skills with emphasis on listening and speaking.
Prerequisite: FRE 303.
FRE 305 Cr.
3
An
Introduction to Literature in French
A
beginning literature course designed to teach students to read, discuss and
write about literature with depth and critical ability. Readings will include
poetry, theater and short stories. Prerequisite: FRE 303 or concurrent
enrollment. Offered Sem. II, alternate years.
FRE 315 Cr.
3
Business
French
A
course designed to prepare advanced students in French to communicate
effectively in the business world. Intensive practice in oral comprehension,
speaking, writing, utilizing special, topical vocabulary related to
international commerce. Prerequisite: FRE 303 or concurrent enrollment.
Strongly recommend MGT 100 or concurrent registration in MGT 100.
FRE 320 Cr.
3
French
Civilization to the Revolution
Through
chronological, thematic and literary perspectives this course is designed to
provide an examination of French Civilization from its origins to the French
Revolution. Topics may include socio-political and cultural history, the
history of gender and sexuality, feudalism, absolutism, the Enlightenment,
popular culture, art and architecture. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FRE 303
(or its equivalent) or concurrent enrollment. Offered Sem. II, alternate years.
FRE 321 Cr.
3
This
course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the civilization of
French-speaking areas other than France. The individual topic will cover either
the civilizations of several smaller areas or countries (i.e., Belgium, French
Polynesia, Louisiana, etc.) or will deal with one major area (i.e., Quebec or
Francophone Africa). The course is taught in French. Prerequisite: FRE 303 or
concurrent enrollment. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6.
FRE 325 Cr.
3
Modern
and Contemporary France
Through
chronological, thematic and literary perspectives this course is designed to
provide an examination of French Civilization from the French Revolution to the
present. Topics may include socio-political and cultural history, the history
of gender and sexuality, regional and national identity, anti-Semitism,
colonialism, popular culture and mass media. Taught in French. Prerequisite:
FRE 303 or its equivalent. Offered Sem. I, alternate years.
FRE 326 Cr.
1
Current
Events
A weekly discussion of current events in the French-speaking world, based on readings and television broadcasts in the target language. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or equivalent. Repeatable for credit — maximum 3.
FRE 331
Cr. 3
French
Phonetics
An
emphasis on French vocalic sounds, phonetic transcription, and practice in
pronunciation. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or concurrent registration.
FRE 351
Cr. 3
Films
in French
A
study of films of the French-speaking world. Film viewing, discussion and
writing assignments will all be in French. Lect. 2, Lab. 2. Prerequisite: FRE
202 or equivalent. Offered every fourth semester.
Translating
Literature
A
study of the theory and problems of literary translation. Students translate
literary works from the target language into English. The student translations
are used for literary as well as translation technique study in the course.
Prerequisite: FRE/GER/SPA 305. (Cross-listed with FLG, GER, and SPA; may only
earn credit in one department.) Offered occasionally.
FRE 403 Cr.
3
Studies
in French/ Francophone Literature
A
course designed to survey major literary movements and authors in France or
French-speaking countries; emphasis on chronology, definitions, literary
criticism. Specific topics vary by semester. Prerequisite: FRE 305 or
equivalent. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6.
FRE 404 Cr.
3
French
Literature: Theatre
A
course which examines major authors and literary trends in French theatre from
the Middle Ages to the present day. Works read in entirety. Prerequisite: FRE
305 or equivalent.
FRE 405 Cr.
3
A
course which examines major authors and literary trends in French prose works
of all ages. Emphasis will be on the evaluation of the short story and novel
with studies on the development of the narrator’s role and the evolution in the
description of a character. Prerequisite: FRE 305 or equivalent.
FRE 406 Cr.
3
French
Literature: Poetry
A
course which examines major authors and literary trends in French poetry from
the Middle Ages to the present day. Emphasis will be on the interrelationships
of poetry, theatre, art and music. Prerequisite: FRE 305 or equivalent.
FRE 430 Cr.
3
Advanced
French Syntax and Stylistics
An
intensive study of the features of French sentence structure, with emphasis on
the contrast between French and English. Prerequisite: FRE 304 and one
literature or civilization course.
FRE 450 Cr.
1-4
National/International
Intern Program
A
course in French individually tailored to fit career needs: cultural awareness,
technical vocabulary in French to prepare students who elect internship credits
in other departments. French majors or minors or other students having the
equivalency of FRE 202 may elect to take these credits off campus.
Prerequisite: a declared major in department offering intern programs or a
declared major in French. Repeatable for credit — maximum 4.
FRE 491 Cr.
3
Films
and Literature
Viewing
and criticism of subtitled films and reading their literary sources in
translation. Prerequisite: one course in literature from either the foreign
languages or English department. Offered occasionally.
FRE 495/595 Cr.
2
Honors
Seminar in French
An
in-depth examination of a topic in French or Francophone literature or
civilization concluding with a research paper and presentation to faculty and
peers. Prerequisites: admission to the Alvida Ahlstrom Honors Program, FRE 305
and one 400-level literature or civilization course.
FRE 498/598 Cr.
1-3
Independent
Study
Fieldwork,
research, individual projects in a specific area of French language
civilization or literature. Prerequisites: two advanced courses and junior
standing. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6.
FRE 499/599 Cr.
1-3
Independent
Study
Fieldwork,
research, individual projects in a specific area of French language,
civilization or literature. Prerequisites: two semesters of advanced courses
and junior standing. Repeatable for credit — maximum 6.