2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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FREN 360 Issues of French Life
The study of cultural, socioeconomic and political issues facing French-speaking countries as
well as the historical trends which have shaped present-day society. Fall Term, odd years.
3 Hrs.
FREN 370 Topics in French Studies
Course designed to address a specific topic or area of French studies. Topic will be announced
the semester preceding the offering. Spring Term, every year. May be repeated with different
topics. Repeatable for a total of 6 Hrs. 3-6 Hrs.
FREN 372 Elementary Translating
Comparative analysis of translated texts; questions of restructuring texts and adding or
subtracting material; style/audience relationship; simple translations from source language to
English; sight translation. Fall Term, even years. 3 Hrs.
FREN 374 Advanced Translating
Study of professional journals in the field of translation; specific problems of source/target language
equivalents; expansion of working dictionaries; oral reports on work in progress; translating
of substantial text(s) in field of specialization. Texts may be scientific, technical, commercial,
scholarly or literary, depending on field of specialization. As needed. 3 Hrs.
FREN 400 Directed Readings In French
Directed study of a topic requiring the use of French-language sources. As needed. May be
repeated with different topics. Repeatable for a total of 36 Hrs. 1-3 Hrs.
FREN 401 Independent Practicum in French
An independent study of a topic of interest to a student. Projects must require the use of the
target language (French). 1, 2, or 3 hours. As needed. May be repeated with different topics.
Repeatable for a total of 36 Hrs. 1-3 Hrs.
GERMAN
GERM 101 Elementary German I
Presentation of the basic structure of the language, with emphasis on correct oral and written
use of the language. Fall Term, Spring Terms. As needed. 3 Hrs.
GERM 102 Elementary German II
Review of grammar, composition and conversation, based upon readings on the culture and
civilizations of German-speaking countries, as needed. 3 Hrs.
GERM 201 Intermediate German I
Review of grammar, composition and conversation, based upon readings on the culture and
civilizations of German-speaking countries. As needed. 3 Hrs.
GERM 202 Intermediate German II
Continued study of grammar, composition and conversation, based upon readings on the
culture and civilizations of German-speaking countries. As needed. 3 Hrs.
GERM 370 Topics in German Studies
Course designed to address a specific topic or area of German studies. Topic will be announced
the semester preceding the offering. May be repeated with different topics. As
needed. 3 Hrs.
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