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FREN 6001 French Stylistics
3 cr.
The pragmatic aspects of the French language, i.e., those aspects
which go beyond the basic structures (grammatical and lexical) to
account for the functioning of a verbal system of communication
in a social context. Topics to be studied include stylistic functions
of language, stylistic levels, and “sociolects” (elegant versus popular,
technical versus argotic), denotation versus connotation, subjectivity
in language, speech acts, clichés, and figures of speech.
FREN 6003 Commentaire De Texte
3 cr.
The theory behind and practice in the French method of “commentaire
de texte” textual exegesis. In addition to purely literary
texts, the method will be applied to the analysis of historical and
cultural documents.
FREN 6007 French Linguistics
3 cr.
Advanced study of French phonology, syntax, and semantics within
the framework of recent linguistic models, including consideration
of solution of major descriptive problems proposed from at least
1900 to the present.
FREN 6041 Theory & Practice Translation
3 cr.
Advanced aspects of French are illustrated practically through
translations selected from the French press, modern colloquial
French fiction, and historical literary works. Practical work is complemented
by the study of writings of well-known French authors
on problems of translation.
FREN 6097 Studies in French Linguistics
3 cr.
May be repeated once for credit.
FREN 6190 Studies Medieval French Lit
3 cr.
May be repeated once for credit.
FREN 6191 Studies French Renaissance Lit
3 cr.
May be repeated once for credit.
FREN 6192 Studies 17th Cent French Lit
3 cr.
May be repeated once for credit.
FREN 6193 Studies 18th Cent French Lit
3 cr.
May be repeated once for credit.
FREN 6194 Studies 19th Cent French Lit
3 cr.
May be repeated once for credit.
FREN 6195 Studies 20th Cent French Lit
3 cr.
May be repeated once for credit.
FREN 6197 Studies in French Literature
3 cr.
May be repeated once for credit.
FREN 6205 French Thought
3 cr.
Intellectual history of France. Study of selected texts on the literature
of ideas (political and social thought, science, religion and
philosophy, and literary movements).
FREN 6265 Contemp French Society & Inst
3 cr.
This course involves the study of aspects of contemporary French
society. It focuses on the 70s and 80s, with special emphasis on the
most recent developments on the French ideological and artistic
scene.
FREN 6295 Studies in French Cult & Civ
3 cr.
May be repeated once for credit.
FREN 6397 Directed Study
3 cr.
Readings, conferences, reports, and a research paper under the
direction of a member of the graduate faculty. May be repeated
once for credit.
FREN 6650 Special Topic French Civ
3 cr.
Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or consent of department. A course of introduction
to French civilization designed for the “Glories of France”
program run by UNO in Montpellier, France during summers. Topics
may vary from semester to semester, but they will invariably
treat some aspects of the French civilization in the South, its history,
literature and artistic traditions. Classes conducted in English.
May be repeated once for credit.
FREN 7000 Thesis Research
1-9 cr.
To be repeated for credit until thesis is accepted. Section number
will correspond with credit to be earned.
FREN 7040 Examination or Thesis Only
0 cr.
No credit. Open to students in a thesis program who have only
(other than application for degree) the final typing and acceptance
by the Graduate School of their thesis or to students in a non-thesis
program who have only (other than application for degree) to pass
the final examination to complete graduation requirements.
Film, Theatre and Communication Arts
FTCA 1000 Theatre Appreciation
3 cr.
Offered every semester. An appreciation and analysis of theatre.
Focus is on the artists and technicians who create theatre and the
components involved in the production process. The course does
not involve the actual production of a play or performance. FTCA
majors cannot receive degree credit for both FRCA 1000 and FTCA
1005.
FTCA 1005 Intro to Theatre Arts
3 cr.
Study of different types of plays from the ancient Greek theatre to
the present. Emphasis on interpreting scripts for the stage. Course
is designed primarily for students with a focus in theatre arts.
FTCA majors cannot receive degree credit for both FTCA 1000 and
FTCA 1005.
FTCA 1100 Technical Production I
3 cr.
Offered only in the spring semester. An introduction to the design
elements of scenery and properties for the stage, technical drawing,
techniques and execution. Three to five laboratory hours per
week required in current departmental productions in addition to
lecture.
FTCA 1110 Basic Visual Design
3 cr.
Prerequisite: Introduction to the problems and principles of visual
design as it applies to film, video, and digital imagery. Two to four
laboratory hours per week is required in studio design projects.
FTCA 1300 Acting I-Beginning
3 cr.
An introduction to the art of acting through training imagination,
discipline, body, and voice of the beginning actor. Emphasis is on
improvisation, exercises related to specific acting techniques, auditions,
and scene study.
FTCA 1310 Stage Makeup
3 cr.
Offered only in fall semester. Prerequisite: consent of department.
The study and practice in the techniques of types and styles of
makeup for the stage and screen.
FTCA 1620 Intro to Film Arts
3 cr.
An introductory course in film arts that explores visual, audio, and
narrative elements that are essential to understanding how films
communicate. Required for all FTCA Film Arts Option majors.
FTCA 1800 Theatre Practicum I
1 cr.
Experience in a departmental theatre production. May be repeated
for a maximum of three credits.
FTCA 2000 Field Research in Arts
1-3 cr.
(FTCA 2000, FA 2000, and MUS 2000 are cross-listed) Prerequisite:
consent of department. Special research project in the arts involving
field experience and study outside the city of New Orleans.
Advance preparation for the project will include conference with
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