2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

FREN 2314, 2324 Continuing French ProficiencyPrerequisites: FREN 1314 and 1324 or the equivalent.Focus is on increasing proficiency in communication in French using the skills oflistening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and showing in the interpersonal,interpretive and presentational communicative modes and on acquiring a knowledgeand understanding of cultures of the French speaking world. Students ask and answerquestions on everyday topics, initiate and respond to simple statements, and maintainbasic conversations. Students learn to comprehend utterances in areas of immediateneed and in situations where context aids understanding. They gain insights intothe culture of the French speaking world through interactive activities and throughdiscussions and readings in the language. Not open to students with proficiency levelabove Intermediate.FREN 3121, 3221, 3321 Special TopicsTopics are determined by interested students with the approval of the DepartmentChair. The reading of specialized texts in French, periods of French literature, theliterature of the francophone world, and the history and civilization of France areexamples of possible areas of interest.FREN 3173, 3174, 3175 Language Center InternshipPrerequisite: French 1314 or its equivalent.Students expand their knowledge of and increase their skills in French through a varietyof multi-media and cultural activities. All work is done in the Language Center underthe supervision of a supervising instructor and an evaluating instructor. The coursemay not be used in partial fulfillment of the language requirement.FREN 3305, 3306, 3307 Individualized French ProficiencyPrerequisites: FREN 1314 and 1324 or the equivalent.Focus is on increasing proficiency in communication in French using the skills oflistening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and showing in the interpersonal,interpretive and presentational communicative modes and on acquiring a morecomprehensive knowledge and understanding of the cultures of the French speakingworld. Students develop individual language proficiencies while using French to makeconnections with other subject areas and participate in French speaking communities.Not open to students with proficiency level above Intermediate High. May not be usedto fulfill the 3000 level course requirement for the transcript designation of proficiencyin French.FREN 3314 Advancing French Proficiency IPrerequisites: FREN 2314 and 2324 or the equivalent.Focus is on achieving increased proficiency in communication in the language using theskills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and showing in the interpersonal,interpretive and presentational communicative modes and on increasing knowledgeand understanding of cultures of the French speaking world. Students study the majorcultural aspects of French-speaking countries with special emphasis on literature, finearts, history, geography, work and leisure activities, and cultural patterns.280 / Courses