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Fren 3371. Writing Crisis in (Post) Modern Times.(3 cr. Prereq–3101)Examines the meaning and purpose of the notion ofcrisis in French novels. How crises, be they personal,social or political, prompt writers to create newmodes of (dis)connecting with other persons,institutions, and society.Fren 3380. Modern Times: Literature of the 19th and20th Centuries. (3 cr [max 9 cr]. Prereq–3101)Variously emphasizing the two centuries. Sampletopics include: esthetic currents (Realism and thenovel); cultural considerations (genderedrepresentations); philosophical concerns (the relationof individuals to the social body in civil society).Fren 3410. Québécois Literature. (3 cr [max 9 cr].Prereq–3101)Study writing produced in Quebec as a literature ofits own, not simply as a part of Canadian literature.Literature will be studied in relation to other NorthAmerican literatures and to Francophone literatureproduced elsewhere in the world.Fren 3479. Francophone Writers of the AfricanDiaspora. (3 cr. Prereq–3101)Literature from Francophone North Africa, Africa,the Caribbean of the colonial and/or post-colonialeras, examined in its historical, cultural, orideological contexts. Reading selections may includetexts by immigrant or exiled writers in France.Fren 3501. Structure of French: Phonology. (3 cr.§5501. Prereq–3014, 3015, Ling 3001 or #)Advanced study of the sound system ofcontemporary French.Fren 3502. Structure of French: Morphology andSyntax. (3 cr. §5502. Prereq–3501, Ling 3001 or #)Linguistic study of contemporary French word forms(inflectional and derivational morphology);introduction to French syntax (linguistic study ofgrammar) and characteristic syntactic constructions.Fren 3521. History of the French Language. (3 cr.Prereq–3015, Ling 3001 recommended)Origins and development of the French languagefrom Latin to contemporary French. Selected texts.Present stage and development.Fren 3531. Sociolinguistics of French. (3 cr. §5531.Prereq–3015, Ling 3001 or #)Explores variation in the use of French associatedwith factors such as medium (oral/written), style(formal/informal), region, social and economicgroups.Fren 3601. French Civilization and Culture I. (3 cr.Prereq–3015)Roman occupation of Gaul to 1715.Fren 3602. French Civilization and Culture II. (3 cr.Prereq–3015)1705 to present.Fren 3650. Topics in French/Francophone Cultures.(3 cr [max 9 cr]. Prereq–3015)Focus on aspects of French and/or francophonecultures in various historical, social, political, andgeographical contexts.Fren 3705. Atlantic Crossings: The French ViewAmericans (and Vice Versa). (3 cr. Prereq–Not formajors)French perspectives on the United States andAmerican perspectives on France in “travel”literature and film examined in their historical,political, and cultural contexts. Taught in English.Knowledge of French helpful but not necessary.Fren 3706. Quebec: Literature and Film inTranslation. (3 cr. Prereq–Not for major)A survey of Quebec literature and film in English orwith subtitles. Particular attention paid to culturaltensions as well as to the impact of women writersand filmmakers on each genre.Fren 3710. Reading Libertinage: Dangerous Lessonsin Translation. (3 cr [max 9 cr]. Prereq–Not for majors)Designed for non-majors, this course examineslibertinage and the libertine in French literature ofthe 17th and 18th centuries. Literary forms will beexamined as ways to produce and question desire.Taught in English; all readings in English.Fren 3750. Topics in French/Francophone Literatureand Culture. (3 cr [max 9 cr]. Prereq–Non-French major;knowledge of French helpful)Theme, problem, period, or topic of interest inFrench or Francophone literature or culture. SeeClass Schedule. Taught in English.Fren 3995. Directed Teaching. (1-5 cr [max 25 cr];S-N only. Prereq–∆ )Directed teaching.Fren 4101W. Seminar in French Studies. (3 cr.Prereq–Completion of all pre-elective requirements formajor or permission of DUS.)Reading and discussion of contemporary issues inFrench studies and workshop on senior projects.Fren 4510. Topics in French Linguistics. (3 cr [max 9cr]. Prereq–3015 or equiv; 3016 recommended)Topics selected from French syntax, pragmatics,discourse analysis, or sociolinguistics.Fren 4970. Directed Readings. (1-4 cr [max 9 cr].Prereq–#)Designed to meet unique requirements agreed uponby a faculty member and a student. Individualcontracts are drawn up listing contact hours, numberof credits, written and other work required. Eachcontract will vary.Fren 5250. Promenades Poétiques: The Subject inMotion. (3 cr [max 9 cr]. Prereq–3111 or above)The search for the subject in poetry and poetic proseas revealed through the motif of the “promenade”and experimentation with literary forms.Fren 5260. The Returns of Tragedy. (3 cr [max 9 cr].Prereq–3111 or above)Tragedy as dramatic form in relation to social order,myth and history, and theatre.Fren 5270. “To Change or not to Change?”:Speculations on (Post) Modern French Texts. (3 cr[max 9 cr]. Prereq–3111)The meaning and purpose of the notion of “change”in French novels. Explore how a multiplicity ofcauses produces major changes in an individual’spersonal and public life. The notion of change as itrelates to financial and intellectual speculation.Fren 5301. Critical Issues in French Studies. (3 cr.Prereq–# for undergrads)Introduces the methods of interpretation and criticaldebates that have shaped and continue to define thediscipline of French studies. Provides a practicalintroduction to graduate-level literary research.Fren 5350. Topics in Literature and Culture. (3 cr[max 12 cr]. Prereq–3101 or equiv)Problem, period, author, or topic of interest. SeeClass Schedule.Fren 5470. Post/Colonial Francophone Literatures.(3 cr [max 9 cr]. Prereq–3111 or above)Francophone literature from North Africa, Africa,and the Caribbean of the colonial and/or postcolonialeras in the light of relevant literary andcultural theories.Fren 5501. Structure of French: Phonology. (3 cr.§3501. Prereq–[Ling 3001 or Ling 5001], grad student)Advanced study of sound system of contemporaryFrench.Fren 5502. Structure of French: Morphology andSyntax. (3 cr. §3502. Prereq–5501 or #)Linguistic study of contemporary French word forms(inflectional and derivational morphology);introduction to French syntax (linguistic study ofgrammar) and characteristic syntactic constructions.Fren 5531. Sociolinguistics of French. (3 cr. §3531.Prereq–Ling 3001 or 5001, grad)Explores variation in the use of French associatedwith factors such as medium (oral/written), style(formal/informal), region, social and economicgroups.Fren 5995. Directed Teaching. (1-6 cr [max 24 cr];S-N only. Prereq–#)Directed teaching.For definitions of course numbers, symbols, and abbreviations, see page 296.French and Italian(FrIt)Department of French and ItalianCollege of Liberal ArtsCourse DescriptionsFrIt 3802. Cinema and Realism. (3 cr)Examines French poetic realism, relating it to twoother periods of realist film, Italian Neorealism andAmerican film noir. Taught in English. Knowledge ofFrench helpful but not necessary.FrIt 3803. New Wave Cinemas: Love, Alienation andLandscape in Post-War Italian and French Film.(3 cr)Modernist Italian and New Wave French cinema afterWWII, focusing on film syntax, constructions ofgender, and the individual’s relationship to themodern urban and rural landscape. Taught inEnglish. Knowledge of Italian and French helpful butnot necessary.FrIt 3804. Cinema and Culture: The City of Paris.(3 cr)How French cinema, from the silent era to thepresent, reflects and constructs the pleasures andanxieties of urbanization, new modes ofentertainment, and new cultural roles for men andwomen. Taught in English. Knowledge of Italian andFrench helpful but not necessary.FrIt 3850. Topics in French and Italian Cinema. (3 cr[max 9 cr]. Prereq–Knowledge of [French or Italian]helpful but not required)Theme, problem, period, filmmaker, or topic ofinterest in French/Italian cinema. See ClassSchedule. Taught in English.FrIt 5257. Passionate Beings: Literary and MedicalProblematics in Italy and France from 1800 to thePresent. (4 cr)Literary and medical representations of the passionsin France and in Italy from 1800 to the present. Textsrange from theatrical works to medical treatises onthe passions as ways for exploring notions ofsubjectivity, responsibility, order. Taught in English.FrIt 5850. Topics in French and Italian Cinema. (3 cr[max 9 cr]. Prereq–Knowledge of [French or Italian]helpful but not required)Focuses on a theme, problem, period, filmmaker, orother topic of interest in French or Italian cinema.See Class Schedule. Taught in English.FrIt 5999. Teaching of French and Italian: Theoryand Practice. (3 cr)Theoretical and practical aspects of languagelearning and teaching applied to French and Italian.Includes history of foreign language teaching in20th-century United States. Taught in English.General College (GC)General CollegeGC 0623. Geometry: Programmed Study. (0 cr.Prereq–[4 cr equiv]; [0721 or GC math placement], #)Basic geometric concepts/logic. Measurement,angles, polygons, plane geometric figures, threedimensionalfigures, relationships among angles,constructions. Programmed study: students completecourse requirements in time frame established byinstructor.GC 0643. Mathematics: Programmed Study. (0 cr.Prereq–[4 cr equiv]; #)Basic mathematics, elementary algebra, orintermediate algebra for students who need to learnmath at their own pace. Instructor assigns topics foreach student based on first-day pretest.Course Descriptions373
374GC 0712. Introductory Algebra, Part I. (0 cr. §0616,§0621, §0716, §0721, §0722, §1435. Prereq–[4 cr equiv];GC math placement)Traditional lecture/discussion course with groupwork. Covers first half of content of a first course inalgebra at level of difficulty geared for students at aresearch university. Arithmetic review, real numberoperations, expressions, equations, inequalities,rectangular (x-y) graphs.GC 0713. Introductory Algebra, Part II. (0 cr. §0616,§0617, §0621, §0717, §0721, §0722, §1435. Prereq–[4 crequiv]; 0712, 0716, #)Traditional lecture/discussion course with groupwork. Covers second half of content of a first coursein algebra at level of difficulty geared for students ata research university. Graphing review, linearsystems, word problems, exponents, polynomials,factoring.GC 0716. Introductory Algebra, Part I: Computer.(0 cr. §0616, §0621, §0712, §0721, §0722, §1435.Prereq–[4 cr equiv]; GC math placement)Students learn via multimedia software. Instructorhelps students individually during class. No lectures.Covers first half of content of a first course inalgebra at level of difficulty geared for students at aresearch university. Arithmetic review, real numberoperations, expressions, equations, inequalities,rectangular (x-y) graphs.GC 0717. Introductory Algebra, Part II (Computer).(0 cr. §0616, §0617, §0621, §0713, §0721, §0722, §1435.Prereq–[4 cr equiv]; 0712, 0716, #)Students learn via multimedia software. Instructorhelps students individually during class. No lectures.Covers second half of content of a first course inalgebra at level of difficulty geared for students at aresearch university. Graphing review, linear systems,word problems, exponents, polynomials, factoring.GC 0721. Introductory Algebra. (0 cr. §0616, §0617,§0621, §0712, §0713, §0716, §0717, §0722, §1435.Prereq–[4 cr equiv]; GC math placement)Traditional lecture/discussion course with groupwork. Covers content of a first course in algebra atlevel of difficulty geared for students at a researchuniversity. Real number operations, expressions,equations, inequalities, rectangular (x-y) graphs,linear systems, word problems, exponents,polynomials, factoring.GC 0722. Introductory Algebra (Computer). (0 cr.§0616, §0617, §0621, §0712, §0713, §0716, §0717,§0721, §1435. Prereq–[4 cr equiv]; GC math placement)Students learn via multimedia software. Instructorhelps students individually during class. No lectures.Covers content of a first course in algebra at level ofdifficulty geared for students at a research university.Real numbers, expressions, equations, inequalities,rectangular graphs, systems, word problems,exponents, polynomials, factoring.GC 0731. Intermediate Algebra. (0 cr. §0618, §0625,§0631, §0732, §1443, §1444, §1445, §1446. Prereq–[4 crequiv]; grade of at least C in [0713 or 0717 or 0721 or0722] or GC math placement)Traditional lecture/discussion course. Covers contentof a second course in algebra at level of difficultygeared for students at a research university. Rationalexpressions, absolute value, roots, radicals,quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions,complex numbers.GC 0732. Intermediate Algebra (Computer). (0 cr.§0618, §0625, §0631, §0731, §1443, §1444, §1445,§1446. Prereq–[4 cr equiv]; grade of at least C in [0713or 0717 or 0721 or 0722] or GC math placement)Students learn via multimedia software. Instructorhelps students individually during class. No lectures.Covers content of a second course in algebra at levelof difficulty geared for students at a researchuniversity. Rational expressions, absolute value,roots, radicals, quadratic, exponential, andlogarithmic functions, complex numbers.GC 1041. Developing College Reading. (2 cr [max 6cr]. Prereq–Non-native speaker of English, CEenrollment, #)Comprehension/study strategies for reading collegeleveltextbooks. Previewing a textbook for content/organization. Underlining and making margin notes.Outlining, anticipating test questions, andinterpreting technical vocabulary. Paired with adesignated content course.GC 1042. Reading in the Content Area. (2 cr [max 6cr]. Prereq–Non-native speaker of English, CEenrollment, #)Reading skills/strategies for a content area.Previewing/predicting content/organization. Notetaking, outlining, anticipating test questions, andinterpreting technical/sub-technical vocabulary.Paired with designated content course.GC 1051. Introduction to College Writing:Workshop. (2 cr. §1407. Prereq–[1421 or 1422],non-native speaker of English)Language editing strategies. Review of linguisticfeatures of standard written English. Style/languagein writing. Small-group activities. In-group orindividual conferences.GC 1076. Career Planning Strategies. (2 cr)Major issues in career/major planning. Selfunderstanding/management,importance of humanrelations in career success. Capitalizing on one’seducation, experiences, and talents during job search.GC 1081. Academic Development Seminar:Supplemental Instruction in Social Sciences. (1 cr;A-F only. Prereq–[1081 or 1085], [specific contentcourse], adviser approval)Methods of study in social science courses. Notetaking, exam preparation, and time management.Specific writing tasks, critical thinking, researchmethods, essay/presentation styles associated withdisciplinary content.GC 1082. Academic Development Seminar:Supplemental Instruction in the Sciences. (1 cr;A-F only. Prereq–[1081 or 1085], [specific contentcourse], adviser approval)Methods of study in science courses. Note taking,exam preparation, time management. Specificproblem solving techniques, augmented problemsets, writing tasks, presentation styles associatedwith disciplinary content.GC 1083. Academic Development Seminar:Supplemental Instruction in the Humanities. (1 cr;A-F only. Prereq–[1081 or 1085], [specific contentcourse], adviser approval)Methods of study in humanities courses. Note taking,exam preparation, time management. Specificwriting tasks, critical thinking skills, researchmethods, essay/presentation styles associated withdisciplinary content.GC 1084. Academic Development Seminar:Supplemental Instruction in Mathematics. (1 cr;A-F only. Prereq–[1081 or 1085], [specific contentcourse], adviser approval)Methods of study in mathematics courses. Notetaking, exam preparation, time management.Necessary math background, specific problemsolvingtechniques, application of mathematicalconcepts associated with disciplinary content.GC 1085. Academic Development Seminar:Supplemental Instruction in Composition. (1 cr;A-F only. Prereq–[1081 or 1085], [specific contentcourse], adviser approval)Methods of study in composition courses. Notetaking, exam preparation, time management. Specificwriting tasks, research methods, essay/presentationstyles associated with disciplinary content.GC 1086. Freshman Seminar. (2 cr; A-F only)Awareness of roles, identity, needs, and interactionswith diverse groups. Expectations, resources, andchallenges associated with transition into college.Speakers, journals/portfolios, technology, reading/writing assignments, classroom exercises/experiences.GC 1111. Science in Context: Weather and Climate.(4 cr)Scientific principles/concepts applied in context ofthe atmosphere and its weather/climate. Howfamiliar types of weather happen. Forecastingweather. Predicting regional climates. Lecture, lab.GC 1112W. Ecological Evaluation of EnvironmentalProblems. (3 cr)Relating ecological concepts (energy flow, materialcycling) to causes/effects of environmental problems(world hunger, toxic waste, global warming, acidrain). Methods of evaluating cultural practices’impact on the environment. Critical evaluation ofpotential interventions.GC 1131. Principles of Biological Science. (4 cr)Biodiversity/classification, genetics, evolution,ecology, life cycles/reproduction, cell theory,chemical bases for life from a “how-we-know”perspective, relevancy to modern life. Inquiry-based,collaborative lab.GC 1132. Essentials of Human Anatomy andPhysiology. (3 cr)Health/disease examined by organ system (e.g.,urinary, reproductive). Access to lecture material/activities via the Internet. No lab.GC 1133. Nature Study. (3 cr)Natural history for students with little or no trainingin biology. Minnesota plants/animals examined infield from viewpoint of informed amateur naturalist.Life cycles and natural habitat associations. Fieldobservation and identification techniques. Popular/scientific literature.GC 1135. Human Anatomy and Physiology. (4 cr)Health/disease examined by organ systems (e.g.,urinary, reproductive). Access to instructionalmaterial/activities via Internet. Lecture/lab.GC 1161. Solar System Astronomy. (4 cr)Planets, satellites, asteroids, comets, and meteorites.The celestial sphere, coordinate systems, timeintervals, motions, and physical attributes of planetsand of their satellites. Instruments used byastronomers and by space probes.GC 1162. Stellar Astronomy. (4 cr)Large-scale structure of universe. Definition ofmagnitude, luminosity, brightness, distance,temperature, size. Sun, spectral classification ofstars, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes,clusters, nebulae, galaxies, quasars, cosmology, andcosmogony.GC 1163. Physical Systems: Principles and Practices.(4 cr. Prereq–0713 or 0721 or equiv)Fundamental principles governing motion/interactions of matter. Motion, forces, and theirapplications to systems in physical world. Lecture,lab.GC 1166. Principles of Chemistry. (3 cr. Prereq–0713or 0721 or equiv)Problem-solving. Classification of matter, elements,atomic/molecular structure, compounds, molecalculations, chemical bonding, empirical formulas,chemical reactions, stoichiometry, bond energy,enthalpy, gases/gas laws, solutions, solutionconcentrations, acids, bases, qualitative equilibrium.GC 1171. Physical Geology. (4 cr)Development of common land features (valleys,mountains, rivers, lakes) and processes responsiblefor their origin/change. Types of surface materials.Movements inside Earth and their effects on itssurface. Lecture, lab: mineral/rock analysis,topographic map reading, landform identification,landscape interpretation.GC 1172. Historical Geology. (4 cr)Development of earth’s physical/chemical featuresthrough time, with changing patterns of life as aresponse. Problem-solving, logical deductions fromfacts stressed. Lecture, lab: identification/interpretation of rocks, fossils, geologic maps,ancient environments, and geographies.GC 1173. Geology of the National Parks. (4 cr)Processes that produced scenic/geologic features ofNorth America’s national parks/monuments, using aregional approach. Role of national park system inmodern society. Basic geology introduced as needed.Map analyses emphasized. Lecture, lab.
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