RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

FR 1150. Fundamentals of French II (4)Spring semesterA continuation of FR 1100. Students furtherdevelop oral proficiency, reading and writing skills.Class four hours, assigned laboratory work onehour a week. Prerequisite: FR 1100 or approval ofinstructor.FR 2050. Conversation and Composition I (3)Conversational practice and short themes withcontinuing emphasis on grammar, vocabularyand usage. Culture capsules are included whenappropriate. Prerequisite: FR 1150 or approval ofinstructor.FR 2060. Conversation and Composition II (3)Continuation of FR 2050. Prerequisite: FR 2050or approval of instructor.FR 2100. Intermediate French I (3)Fall semesterThe course strengthens the student’s grasp ofgrammar, and builds vocabulary to allow handlingof more complex and idiomatic language. Culturalreadings in French are included. Prerequisite:FR 1150 or equivalent.FR 2150. Intermediate French II (3)Spring semesterContinuation of French 2100 with more of afocus on historical and/or cultural readings andmaterials. Prerequisite: FR 2100 or approval ofinstructor.FR 2800. Introduction to the Comediesof Molière (1)A course designed as a survey for a general audienceof some of the major works of Molière. Backgroundinformation on French writing and theculture of Molière’s time is considered as well asinterpretation and analysis of the work in translation.Creative exercises and scenes from the playsare presented. Prerequisite: FR 2150 or approval ofinstructor.FR 3050. Introduction to the History of France (3)A broad survey of the history of France. Specialemphasis may be placed on periods, events andthemes such as the Hundred Years War, AbsoluteMonarchy, the French Revolution, Industrial Revolution,the World Wars, and related figures suchas Vercingetorix, Charlemagne, Joan of Arc, LouisXIV, Napoleon and de Gaulle. Prerequisite:FR 2150 or instructor approval.FR 3100. Advanced Composition andConversation I (3)Fall semesterThis course is a study of advanced French grammarconstruction, various styles of compositionand speaking. Readings are included with eachunit. Prerequisite: FR 2150.FR 3150. Advanced Composition andConversation II (3)Spring semesterContinuation of FR 3100. Brief literature selectionsare included. This course prepares the studentfor the Introduction to French Literature(FR 3700) course. Prerequisite: FR 3100 orapproval of instructor.FR 3200. French for the Professional (3)This course introduces the student to the languageof various branches of business (management,marketing, banking). New terminology is stressedas well as the command of grammar and structuresneeded for composition. Attention is given to writingapplication letters, résumés, short reports andvarious types of business letters. Prerequisite:FR 2150 or approval of instructor.FR 3400. Introduction to French Civilizationand Culture (3)A survey of modern France focusing on suchtopics as geography, monuments, transportation,education, government, industry and everydaylife. Topics may vary. Prerequisite: FR 2150 orapproval of instructor.FR 3500. Introduction to French Film (3)An introduction to concepts of French film, thedevelopment of film in France and film in the lifeof the French, with close study of selected filmsand creative writing in French. Prerequisite:FR 2150 or approval of instructor. (ARI)FR 3700. Introduction to French Literature (3)This course is designed to give the student a broadscope of French literature as well as a historicalcontext to facilitate comprehension. Studentsare given an introduction to movements, genresand styles and begin to address the critical studyof literature. Texts are discussed and analyzedin French. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval ofinstructor. (LTI)FR 3800. Conversational Fluency (3)A course designed for students who wish topractice oral communication skills. Discussionsinclude contemporary topics, concerns researchedby students and reader/viewer responses to textsand movies. Prerequisite: FR 3150 or approval ofinstructor.FR 3850. Francophone Cultures (3)A survey of cultural aspects of francophone regionsin the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, Africa, etc.,with a focus on Haiti, Martinique and Québec.Cultural aspects include art, music and religion,with background information on history and politics.Similarities but also differences between theseregions and France are discussed. Prerequisite:FR 3150 or approval of instructor. (GPR)FR 3870. French Writers and Religion (3)Study of selected readings whose major topics andthemes are related to religion. While at least halfof the readings to be considered will be associatedUndergraduate College of Arts Programs & SciencesCollege of Arts and Sciences101