FREN 101-102, ELEMENTARY FRENCH, 4 credits.
An introduction to the basics of the language: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammar is emphasized. Conducted in French. These courses are for students who have studied less than two years of French in high school.

FREN 200, INTENSIVE INTERMEDIATE FRENCH, 4 credits.
A continuation of FREN 101-102. Designed to cover two semesters of work in one semester. Emphasizes conversational and writing skills and class discussion of outside readings. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: French 102 or 110, or equivalent.

FREN 301, CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CULTURE, 4 credits.
An introduction to the institutions and politics of France and French-speaking countries, with attention given to current attitudes and behaviors. Prerequisite: FREN 200 or an equivalent course.

FREN 302, PHONETICS, 4 credits.
Introduction to phonetics and drill on the sounds of French and the comprehension of oral French. Prerequisite: FREN 200 or an equivalent course.

FREN 311-312, CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION, 4 credits.
Development of speaking and grammatical skills. This course should be taken with or before all other higher numbered advanced courses and must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: FREN 200 or an equivalent course.

FREN 313, FRENCH MASTERPIECES I, 4 credits.
Readings from Medieval times (in modern French through the French Revolution).

FREN 314, FRENCH MASTERPIECES II, 4 credits.
Readings from the nineteenth century through the early twentieth century.

FREN 320, READING FRENCH, 4 credits.
A course aimed to develop reading skills. The readings are aimed to meet the need of varying groups of students and include both literacy and nonliteracy works. Counts toward the French major.

FREN 350, BLACK FRENCH LITERATURE, 4 credits.
A study of the works produced by French-speaking black writers throughout the world. Students who are not concurrently taking or have not completed FREN 311- 312 admitted only with permission of the instructor.

FREN 360, TWENTIETY CENTURY, 4 credits.
An introduction to the French Literature: major authors and intellectual movements of this century.

FREN 370, TOPICS IN FRENCH LITERATURE AND CULTURE, 4 credits.
Topics selected by teacher and student interests. The course may be repeated, if different topics are offered, and may substitute for other major courses with the permission of the department.