French Course Descriptions
From the UND Academic Catalog
Courses (Fren)
101. First Year French I. 4 credits. Introduction to speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension with a focus on understanding the diversity of our world’s natural heritage as found in the Francophone world. F, S
102. First Year French II. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 101 with a grade of C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. A continuation of the fundamentals of speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension with a focus on world issues arising in Francophone countries from the encounter between cultural heritage and natural heritage. F, S
201. Second Year French I. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 102, with a grade of C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of French grammar with an emphasis on speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension and a focus on Francophone world organizations and the solutions they offer to world issues. This course is taught primarily in French. F
202. Second Year French II. 4 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 201 with a grade of C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. Review of the structure of the French language, continued practice of oral and written expression, introduction to phonetics, and Francophone literatures as a reflection of culture. This course is taught primarily in French. S
301. Third Year French I. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 202 with a grade of C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. Review of French grammar with an emphasis on written expression and a focus on readings, films and cultures. This course is taught in French. F
302. Third Year French II. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 301 or equivalent. Grammar review and introduction to literature. Emphasis on reading and writing skills. S
305. French Conversation and Culture. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 202 or consent of instructor. A conversational approach to civilization and contemporary culture. Emphasis on oral skills. F
306. French Conversation and Culture. 2 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 202 or consent of instructor or French 305. Contemporary world issues from a French perspective. S
307. A Social and Cultural History of Québec. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Fren 202 with a grade of C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. This course focuses on the case of Québec as an example of North American cultural diversity. It addresses how geography, history, language, ideology, religion and ethnicity help explain cultural differences and their construction of a cultural state. On demand.
Lang 318. Individually Arranged Study Abroad. 1-12 credits, repeatable to 12. Prerequisite: Permission of Department. Participation in individually arranged programs of study abroad. For major or minor credit, the language used abroad must correspond to the language being studied at UND. The Department reserves the right to test the student upon his or her return to Grand Forks. S/U grading only. On demand.
Lang 319. University Sponsored Study Abroad. 1-12 credits, repeatable to 12. Prerequisite: Lang 102 or equivalent. Participation in UND-sponsored programs of study abroad. For major or minor credit, the language used abroad must correspond to the language being studied at UND. Repeatable when programs or topics within a program vary. On demand.
340. Business French. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 202 with a grade of C or better, French placement exam or consent of instructor. Oral and written practice with terminology and idioms used in commerce and business correspondence. Readings on such topics as banking, employment, markets, production, services, trade and practices in the French business world. On demand.
371. History of French Literature. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 302 or consent of instructor. French literature from its origins to 1700; representative works with lectures, outside readings and reports. On demand.
372. History of French Literature. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 302 or equivalent. French literature from 1700 to the present day; representative works with lectures, outside readings and reports. On demand.
373. French-Canadian and Québec Literature and Thought. 3 credits. Prerequisites: Fren 302. A survey of French-Canadian and Québec authors who express the consciousness and universal themes associated with being French in North America. On demand.
413. Advanced French Grammar Review. 3 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 302 or equivalent. An oral and written approach to French grammar and stylistics. On Demand. 491. Seminar in French. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 301 or consent of instructor. Advanced work in French language, literature or culture. May be repeated up to 12 credits. On demand.
494. Individual French Readings. 1-3 credits. Prerequisite: Fren 302 or equivalent. Topics vary with individual interests and needs. May be repeated to a total of six hours. May be taken only with the consent of the department. F, S
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