FREN223 - French Way(s)

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Academic Year 2003/2004

French Way(s)
FREN 223 SP

What are French ways? Do the French still wear berets? How do they really speak? What is important to them? How do they view themselves? What do they think about issues facing their country? What do they think of Americans?

Students will explore these questions by examining the French press, comic strips, television and radio broadcasts, as well as other selected readings. This course is designed for highly motivated students with a firm foundation in French who wish to refine their skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing while gaining more insight into French life and culture.

MAJOR READINGS

French press (from French press websites)
Photocopies of selected texts

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Research projects on selected topics leading to weekly oral presentations and short written assignments, lab work, final project, portfolios.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is intended for students who have completed French 215 (with a minimum grade of B), a higher French course, or have placed out of French 215 through the placement test. The emphasis in this course is placed on independent research by students; therefore attendance and active participation at every class is mandatory.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: HA RLAN Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Ostrow,Catherine

Times: .M.W.F. 01:10PM-02:00PM; Location: FISK314

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 0 Jr. major: 0

SR. non-major: 2 Jr. non-major: 2 SO: 6 FR: 10

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004