FREN217

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FREN217

France Today: A Language Class FREN217 FA

Next Offered in 9899 FA

How do you picture France today? Do the French really wear berets? How do they really speak? What's important to them? How do they view the hard issues facing their evolving country? What do they think of Americans? Students will explore these questions by following the French press during the period of the course, as well as reading selected works of literature and sociology. They'll get yet another view of France by watching television and films. This course is designed for motivated students with a firm foundation in French who wish to develop their skills in speaking and writing.

MAJOR READINGS

French Press.
Photocopies of selected texts.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly oral presentations and short written assignments, six compositions, short quizzes, lab work, final take home examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is intended for students who have completed a French course numbered 215 or higher or have placed out of FREN215 through the placement test this fall. Students who have not done so should consult with the professor before preregistering. Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Language Instruction Laboratory Assignments

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RLIT

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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