French Courses at Butler
FR 101, 102. Beginning French: Development of
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and insights into
French culture. Regular practice in the Language Center. (U)(4,
4)
FR 203, 204. Intermediate French: Practice in
listening, speaking, reading and writing to develop competence in
French. Review of basics and introduction of new structures and
vocabulary. Prerequisite: one year of college French or placement
on the 200 level. (U)(3, 3)
FR 305. French for Communication: Oral
Emphasis: Conversations, discussions and individual presentations
based on readings, films, etc. Focus on listening, speaking,
vocabulary building and pronunciation. Prerequisite: two years of
college French or placement on the 300 level. (U)(3)
FR 310. French for Communication: Written
Emphasis: Focus on reading and writing and grammar skills in French
through description, narration and argumentation. Peer-editing,
rewriting, grammar review. Discussions based on student writing and
selected readings. Prerequisite: two years of college French or
placement on the 300 level. (U)(3)
FR 315. French for Business: Introduction to
the French business world and examination of its structures,
institutions, procedures and terminology. Prerequisite: two years
of college French or placement on the 300 level. (U)(3)
FR 320.Topics in French and Francophone
Cultures: Study of a selected theme, period or
topic in French or Francophone culture through a variety of
cultural materials. Literature, film, and other media.
Prerequisite: FR 305 or 310. (U)(3)
FR 335. France: Middle Ages to 1700: A survey
of the evolution of France from the Middle Ages to 1700 through the
study of literature and other cultural material. Prerequisite: FR
305 or 310. (U)(3)
FR 340. France: 18th and 19th Centuries: A
survey of the evolution of France in the 18th and 19th centuries
through the study of literature and other cultural material.
Prerequisite: FR 305 or 310. (U)(3)
FR 345. France and the Francophone World: 1900
to Present: A survey of France and the Francophone world in the
20th and 21st centuries through the study of literature and other
cultural material. Prerequisite: FR305 or 310. (U)(3)
FR 400. Internship: A supervised work
experience in business, government, media or other institutions in
a French-speaking country as a part of a year of a semester study
abroad program or in bilingual settings in this country.
Prerequisite: acceptance into the program and permission of the
department head. (U/G)(3)
FR 415.The French Renaissance: Study of the
French Renaissance as a historical, cultural and literary movement.
Lectures, reading assignments, class discussions, videos and
recordings. Prerequisite: three years of college French or
equivalent. (U/G)(3)
FR 425. 17th-Century France:Overall view of the
classical age in France and study of significant works of the
period. Lectures, reading assignments, class discussions, videos
and recordings. Prerequisite: three years of college French or
equivalent. (U/G)(3)
FR 435. 18th-Century France: Overall view of
the French Enlightenment and study of the significant literary
works of the period. Lectures, reading assignments, class
discussions, videos and recordings. Prerequisite: three years of
college French or equivalent. (U/G)(3)
FR 450. 19th-Century France: Overall view of
French culture and literature in the 19th Century. Emphasis on the
Romantic movement or on the development of the novel. Study of
significant literary works of the period, lectures, reading
assignments, class discussions, videos and recordings.
Prerequisite: three years of college French or equivalent.
(U/G)(3)
FR 465. 20th-Century French Novel: Study of
selected 20th century and contemporary French and Francophone
novels. Analysis of important themes. Lectures, reading
assignments, class discussions, films. Prerequisite: three years of
college French or equivalent. (U)(3)
FR 475. 20th-Century French Drama: Study of
selected 20th century French plays. Analysis of important themes.
Lectures, readings, class discussions, films. Prerequisite: three
years of college French or equivalent. (U/G)(3)
FR 485.Topics in Francophone Studies: Study of
the literatures and/or cultures of French-speaking countries
outside of France (Quebec, North Africa,West Africa, Martinique and
Guadeloupe, Belgium, etc.). Use of literary texts, social documents
and movies, depending on topic. Course may be repeated with each
different topic. Prerequisite: three years of college French or
equivalent. (U/G)(3)
FR 490. Seminar: Study of a selected topic in
the cultures of French-speaking countries. Themes may deal with
literary, social, political and/or aesthetic concerns of these
countries, of one nation or of a region. Course may be repeated
with each different topic. Prerequisite: three years of college
French or the equivalent. (U/G)(3)
FR 491, 492, 493. Independent Study: An
opportunity for qualified students to pursue a topic of special
interest. Open to majors and minors in French, by permission of the
instructor and department head. Prerequisite: three years of
college French or equivalent. (U/G)(1, 2, 3)
FR 499. Honors Thesis in French: (U)(3)