French Courses - SPRING 2026
In addition to offering the 101-102-105, 201-202 language courses, and the conversation courses 212-312-412, the following courses will be taught in Spring 2026.
FR 101: French Level I
Credit Hours: 3.00. A beginning French course with emphasis on communicative skills (listening and speaking), literacy skills (reading and writing) and culture.
FR 102: French Level II
Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of FR 10100.
FR 105: Accelerated Basic French
Credit Hours: 3.00. This is an accelerated beginning-level course designed to develop language proficiency in French. The course will help students progress toward competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, as well as toward knowledge of French and Francophone cultures. The course focuses on active language use. Students will interact meaningfully with classmates and develop communicative strategies. Course will be taught in French. Permission of Department required.
FR 201: French Level III
Credit Hours: 3.00. A lower intermediate French course with emphasis on communicative skills (listening and speaking), literacy skills (reading and writing) and culture.
FR 202: French Level IV
Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of FR 20100.
FR 212: Intermed French Conversation
Credit Hours: 1.00. Development of oral skills for self-expression. Guided practice in conversation to enhance communicative competence. Small group discussions in French on practical topics.
FR 241: Intro Study French Lit
Credit Hours: 3.00. Reading and discussion of selected poetry, prose, and theatre from France and the Francophone world; introduction to critical discourse and basic concepts of literary theory. Texts, discussion, and written assignments in French.
FR 301: French V
Instructor: Dr. Valero-Pena
Continued development of French-speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities, using materials dealing primarily with everyday life and civilization in France and other French-speaking countries from various sources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, TV, recent literature, etc.). Conducted in French.
FR 302: French Level VI
Instructor: TBD
Further work to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities in French on the basis of materials dealing with the ideas and events that have shaped present-day France and other French-speaking countries. Conducted in French.
FR 312: Advanced French Conversation
Credit Hours: 1.00. One credit hour advanced French conversation focused on the development of oral and aural skills for self-expression. Course provides students with guided practice in conversation to enhance communicative competence. Discussions in French on various topics.
FR 381: French Sports Culture
Credit Hours: 3.00. In this course, we will explore French culture through its relationship with sports. We will examine popular sports in France and compare how French people practice and watch these sports with how members of the students' culture(s) interact with the same sports. Students will use sports as a lens for comparison between French culture and their own culture(s). We will also study the history of the modern Olympic Games in France.
FR 402: French Level VIII
Credit Hours: 3.00. Further advanced work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities in French. Course materials will cover a variety of topics illustrated by film and other media, both print and nonprint.
FR 412: Advanced French Conversation II
Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is designed to help students build advanced listening skills and oral proficiency in French through classroom discussions. Students will be expected to actively participate in classroom discussions, prepare for class, and utilize the target language only. No textbook is needed.
FR 424: Professional French III
Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of the terminology and techniques used in commercial transactions, including the interpretation and writing of business materials. Development of the four language skills, with emphasis on writing and speaking.
FR 594: Legacies Of Power
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Special topics in French Literature.
FR 596: Typology & Universals
Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Topics vary.
FR 659: Stage In France Theater/Theor
Credit Hours: 3.00. Advanced study of special subjects. Topics to be announced in advance.
Full list of French Courses
- FRENCH 101-202 Levels I-IV
- FRENCH 112 Elementary French Conversation
- FRENCH 212 Intermediate French Conversation
- FRENCH 224 Business French I
- FRENCH 241 Introduction to the Study of French Literature
- FRENCH 301 Level V
- FRENCH 302 Level VI
- FRENCH 312 Advanced French Conversation
- FRENCH 323 French for Engineering
- FRENCH 324 Business French II
- FRENCH 330 French Cinema
- FRENCH 380 Special Topics in French Culture and Civilization
- FRENCH 381 French Sports Culture
- FRENCH 382 French Food Culture
- FRENCH 394 Topics in French Literature
- FRENCH 396 Topics in French Language Science
- FRENCH 401 French Level VII
- FRENCH 424 Business French II
- FRENCH 443 Introduction to Francophone Literature
- FRENCH 480 French Civilization
- FRENCH 549 French Literature and Film
- FRENCH 563 History of the French Language
- FRENCH 564 Introduction to Old French
- FRENCH 581 French Culture
- FRENCH 582 Francophone Cultures
- FRENCH 594 Special Topics in French Literature
- FRENCH 596 Special Topics in French Linguistics
- FRENCH 659 Seminar in French Literature
- FRENCH 679 Seminar in French Linguistics