Courses
Spring 2005 Courses
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- 102. Elementary French II
- Charlotte Daniels M 10:30 - 11:25, W 10:30 - 11:25, F 10:30 - 11:25
- A continuation of French 101. A study of the basic forms, structures, and vocabulary. Emphasis on listening comprehension and spoken French. During the second semester, more stress is placed on reading and writing. Three class hours per week and one weekly conversation session with assistant, plus regular language laboratory assignments.
- 204. Intermediate French II
- Katherine Dauge-Roth M 10:30 - 11:25, W 10:30 - 11:25, F 10:30 - 11:25
- Continued development of oral and written skills; course focus shifts from grammar to reading. Short readings from French literature, magazines, and newspapers form the basis for the expansion of vocabulary and analytical skills. Active use of French in class discussions and conversation sessions with French assistants. Three class hours per week and one weekly conversation session with teaching fellow.
- 204. Intermediate French II
- Stephanie Berard M 2:30 - 3:55, W 2:30 - 3:55
- Continued development of oral and written skills; course focus shifts from grammar to reading. Short readings from French literature, magazines, and newspapers form the basis for the expansion of vocabulary and analytical skills. Active use of French in class discussions and conversation sessions with French assistants. Three class hours per week and one weekly conversation session with teaching fellow.
- 207. Francophone Cultures
- Stephanie Berard M 11:30 - 12:55, W 11:30 - 12:55
- An introduction to the cultures of various French-speaking regions outside of France. Examines the history, politics, customs, cinema, literature, and the arts of the Francophone world, principally Africa and the Caribbean. Readings include newspaper and magazine articles, short stories, and a novel. Students see and discuss news, documentaries, and feature films.
- 208. Contemporary France through the Media
- Charlotte Daniels M 2:30 - 3:55, W 2:30 - 3:55
- An introduction to contemporary France through newspapers, magazines, television, music, and film. Emphasis is on enhancing communicative proficiency in French and increasing cultural understanding prior to study abroad in France or another Francophone country.
- 210. Introduction to the Study and Criticism of Modern French Literature
- William VanderWolk T 1:00 - 2:25, TH 1:00 - 2:25
- Introduces students to the literary tradition of the French-speaking world from 1789 to the present. Focus on major authors and literary movements in historical and cultural context.
- 321. Resstance, Revolt, and Revolution
- William VanderWolk T 10:00 - 11:25, TH 10:00 - 11:25
- Examines historical images of revolt in France, as seen in literature and film from 1789 to 1968. Also Short readings in political, historical, and philosophical texts.
- 351. Writing Corporeality in Early Modern France
- Katherine Dauge-Roth M 2:30 - 3:55, W 2:30 - 3:55
- Analysis of texts and images from early modern literary, philosophical, political, medical, ecclesiastical, and artistic sources from the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries�as well as from modern film, web, and textual media�allows students to explore the conflicting roles of early modern bodies through several themes: birth and death, medicine and hygiene, gender and sexuality, social class, race, monstrosity, Catholic and Protestant visions of the body, the royal body, the body politic. Thoughtful comparison and examination of the meanings of the body today encouraged throughout the course.
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