66c8 Southwestern University: French: Curriculum

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French

Curriculum

Below you will find a list of our current or recent offerings. See the course catalog for descriptions and updated information.

  • 11-001 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 11-002 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 11-003 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 11-004 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 11-014 FRENCH I
    This course builds skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in French. Students will learn to communicate effectively both within personal areas of interest and relative to French and Francophone cultures. The course emphasizes student participation, self-expression and the ability to crea...
  • 11-024 FRENCH II
    This course continues the work begun in the introductory semester and increases focus on reading skills, writing skills and cultural literacy. Prerequisite: French 11-014 with a grade of C- or better or equivalent placement.
  • 11-114 FRENCH III
    This course combines a comprehensive review and fine-tuning of grammar with readings in literature and culture and expanded vocabulary practice. Prerequisite: French 11-024 with a grade of C- or better or equivalent placement.
  • 11-124 FRENCH IV
    Continuation of French III. Increases focus on sophisticated texts in order to enhance reading, writing, research and cultural literacy skills. Prerequisite: French 11-114 with a grade of C- or better or equivalent placement.
  • 11-301 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-124 or equivalent.
  • 11-302 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-124 or equivalent.
  • 11-303 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-124 or equivalent.
  • 11-304 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: French 11-124 or equivalent.
  • 11-314 TOPICS IN LITERATURE AND FILM
    A course introducing the critical appreciation of a wide variety of texts, including but not limited to film, poetry, short stories, essays, novellas, novels, diaries, journalism and stories told through music or images. Prerequisite: French 11-124 or equivalent placement. (H)
  • 11-334 COMPOSITION AND CULTURE
    This course develops advanced oral and written proficiencies, sharpens students’ linguistic facility and accuracy, and introduces topics in French and Francophone culture. Prerequisite: French 11-124 or equivalent placement. (H) (WA)
  • 11-354 FRENCH CULTURE
    This course develops advanced cultural proficiencies by exploring French and/or Francophone identities as voiced in authentic materials including text, images, video, films and music. Offerings alternate between French Civilisation 1: History of French Culture and French Civilisation 2: Contemporary...
  • 11-454 WOMEN WRITERS IN FRENCH
    A study of significant works by women writers from France and the Francophone world. Also Feminist Studies 04-454. Prerequisites: One course from French 11-314, 11-334, or 11-354. (H)
  • 11-514 STUDIES IN FRENCH LITERATURE
    Study of selected texts from the modern period, as related to French social, cultural and literary history. May be repeated with change in content. Prerequisite: One course from French 11-314, 11-334, or 11-354. (H) (WA)
  • 11-604 TOPICS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
    This course focuses on single authors, movements or themes. Offerings include texts in Anticlerical Satire in Early French Literature, Moralist Literature/Human Condition, Eighteenth Century/Dangerous Liaisons, Paris/Cities/Parisians, and Writing/Identity/Difference. May be repeated with change in t...
  • 11-614 TEXTS/CONTEXTS
    This course focuses on situating texts relative to specific periods or field of study, including Pre-Revolutionary Literature. May be repeated with change in content. Prerequisite: One course from French 11-314, 11-334, or 11-354. (H) (WA)
  • 11-901 TUTORIAL
  • 11-902 TUTORIAL
  • 11-903 TUTORIAL
  • 11-904 TUTORIAL
  • 11-934 CAPSTONE SEMINAR
    This course fulfills the capstone requirement in French. As an integrative experience, the capstone challenges students to interrelate knowledge, insights and perspectives gained in their French studies and in their undergraduate experience. (H) (WA)
  • 11-941 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 11-942 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 11-943 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 11-944 ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP
    Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 11-951 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 11-952 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 11-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 11-954 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with change in content.
  • 11-984 HONORS
    By invitation only.
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