These courses are conducted in French and are open only to students with demonstrated ability in the French language. These courses satisfy the general curricular requirement of one semester of a foreign language, or the literature requirement, or the global studies requirement.

50:420:201,202 Modern French Readings I,II (G) (3,3) Review of grammar; oral and written practice continued. Extended reading of medium-length works and excerpts from French writers of the 19th and 20th centuries, with discussion of their significance. Prerequisite: 50:420:132 or equivalent.

50:420:211 Aspects of French Culture (3) Study of significant events in contemporary France, from media to culture and politics. Special attention will be given to helping students with written expression. This course is taught in French. Prerequisite: 50:420:132, 50:420:204, or equivalent.

50:420:212 Aspects of Francophone Culture (3) Study of French-speaking cultures through films and literature, focusing on significant social and historical events in the Francophone world. This course is taught in French. Prerequisite: 50:420:132 or equivalent when conducted in French.

50:420:250 Globalization: Past and Present (3) In this course, students will engage with the history and evolution of globalization from a variety of perspectives. Beginning with the exploration of the Americas, students will investigate the modalities and consequences of discovery, conquest, (settler) colonialism, and post-colonialism. Globalization�s impact in the twentieth-century will be examined primarily through the vectors of nationalism, modernism, and warfare. Current manifestations of globalization will complete the course�s inquiry into global flows and interactions. Students will learn about cultural, philosophical, and material movements in order to understand how globalization, past and present, shapes their world.��
Prerequisite: 50:420:132 or equivalent when conducted in French.

50:420:260 Nature and Ecology (3) This course examines the convergence between nature and ecology in the literary and philosophical traditions of France. In addition, the course introduces students to many foundational elements of ecocriticism as a critical discipline. Prerequisite: 50:420:132 or equivalent when conducted in French.

50:420:307 French Film in French (G) (3) Study of major French films of the 20th century, with some emphasis on the historical and cultural background. Includes filmmakers from the postwar period, the New Wave, and the postmodern era. Prerequisite: 50:420:132 or 202 or 204 or equivalent.

50:420:310 Introduction to Francophone Literature (3) Study of the French-speaking world through the diversity of its literature. From Western, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Maghreb, to the province of Quebec, the Caribbean and the former French colonies of Southeast Asia, this course offers you a panoramic vision of the world through the eyes of writers of French in a variety of sociocultural contexts and genres. This course is taught in French. Prerequisite: 50:420:132 or equivalent when conducted in French.

50:420:336 The Modern French Novel (G) (3) Reading and discussion of major French novels of the 20th century, with some emphasis on the historical and cultural background. Includes such authors as Gide, Colette, Proust, Sartre, and Camus. Prerequisite: 50:420:201 or equivalent.

50:420:342 Modern French Drama (G) (3) Study of the French theater through reading and discussion of selected plays from the 19th century to the present. Prerequisite: 50:420:202 or 204 or equivalent.

50:420:345 French Crime Fiction (3) Using movies and short literary excerpts, the course looks at the way crime and justice have been represented in French literature from the eighteenth century until the present. Ideas covered will include the bandit as folk hero, the aristocratic lawbreaker, the criminal as victim of society and as monstrous genius, crimes of passion, police in literature, the genre of the detective novel, courtrooms, and images of policing in modern society. This course is taught in French.
Prerequisite: 50:420:132 or equivalent when conducted in French.

50:420:346 French Fantasy and Science-Fiction (3) Introduction to French Fantasy and Science-Fiction in conjunction with historical movements in France.
Prerequisite: 50:420:132 or equivalent when conducted in French.

50:420:353,354 Individual Study in French (G) (BA,BA) Independent study guided by a member of the faculty, intended to provide opportunity for advanced students to investigate areas not covered in the regular curriculum. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

50:420:357 French Animation (G) (3) A study of the history and evolution of French animation. This class shows why animation has become the dominant cultural product of our times, not only in France but also across the world. The course is designed for all intermediate and advanced speakers of French. The aim of this course is to develop your basic understanding of major movements in animation in France (and abroad). This course is taught in French. Prerequisite: 50:420:132 or equivalent when conducted in French.

50:420:360 French Civilization (G) (3) Historical study of the people and culture of France and an examination of French values and attitudes as seen in the literature, arts, and institutions of the country. Prerequisite: 50:420:132 or equivalent when conducted in French. May be given in English; language announced during preregistration.

50:420:391, 392 French Studies: Special Topics (3,3) The topic announced during preregistration treats a particular topic related to French/Francophone cultures or to a historical period. This course is taught in French.

50:420:403 History of the French Language (3) Development of the French language from its origins to the present; suggestions of possible future evolution. Emphasis on phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicon; consideration of cultural forces influencing linguistic stability or change at crucial points in French history. Prerequisite: 50:420:131 or permission of instructor.

50:420:421 Prelude to Revolution (G) (3) Reading and analysis of major works of the classical era, including such authors as Pascal, Corneille, Racine, Moli�re, Lafayette, Voltaire, Diderot, and Rousseau. Additional focus on history, painting, and architecture. Prerequisite: 50:420:202 or 204 or permission of instructor.

50:420:441 The Age of Machines (G) (3) Focus on major literary movements of the 19th century and their relationship to political and cultural trends. Study of selected works by such authors as Hugo, Sand, Balzac, Baudelaire, Flaubert, and Zola. Additional focus on history, painting, and architecture. Prerequisite: 50:420:202 or 204 or permission of instructor.

50:420:451 Changing Times (G) (3) Study of major works�of the 20th century by such authors as Gide, Giraudoux,�Sartre, Camus, Duras, and others.� Additional focus on history, painting, and film. Prerequisite: 50:420:202 or 204 or permission of instructor.

50:420:495,496 Honors Program in French (G) (3,3) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.