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FREN 326 French Civilization II
This course offers a survey of diverse topics of key importance to French identity and which contribute to French worldview. It draws on journalism, film, music and other sources to reflect on significant events in French history between the Revolution and World War II. Our reflection will bear on the dynamics of French society, popular culture, the arts and sciences, historical events and figures, regional identity, and political and intellectual debates.
Prerequisites: Any two 200-level courses taught in French
Honors credit available
FREN 350 Advanced Business French
Are you looking for a course that will complement your major or minor in International Business, Marketing, the Hospitality Industry, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, French, or French Studies? Are you hoping to function effectively in the global marketplace? For students who want to put their foreign language skills to use, this practical course builds commercial vocabulary and an understanding of authentic business literature, develops the ability to speak French in a business context, and familiarizes students with French business practices and business writing. Individual and team projects geared to the student's own major or minor simulate real workplace experiences. Some focus on the mechanics of translation and the formatting of the CV and business correspondence.
Prerequisites: Any two 200-level courses taught in French
Honors credit available
FREN 455/655: Adaptation: Film and New Media
This course explores the transformations texts undergo when transposed into film and other visual media such as comic books and video games. A discussion-based seminar, it introduces students to classic and contemporary theories of adaptation, which provide a frame for our reflection. In addition to analytical work, students also collaborate on a creative adaptation project of their own, in which they transfer one of the course texts into another medium of their choice and reimagine its location, cast and key scenes.
Prerequisite: FREN 301, 302, or 303, plus any other 300-level French course
Honors credit available