111, 112. Elementary French. (3h,3h) A twosemester sequence designed to help students develop the ability to understand and speak French and also learn to read and write French at the elementary level. Labs required.

113. Intensive Elementary French. (4h) A course reviewing the material of 111112 in one semester, intended for students whose preparation for 153 is inadequate. Credit not given for both 113 and 111 or 112. Labs required. By placement or faculty recommendation.

113F. Intensive Elementary French in an Immersion Setting. (8h) A sixweek intensive course designed for students with a maximum of one semester of previous study in French, taught during the summer in France or a francophone country. Students wishing to register must complete an application early in the preceding spring semester in the Department of Romance Languages and must be admitted to the course. Credit is not given for both French 113F and 112.

113E. Intensive Elementary French. (8h) A sixweek intensive course designed for students with a maximum of one semester of previous study in the culture of the Frenchspeaking world. Special activities include day trips to sites of cultural interest. Students wishing to register must complete an application early in the preceding spring semester in the Department of Romance Languages and be admitted to the course. Credit not given for both French 113 and 111 or 112.

153. Intermediate French. (4h) Intermediatelevel course covering the structure of the language, developing students’ reading, writing, and conversation skills and preparing them for oral and written discussion of literary texts in French 213. Note that 153 and other 153 marked courses (154, 153F) are mutually exclusive. P—FRH 111112, or 113, or placement. Labs required.

153F. Intermediate French in an Immersion Setting. (3h) A fiveweek course in French, taught during the summer in France or a francophone country. Covers the language and cultures of the francophone world. No student may receive credit for both 153 and 153F. Students wishing to register must complete an application for the summer studyabroad program to be admitted. P—FRH 112, 113 or POI.

153S. Intensive Beginning and Intermediate French in an Immersion Setting. (8h) An intensive course designed to enable students to achieve proficiency in French language at the beginningintermediate level developing students’ reading, writing, and conversation skills and preparing them for oral and written discussion of literary texts. P—FRH 111 (112 strongly recommended) or POI (ISLI). Offered only in the summer.

154. Accelerated Intermediate French. (3h) An intensive, intermediatelevel course intended for students with a stronger background than required of 153 students. It offers the opportunity to develop further their reading, writing, and conversation skills and prepare them for oral and written discussion of literary texts in French 213. Labs required. P—POI or placement.

196. French Across the Curriculum. (1h) Coursework in French done as an adjunct to

specially designated courses throughout the college curriculum. P—POI. 198. Internship in French Language. (1.5h or 3h) Under faculty direction, a student undertakes a language project in conjunction with an offcampus service commitment or internship. Includes, but is not limited to, vocabulary building, keeping a journal, and reading professional material. P—FRH 219 or POI. Pass/Fail only.

213. Introduction to French Literature. (3h) Analysis and discussion of selected readings in French and francophone literature. Parallel reading and reports. Does not count toward the major or the minor. P—FRH 153 or equivalent.

213H. Introduction to French Literature (Honors). (3h) In the honors section of Introduction to French Literature, texts covered are much the same as those presented in other French 213 sections, but coursework focuses more intensely on developing effective reading strategies and on improving written and oral expression in the language. Benefits include smaller class size and more opportunity for student involvement. Intended for students with a good background in French (shown, for example, by a 3, 4, or 5 on the AP French Language Exam, by a high Wake Forest University placement exam score, or by completion of French 154). P—FRH 153 or equivalent.

215. Introduction to French Studies. (3h) An orientation in French and francophone cultures through their historical development and their various forms. Includes the study of literary, historical, and social texts, and possibly films, art, and music. Required for major. (A student taking 2152 as part of the Dijon program would receive credit for this course. Please see the description of the Dijon program for details.) (CD)

216. Studies in French Literature and Culture. (3h) Study of the ways in which various aspects of French culture appear in different literary genres over certain periods of time. Emphasis is placed on reading and discussion of selected representative texts. Topics vary from section to section. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Required for major. (Fulfills Division II requirement.) P—FRH 213 or POI. (CD)

217F. Conversation, Culture, and Literature. (8h) A sixweek course taught in the summer in France or a francophone country. Includes both language study and literary texts. No student may receive credit for both 217F and for 220 or 216. Students wishing to register must complete an application early in the preceding spring semester in the Department of Romance Languages and must be admitted to the course. P—FRH 213 or equivalent.

219. Composition and Review of Grammar. (3h) A systematic review of the fundamental principles of comparative grammar, with practical training in writing idiomatic French. Required for major. P—FRH 153 or equivalent.

220. French Conversation. (3h) A language course based on cultural materials. Designed to perfect students’ aural skills and oral proficiency by systematically increasing their vocabulary and reinforcing their command of specific grammatical points. Short written works will be assigned. Includes a regularly scheduled language lab one hour per week. P—FRH 153 or equivalent.

221. Introduction to Translation. (3h) Introduction to translation strategies through theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on translation of a broad variety of texts, including different literary and journalistic modes. Attention is given to accuracy in vocabulary, structures, forms, and to cultural concerns. P—FRH 219 or POI.

222. French Phonetics. (3h) A study of the principles of standard French pronunciation, with emphasis on their practical application as well as on their theoretical basis.

281. French Independent Study. (13h) P—Permission of the department. 319. Advanced Grammar and Stylistics. (3h) Review and application of grammatical structures for the refinement of writing techniques. Emphasis is placed on the use of French in a variety of discourse types. Attention is given to accuracy and fluency of usage in the written language. P—FRH 219 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Graduatelevel students will conduct and present indepth research projects.

329. Introduction to Business French. (3h) An introduction to the use of French in business. This course emphasizes oral and written practices, reading, and French business

culture, as well as a comprehensive analysis of different business topics and areas.

P—FRH 219 or POI. 330. Advanced Business French. (3h) Development of advanced skills in French for busi ness. Emphasis is placed on oral and written business presentations, reading comprehen sion of case studies related to the French business world, and crosscultural awareness. P—FRH 329 or POI.

360. Cinema and Society. (3h) A study of French and francophone cultures through cine ma. Readings and films may include film as artifact, film theory, and film history. P—FRH 215 or POI. (CD)

363. Trends in French Poetry. (3h) A study of the development of the poetic genre with

analysis and interpretation of works from each period. P—FRH 215 or POI. 364. French Prose Fiction. (3h) A broad survey of French prose fiction, with critical study of several masterpieces in the field. P—FRH 215 or POI.

365. French Drama. (3h) A study of the chief trends in French dramatic art, with reading and discussion of representative plays from selected periods: Baroque, Classicism, and Romanticism, among others. P—FRH 215 or POI.

370. Seminar in French Studies. (3h) An indepth study of particular aspects of selected literary and cultural works from different genres and/or periods. Topics vary from semester to semester. Required for major. Graduatelevel students will conduct and present indepth research projects. Can be repeated for credit. P—FRH 215 or POI. (CD)

375. Special Topics. (1h or 3h) Selected themes and approaches to French literature tran scending boundaries of time and genre. Topics to be chosen by staff in consultation with majors prior to the term the course is offered. May be repeated once for credit. P—FRH 215 or POI.

390. Directed Reading. (1h) Required for honors in French. 391. Directed Research. (3h) Extensive reading and/or research to meet individual needs. Required for departmental honors. P—Permission of the department.

Semester in France

The department sponsors a semester in Dijon, France, the site of a wellestablished French university. Students go as a group in the fall semester, accompanied by a departmental faculty member.

No particular major is required for eligibility. However, a student (1) should be of junior standing and (2) should have taken as prerequisite French 219 or its equivalent or at least one French course beyond the intermediate level.

Students are placed in language courses according to their level of ability in French, as ascertained by a test given at Dijon. Courses are taught by native French professors. The resident director supervises academic, residential, and extracurricular affairs and has general oversight of independent study projects.

2152. Studies in French Language and Culture. (6h) Familiarization with the language and culture of France and its people. Courses in conversational and idiomatic French,

practice in writing, participation in French family life, lectures on selected topics, and excursions to points of historical and cultural significance. Satisfies French 215 require ment for major or minor.

2202. Advanced Oral and Written French. (3h) Study of grammar, composition, pronun

ciation, and phonetics, with extensive practice in oral and written French. 2232. Contemporary France. (3h) A study of presentday France, including aspects of geography and consideration of social, political, and educational factors in French life today.

2402. Independent Study. (1.53h) One of several fields; scholar’s journal and research paper. Supervision by the director of the semester in France. Work may be supplemented by lectures on the subject given at the Université de Bourgogne Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines.

2742. Special Topics in French Literature. (1.5h) Selected topics in French literature; top

ics vary from year to year. Art 2712. Studies in French Art. (3h) Lectures and field trips in French painting, sculpture, and architecture, concentrating on the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Counts for the major in French studies.