FRE 3011 VOICES OF IDENTITY THROUGH FRENCH PHONETICS
This course is designed to help students improve and perfect pronunciation of Modern Standard French and to detect and analyze different accents from the Francophone world in order to better understand French identity. Students will learn features of speech production and methods to correct and enhance their oral French. They will learn the linguistic terminology of French phonetics and the International Phonetic Alphabet in order to gain and hone the ability to transcribe correctly spoken French from various parts of the Francophone world. Exposure to regional and global native speakers will promote critical thinking, intercultural competence, and global citizenship.
Prerequisite
FRE 2020 or placement at the 3000 level
Course Types
Civilization; Art History Elective; Advanced Studies
Offered
Offered at least every third semester.
Notes
Taught in French.