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Is a work-experience opportunity with the purpose of expanding education by applying accumulated knowledge in French. The availability of internships is limited to upper level students, normally juniors and seniors with a 2.5 quality point average. Students are approved individually by the academic department. A contract can be obtained from the Career Services Office in Starvaggi Hall. Internships count as general electives.
French junior or senior standing and permission of the department chair. Internships must be preapproved.
Traces significant aspects of French civilization and literature from its origins to the end of the 16th century including history and society; evolution of culture and ideas; survey of literary genres and works; and artistic trends. Lectures, readings, and discussions are conducted in French.
Traces significant aspects of French civilization and literature of the Classical Age and the Enlightenment including history and society; evolution of culture and ideas; survey of literary genres and works; artistic trends. Lectures, readings, and discussions are conducted in French.
Traces significant aspects of French civilization and literature from the Napoleonic era to the onset of World War I including history and society; evolution of culture and ideas; survey of literary genres and works and artistic trends. Lectures, readings, and discussions are conducted in French.
Traces significant aspects of French civilization and literature from World War I to the present day including history and society; evolution of culture and ideas; survey of literary genres and works; and artistic trends. Lectures, readings, and discussions are conducted in French.
Consists of the study of representative literary works by international francophone authors, especially those from North and West Africa, the Caribbean, and Quebec. Lectures, readings, and discussions are conducted in French.
Is a flexible course, the contents of which will vary from one semester to another. Study will focus on either a single literary period (Middle Ages, Renaissance, etc.) or a particular genre (lyric poetry, the novel, etc.). Lectures, readings, discussions, and a term paper in French are required. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic is different from when previously taken.
Is a survey of the literature of significant Catholic authors (from the late 19th century through the present) whose works are significantly informed by their religious faith including Bloy, Péguy, Jammes, Claudel, Mauriac, Bernanos, Green, and Cesbron. Lectures and discussions will be conducted in English, with readings in French for French majors, in English for non-majors.
Uses guided readings and research to result in a dissertation. Projects for independent study may be of a literary or linguistic nature or may deal with some aspect of French culture. To be selected in consultation with the head of the department.
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Uses selected readings, research, reports, and discussions of specific authors, genres, or trends in French literature. A recommended course for students planning to enter graduate school.
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