USC Schedule of Classes

English grammar as it relates to French in order to improve students' French language skills; explicit pronunciation and intonation practice. Requires concurrent enrollment in either FREN 120 French I or MPVA 261 French Language and Diction.

English grammar as it relates to French in order to improve students French language skills; explicit pronunciation and intonation practice.

Introduction to current French. Oral practice, listening and reading comprehension; grammar necessary for simple spoken and written expression.

Continuation of 120.

Develops students linguistic, cultural and interpersonal competencies in professional contexts. Introduces students to the French economy, workplace and business practices, including job searches. The course is restricted to students who have taken FREN 150, placed in FREN 220, or are concurrently registered in FREN 150 or FREN 220. Students who have completed FREN 220 and above may not register for the course.

Continuation of FREN 150. Review of structural patterns of French; selected cultural and literary readings; conversation and composition.

Designed for non-majors/minors interested in maintaining and developing French language competency. Builds vocabulary, ease of communication, and cultural knowledge through discussion of contemporary topics. Graded Credit/No Credit. Not available for credit to French majors. Not open to French majors.

Introduction to French literature through the study of texts and audiovisuals organized around a central theme; develops close-reading techniques and discursive skills; reviews French grammar.

Study of African migration to Europe and the formation of 'black'/African communities in Europe, focusing on France and Italy. Conducted in English.

Grammatical structure and vocabulary building with practical application to written composition. Prerequisites: FREN 250.

Film-making in France from the earliest experiments to current trends. Emphasis on the political, social, historical context of French films. Taught in English. Reading knowledge of French recommended.

Advanced composition through critical reading of literary texts; comprehensive analysis of difficult grammatical structures and stylistics. Prerequisite: FREN 300.

Specific vocabulary and formulae used in international commerce. Attention given to developing vocabulary and standard forms appropriate to individual career objectives.

Introduction to historical, thematic perspectives of French foreign policy since 1945 including review of external and internal constraints influencing foreign policy. (Paris semester only).

Study and analysis of representative works and major intellectual, cultural, and artistic trends from the modern period (post-1789). Prerequisite: FREN-330.

Major feminist thinkers and writers viewed from the perspective of the evolution of gender and sexuality in contemporary France. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 330.

(Paris Semester only) An analysis of the prestige of Paris, past and present, based upon close examination of literary texts and graphic materials, and visits to sites and monuments. Recommended preparation: FREN 300

Selected topics such as the press, educational institutions, French cinema today, and French colonial history. Conducted in French. Prerequisites: FREN 330.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Introduction to the field of French and Francophone studies, including the history of the field, critical research methodologies and contemporary issues in the profession.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.