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Concurrent Course
French (FREN)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/fren-ital/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH; Phone: (213) 740-3700.
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34212D | 716 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | Tuesday | 4 of 12 | Julia Chamberlin | THH105 |  |
English grammar as it relates to French in order to improve students French language skills; explicit pronunciation and intonation practice.
- Concurrent enrollment: FREN 150
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34226D | 716 | Lecture | 4:00-4:50pm | Monday | 3 of 12 | Julia Chamberlin | THH219 | |
Concurrent Course
FREN 150: French II (4.0 units)
Continuation of 120.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FREN 120 or MPVA 261)
- Note: Students with previous experience with French are REQUIRED to take the French placement exam. French 150 registration requires a French 150 placement score. After the first week of classes, all sections will be converted from "R" to "D," requiring instructor approval. The final exam for this course will be held Saturday, May 7 from 11am-1pm.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34214D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 19 | Melek Chekili | THH113 & ONLINE |  | |
| 34216D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | TuWThF | 11 of 19 | Julie Van Dam | THH113 & ONLINE | | |
| 34218D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | TuWThF | 14 of 19 | Julie Van Dam | THH113 & ONLINE | | |
| 34219D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 13 of 19 | Corentin Colin | THH209 & ONLINE | | |
| 34222D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | MTuWTh | 18 of 19 | Richard Mc Laughlin | THH113 & ONLINE | | |
| 34223D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 19 | Rania Ben Amor | THH113 & ONLINE | |
Introduction to current French. Oral practice, listening and reading comprehension; grammar necessary for simple spoken and written expression.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34204D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 15 of 19 | Julia Chamberlin | THH207 & ONLINE | | |
| 34206D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 15 of 19 | Julia Chamberlin | THH207 & ONLINE | | |
| 34210D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 19 | Ophelie Wolf | THH211 & ONLINE | |
Continuation of 120.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FREN 120 or MPVA 261)
- Note: Students with previous experience with French are REQUIRED to take the French placement exam. French 150 registration requires a French 150 placement score. After the first week of classes, all sections will be converted from "R" to "D," requiring instructor approval. The final exam for this course will be held Saturday, May 7 from 11am-1pm.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34214D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 10 of 19 | Melek Chekili | THH113 & ONLINE | | |
| 34216D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | TuWThF | 11 of 19 | Julie Van Dam | THH113 & ONLINE | | |
| 34218D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | TuWThF | 14 of 19 | Julie Van Dam | THH113 & ONLINE | | |
| 34219D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 13 of 19 | Corentin Colin | THH209 & ONLINE | | |
| 34222D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | MTuWTh | 18 of 19 | Richard Mc Laughlin | THH113 & ONLINE | | |
| 34223D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 19 | Rania Ben Amor | THH113 & ONLINE | |
Continuation of FREN 150. Review of structural patterns of French; selected cultural and literary readings; conversation and composition.
- Prerequisite: FREN 150
- Note: Students with previous experience with French are REQUIRED to take the French placement exam. FREN 220 registration requires a FREN 220 placement score. After the first week of classes, all sections will be converted from "R" to "D," requiring instructor approval. The final exam for this course will be held Saturday, May 7 from 11am - 1pm.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34230D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MTuWTh | 4 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH115 & ONLINE | | |
| 34231D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 9 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH115 & ONLINE | | |
| 34233D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 18 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH115 & ONLINE | | |
| 34235D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | TuWThF | 16 of 19 | Jesus Garcia | CPA259 & ONLINE | | |
| 34236D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | TuWThF | 12 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | THH115 & ONLINE | | |
| 34239D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | TuWThF | 17 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | THH115 & ONLINE | | |
| 34243D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | TuWThF | 17 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | THH115 & ONLINE | | |
| 34244D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 19 | Rania Ben amor | THH205 & ONLINE | | |
| 34245D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 19 | Rania Ben amor | THH113 & ONLINE | | |
| 34248D | 088 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Jennifer Misran | TBA | |
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.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FREN 202 or FREN 220)
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): French
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34250D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 12 of 16 | Julia Chamberlin | THH207 | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34253D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 16 | Alvin Chuan | CPA104 | PDF (69211 KB) | |
| 34257D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 16 | Brieuc Gerard | GFS202 | PDF (137048 KB) | |
Grammatical structure and vocabulary building with practical application to written composition. Prerequisites: FREN 250.
- Prerequisite: FREN 250
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00360D | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 15 | Mark Grimes | OFFICE | | |
| 34259D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 9 of 12 | Atiyeh Showrai | THH219 | PDF (456678 KB) | |
An exploration of cultural haunting in post-Revolutionary France, grounded in critical approaches to literature, with a focus on collective memory, loss and historical violence.
- Prerequisite: FREN 150
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: Maymester course in Paris, France
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34267D | 088 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 17 | Guilan Siassi | OFFICE | PDF (1795027 MB) | |
Study and research into the role of culture in social and political change in Senegal. Emphasis on history, theories and practices of African cultural identity. Taught in French.
- Prerequisite: FREN 250
- Note: Maymester course in Dakar, Senegal
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34258D | 088 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | Canceled | Julie Van Dam | TBA | PDF (185311 KB) | |
History and practices of hip hop popular culture in France. Emphasis on the African diaspora, transnationalism, and contemporary dynamics of race and post/colonialism. Taught in English.
- Note: Maymester course in Paris, France
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34266D | 088 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 13 | Edwin Hill | OFFICE | |
In this introduction to the practice of translation, students will get hands-on experience translating texts and learning about translation as an "art" (theory and approaches).
- Prerequisite: FREN 300
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34260D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 9 of 14 | Beatrice Mousli | THH111 | PDF (607273 KB) | |
Advanced composition through critical reading of literary texts; comprehensive analysis of difficult grammatical structures and stylistics. Prerequisite: FREN 300.
- Prerequisite: FREN 300
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00365D | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 15 | Mark Grimes | OFFICE | | |
| 34268D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 12 | Beatrice Mousli | WPH204 | PDF (502082 KB) | |
Specific vocabulary and formulae used in international commerce. Attention given to developing vocabulary and standard forms appropriate to individual career objectives.
- Prerequisite: FREN 300
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34272D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 16 | Atiyeh Showrai | THH207 | PDF (1077208 MB) | |
(Paris Semester only) Historical overview of interactions between Muslims and Europeans. Islam: origins, history and circumstances that led to its revival. France's immigration policy.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the IR department but may qualify for major credit in FREN. To register, enroll in IR 389.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00375R | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 8 of 15 | Mark Grimes | OFF CAMPUS | |
Study and analysis of representative works and major intellectual, cultural, and artistic trends from the early modern period (pre-1789). Prerequisite: FREN 330.
- Prerequisite: FREN 330
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34277D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 16 | Antonia Szabari | CPA204 | PDF (1479894 MB) | |
(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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00366D | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 6 of 15 | Mark Grimes | OFFICE | |
Selected topics such as the press, educational institutions, French cinema today, and French colonial history. Conducted in French. Prerequisites: FREN 330.
- Prerequisite: FREN 330
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34282D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 16 | Jennifer Wild | LVL3V | PDF (240895 KB) | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34300D | 001 | 1.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Julie Van Dam,Beatrice Mousli,Antonia Szabari | OFFICE | | |
| 34358D | 704 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Julie Van Dam | OFFICE & ONLINE | |
An intellectual genealogy of French modernity and modernism through the examination of canonical literary texts and theories.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34328D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-12:50pm | Friday | 2 of 10 | Edwin Hill | THH209 | PDF (764522 KB) | |
Introduction to contemporary literature and thought on the dynamics of diaspora, transnationalism, andglobalization.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34330D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Monday | 6 of 10 | Lydie Moudileno | WPH603 & ONLINE | PDF (1147113 MB) | |
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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34350D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34390D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |