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Concurrent Course
French (FREN)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/fren-ital/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH-155; 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 | Monday | 6 of 12 | Julia Chamberlin | THH107 |  |
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 | 12:00-12:50pm | Wednesday | 5 of 12 | Julia Chamberlin | THH207 | |
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 date and time of the final exam for this course is TBA.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34214D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MTuWTh | 6 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH217 |  | |
| 34216D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 10 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH217 | | |
| 34218D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 18 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH217 | | |
| 34219D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | TuWThF | 19 of 19 | Guilan Siassi | THH217 & ONLINE | PDF (37468 KB) | |
| 34220D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | TuWThF | 13 of 19 | Guilan Siassi | THH217 & ONLINE | PDF (37468 KB) | |
| 34222D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | TuWThF | 8 of 19 | Melek Chekili | THH217 | | |
| 34223D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 19 | Atiyeh Showrai | THH108 | | |
| 34224D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 18 | Richard Mc Laughlin | THH108 | |
Introduction to current French. Oral practice, listening and reading comprehension; grammar necessary for simple spoken and written expression.
- Note: Students with previous experience with French are REQUIRED to take the French placement exam. D-clearance for French I is available at language.usc.edu. The date and time of the final exam for this course is TBA.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34202D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 14 of 19 | Julia Chamberlin | THH209 | | |
| 34204D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 17 of 19 | Julia Chamberlin | THH209 | | |
| 34206D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 14 of 19 | Rania Ben Amor | DMC259 | | |
| 34210D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 18 | Selene Canter | WPH206 | |
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 date and time of the final exam for this course is TBA.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34214D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-8:50am | MTuWTh | 6 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH217 | | |
| 34216D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 10 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH217 | | |
| 34218D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 18 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH217 | | |
| 34219D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | TuWThF | 19 of 19 | Guilan Siassi | THH217 & ONLINE | PDF (37468 KB) | |
| 34220D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | TuWThF | 13 of 19 | Guilan Siassi | THH217 & ONLINE | PDF (37468 KB) | |
| 34222D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | TuWThF | 8 of 19 | Melek Chekili | THH217 | | |
| 34223D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 19 | Atiyeh Showrai | THH108 | | |
| 34224D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 18 | Richard Mc Laughlin | THH108 | |
Accelerated introduction to written and spoken French for students with a high level of proficiency in Spanish or another Romance Language. Students completing this course may enroll in the third semester of the basic language sequence FREN 220.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34228D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 19 | Jesus Garcia | THH110 | |
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 date and time of the final exam for this course is TBA.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34231D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 4 of 19 | Rania Ben Amor | DMC158 | PDF (213828 KB) | |
| 34233D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 5 of 19 | Rania Ben Amor | DMC158 | PDF (213828 KB) | |
| 34235D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | TuWThF | 13 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | WPH201 | | |
| 34236D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 8 of 19 | Rania Ben Amor | DMC255 | PDF (213828 KB) | |
| 34239D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | TuWThF | 12 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | OFFICE | | |
| 34243D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | TuWThF | 8 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | OFFICE | | |
| 34244D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 17 | Guilan Siassi | WPH107 | | |
| 34245D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 19 | Katherine Hammitt | THH108 | | |
| 34249D | 088 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 16 | Jennifer Misran | OFFCAMPUS | |
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 | 1:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 10 of 16 | Julia Chamberlin | THH112 | PDF () | |
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 | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 9 of 12 | Julie Van Dam | DMC153 | PDF (708981 KB) | |
| 34254D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 16 | Julie Van Dam | WPH106 | PDF (708981 KB) | |
Developing competence in listening, vocal pronunciation, speaking, singing, International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), reading and writing French. Emphasizes musical texts including French song and operatic arias.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the MPVA department but may qualify for major credit in FREN. To register, enroll in MPVA 261.
- Note: The Department of French offers a complementary practicum, FREN 012x, to improve students' French language skills while taking MPVA 261. If interested in taking the FREN 012x practicum, please contact an advisor in THH 155 or call 213-740-3700 for more details and D-clearance.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46364D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuW | 6 of 20 | Lisa Sylvester, | THH213 | | |
| 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | Jennifer Misran | BMH200 |
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. For further information about the course, planned programming, application process/ timeline, and other logistics, students must submit an interest form at bit.ly/GhostsParisMaymester.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34267D | 088 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 16 | Guilan Siassi | OFFICE | PDF (1130239 MB) | |
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.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34257D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 16 | Jennifer Wild | THH106 | |
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 7 | Mark Grimes | OFFICE | | |
| 34268D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 6 of 12 | Beatrice Mousli | WPH400 | |
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 | 5 of 16 | Atiyeh Showrai | THH117 | Word (541272 KB) | |
Study of difference as represented through French, Francophone and related narratives of disability and illness, with attention to race and gender. Conducted in English.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Diversity: This course satisfies the university's diversity requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34274D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 46 of 48 | Julie Van Dam | VPD105 | PDF (62009 KB) | |
| 34275D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 23 of 24 | Perwana Nazif | DMC106 | | |
| 34276D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 23 of 24 | Perwana Nazif | DMC105 | |
Exploration of experimental artistic collaborations between poets, novelists,art critics and artists of the Paris Avant-gardes in 19th and 20th Century. Taught in French. Paris Semester. Prerequisite: FREN 300. Corequisite: FREN 330.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00369D | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 7 | Mark Grimes | OFFICE | |
(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 | 4 of 15 | Mark Grimes | OFFCAMPUS | |
Study and analysis of colonialism and postcolonialism in French and Francophone contexts. Prerequisite: FREN-330.
- Prerequisite: FREN 330
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34278D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 4 of 16 | Lydie Moudileno | DMC104 | PDF (131512 KB) | |
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.
- Prerequisite: FREN 330
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34280D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 3 of 12 | Antonia Szabari | WPH204 | |
(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 | 3 of 7 | Mark Grimes | OFFICE | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34300D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Panivong Norindr | OFFICE | |
Broad introduction to French culture from the late Middle Ages through the eighteenth century; investigation of works of literature, philosophy, and visual culture.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34328D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-4:50pm | Tuesday | 4 of 10 | Natania Meeker | THH221 | PDF (335881 KB) | |
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 5 | 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 5 | OFFICE | |