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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34216D | 716 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | Thursday | 2 of 10 | Guilan Siassi | THH219 |  |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34236D | 716 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 10 | Guilan Siassi | 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 in French are REQUIRED to take the French placement exam. FREN 150 registration requires a FREN 150 placement score. After the first week of classes, all sections will be converted from "R" to "D," requiring instructor approval. THE DAY AND TIME OF THE FINAL EXAM FOR THIS COURSE IS TBA.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34221D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | DMC107 |  | |
| 34224D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Jennifer Misran | DMC201 | | |
| 34226D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | TuWThF | 18 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | THH108 | | |
| 34228D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | TuWThF | 7 of 19 | Guilan Siassi | THH108 | PDF (55017 KB) | |
| 34233D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 19 | Mina Soroosh | THH106 | | |
| 34234D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 19 | Mina Soroosh | THH214 | |
Introduction to current French. Oral practice, listening and reading comprehension; grammar necessary for simple spoken and written expression.
- Note: Students with previous experience in French are required to take the French placement exam. D-clearance for FREN 120 is available at language.usc.edu. Check "Exceptions" in final exam schedule for date and time of final exam.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34206D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | MTuWTh | 18 of 19 | Julia Chamberlin | WPH101 | | |
| 34207D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 17 of 19 | Julia Chamberlin | WPH101 | | |
| 34208D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 13 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH106 | | |
| 34214D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 19 | Melek Chekili | WPH103 | |
Continuation of 120.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (FREN 120 or MPVA 261)
- Note: Students with previous experience in French are REQUIRED to take the French placement exam. FREN 150 registration requires a FREN 150 placement score. After the first week of classes, all sections will be converted from "R" to "D," requiring instructor approval. THE DAY AND TIME OF THE FINAL EXAM FOR THIS COURSE IS TBA.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34221D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 12 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | DMC107 | | |
| 34224D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 20 of 20 | Jennifer Misran | DMC201 | | |
| 34226D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | TuWThF | 18 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | THH108 | | |
| 34228D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | TuWThF | 7 of 19 | Guilan Siassi | THH108 | PDF (55017 KB) | |
| 34233D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 19 | Mina Soroosh | THH106 | | |
| 34234D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 19 | Mina Soroosh | THH214 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34239D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 19 | Robert Decker | THH115 | PDF (850720 KB) | |
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 in 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 DAY AND TIME OF THE FINAL EXAM FOR THIS COURSE IS TBA.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34242D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 16 of 19 | Rania Ben Amor | DMC210 | | |
| 34244D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 17 of 19 | Rania Ben Amor | DMC210 | | |
| 34245D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | TuWThF | 13 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | THH110 | | |
| 34247D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | TuWThF | 8 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | THH110 | | |
| 34250D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 19 | Rania Ben Amor | DMC210 | | |
| 34251D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | TuWThF | 14 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | THH110 | | |
| 34253D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 19 | Mina Soroosh | DMC151 | | |
| 34254D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 19 | Mina Soroosh | DMC151 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34256D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 15 of 16 | Julia Chamberlin | THH203 | PDF (213572 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34260D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 16 | Guilan Siassi | DMC209 | PDF (174012 KB) | |
| 34262D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 4 of 16 | Jennifer Misran | WPHB30 | PDF (1688367 MB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00364D | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 5 | Mark Grimes | OFFICE | | |
| 34265D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 5 of 12 | Atiyeh Showrai | THH221 | PDF (705174 KB) | |
| 34270D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 8 of 12 | Atiyeh Showrai | THH107 | PDF (895617 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34272D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Tue, Thu | 15 of 16 | Panivong Norindr | DMC209 | |
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 | 3 of 5 | Mark Grimes | OFFICE | | |
| 34275D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 5 of 12 | Beatrice Mousli | DMC103 | Word (265675 KB) | |
Study of post-colonialism as a ferment for literary creation in the literature of French expression from Africa, the Caribbean and Canada. Conducted in French.
- Corequisite: FREN 330
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34280D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 7 of 19 | Robert Decker | DMC256 | PDF (270019 KB) | |
Introduction to historical, thematic perspectives of French foreign policy since 1945 including review of external and internal constraints influencing foreign policy. (Paris semester only).
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the IR department but may qualify for major credit in FREN. To register, enroll in IR 368.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00375R | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 4 of 5 | Mark Grimes | OFFCAMPUS | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34284D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 92 of 100 | Julie Van Dam | THH301 | | |
| 34286D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | 21 of 26 | Jerome Gendrot | THH213 | | |
| 34287D | 001 | Discussion | 10:00-10:50am | Friday | 23 of 25 | Jerome Gendrot | DMC155 | | |
| 34288D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | 25 of 25 | Chloe Luu | THH215 | | |
| 34289D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | 23 of 25 | Chloe Luu | THH215 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34293D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:20pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 16 | Natania Meeker | THH106 | PDF (252788 KB) | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34295D | 001 | Lecture | 12:30-1:50pm | Tue, Thu | 5 of 16 | Edwin Hill | DMC153 | |
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 | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |
Introduction to contemporary literature and thought on the dynamics of diaspora, transnationalism, andglobalization.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34345D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-12:50pm | Tuesday | 5 of 10 | Edwin Hill | WPH200 | |
Introduction to the approaches and techniques of teaching French as a second language. Open only to Master and PhD students who will be Assistant Lecturers in French.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34351D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Monday | 0 of 10 | OFFICE | |