French 205 - Language and Literature
M/W/F | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
An introduction to the critical reading of French literary and non-literary texts; a review of French grammar; training in composition, conversation and listening comprehension. Texts will be drawn from significant short stories, poetry and films. The survey of different literary genres serves also to contrast several views of French culture. Successful completion of FREN 205 prepares students for FREN 207 or 208. Conducted in French. Three hours a week.
Requisite: FREN 103 or three to four years of secondary school French. Fall semester: Professor Nader-Esfahani. Spring semester: Professor de la Carrera.
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Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Instruction in languages other than English; speaking, reading, writing and aural comprehension in languages other than English; some emphasis on written work; short readings; group work; visual analysis; aural analysis; in-class quizzes and exams. Students in Professor Nader-Esfahani's section will also be expected to produce creative work.