French Studies 250 - Language and Literature

Course taught in French. For students with four years of high school French or the equivalent. The course is designed to introduce students to literary and cultural analysis of short stories, plays, poems, and films, which we study in relationship to their historical, cultural, and political contexts. Relating texts to contemporary culture, we focus on improving students? reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in French. Review of grammar as questions arise.

Requirements: written exercises, oral presentations, compositions, quizzes, and two hour exams. Active and regular participation in class is required.