A study of the current relationship between France and its former African colonies, with special emphasis on social, economic, political, and cultural issues. Through daily readings of French and Francophone African newspapers and magazines online, students will explore topics such as democracy, human rights, immigration, corruption, religion, sports, youth employment, the status of women, child labor, cooperation and new partnerships.

Using webcam and videoconferencing technology, students will have conversations in real time with French students in Paris. We will examine youth culture in France and explore fundamental cultural differences between Americans and the French. Topics include cultural attitudes and beliefs, social values and institutions as well as relevant socio-economic issues. Material: textbooks, cultural essays, surveys, articles, films, and songs. Prerequisite: FRN 230 or higher or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 15.

A gateway to more advanced courses. These colloquia develop skills in expository writing and critical thinking in French. Materials include novels, films, essays, and cultural documents. Students may receive credit for only one section of FRN 230. Enrollment limited to 16. Basis for the major. Prerequisite: FRN 220, or permission of the instructor. An examination of the representation of childhood and its relationship to family, society, memory, creativity, and self-discovery.

A gateway to more advanced courses. These colloquia develop skills in expository writing and critical thinking in French. Materials include novels, films, essays, and cultural documents. Students may receive credit for only one section of FRN 230. Enrollment limited to 16. Basis for the major. Prerequisite: FRN 220, or permission of the instructor. "Islam de France" is a survey of contemporary flashpoints in the debate surrounding the place of Islam in French society.

Review of communicative skills through writing and class discussion. Materials include a movie, a comic book, a play, and a novel. Prerequisite: three or four years of high school French, FRN 102, 103 or 120, or permission of the instructor. Students completing the course normally enter FRN 230. Enrollment limited to 18 per section.

Review of communicative skills through writing and class discussion. Materials include a movie, a comic book, a play, and a novel. Prerequisite: three or four years of high school French, FRN 102, 103 or 120, or permission of the instructor. Students completing the course normally enter FRN 230. Enrollment limited to 18 per section.

This course uses the same textbooks as FRN 102, at a faster pace and with additional work on reading, writing, and oral skills; special attention to composition and building vocabulary. Additional materials include websites, podcasts, works by Colette, Maupassant, Sartre, and others. Prerequisite: FRN 101. Students completing this course may be eligible to enter FRN 230. Students who take FRN 102 may not take FRN 103. Admission only by permission of the instructor.

Emphasis on the development of oral proficiency, with special attention to reading and writing skills, using authentic materials such as poems and short stories. Students completing the course normally enter FRN 220. Prerequisite: FRN 101. Enrollment limited to 18 per section. Priority will be given to first-year students.

Emphasis on the development of oral proficiency, with special attention to reading and writing skills, using authentic materials such as poems and short stories. Students completing the course normally enter FRN 220. Prerequisite: FRN 101. Enrollment limited to 18 per section. Priority will be given to first-year students.

Admission by permission of the program.