MLL 1015 Introduction to French Language and Culture I
The course offers a contemporary, interactive, and effective introduction at beginner level to the French language and various aspects of the French culture. It aims to foster the acquisition of the fundamentals of the French language: vocabulary is chosen on the principle of everyday practicality, and grammar is limited to major structures for basic oral and written real-life communication. Equal emphasis is placed on developing understanding, speaking, and writing skills. In addition to that, the course aims to enable students to understand and appreciate French and Francophone cultural practices, products and perspectives, and to recognize principles of intercultural communication. Course Admission Requirements: The course is open to students with no previous study or less than one year of study of French. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
The course offers a contemporary, interactive, and effective introduction at beginner level to the French language and various aspects of the French culture. It aims to foster the acquisition of the fundamentals of the French language: vocabulary is chosen on the principle of everyday practicality, and grammar is limited to major structures for basic oral and written real-life communication. Equal emphasis is placed on developing understanding, speaking, and writing skills. In addition to that, the course aims to enable students to understand and appreciate French and Francophone cultural practices, products and perspectives, and to recognize principles of intercultural communication. Course Admission Requirements: The course is open to students with no previous study or less than one year of study of French. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered in the Fall.
MLL 215 Intermediate French: Perspectives on French and Francophone Cultures
The course offers a contemporary, interactive, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of the French language and French and Francophone cultures at the intermediate level. It introduces students to the analysis of topics, such as education, family values, traditions, work ethic, urban life, multicultural society, migration, consumption, politics, identity, stereotypes, and cultural heritage, as well as notions relevant for intercultural communication, such as politeness and formality of interactions. Aiming to promote an in-depth cross-cultural understanding, the course exposes students to a large variety of authentic resources, such as print and electronic media, film, music, literature, and other forms of French and Francophone cultural expression. Students perform individual reflection tasks, work in small teams and other collaborative formats, which allow them to consolidate and expand their understanding, writing, and speaking skills, as well as to refine their grammatical and lexical competence in a culturally rich context.
Prerequisite: MLL 1016 or permission from instructor. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall.
The course offers a contemporary, interactive, and interdisciplinary approach to the study of the French language and French and Francophone cultures at the intermediate level. It introduces students to the analysis of topics, such as education, family values, traditions, work ethic, urban life, multicultural society, migration, consumption, politics, identity, stereotypes, and cultural heritage, as well as notions relevant for intercultural communication, such as politeness and formality of interactions. Aiming to promote an in-depth cross-cultural understanding, the course exposes students to a large variety of authentic resources, such as print and electronic media, film, music, literature, and other forms of French and Francophone cultural expression. Students perform individual reflection tasks, work in small teams and other collaborative formats, which allow them to consolidate and expand their understanding, writing, and speaking skills, as well as to refine their grammatical and lexical competence in a culturally rich context.
Prerequisite: MLL 1016 or permission from instructor. Gen. Ed.: Social and Cultural Analysis. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.) Offered in the Fall.
MLL 4015 Advanced French
The course focuses on oral and written expression, grammar skills, and expansion of vocabulary to increase communicative fluency and accuracy at the advanced level. It provides students with the opportunity to improve their speaking proficiency in a variety of contexts through class discussions, group conversations, individual oral presentations, and projects. Students also develop their writing skills based on authentic French texts, selected to illustrate styles and levels of contemporary written French. The course provides continued reading and listening practice, and effective language learning strategies. It also fosters the study of topical issues in contemporary French-speaking societies and cultures. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered once every two years.
Prerequisite: MLL 3001, or MLL 3017, or permission from instructor.
The course focuses on oral and written expression, grammar skills, and expansion of vocabulary to increase communicative fluency and accuracy at the advanced level. It provides students with the opportunity to improve their speaking proficiency in a variety of contexts through class discussions, group conversations, individual oral presentations, and projects. Students also develop their writing skills based on authentic French texts, selected to illustrate styles and levels of contemporary written French. The course provides continued reading and listening practice, and effective language learning strategies. It also fosters the study of topical issues in contemporary French-speaking societies and cultures. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered once every two years.
Prerequisite: MLL 3001, or MLL 3017, or permission from instructor.
MLL 4091 Senior Project in French
The Senior Project is an optional culminating experience for students enrolled in the Modern Languages and Cultures Major - French. Students will work independently under the supervision of a faculty member in consultation with whom they will choose and define their project. The Senior Project in French may consist of a research thesis (8,000 words), a creative project (e.g. websites, short films, portfolios), or an applied project (community engagement activities, internships, etc.) including a reflective written document. The final project is presented in French and reviewed by a faculty committee. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, a minimum GPA in the Major of 3.50, and approval by the department.
The Senior Project is an optional culminating experience for students enrolled in the Modern Languages and Cultures Major - French. Students will work independently under the supervision of a faculty member in consultation with whom they will choose and define their project. The Senior Project in French may consist of a research thesis (8,000 words), a creative project (e.g. websites, short films, portfolios), or an applied project (community engagement activities, internships, etc.) including a reflective written document. The final project is presented in French and reviewed by a faculty committee. Cr. 3 (6 ECTS Cr.). Offered every semester as contracted.
Prerequisite: Senior standing, a minimum GPA in the Major of 3.50, and approval by the department.