French (FRE) < University of Miami

FRE 101. Elementary French I. 3 Credit Hours.

For students with no background or previous study of French. The focus of FRE 101 is the development of communicative abilities in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of French and an introduction to the cultural practices of the Francophone world. Themes on: university life, family, leisure activities, home and community. Includes both oral and written assessment of grammatical structures and vocabulary introduced, informal and formal writing. Conducted entirely in French. Not open to students who have completed 2 or more years of high school French. Closed to heritage or native speakers of French.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

FRE 102. Elementary French II. 3 Credit Hours.

Continuation of FRE 101. The development of communicative abilities in speaking, reading, writing and comprehension of French and an introduction to the cultural practices of the Francophone world. Themes on: childhood and adolescence, food and lifestyle, university life and professions. Includes both oral and written assessments of grammatical structures and vocabulary introduced, informal and formal writing. Conducted entirely in French.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

FRE 105. Accelerated Elementary French. 3 Credit Hours.

For students with previous study of French desiring to review material covered in FRE 101 and 102 in preparation for continued study of French at the intermediate level. The focus of FRE 105 is the continued development of communicative abilities in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of French and an introduction to the cultural practices of the Francophone world. Themes on: family, leisure activities,home, and community, childhood and adolescence, food and lifestyle, university life and professions. Includes both oral and written assessments of grammatical structures and vocabulary introduced, informal and formal writing. Conducted entirely in French.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall & Spring.

FRE 195. Transfer Credit. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Awarded for 100-level course work at another institution for which UM has no direct equivalent.
Components: LEC.
Grading: CNC.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

FRE 201. Intermediate French I. 3 Credit Hours.

For students with previous study of elementary-level French. The continued development of communicative abilities in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension of French and an introduction to the cultural practices of the Francophone world. Themes on: travel, technological innovations, the evolution of family values, and social and environmental issues. Includes both oral and written assessments of grammatical structures and vocabulary introduced, informal and formal writing. Conducted entirely in French
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

FRE 202. Intermediate French II. 3 Credit Hours.

For students with some previous study of French at the intermediate level, who are familiar with all the tenses and with vocabulary related to the topics covered in FRE 101-201. FRE 202 is the first semester of a two-semester sequence ending with FRE 203. The continued development of skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in French, with an additional emphasis on cultural competence in the French-speaking world. Themes on: relationships, cultural values, different historical perspectives, and current politics. These themes will be explored through articles, films and literary texts. The course will develop writing and reading strategies, providing them with the tools to think, read, and write critically and analytically in papers of 1-3 pages. Progress will also be assessed through quizzes and exams. Course conducted entirely in French.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

FRE 203. Advanced French. 3 Credit Hours.

Continuation of FRE 202. This course will prepare students for advanced literature, linguistic, and culture courses. The class will use films, literary works, and other cultural texts. Students will write analytic essays of 3-5 pages to develop style, vocabulary, and syntax. Course conducted entirely in French.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

FRE 280. French Culture and Conservation. 3 Credit Hours.

The major social, historical and political factors that have shaped contemporary and traditional French culture and society. This cultural approach to language-learning is set in the small towns and villages of the Sete region, rich and vibrant with a centuries-old history of intellectual advances and social tolerance, The historical and social evolution of French culture will be studied through film, literature and art with visits to relevant historical sites and museums.
Prerequisite: FRE 102 or FRE 105.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.

FRE 295. Transfer Credit. 1-3 Credit Hours.

Awarded for 200-level course work at another institution for which UM has no direct equivalent.
Components: LEC.
Grading: CNC.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

FRE 301. Introduction to French and Francophone Studies. 3 Credit Hours.

Tools for the interpretation and analysis of cultural materials from the French-speaking world. Acquisition of terminology and methodology for advanced study in French and Francophone Studies. Emphasis on historical, literary, and geographical breadth of French-speaking cultures as well as on critical writing skills.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

FRE 302. The Cultures of France. 3 Credit Hours.

Historical survey of French intellectual, artistic, and popular culture.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

FRE 303. The Cultures of Francophone Africa, Canada, and/or the Caribbean. 3 Credit Hours.

Historical survey of the intellectual, artistic, and popular culture of the French-speaking communities in Africa, Canada and the Caribbean.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

FRE 310. Topics in French and Francophone Studies in Translation. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics in the literature and/or cultures of the French-speaking world. Readings and discussion in English. Development of critical reading and writing skills. Fulfills humanities literature requirement. Does not fulfill foreign language requirement. May be used toward the French major in accordance with Department of Modern Languages and Literature stipulations. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: WRS 106 or ENG 106 or WRS 107.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

FRE 321. Literary Topics. 3 Credit Hours.

The study of literature, film and/or the arts through a specific topic. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

FRE 322. Topics in Global French Culture. 3 Credit Hours.

Issues centered on the culture of France and/or regions where French is spoken. Topics such as film, Caribbean history, journalism, translations, migration. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

FRE 325. Topics in French-Language Cinema. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics in the cinema of the French-speaking world. Analysis of films in their cultural context. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

FRE 330. Topics in Gender and Sexuality. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics in gender and sexuality in the context of the French-speaking world, through literary and/or cultural studies. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

FRE 340. Migration in Literary and Cultural Studies. 3 Credit Hours.

Study of migration to or from France, French-speaking Canada and America, Africa and/or the Caribbean. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

FRE 345. Franco-Maghrebian Studies. 3 Credit Hours.

The study of major historical, social, cultural and literary issues related to the Franco-Maghrebian interface. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

FRE 346. African Studies. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics in the literary and/or cultural study of French-speaking Africa. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

FRE 360. The Caribbean through Literary and Cultural Studies. 3 Credit Hours.

Literary and cultural readings on the Caribbean. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

FRE 363. Medieval and Renaissance Topics in French. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics within French literature from the 12th century to the end of the 16th century. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

FRE 364. Early Modern Topics in French. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics within French literature from the 17th and 18th centuries. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

FRE 365. 19th Century Topics in French. 3 Credit Hours.

Topics within French literature from the 19th and 20th centuries. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Spring.

FRE 366. 20th and 21st Century Topics in French. 3 Credit Hours.

Study of currents, themes, and movements that define and run the course of 20th and 21st century French literature and culture. Course materials may encompass a diverse array of sources, including art, film, literature, theatre, aesthetics, political cultures and theoretical debates. This course may be repeated for credit if topic is different.
Prerequisite: FRE 301.
Components: LEC.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall.

FRE 394. French Internship. 1-3 Credit Hours.

The internship is an opportunity to apply analytical, interpretative, and creative skills developed in coursework. Internships ordinarily take place outside the University and they involve UM-faculty supervision, as well as supervised on-site experience in a French-speaking cultural, business, or not-for-profit organization. Students need to fill out the Internship Application Form. Normally 27 internship hours are required per credit earned. A maximum of three semester hours of internship credit may be counted toward the student's degree program. Permission of MLL faculty member is required (the host will apply documentary evidence of the hours worked).
Prerequisite: FRE 203.
Components: PRA.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, & Summer.

FRE 395. Transfer Credits. 1-3 Credit Hours.