\section{FRENCH (FR)}

\subsection{FR 101 First Semester French (Units: 4)}
Understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the French language; basic elements of French and Francophone culture. Acquisition of communicative skills in situational/cultural contexts.

Course Attributes:
\begin{itemize}
\item C2: Humanities
\item Global Perspectives
\item Social Justice
\end{itemize}

\subsection{FR 102 Second Semester French (Units: 4)}
Prerequisite: FR 101 or equivalent.

Continuation of FR 101. Students will continue to engage in basic communication activities and develop the four skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, through the study and practice of grammatical and phonetic structures, and through a variety of exercises based on authentic cultural materials representing the Francophone world.

Course Attributes:
\begin{itemize}
\item Social Justice
\item C2: Humanities
\item Global Perspectives
\end{itemize}

\subsection{FR 215 Intermediate French I (Units: 3)}
Prerequisite: FR 102 or equivalent, or appropriate placement test score.

Attainment of Intermediate High Level in the four skills in French through increasingly complex tasks based on authentic French and Francophone cultural materials.

Course Attributes:
\begin{itemize}
\item Social Justice
\item C2: Humanities
\item Global Perspectives
\end{itemize}

\subsection{FR 216 Intermediate French II (Units: 3)}
Prerequisite: Intermediate High Level in French (FR 215 or equivalent).

Attainment of Advanced Low Level in the four skills in French through increasingly complex tasks based on authentic French and Francophone cultural materials.

Course Attributes:
\begin{itemize}
\item Social Justice
\item C2: Humanities
\item Global Perspectives
\end{itemize}

\subsection{FR 301 French Phonetics (Units: 3)}
Prerequisites: FR 215 and FR 216 or equivalent.

The French sound system and intonation/prosody. Practice of French pronunciation. Phonetic transcription of written French. Applications to readings in poetry and prose.

Course Attributes:
\begin{itemize}
\item Global Perspectives
\end{itemize}

\subsection{FR 304 Advanced Grammar (Units: 3)}
Prerequisites: FR 215 and FR 216 or equivalent.

Intensive review of French grammar to acquire an advanced level of the language in which structural errors and forms are minimal. Grammar points will be reviewed at the advanced level and in context via literature, paintings, music, etc. Only offered online.

\subsection{FR 305 French Composition (Units: 3)}
Prerequisites: FR 215 and FR 216 or equivalent.

Practice in expository writing. Form, development, and organization of various types of essays, including the study of style.

Course Attributes:
\begin{itemize}
\item Global Perspectives
\end{itemize}

\subsection{FR 306 Advanced Conversation (Units: 3)}
Prerequisites: FR 215 and FR 216 or equivalents; may be taken concurrently with FR 304 or FR 305.

Oral presentation and group discussions based on literary and cultural topics.

Course Attributes:
\begin{itemize}
\item Global Perspectives
\end{itemize}

\subsection{FR 308 La Chanson Fran\c{c}aise/French Chanson (Units: 3)}
Prerequisite: FR 215 or equivalent.

Present and analyze some of the major composers and singers of the French Chanson tradition that emerged in the 1930s but became popular in the 1960s and 1970s. Focus on major francophone singers starting at the post-WWII period to today. Study of iconic representative of the ``nouvelle chanson fran\c{c}aise'' such as Brel, Aznavour, Barbara, Brassens, and Gainsbourg, among others. Focus on analyzing lyrics and treating the texts as literary works. [Taught in French]

\subsection{FR 310 Creative Writing in French (Units: 3)}
Prerequisite: FR 215 or equivalent.

Examination of a variety of creating writing exercises derived from the postwar OULIPO literary tradition. Use of logical and mathematical constraints to stimulate and foster creative writing. Introduction students to literary and poetic productions by P\'erec, Queneau, Roubaud, Jouet, and Garr\'eta. [Taught in French]

\subsection{FR 350 French for the Business World (Units: 3)}
Prerequisites: FR 215 and FR 216, or the demonstrated competence equivalent to the course prerequisites.

Focus on specialized economic and commercial vocabulary, diverse aspects of Francophone professional life, practical materials (e.g., cover letter and CV), and preparation for professional activities (e.g., public speaking and interview).

\subsection{FR 360 Press and Social Media in French (Units: 3)}
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 or consent of the instructor.

Analysis of the major print and online publications and social media outlets in the French language. Social movements in France and the Francophone world from the French Revolution to today. Integration of three major components: a cultural and historical background on the rise and evolution of the press, a critical analysis of major newspaper articles and social media posts, and several writing exercises. Students will learn both to analyze and write newspaper articles and media posts. Taught in French.