Focus on improving communication skills through the enrichment of vocabulary, the reading of contemporary poetry and prose, and the use of videos, films, and magazines. FRN 302 Advanced French Conversation and Composition Final review of grammar. Development of vocabulary and syntax necessary for sustained conversation in French. Reading and discussion of business articles and correspondence. Study of cultural aspects of business communication.
Areas covered include banking, advertising, import-export, insurance, computers, and travel.
FRN 301 or consent of instructor. A historical survey of French civilization in which literature, history, geography, arts, science, and political institutions are studied. Provides a framework in which to understand literature as well as contemporary events. Development of reading skills and emphasis on the cultural, sociological, and aesthetic implications of the texts. A course for French majors who wish to pursue an intensive program of reading on an individual basis.