General survey of French authors and literary forms from the 19th and 20th centuries including the major romantics, realists, symbolists, novelists, and dramatists. This is a three week course given in Angers, France. A complete listing of possible special topics is available in the French Department. Emphasis is given to an analysis of the nature and structure of the French language based on phonological, morphological, and grammatical principles. Includes a study of phonemes and suprasegmentals.
Faculty members assist as coordinators and resource consultants at seminar sessions.
Attendance is required at all seminars. For the advanced student, individual research and reports on areas of special interest not offered in the curriculum. The aim of these courses is to facilitate the learning of the Spanish language used in everyday life. Emphasis is on building a practical vocabulary and the ability to function in a Spanish-speaking country. The aim of these courses is to consolidate previous language study into a functional body of knowledge, supplementing the review of Spanish grammar with cultural reading, increased oral proficiency, and writing skills.