Students who intend to continue studying the same foreign language as in high school are required to take the placement exam for that language before enrolling. See Placement Guides in the Academic Planning chapter. Once placed, a student may not skip a course in the sequence leading to FRE 202 . Works are examined in their social, historical, and ideological contexts and cover the period from the Middle Ages to the mid-20th century. All readings in English translation.
Works represent several French-speaking countries.
Because texts, discussion, and compositions are in French, students continue to develop speaking listening, reading, and writing skills. Students study the idea of theatricality, on stage as well as offstage, in its various social and political forms. Systematic development of writing and speaking skills. Systematic development of writing and speaking skills. Covers verse and prose poems, their conventions, and their critical vocabulary from various periods.