I This course is designed for students who seek an oral reinforcement of grammatical structures. Oral skills will be improved through games, conversation, and vocabulary acquisition. Writing skills will also be emphasized in weekly writing assignments. FRE 215 Readings in French Literature Readings in French literature and literary analysis for intermediate level students through the study of selected masterpieces in prose, poetry, and theater from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. FRE 301 Advanced French I Systematic review of fundamental grammatical structures, with a special study of the use of verb tenses in a given context in order to develop an appreciation for the subtleties of the language.
Special attention is given to the development of writing skills and orthography.
The aim of this course is to improve the student's command of French expression on two levels. Special emphasis on everyday language and on the linguistic practice in contemporary society. Modern French Theater A study of French dramatic art and modern theater production. Selected French theater texts of the 19th and 20th centuries will be explored in terms of their dramaturgy and potential stage production. If sufficient enrollment permits.