2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Department of French and German
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.
4c-0l-4cr
For the student beginning the study of French or who needs remedial study before beginning the intermediate sequence. Primary emphasis is on the mastery of French pronunciation and oral communication. Students learn to converse in simple present time and become acquainted with location of Francophone populations and elements of their daily lives. Attendance and Foreign Language Department of Developmental Studies practice is required.
3c-0l-3cr
The initiation of college-level mastery of basic language skills and exposure to cultural materials. Supplements beginners’ oral competency with more advanced reading and writing. Emphasizes narration in the past. Efforts are made to practice skills and comprehend texts in authentic cultural contexts. Liberal Studies elective credit is given for this course.
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 201 or equivalent
Continues the college-level mastery of language skills. The ability to narrate present and past is intended to express opinion and hypothesis. Emphasizes acquiring greater skill in reading literary and cultural texts. Liberal Studies elective credit is given for this course.
FRNC 203 Accelerated College French
6c-0l-6cr
Develops listening and speaking skills through an immersion method. Students use present, past, and future to indicative tenses in intensive aural/oral interaction and are expected to make use of the audio and video capabilities of the Foreign Language Learning Center on a weekly basis. Liberal Studies elective credit is given for this course.
FRNC 253 Intermediate Composition and Conversation
3c-0l-3cr
An intermediate course in grammar, reading, composition, and some oral work. Can substitute for or be in addition to FRNC 202 for majors or serious students.
FRNC 254 Civilization of Modern France
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 202 or equivalent
A study of modern French culture and civilization–social institutions, government, industry, economics, and geography. Development of all language skills for use in business situation in French-speaking environment. Emphasizes acquisition of an active knowledge of the business world.
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
FRNC 301 Portraits of Women in the French Novel
3c-0l-3cr
Explores the polarity of the treatment of female characters in the French novel. Explores differences of treatment by male and female writers through inclusion of women novelists. Provides a chronological survey of the development of the novel in France from the seventeenth to the twentieth centuries.
FRNC 331 Intermediate French Conversation
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 202
Emphasizes development of communication skills, vocabulary, and discourse strategies. Activities include directed conversations, video- and audio-based listening comprehension, and role play and other simulations.
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 202
Reviews and refines knowledge of French grammatical structure, including question formation, description, comparison, and present and past narration. Emphasizes written expression.
FRNC 353 Intermediate French Composition
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 202
Includes intensive practice in written expression in French. Emphasizes the development of communicative skills as well as knowledge of French structure. Taught in French.
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 254 or instructor permission
The study of principles and practices of business communication in French secretarial and administrative procedures with an emphasis on the planning and writing of business letters, reports, and abstracts of articles in business and economics.
FRNC 370 Introduction to French Literature
3c-0l-3cr
Develops French reading skills, to provide tools for literary interpretation of texts, and to introduce major literary works of France and the French-speaking world.
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 202
Covers the historical development of French high culture exclusive of literary genres (i.e., prose, poetry, theater). Presents an overview of political and intellectual history, music, art, and architecture. Certain content areas receive special emphasis at the instructor’s discretion.
FRNC 375 French Literature from Medieval through Seventeenth Century
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 370
Introduces the major developments in French literature and thought from the Medieval through the seventeenth century. Includes an overview of major French literary genres: novel, poetry, and theater. Readings and discussion are in French.
FRNC 376 French Literature from Eighteenth through Twentieth Century
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 370
Introduces the major developments in French literature and thought from the eighteenth century to the present. Includes an overview of major French literary genres: novel, poetry, and theater. Readings and discussion are in French.
FRNC 390 Teaching Elementary School Content in French and German
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Explores issues relevant to the teaching and learning of French and German in the elementary school (grades K-8). Current theories of child second-language acquisition will be treated. These theoretical foundations form the basis for the development of objectives and activities that integrate the teaching of foreign language and culture with elementary school subject content. Students gain practical experience in planning and implementing lessons, assessing student learning, and selecting materials appropriate to the needs and interests of young learners.
FRNC 431 Advanced French Conversation
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 331
Builds on the communication skills acquired in FRNC 331. Focuses on the development of advanced vocabulary and discourse strategies. Activities include in-depth discussion and debate of current events and real-life problems.
FRNC 432 French Phonetics and Phonology
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 331 or equivalent
Presents an introduction to the sound system of French and provides training in standard French pronunciation. Basic issues on phonological theory and description are examined. Refine pronunciation of French through classroom practice, oral presentations, and tape recordings.
FRNC 441 Advanced French Grammar
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 341
Builds upon previous knowledge of French grammar, with a view to perfecting control of more complex structures. These structures include complex sentences, the subjunctive, hypothetical statements, and passive voice. Emphasizes written expression.
FRNC 460 Studies in French Literature
3c-0l-3cr
Provides a flexibly designed syllabus permitting instructors and students to explore areas of special interest in French literature and culture. Content varies according to the instructor’s desired focus for a given semester. Conducted in French or English at the instructor’s discretion.
FRNC 462 Studies in French Language and Linguistics
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 353 or equivalent
Explores some topic relevant to French language and linguistics. Possible topics include French around the world, history of the French language, French applied linguistics. (Total pages read in French for the course should be more than 150.)
FRNC 463 Studies in French Culture and Civilization
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisite: FRNC 353
Aspects of current French culture and civilization are explored and assessed particularly in relation to French governmental and cultural institutions.
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times.
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. An opportunity to engage in an in-depth analysis of some topic dealing with the French language and culture through consultation with a faculty member.
var-1-6cr
Prerequisites: Admission to departmental honors program; prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office
An intensive, focused study involving independent research culminating in a written thesis approved by a thesis director and two faculty readers/
committee members. May be taken more than once to a maximum of 6cr.
var-3-12cr
Prerequisite: One semester of study in France
A supervised field experience in France with approved public agencies and institutions or private firms; no longer than one semester and no less than one month. Positions are matched as closely as possible with the intern’s personal interests and professional goals. For more information, contact the director of the Internship Abroad Program.
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