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University Catalog 2014-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

The Fall (Fa), Spring (Sp), or Summer (Su) semesters indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. Expansive Core Curriculum courses are denoted by EXP.  Service Learning courses are denoted by SL.
 

French
  

  • FREN 3022 - Afro-Francophone Women Writers

    (WMST 3022 , AADS 3022 ) The course studies novels by women from French-speaking African countries such as Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Algeria, and Congo supplemented with films set in Burkina Faso and Mali that deal with women’s issues. Historical contexts, feminist movements, and women’s roles are considered in order to situate the literature. The class utilizes a book-club discussion format as well as student oral presentations, weekly essays, and a final paper. Prerequisites: FREN 2010 -FREN 2020  or permission of instructor and department head. (3)
  

  • FREN 4010 - LITTÉRATURE AFRICAINE FRANCOPHONE (The Literature of French-Speaking Africa)

    (AADS 4010 ) A survey of two principal aspects of literary expression in Francophone Africa, oral and written literature and the social, cultural and historic factors that have given rise to their development throughout the Francophone societies of the African continent. Class participants will develop an ability to read critically in a literature that is the product of cultures that may be unfamiliar to them. Prerequisites: 6 hours of FREN beyond FREN 2020 , a rating of Intermediate High on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview, or permission of the instructor. (3)
  

  • FREN 4025 - Afro-Latin American and Louisiana Oral Traditions: West African Tales and their Transmission to the New World

    (SPAN 4025 , AADS 4025 ) A survey of oral traditions and how they reflect the social, cultural, and economic structures of the cultures from which they sprang. Through the identification of primary characters and a study of the changing roles that they play within the creative expressions of societies they represent, course participants will gain insights into the representation of social realities through the symbolic development of characters in folk tales and their interactions. Taught in English. (3, EXP)
  

  • FREN 4030 - Afro Latin American Culture and Civilization

    (AADS 4030 , LANG 4030 , SPAN 4030 ) Comprehensive interdisciplinary overview of academic and cultural information and experiences about Afro Latin-Americans, their history, culture, traditions, and contributions throughout Latin America, including Louisiana. Cultural excursions, guest lecturers, and independent research integrated into course curriculum. (3, EXP)
  

  • FREN 4031 - Directed Readings in French

    Readings in an area of French literature mutually agreed upon by teacher and student which is not covered by a current course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department head. (1)
  

  • FREN 4032 - Directed Readings in French

    Readings in an area of French literature mutually agreed upon by teacher and student which is not covered by a current course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department head. (2)
  

  • FREN 4033 - Directed Readings in French

    Readings in an area of French literature mutually agreed upon by teacher and student which is not covered by a current course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department head. (3)
  

  • FREN 4041 - Directed Readings in French

    Readings in an area of French literature mutually agreed upon by teacher and student which is not covered by a current course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department head. (1)
  

  • FREN 4042 - Directed Readings in French

    Readings in an area of French literature mutually agreed upon by teacher and student which is not covered by a current course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department head. (2)
  

  • FREN 4043 - Directed Readings in French

    Readings in an area of French literature mutually agreed upon by teacher and student which is not covered by a current course. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department head. (3)
  

  • FREN 4050 - Internship

    Placement in a supervised work or research situation using French. Prerequisite: Permission of department head. (3)
  

  • FREN 4051 - Special Topics in French

    Critical analysis and exploration of language, culture, or literature. Topics vary according to the needs and interests of department faculty and majors. May be repeated for up to 12 hours of credit. Prerequisites: 6 hours of French beyond FREN 2020 , a rating of Intermediate High on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview, or permission of the instructor. (3)
  

  • FREN 4052 - Special Topics in French

    Critical analysis and exploration of language, culture, or literature. Topics vary according to the needs and interests of department faculty and majors. May be repeated for up to 12 hours of credit. Prerequisites: 6 hours of French beyond French 2020, a rating of Intermediate High on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview, or permission of the instructor. (3)
  

  • FREN 4053 - Introduction to Literary Criticism of Spanish, Hispanic, American, French, and Francophone Literature.

    (LANG 4053 , SPAN 4053 ) This course is a capstone course designed for the upper-level students majoring in either French or Spanish. Through readings of both critical texts and literary works, students develop a comprehension of the relationships among history, culture, ideology, and literary production. Students read the literary works under study in their target languages. Discussion is in English in order to accommodate majors from both languages. (3)
  

  • FREN 4080 - Foreign Language Teaching Methodology

    (LANG 4080 , SPAN 4080 ) An examination of conventional methodologies of teaching foreign languages. This presentation will be directed to both primary and secondary levels and will include the following topics, among others: analysis of the theoretical premises upon which each method is founded; critical assessment of the strengths and limitations of each method; demonstration of classroom techniques derived from the various methods; discussion of the proficiency orientation contained in each method; and analysis of current textbooks and materials with discussion of how they reflect the theories under study. The practical component of the course will be integrated through demonstrations of teaching techniques, peer teaching, class observations, and hands-on activities. (3)
  

  • FREN 4999 - Senior Comprehensives

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