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French (FREN)

http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/FREN-ITAL/
D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH155; phone 740-3700.

FREN 020x: Course in Reading French I (2 units)

For graduate students who wish help in meeting the French reading requirement for the Ph.D. degree. Synoptic presentation of French grammar. Emphasis on development of reading skills. Not available for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34200D	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 19	Colin Keaveney	THH211	Word (33792 KB)

FREN 120: French I (4 units)

Introduction to current French. Oral practice, listening and reading comprehension; grammar necessary for simple spoken and written expression.

Note: Students with previous exposure to French are REQUIRED to take the placement exam. French 120 registration requires either French 120 placement score or no previous French experience.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
34202D	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	16 of 19	Claire Nettleton, Carol Hofmann	WPH107	Word (129591 KB)
34204D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	11 of 19	Sophie-Anne Biddiscombe, Carol Hofmann	WPH107	Word (129591 KB)
34206D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MTuWTh	18 of 19	Moussa Bocoume, Carol Hofmann	WPH107	Word (129591 KB)
34208D	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	18 of 19	Emilie Garrigou Kempton, Carol Hofmann	WPH107	Word (129591 KB)
34210D	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	17 of 19	Claire Nettleton, Carol Hofmann	VKC105	Word (129591 KB)

FREN 150: French II (4 units)

Continuation of 120.

Note: After the first week of classes,all sections of French 150 will be converted from "R" to "D", requiring instructor approval. For help with add/drop issues,contact the Department of French and Italian in THH 155 or by phone at (213) 740-3700.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
34214D	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	17 of 19	Barbara Boyer, Carol Hofmann	THH110	Word (138092 KB)
34216D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	12 of 19	Julie Nack Ngue,Carol Hofmann	THH110	Word (138092 KB)
34217D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	10 of 19	Leticia Villasenor, Carol Hofmann	WPH202	Word (138092 KB)
34218D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MTuWTh	12 of 19	Julie Nack Ngue,Carol Hofmann	THH110	Word (138092 KB)
34220D	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	20 of 19	Claudia Fontu, Carol Hofmann	THH110	Word (138092 KB)
34222D	Lecture	2:00-2:50pm	MTuWTh	17 of 19	Julie Nack Ngue,Carol Hofmann	THH110	Word (138092 KB)
34224D	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Mon, Wed	13 of 19	Nathalie Burle, Carol Hofmann	VKC255	Word (138092 KB)
34226D	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tue, Thu	14 of 19	James Rowlins, Carol Hofmann	THH106	Word (138092 KB)

FREN 220: French III (4 units)

Continuation of FREN 150. Review of structural patterns of French; selected cultural and literary readings; conversation and composition.

Prerequisite: FREN 150
Note: After the first week of classes, all sections of French 220 will be converted from "R" to "D", requiring instructor approval. For help with add/drop issues, contact the Department of French and Italian in THH 155 or by phone at (213) 740-3700.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
34231D	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	16 of 19	Paulette Chandler, Carol Hofmann	THH112	Word (141179 KB)
34233D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	11 of 19	Paulette Chandler, Carol Hofmann	THH112	Word (141179 KB)
34235D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Julia Chamberlin, Carol Hofmann	VKC202	Word (141179 KB)
34237D	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MTuWTh	10 of 19	Paulette Chandler, Carol Hofmann	THH112	Word (141179 KB)
34239D	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	18 of 19	Nathalie Burle, Carol Hofmann	THH112	Word (141179 KB)
34241D	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MTuWTh	19 of 19	Julia Chamberlin, Carol Hofmann	VKC154	Word (141179 KB)
34243D	Lecture	2:00-2:50pm	MTuWTh	14 of 19	Nathalie Burle, Carol Hofmann	THH112	Word (141179 KB)
34245D	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 19	Julia Chamberlin, Carol Hofmann	THH117	Word (141179 KB)
34247D	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Mon, Wed	14 of 19	Olivier Roland, Carol Hofmann	THH106	Word (141179 KB)

FREN 250: French IV (4 units)

Introduction to French literature through the study of texts and audiovisuals organized around a central theme; develops close-reading techniques and discursive skills; reviews French grammar. Recommended preparation: FREN 220

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
34251D	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MTuWTh	5 of 16	Barbara Boyer	VKC110
34253D	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MTuWTh	15 of 16	Colin Keaveney	VKC110	Word (45568 KB)
34255D	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MTuWTh	16 of 17	Colin Keaveney	VKC110	Word (46592 KB)

FREN 300: French Grammar and Composition (4 units)

Grammatical structure and vocabulary building with practical application to written composition. Normally follows 250. Recommended preparation: FREN 220

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
00360R	Lecture	TBA	TBA	9 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS
34261D	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	12 of 16	Atiyeh Showrai	THH215	Word (57856 KB)
34263D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	11 of 16	Atiyeh Showrai	WPH101	Word (57856 KB)
34264D	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	10 of 16	Atiyeh Showrai	THH215	Word (57856 KB)

FREN 300o: Off-campus Studies (1-12 units, max 12)

Off-campus studies; title of course offered at off-campus institution appears as a section title.

Section	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
History of Political Ideas in France
05269R	4	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 50		TBA

FREN 330: Writing About Literature (4 units)

Critical reading of literary texts; comprehensive analysis of difficult grammatical structures and stylistics; advanced composition. Recommended preparation: FREN 300

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
00361R	Lecture	TBA	TBA	12 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS
34265D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 16	Colin Keaveney	THH213	Word (51200 KB)
34268D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	6 of 16	Beatrice Mousli Bennett	VKC254

FREN 352: Modern French Cultures (4 units)

Study of the major intellectual, artistic and sociopolitical trends that have shaped French culture from the Revolution to the present. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 300 or FREN 310

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34270D	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 16	Danielle Mihram	SOSB44

FREN 360: Business and Technical French (4 units)

Specific vocabulary and formulae used in international commerce. Attention given to developing vocabulary and standard forms appropriate to individual career objectives. Recommended preparation: FREN 300

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34275D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	6 of 16	Atiyeh Showrai	VKC202	Word (36352 KB)

FREN 383: French Women Writers (4 units)

Major figures and their role in French society and contribution to literature. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34280D	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	7 of 16	Beatrice Mousli Bennett	WPH203	PDF (113981 KB)

FREN 445: Studies in Gender and Feminism (4 units)

Major feminist thinkers and writers seen in the perspective of the evolution of gender roles in France today. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34285D	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	6 of 16	Antonia Szabari	THH117

FREN 464: Colloquium: French Civilization (4 units, max 8)

Selected topics such as the press, educational institutions, French cinema today, and French colonial history. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 351 or FREN 352

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
00363R	Lecture	TBA	TBA	12 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS

FREN 470: Readings in Medieval and Renaissance French Literature (4 units)

Study of modernized versions of major medieval and Renaissance texts. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34295D	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled	Antonia Szabari

FREN 472: Readings in 18th Century French Literature (4 units)

Study of the major figures of the Enlightenment: Prevost, Montesquieu, Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau, and others. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34289D	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	Canceled

FREN 474: Readings in 20th Century French Literature (4 units)

Representative novels, plays, and essays exemplifying such movements as Modernism, Surrealism, Existentialism, the Theatre of the Absurd, and Post-modernism. Conducted in French. Recommended preparation: FREN 330

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
00362R	Lecture	TBA	TBA	18 of 40	Jane Cody	OFF CAMPUS

FREN 490x: Directed Research (2-8 units, max 8)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34300D	Lecture	TBA	Tuesday	1 of 2	Natania Meeker	OFFICE

FREN 551: Revolutions II (4 units, max 8)

Seminar on concept of revolution in French and Francophone cultures. Topics will vary.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34325D	Lecture	3:30-6:30pm	Tuesday	5 of 10	Peter Starr	THH111	Word (260608 KB)

FREN 590: Directed Research (1-12 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34350D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 2	Natania Meeker	OFFICE

FREN 601: Revolutions III (4 units, max 8)

Seminar on concept of revolution in French and Francophone cultures. Topics will vary.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34360D	Lecture	3:00-6:00pm	Wednesday	4 of 10	Natania Meeker	THH219	Word (416256 KB)

FREN 790: Research (1-12 units)

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34390D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 3	Peggy Kamuf,Natania Meeker	OFFICE

FREN 794a: Doctoral Dissertation (2 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34395D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 2	Natania Meeker	OFFICE

FREN 794b: Doctoral Dissertation (2 units)

Credit on acceptantace of Dissertation.

Prerequisite: FREN 794A
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34396D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 2	Natania Meeker	OFFICE

FREN 794c: Doctoral Dissertation (2 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Prerequisite: FREN 794B
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34397D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1		OFFICE

FREN 794d: Doctoral Dissertation (2 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Prerequisite: FREN 794C
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34398D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1		OFFICE

FREN 794z: Doctoral Dissertation (0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Prerequisite: FREN 794D
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
34399D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 1		OFFICE

Information accurate as of 8/7/2009 4:48 PM.