USC Schedule of Classes

Weekly tutorial for students registered in FREN 120. Differentiated multi-sensory instructional approach with explicit phonetic and grammatical explanations in English.

Weekly tutorial for students registered in FREN 150. Differentiated multi-sensory instructional approach with explicit phonetic and grammatical explanations in English.

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

Continuation of 120.

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

Designed for non-majors/minors interested in maintaining and developing French language competency. Builds vocabulary, ease of communication, and cultural knowledge through discussion of contemporary topics. Graded Credit/No Credit. Not available for credit to French majors. Not open to French majors.

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. Prerequisites: FREN 220 or French placement exam.

Grammatical structure and vocabulary building with practical application to written composition. Prerequisites: FREN 250.

Broaden understanding of differences between American and French cultures; acquire specialized vocabulary; develop ability to address legal issues in writing and orally. Taught in French.

Film-making in France from the earliest experiments to current trends. Emphasis on the political, social, historical context of French films. Taught in English. Reading knowledge of French recommended.

Advanced composition through critical reading of literary texts; comprehensive analysis of difficult grammatical structures and stylistics. Prerequisite: FREN 300.

Introduction to research methods through the study of a specific topic in French and/or Francophone literature and culture. Conducted in French. Corequisite: FREN 330.

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

Study of difference as represented through French, Francophone and related narratives of disability and illness, with attention to race and gender. Conducted in English.

Study and analysis of representative works and major intellectual, cultural, and artistic trends from the modern period (post-1789). Prerequisite: FREN-330.

(Paris Semester only) An analysis of the prestige of Paris, past and present, based upon close examination of literary texts and graphic materials, and visits to sites and monuments. Recommended preparation: FREN 300

Selected topics such as the press, educational institutions, French cinema today, and French colonial history. Conducted in French. Prerequisites: FREN 330.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Selected topics in French. Prerequisite: FREN 330.

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.

Advanced seminar with varying focus on the Francophone literature and culture of West Africa, North Africa, the Caribbean, Quebec, and Southeast Asia.

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

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation.