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French (FREN)
- http://dornsife.usc.edu/fren-ital/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in THH155; phone (213) 740-3700.
Introduction to current French. Oral practice, listening and reading comprehension; grammar necessary for simple spoken and written expression.
- Note: Students with previous experience in French are REQUIRED to take the French placement exam. D-clearance for French I is available at language.usc.edu. The final exam for this course will be held Sat May 5, 2018, 2:00-4:00 PM.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34202D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | MTuWTh | 13 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH112 |    | |
| 34204D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 16 of 19 | Julia Chamberlin | WPH101 | | |
| 34206D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | MTuWTh | 19 of 19 | Julia Chamberlin | WPH101 | | |
| 34210D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 19 | Melek Chekili | VKC161 | |
Continuation of 120.
- Prerequisite: FREN 120
- Note: Prerequisite: FREN 120 or Placement Exam. After the first week of classes, all sections 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. THE FINAL EXAM FOR THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD ON: Saturday, May 5, 2018, 2PM-4PM.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34214D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 18 of 19 | Hannah Vaughan | THH110 | | |
| 34216D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | TuWThF | 9 of 19 | Hannah Vaughan | THH110 | | |
| 34218D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 19 of 20 | Guilan Siassi | THH110 | | |
| 34219D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-12:50pm | MTuWTh | 14 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH110 | | |
| 34220D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | TuWThF | 9 of 19 | Hannah Vaughan | THH110 | | |
| 34222D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | MTuWTh | 12 of 19 | Jennifer Misran | THH110 | | |
| 34223D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 19 of 19 | Guilan Siassi | VKC161 | | |
| 34224D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 19 | Alvin Chuan | VKC161 | |
Continuation of FREN 150. Review of structural patterns of French; selected cultural and literary readings; conversation and composition.
- Prerequisite: FREN 150
- Note: Students with previous exposure to French are REQUIRED to take the placement exam. French 220 registration requires a French 220 placement score. The final exam for this course will be on Saturday, May5, 2018 2-4pm.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34230D | 001 | Lecture | 8:00-9:50am | Tue, Thu | 18 of 19 | Hannah Vaughan | THH110 | | |
| 34233D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | TuWThF | 18 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | THH112 | | |
| 34235D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-11:50am | TuWThF | 18 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | THH112 | | |
| 34239D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-1:50pm | TuWThF | 13 of 19 | Julie Van Dam | THH112 | | |
| 34243D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-2:50pm | TuWThF | 10 of 19 | Julie Van Dam | THH112 | | |
| 34244D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | WPH101 | | |
| 34245D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 17 of 19 | Nathalie Burle | WPH101 | | |
| 34246D | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-7:50pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 19 | Kristen Besinque | THH112 | |
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.
- Prerequisite: FREN 220
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): French
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34250D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-10:50am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 16 | Julia Chamberlin | THH205 | |
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.
- Prerequisite: FREN 220
- Note: The date of the final exam will be on the course syllabus.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34253D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 7 of 16 | Jennifer Misran | THH108 | PDF (238156 KB) | |
| 34257D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 16 | Atiyeh Showrai | VKC201 | PDF (386548 KB) | |
Grammatical structure and vocabulary building with practical application to written composition. Prerequisites: FREN 250.
- Prerequisite: FREN 250
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00360D | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 40 | Jane Cody | OFFICE | | |
| 34263D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 7 of 12 | Antonia Szabari | THH217 | Word (1725100 MB) | |
| 34265D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 10 | Atiyeh Showrai | WPH400 | PDF (345107 KB) | |
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.
- Prerequisite: FREN 300
- Note: NOTE: This course is a Maymester and will not take place during the regular semester session. Please, check with department to obtain information about the program.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34260D | 088 | Lecture | TBA | MTuWThF | 9 of 10 | Atiyeh Showrai | PDF (705418 KB) | |
Advanced composition through critical reading of literary texts; comprehensive analysis of difficult grammatical structures and stylistics. Prerequisite: FREN 300.
- Prerequisite: FREN 300
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00361D | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 40 | Jane Cody | OFFICE | | |
| 34268D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 16 | Beatrice Mousli Bennett | WPH201 | Word (91766 KB) | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34272D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wed, Fri | 12 of 16 | Atiyeh Showrai | THH217 | PDF (596175 KB) | |
An exploration into how genocides and episodes of mass violence have been thought about, remembered and expressed in France and the Francophone world. Conducted in English.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: NOTE: This course carries GE credit.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34275D | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 17 of 17 | Beatrice Mousli Bennett | VKC206 | Word (740163 KB) | |
Exploration of experimental artistic collaborations between poets, novelists,art critics and artists of the Paris Avant-gardes in 19th and 20th Century. Taught in French. Paris Semester. Prerequisite: FREN 300. Corequisite: FREN 330.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00363D | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 40 | Jane Cody | OFFICE | |
Selected topics in French and Francophone literature and culture. Conducted in French. Corequisite: FREN-330.
- Corequisite: FREN 330
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34278D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 9 of 16 | Natania Meeker | THH214 | Word (316004 KB) | |
Study and analysis of representative works and major intellectual, cultural, and artistic trends from the modern period (post-1789). Prerequisite: FREN-330.
- Prerequisite: FREN 330
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34281D | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:20pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 16 | Panivong Norindr | THH111 | |
(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
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00364R | 613 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 40 | Jane Cody | OFFICE | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34300D | 001 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 3 | Julie Van Dam | OFFICE | |
Selected topics in French. Prerequisite: FREN 330.
- Prerequisite: FREN 330
- Note: NOTE: This course is a Maymester , and will not take place during the regular semester session. Please, check with the department to obtain information about the program.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 34320D | 088 | 4.0 | Lecture | TBA | MTuWThF | 7 of 15 | Edwin Hill | | ||
Introduction to contemporary literature and thought on the dynamics of diaspora, transnationalism, andglobalization.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34325D | 001 | Lecture | 1:00-3:50pm | Friday | 8 of 10 | Edwin Hill | THH109 | |
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 | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34350D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 3 | Margaret Rosenthal | OFFICE | |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34390D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 3 | OFFICE | |