nineteenth-century French literature and culture, modernism, Paris in literature, subculture, la vie de Bohème, tourism and travel in literature
Teaching
courses taught
FREN 1750 - French Colonialism: North Africa and the Middle East
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Spring 2018 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022
Offers a general introduction to French and Francophone literature and visual arts (painting, photography, film) from the nineteenth century to the present depicting cultures and societies of the Middle East and North Africa. In English with English translations of French texts. Approved for GT-AH2.
FREN 1900 - Modern Paris in Literature, Photographs, Paintings and Movies
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
Explores the evolution of modern Paris through the eyes of its artists and writers, Parisians and expatriates alike, from the French Revolution (1789) to the present. Studies historical and contemporary changes in architecture and urban planning as the city adapts to growing population, social challenges, and sustainability. Taught in English.
FREN 3010 - French Phonetics and Pronunciation
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Fall 2024
Improves students' ability to pronounce French correctly. Coursework involves mastering and using the International Phonetic Alphabet, understanding the differences between pairs of sounds, and recognizing the relationship between spelling and pronunciation. Required of all FREN majors.
FREN 3050 - French Composition
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Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024
French third-year level composition course. Students practice and write different forms of formal French writing. They also hone their grammar skills and analytical reading of short literature pieces. This course is required for all French majors.
FREN 3120 - Main Currents of French Literature 2
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Fall 2022
A survey of important texts and artistic movements from the nineteenth century to the present that inform the contemporary French and Francophone world. Students will become familiar with the intellectual history crucial to understanding the present moment.
FREN 3450 - Underground Paris
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Summer 2022
This Global Seminar explores the literal and figurative spaces of the Parisian underground (catacombs, metro, forgotten histories and subcultures) while also visiting the more iconic sites of the City of Light (the Louvre, the Centre Pompidou, Montmartre and more). Through readings, films, excursions and immersive assignments, students will learn about less commonly acknowledged spaces, populations and cultural movements that nonetheless constitute the life and past of this highly romanticized destination. Taught in English.
FREN 3500 - French Current Events: Conversation and Composition
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Fall 2018 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
Establishes a solid foundation of contemporary French civic and cultural life through the study of film, journalism, and other current media. Focuses on presentations, debates, discussions, readings and written work. Taught in French.
FREN 3700 - French-American Cultural Differences
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
Students will identify and consider key differences between French and American cultural, political and civic values through the analysis of film, literature, journalism, and personal observations.
FREN 4110 - French Special Topics
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2018
Topics vary each semester. Consult the online Schedule Planner for specific topics. See also FREN 4120.
FREN 4990 - Senior Seminar
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Spring 2018
Preparation of a 15-page research paper in French presented to two members of the department faculty and defended orally in class. Recommended prerequisite: at least one course numbered FREN 4100 or above and all third-year requirements and advisor consent.
