French (FRE)
For music students, supplemental language training to accompany regular 1301 language sections.
For music students, supplemental language training to accompany regular 1302 language sections.
Introduction to French language and cultures; practice in three communicative modes: interpersonal, presentational (speaking, writing), and interpretive (listening, reading). Progress from novice toward intermediate-level proficiency
Introduction to French language and cultures; practice in three communicative modes: interpersonal, presentational (speaking, writing), and interpretive (listening, reading). Progress from novice toward intermediate-level proficiency.
An intensive course in first-year college French especially for students with two-three years of high school French. Covers the content of FRE 1301 and 1302 in only one semester. As grammar is reviewed, emphasis is placed on the major skill areas (ACTFL Guidelines): reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cultural awareness.
Introduction to French language and cultures; practice in three communicative modes: interpersonal, presentational (speaking, writing), and interpretive (listening, reading). Progress from novice toward intermediate-level proficiency
Introduction to French business publications and development of communication skills within a business context. This course is designed primarily for students seeking a B.B.A. degree, but may be substituted for FRE 2310 and used in fulfillment of the foreign language requirement in the College of Arts and Sciences.
An exploration of the numerous facets of French and Francophone culture including art, music, cinema, literature, history, geography, cuisine, media, and pop culture while expanding upon the language skills developed in the preceding three semesters.
Intermediate French course designed to meet the needs and interests of prospective medical and health-care professionals.
A review of familiar French grammar and an exploration of complex grammatical structures in a communicative context.
Conversation, original composition.
Study of the essential vocabulary and style specific to French business, the basic workings of the French economy, the services which support the system. Discussions and oral reports in French, translations, writing business correspondence.
A review of the French sound system through practice in pronunciation.
The cuisine and culture of France and the Francophone world.
Popular culture in France and the Francophone world as represented in film, music, popular literature, mass media, gastronomy, and fashion.
Conversation course focusing on French and Francophone art.
Introduction to French literature through the study of selected major works.
Children's literary genres including the classic novel, the short story, picture books, folk and fairy tales, as well as African contes.
A study of French theater involving the reading, discussion, viewing, and performance of representative plays from the middle ages to the twentieth century.
Further development of communication skills through discussions, projects, and original composition. Geared to the intensive environment of the Baylor-in-Paris program.
Advanced oral and written communication.
Introduction to Francophone cultures around the world, including arts, films and literatures.
Study of French film for insights into French culture as well as for the enhancement of language skills.
The social, cultural, historical, and intellectual aspects of French civilization from its origins to the twentieth century.
Contemporary French culture from the beginning of the Fifth Republic in 1958 to the present.
The culture, history and urban make-up of Paris as well as its place in French literature, cinema and the "chanson." Use of texts, music, film and the Internet.
The cultural, economic, geographical and historical aspects of France's regions and former provinces.
Chronological study of Paris through literary texts, theatrical presentations, and excursions to cultural and historic sites in and around the city
The systematic study of the sounds, structures, and meanings of the French language and its dialects.
With content changed, this course may be repeated once for credit.
Undergraduate research undertaken with the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.
Continued study of French grammar focusing on problematic structures.
See SPA 4315 for course information.
Selected readings, films, and music from Francophone Africa, Caribbean, America, and Asia.
New course description: The history of French cinema from the Lumiere brothers in the 1890s to contemporary French film. Taught in English and does not count towards the language requirement.
French literature from its origin through the eighteenth century.
French literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Current newspaper and magazine articles, recordings of radio broadcasts, and video cassettes are used to increase language skills and understanding of contemporary French culture.
The study of a general theme from both a literary and a cultural perspective. Topic varies from year to year.
Independent study in French language or literature in consultation with a professor. Examination and term paper. With content changed, this course may be repeated once for credit.
Undergraduate research undertaken with the supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 6 hours.