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  • 3.00 Credits

    Ruth Koizim, Soumia Koundi, and staff. 5htba For sections see www.yale.edu/courseinfo L3 1§ C Credits Meets RP (61) The first half of a two-term sequence designed to develop students' proficiency in the four language skill areas. Prepares students for further work in literary, language, and cultural studies, as well as for nonacademic use of French. Oral communication skills, writing practice, vocabulary expansion, and a comprehensive review of fundamental grammatical structures are integrated with the study of short stories, plays, novels, and films. Admits to fren 140a or b. Conducted entirely in French. Afterfren 120 b, 121a, or a satisfactory pla cement tes t score. Pre registration required for the fall term.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Ruth Koizim, Soumia Koundi, and staff. 5htba For sections see www.yale.edu/courseinfo L4 1§ C Credits Meets RP (61) The second half of a two-term sequence designed to develop students' proficiency in the four language skill areas. Introduction of more complex grammatical structures. Films and other authentic media accompany literary readings from throughout the francophone world, culminating with the reading of a longer novel and in-class presentation of student research projects. Admits to fren 150a or 151b. Conducted entirely in French. After fren 130a orb or a satisfactory placement test score. Preregistration required for the fall term. (Formerly fren 131a or b)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Constance Sherak and staff. Lect. mwf 9.25- 10.15; practicemtwthf 10.30-11.20; weekly testt 11.35-12.25 L3-L4 2 C Credits Meets RP (32) An accelerated course that covers in one term the material taught in fren 130a or b and 140a or b. Emphasis on speaking, writing, and the conversion of grammatical knowledge into reading competence. Admits to fren 150a or 151b. For students of superior linguistic ability. Conducted entirely in French. After fren 120b or 125a. (Formerly fren 132b) fren 150a, Advanced Language Practice I. Fran?oise Schneider and staff. 3htba For sections see www.yale.edu/courseinfo L5 (61) An advanced language course intended to improve students' comprehension of spoken and written French as well as their speaking and writing skills. Modern fiction and nonfiction texts familiarize students with idiomatic French. Special attention to grammar review and vocabulary acquisition. After fren 140a or b, 145b, or a satisfactor y plac ement test sc ore. May be ta ken afterfren 151b. (Formerly fren 138a)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fran?oise Schneider and staff. 3htba For sections see www.yale.edu/courseinfo L5 (61) An advanced language course intended to improve students' comprehension of spoken and written French as well as their speaking and writing skills. Modern fiction and nonfiction texts familiarize students with idiomatic French. Emphasis on oral practice through debates and presentations on current events. After fren 140a or b, 145b, or a satisfactory placement test score. May be taken independently of 150a. (Formerly fren 139b) fren 160a or b, Advanced Culture and Conversation. Fran?oise Schneider and staff. 3htba For sections see www.yale.edu/courseinfo L5 Meets RP (0) Intensiv e ora l pr actice desig ned to further skills in listening comprehension, speaking, and reading through the use of videos, films, fiction, and articles. Emphasis on contemporary French and francophone cultures. Prerequisite: fren 150a and 151b, or a satisf actory placeme nt test sc ore, or pe rmission of the course director. May not be taken for credit after c ourses num bered170 or higher (Formerly fren 150a or b)
  • 3.00 Credits

    170a-1: mw9-10.15 L5, Hu (61) Marie-Hélène Girard 170a-2: tth11.35-12.50 L5, Hu (61) Edwige Tamalet Talbayev 170b-1: mw 11.35-12.50 L5, Hu (61) Lauren Pinzka 170b-2: mw1-2.15 L5, Hu (61) YueZh Introduction to close reading and analysis of literary texts written in French. Works by authors such as Marie de France, Molière, Balzac, Hugo, Baudelaire, Césaire, and Duras. (Formerly fren 160a or b)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lauren Pinzka. mw 2.30-3.45 L5,Hu (37) An interdisciplinary introduction to French and francophone cultural history organized around a particular theme or topic. In 2010 the theme is representation of memory in modern France. (Formerly fren 162b) fren 174a, Contemporary French and Francophone Societies and Cultures. Farid Laroussi. mw 11.35-12.50 L5,Hu (0) Introduction to contemporary French and francophone societies and cultures, with emphasis on political, social, and institutional issues. Organized around a particular theme or topic that varies from year to year. (Formerly fren 164a)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Yue Zhuo. tth11.35-12.50 L5,Hu (0) Intensive practice in key techniques of writing about French literature, with a focus on acquiring and developing analytical tools and critical vocabulary. Study of selected literary and critical texts, including works of poetry, fiction, and theater, culled from various eras. Designed to supplement fren 170a or b. (Formerly fren165a)
  • 3.00 Credits

    Alyson Waters. w 3.30-5.20 L5,Hu (0) An introduction to the practice and theory of literary translation, conducted in workshop format. Stress on close reading, with emphasis initially on grammatical structures and vocabulary, subsequently on stylistics and aesthetics. Translation as a means to understand and communicate cultural difference in the case of French, African, Caribbean, and Québécois authors. Texts by Benjamin, Beckett, Borges, Steiner, and others. Readings i n French and in English. Afte r fren 150 a an d 151 b o r wit h permission of instructor. Preference to juniors an d seniors.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Alyson Waters. w 3.30-5.20 L5,Hu (0) A continuation of fren 185a for students who wish to work on a longer project and to deepen their reading in translation theory. Prerequisite: fren 185a.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Lauren Pinzka. mw 11.35-12.50 L5 (0) An advanced writing course for students who wish to work intensively on perfecting their written French. Frequent compositions of varying lengths, including creative writing, rédactions (compositions on concrete topics), and dissertations (critical essays). After fren 150a, 151b, or a satisfactory placement test score Recommended for prospective majors.
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