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4.00 Credits
Taught by the resident director, a Drew faculty member, this course introduces students to some of the cultural, social, and political institutions that define contemporary Europe through speakers and trips to museums, historic sites, the headquarters of the European Union, and NATO. As a research seminar, this course provides a forum in which students examine one aspect of contemporary Europe in depth. The results of students' research are presented in a final paper at the end of the semester. Offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
Each student designs and conducts an independent research project on a topic selected in consultation with the Resident Director of the European Semester and approved by the appropriate departmental liaison. The project will stress library research, as well as personal interviews, and may include trips to appropriate EU member states. (Students may also register as an independent study in any approved major)
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4.00 Credits
An intensive study of a single topic or problem in film history, theory, or criticism, or an analysis of works by a single filmmaker. Course may be repeated. Offered Fall 2007 and on a three year rotation thereafter. Same as: HISTG 116. SPCH 1 / Speech Fundamentals (4) Provides students with a variety of extemporaneous and impromptu speaking experiences, which develop the student's skills in the organization, content, and delivery of public communication. Includes some vocal exercise work to help train the speaker to better understand, use, and control the voice and body in performance. Overall aim is to help students feel more confident in their ability to "think on their feet" and present ideas in a clear and interesting manner. Offered every semester.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the basic expressive elements of film art. Extensive screenings illustrate such elements as shot composition, editing, camera movement, color, lighting, and directorial style. Readings in film theory and criticism. Offered Fall 2009 and on a three year rotation thereafter.
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4.00 Credits
A survey of developments in film history from 1895 to the present, from the foundation of the basic language of film to the rise of national cinema in the United States and Europe. Extensive screenings of illustrative works; readings in film history and criticism. Offered Fall 2008 and on a three year rotation thereafter.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the French spoken and written language. Covers the basics of the French language through videos, readings, and realia from Francophone cultures. Interactive practice in the classroom and use of multimedia lab, oral, written, and computer-assisted activities. Offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
An advanced conversation class on popular culture in France. Discussions, creative projects and written assignments based on French cultural web sites, tv shows and on the analysis of current music trends. May be taken concurrently with other advanced classes. May be taken concurrently with FREN 102. Prerequisite: FREN 30 or equivalent. Offered fall semester.
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4.00 Credits
Aims to improve oral fluency through debates, round-table discussions, skits, and free conversation. Written practice through papers and computer-assisted instruction. May be taken concurrently with FREN 102. Prerequisite: FREN 30 or equivalent. Offered every semester.
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4.00 Credits
Advanced conversation and writing practice through the viewing of contemporary French films on video. An examination of themes of French Francophone cultures through discussion, language study, papers, and computer activities designed for the course. Prerequisite: FREN 30 or equivalent. Offered spring semester. Focusing on cultural relations between major literary works and simultaneous developments in art, music, politics, and society, these courses offer an introduction to French literary study. Particular attention is devoted to the enhancement of reading fluency and oral proficiency through dramatic productions, videos, oral presentations and short papers. FREN 104 is required for the French major and a prerequisite for more advanced topics courses. Offered every semester.
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2.00 Credits
This sequence of courses develops reading fluency and oral practice through a study of selected themes drawn from play, poetry and fiction in the French literary tradition. This sequence is required for French majors and for more advanced topics courses. Prerequisite: ( FREN 100 or FREN 101 or FREN 102). Offered every semester.
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