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  • 1.00 Credits

    Experience January in Minnesota from a naturalist's perspective. We will gather information about what nature is by learning names of plants, birds, mammals, and other living things that make up the winter natural landscape. We will learn observation techniques and how to record our observations. Internships and jobs in the field of nature interpretation and environmental education will be explored. Be prepared to be outside each day with activities that include binding, weather studies, animal tracking, snowshoeing, and snow-shelter building. January Interim.
  • 0.50 Credits

    Overhead, underfoot, and all around us are discoveries to be made. As far as natural history is concerned, spring is the most eventful season of the year. The course emphasis will be on active observing, including visiting wetlands, deciduous forests, a restored prairie, and other natural areas, plus nature interpretive centers and trails. The study of local birds and insects, trees, shrubs and wildflowers, and other life forms is an integral part of the course. Making a mini herbarium and keeping a daily outdoor observation journal are course requirements. Spring semester, second half.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course introduces students to interdisciplinary methods of studying the environment. We begin with a study of the inter-linked environmental systems of atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. We then explore critical questions such as food production, water use, energy use, waste disposal, and sustainability. Field trips will expose students to local environmental issues. Throughout the course we will also seek to cultivate an aesthetic appreciation for the natural world and to explore the ethical foundations for responsible use and care of the earth. Spring semester.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This capstone course for environmental studies majors emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of environmental studies. Students will examine a number of environmental issues within the context of particular bioregions from geological, geographic, economic, political, historical, as well as other perspectives. A variety of research methodologies will be utilized. Student research projects will culminate in a public presentation. Fall semester.
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    A sequential two-semester program designed for students who have no previous knowledge of the language, will enable them to acquire basic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in French. Elementary French patterns are based on culturally oriented materials. FRE-101 is prerequisite for FRE-102. Offered annually.
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    Special topics in French studies. Content will vary. Each course will explore a topic or a problem in depth and students will read, discuss, and write. Offered occasionally.
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    This sequential two-semester program is intended for students who have completed the study of beginning level French language. These courses continue to develop reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking skills. Emphasis is placed on using the language. Even the reading assignments and the grammar review serve to help the student to learn to communicate in French. Prerequisite: 101-102 or two years of senior high school French. FRE-201 is prerequisite for FRE-202. Offered annually.
  • 1.00 Credits

    These courses are designed to give students the opportunity to further develop their skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing French. In FRE-251, the focus is on intensive practice in writing, and grammatical and compositional principles are reviewed. Students work towards coherent discourse, vocabulary build-up and refinement of style by the process of writing weekly compositions. In FRE-252, active writing practice continues, but the course focus is on intensive practice in speaking. Guided discussions, readings, and viewing of French television broadcasts help students to think in French and to express their thoughts clearly, analytically and creatively. Prerequisite: FRE-202 for both courses (with a minimum grade of C) or placement by exam. WRITI for FRE-251. Fall and Spring semester.
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    This course will introduce students to basic business terms and practices. Though the course will generally focus on France, we will also discuss commercial relationship between France and other French-speaking countries. Understanding business practices in France requires an understanding of the political, social, and economic institutions that drive commercial practices in that country. The course is structured to accommodate students who are not necessarily business majors. Students will take tests, write essays, and do oral presentations on specific topics in class. Prerequisite: FRE-251 or equivalent. Fall semester, even years.
  • 1.00 Credits

    A study of the styles, themes and narrative structure of French film. Although scenarios, novels and critical articles on cinema are used, the films themselves are the primary material for the course. This course also examines French cinema's evolution of styles and themes, using a variety of critical approaches. Prerequisite: FRE-251 or equivalent. ARTS, Spring semester, even years.
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