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2.00 Credits
2.00 credits (2.00 lec) This English language course examines the history and culture of French-speaking societies, focusing on several major francophone areas of the world: France, North America, sub-Saharan Africa, The Caribbean and North Africa (the Magreb). Students will study the following topics: geography and the environment, history, literature and the arts, social patterns and conventions, and social institutions. No knowledge of French is necessary. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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1.00 Credits
5.00 credits (5.00 lec) This is an intermediate-level class that follows the Beginning French sequence. Students will further develop skills with grammar and idiomatic expressions to facilitate greater fluency in speaking, writing, reading and listening. They will read a variety of literary excerpts to develop skills of literary analysis in French. Cultural readings will stimulate conversation and composition to develop skills of cultural analysis and criticism as well. Students will develop the ability to present ideas and opinions, as well as to support them. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 8. Prerequisites: FREN 1100 or equivalent ability; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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2.00 Credits
5.00 credits (5.00 lec) This class follows the Intermediate 1 course. Students will further develop skills with grammar and idiomatic expressions to facilitate greater fluency in speaking, writing, reading and listening. They will read a variety of literary excerpts to develop skills of literary analysis in French. Cultural readings will stimulate conversation and composition to develop skills of cultural analysis and criticism as well. Students will develop the ability to present ideas and opinions, as well as to support them. In order to succeed in this course, students should have, as a minimum, ability corresponding to the ACTFL intermediate-low rating. For more information, contact the French Department. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 8. Prerequisites: FREN 2000 or equivalent ability; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: One course in FREN; placement into READ 0200 or placement into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course offers an introduction to geographic facts, theories and methods as they relate to humans and their occupation of the Earth. It uses a general systems perspective and a thematic approach to understanding where, why and how humans live. Various themes covered are the human-Earth relationship, population, migration, cultural systems, language, religion, social customs, social systems, development, politics, urbanization, agriculture, industrialization and natural resource use. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 8. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course offers an introduction to geographic facts, theories and methods as they relate to the Earth's physical environment. This course uses a general-systems perspective and a thematic approach to understanding the natural environment and how it is impacted by human occupation. Various themes covered include the solar system, atmosphere, climate, ozone depletion, greenhouse effect, hydrosphere, waste disposal, fresh water, lithosphere, soil, natural disasters, biosphere and biodiversity. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 10. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course is an introduction to geographic facts, theories and methods as they relate to economic systems used throughout the world, and the rising pattern of global economic interdependence. This course uses a generalsystems and thematic approach to understanding how people and groups cooperate in providing what they need and want. Various themes covered include economic theory and practice, development, production, labor force, land use, natural resources, trade, international organizations and global economic problems. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 8. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course is an introduction to Minnesota, its regions and cities. It examines the people, social and cultural institutions, and physical makeup of our home state and cities. It will trace the spatial and historical evolution of our area and examine today's Minnesota. It will also explore environmental issues and decisions faced by Minnesotans. The course includes self-guided walking tours of Minneapolis and optional self-guided driving tours of other parts of the metro area and the state. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 10. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course is an introductory survey of people and their social and cultural institutions throughout the world. After an overview of basic geographic concepts, each of the world's major regions are studied in depth. Finally, the course examines some global issues and global citizenship. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 8. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: One course in GEOG; placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.
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