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  • FRE 101: Beginning French I

    3.00 Credits
    Hobart William Smith Colleges

    This is an immersion course that teaches speaking, listening, reading, writing, and French body language through a creative combination of interactive materials that introduce students to French culture as well as language. This course, which uses French as the principal language of instruction in the classroom, includes two mandatory laboratories per week. It is open only to students with no prior experience in French, or students who have been placed in FRE 101. ( Offered every semester)
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  • FRE 105: Intensive Beginning French

    3.00 Credits
    Hobart William Smith Colleges

    This course offers qualified students the opportunity to review and complete the elementary sequence of language acquisition.. Students learn the fundamentals of the French language (speaking, listening, writing, and reading). Instruction and practice rely heavily on technological tools such as CDs, computerized drilling exercises, and interactive Web activities. Weekly laboratory is mandatory. First-year students are placed in the class after examination of their high school records; other students may enroll with permission of the instructor. This course, which uses French as the principal language of instruction in the classroom, includes two mandatory laboratories per week. ( Offered every semester )
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  • FRE 121: Intermediate French I

    3.00 Credits
    Hobart William Smith Colleges

    This course is for students who have successfully completed the elementary sequence or equivalent. Students work with the interactive dvd Jules et Jim to practice oral/aural skills as well as review fundamentals of French grammar. Jules et Jim also gives students a unique window on French culture including art, history, literature, and cinema. This course, which uses French as the principal language of instruction in the classroom, includes two mandatory laboratories per week. Prerequisite: FRE 105 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. ( Offered every semester )
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  • FRE 125: Intensive Intermediate French

    3.00 Credits
    Hobart William Smith Colleges

    This course offers qualified students the opportunity to complete the intermediate sequence of language acquisition. . Students review and reinforce all the fundamentals of the French language (speaking, listening, writing, and reading). Instruction and practice depend heavily on the use of technology. First-year students are placed in the class after examination of their high-school records; other students can enroll with permission of the instructor. This course, which uses French as the principal language of instruction in the classroom, includes two mandatory laboratories per week. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or 105, or 121 or equivalent. ( Offered every semester)
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  • FRE 226: French in Review I:Parler et Comprendre

    3.00 Credits
    Hobart William Smith Colleges

    This course offers a complete grammar review while emphasizing aural and speaking skills to prepare students for advanced courses. The course, which uses French as the principal language of instruction in the classroom, includes two mandatory laboratories per week. Prerequisite: FRE 122 or the equivalent. ( Offered every semester)
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  • FRE 227: French in Review II:Lireet écrire

    3.00 Credits
    Hobart William Smith Colleges

    This is an advanced language course in which students learn nuances of French grammar and stylistics through reading, and various writing exercises. This course continues to review the fundamentals of grammar while emphasizing the skills of reading and writing. The course will guide the students through cultural and literary texts of increasing difficulty and help them develop strategies for reading texts in French. These strategies will lead to understanding of vocabulary through the use of lexical resources (dictionaries and web materials), understanding of grammatical syntax, and ability to identify writing strategies in written texts using stylistic analysis.Class includes two mandatory labs per week. Prerequisite: FRE 226 or permission of instructor. (Offered every semester)
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  • FRE 230: Sénégal:An Orientatio

    3.00 Credits
    Hobart William Smith Colleges

    n This course provides an introduction to the people, land, and culture of Sénégal for students planning to go on the Sénégal program. It includes an introduction to Sénégalese history, religion, economics, manners and customs, arts and crafts, food, sports, geography, wildlife, and vegetation. Students touch on issues of health and safe traveling. There is extensive viewing of slides and videotapes. Prerequisite French 125 ( Joseph, offered alternate y
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  • FRE 241: Prises de vue:Introduction to Contemporary France

    3.00 Credits
    Hobart William Smith Colleges

    This course seeks to analyze contemporary French culture through its representation in films and the media. Major trends examined include youth, education, immigration, women in society, and the political system. Students pursue a research topic of their choice and submit a portfolio at the end of the term. The course includes a required laboratory to view a film every Tuesday night. Students improve their language skills through readings discussions, and written weekly film reviews and papers on relevant topics. This course is highly recommended for students planning a term in France. This course is crosslisted with Media and Society. Prerequisites: FRE 226 and FRE 227.(Gallouet, offered alternate years)
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  • FRE 242: Introduction to Québec Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Hobart William Smith Colleges

    This course seeks to examine various aspects of the French Canadian culture of the Province of Quebec in its social, literary, and ideological expressions, as well as in its political and historical contexts. It offers students an understanding of contemporary issues, such as colonialism, post-modernity, the Quiet Revolution, language and politics,feminist movements, the dynamics of identity, immigration, and the new nationalism. Students will also consider Quebec's relations with France and the USA in the context of globalization. While exploring a new socio-cultural space, students will improve their French language skills through readings, discussions, film reviews, and papers on relevant topics. Prerequisite: FRE 226 and FRE 227, or permission of the instructor. (Dahouda , offered alternate years)
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  • FRE 243: Introduction to Francophone Cultures

    3.00 Credits
    Hobart William Smith Colleges

    This course seeks to introduce the variations of French and the variety of cultures in the Francophone the world. Students are introduced to the concept of francophonie, its ideological and political meaning as well as its cultural and literary expressions. Students discover the unity and the diversity of French-speaking countries. They explore contemporary issues in these countries, and discuss the relations of the Francophone world with France and the U.S. in the context of globalization. The goal of this course is not simply to acquaint students with issues and realities around the Francophone world, but to provide them with a broader cultural and intercultural perspective. Students improve their French through readings, discussions, weekly film reviews, and papers on relevant topics. Prerequisite: FRE 226 and 227, or permission of the instructor. (Dahouda, offered alternate years )
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