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3.00 Credits
Representative novels of French literature from the 17th century to the present. Readings from Mme. de LaFayette, Prevost, Laclos, Constant, Chateaubriand, Balzac, Stendhal, Flaubert, Zola, Proust, Gide, Malraux, Celine, Sartre, and Camus. Discussions in English. Prerequisite: FR 306 or reading knowledge of French. Offered on demand.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of post-war France with an emphasis on France after May, 1968. It treats the social, political, and economic aspects of contemporary culture but also covers artistic production and the patterns, structures, and mutations of everyday life as well as the lifestyles, values, and worldviews of the French today. Prerequisite: FR 306 or consent. Offered on demand.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the history, criticism, and theory of French film making from its origins at the turn of the 20th century to the present day. We begin with a brief "ecohistory"of the French film industry and then trace the various movements or schools, styles, and trends in French cinema and the major directors and films associated with them. "Primitive cinema," the avant-garde, poetic realism,the New Wave, the political cinema of the 60s and 70s, the "heritage films," postcolonial cinema, films by ethnicminorities, and postmodern thrillers are examined. The films discussed, which include masterpieces and landmarks of the French film canon as well as popular classics and important contemporary films, are explored in terms of genres, styles, and historical/social periods, definitions of national cinema, ideology, and ethnic and gender issues. Prerequisite: FR 306 or consent.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the language used in business practiced in France or Quebec. The course covers business vocabulary, economic geography, government requirements, letter writing, accounting, etc. Prerequisite: FR 212 or equivalent. Offered on demand.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the history, theory, and practice of French filmmaking from its origins at the turn of the 20th century to the present day. We begin with a brief "ecohistory" of the French film industry and trace thevarious movements, schools and trends in French cinema and the major directors associated with them. The avantgarde, poetic realism, the New Wave, political cinema, new types of heritage films, postcolonial cinema, postmodern thrillers, and the cinema of ethnic minorities are examined. The films discussed, which include masterpieces and landmarks of the French film canon as well as popular classics and important contemporary films, are explored in terms of genres, styles, and historical/social periods, definitions of national cinema, ideology, and ethnic and gender issues. Offered in selected Winter Sessions.
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3.00 Credits
Each student studies not only the life and work of a major writer but also is responsible for the century, its history, literature and philosophical trends. Prerequisite: FR 314 or 316, or consent. Offered on demand.
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3.00 Credits
Students study in a workshop setting the teaching of grammar, of writing, and of speaking French. Students also serve as assistants and tutors in FR 111, 112 and 211. Prerequisites: FR 306 or must be capable of using the French language effectively and consent. Offered every year.
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2.00 Credits
Designed to help students engage and succeed both academically and socially in Virginia Wesleyan's liberal arts learning community. In the process of investigating a complex problem or question, students develop foundational inquiry skills that emphasize critical thinking and independent learning. Through diverse co-curricular workshops, events, and activities, students gain additional academic as well as personal resourcefulness. Topics vary by year and section. Prerequisite: fewer than 24 semester hours. Offered primarily in fall semesters.
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1.00 Credits
A leadership experience allowing experienced students to serve as mentors and teaching support for FYE 101. Does not fulfill any requirements for Latin Honors. Prerequisite: sophomore status and consent. Offered primarily in fall semesters.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the physical earth with an emphasis on the process of planetary composition, planetary motion, the atmosphere, water, plate tectonics, glaciers, landforms and other major areas. Environmental issues provide applications to current events and conditions. Basic location identification serves as a foundation for atlas and general thematic map usage. Offered each semester.
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