French

Sample program plan information is provided for sample purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor about their individual plan for course registration and completion of program requirements.

First Year - Fall Semester (14 hours)

WLF 101 Ele. French I — 4
Core Courses — 7
Elective — 3

First Year - Spring Semester (16 hours)

WLF 102 Ele. French II — 4
Core Courses — 6
Electives — 6

Sophomore - Fall Semester (16 hours)

WLF 201 Int. French I — 4
Core Courses — 6
Electives — 6

Sophomore - Spring Semester ( 16 hours)

WLF 202 Int. French II — 3
Core Courses — 7
Electives — 6

Junior - Fall Semester (16 hours)

WLF 306 Composition and Conversation — 3
Core Course — 4
Electives — 9

Junior - Spring Semester Study Abroad (15 hours)

WLF Civilication Course — 3
WLF French Elective — 3
Core Course — 3
Electives — 6

Senior - Fall Semester (15 hours)

WLF 320 French Phonetics — 3
Electives — 12

Senior - Spring Semester (15 hours)

WLF French Literature Course — 3
Electives — 12

WLF 101 - Elementary French 1 (4 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Development of communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) in French. Emphasis on the practice of vocabulary and grammatical structures in meaningful communicative tasks and authentic cultural contexts. Laboratory included. First course in three-course sequence.

WLF 102 - Elementary French 2 (4 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French. Focus on the practice of vocabulary and grammatical structures in meaningful communicative tasks and authentic cultural contexts. Laboratory included. Second course in three-course sequence. Prerequisite: WLF 101 or equivalent is prerequisite for WLF 102.

WLF 201 - Intermediate French 1 (4 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Further refinement of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in meaningful communicative tasks and authentic cultural contexts. Oral and written practice closely linked to cultural and literary readings and videos. Laboratory included. Third course in three-course sequence. Prerequisite: WLF 102 or equivalent; WLF 201 is a prerequisite for WLF 202.

WLF 202 - Intermediate French 2 (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. GP WC
A transition course between elementary language and advanced content courses. Emphasis on contemporary culture with an increased focus on reading and writing. Continuation and refinement of grammatical structures and vocabulary as well as the development of speaking and listening skills in a content-based classroom. Prerequisite: WLF 201 or equivalent.

WLF 301 - Paris (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. EL
Explores the French capital from its founding to the present, examining its role in French history, culture, and literature. This course is only offered in Paris. Prerequisite: WLF 202 or equivalent.

WLF 306 - Composition and Conversation (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Expands writing and speaking skills through the exploration of cultural issues in the French-speaking world. Students study topical subjects such as technology, globalization, immigration, and cultural identity while reviewing advanced grammar topics in context. Prerequisite: WLF 202

WLF 308 - Advanced Conversation (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Advanced work in oral French, with emphasis on developing vocabulary, idioms, listening comprehension, and general fluency in formal and informal situations. Students will discuss a variety of topics and read contemporary articles pulled from the Francophone press. Prerequisite: WLF 306 or instructor consent

WLF 315 - Introduction to French Literature (3 hours)
Gen. Ed. HL
Core Curr. HU
Principles and methods for studying literature. Selected works of French fiction, drama, and poetry. Prerequisite: WLF 303, WLF 306, or instructor consent

WLF 316 - Topics in French Language and Literature (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under a different topic for maximum of 9 hrs. credit. Prerequisite: WLF 303 or WLF 306

WLF 320 - French Phonetics (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
French phonetic elements in isolation as well as in normal speech patterns. Practice in correct pronunciation of individual sounds, words, phrases, and sentences. Individual and class work with recordings. Prerequisite: WLF 202 or instructor consent; WLF 303 or 306 recommended.

WLF 321 - French Culture and Civilization (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
An introduction to the culture and civilization of France, including the history, geography, politics, literature, arts, and daily life from Prehistory to the end of the Colonial Empire (1960's). Prerequisite: WLF 303 or WLF 306.

WLF 322 - Contemporary France (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Examines social, political, and cultural aspects of modern France, including education, immigration, government, family, and work, as well as France's relationship to Europe and the world. Sources include texts, articles, and newscasts. Prerequisite: WLF 303 or WLF 306.

WLF 334 - Commercial French (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Introduction to language skills for commercial communication with French speaking countries. Emphasis on written and oral activities dealing with banks, sales, freight, insurances, advertisement, export, trade, and unions. Prerequisite: WLF 303, WLF 306, or consent of instructor.

WLF 340 - French Literature I (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
An historical survey of French literature from the Middle Ages through the eighteenth century, examining the major authors of the period in their cultural and literary context. Prerequisite: WLF 303 or WLF 306.

WLF 341 - French Literature II (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. HU
An historical survey of French literature from the nineteenth century to the present, examining the major authors of the period in their cultural and literary context. Prerequisite: WLF 303 or WLF 306.

WLF 351 - Cinema Francais (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. WI,FA
Survey of the history of French cinema from the 1930s to the present, highlighting the major films, directors, and artistic movements. In addition to an emphasis on the aesthetic qualities of the films, students will explore how French history and culture are presented in films from various eras. Students will learn the basics of film theory, including the necessary critical vocabulary, so that they may better understand, interpret and analyze film. The course will be taught in English; coursework will be in French. Cross listed with WLT 151. Prerequisite: WLF 303, or WLF 306.

WLF 370 - Francophone Identities (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Core Curr. GP WC
An exploration of the French-speaking world outside of France through film and literature. Areas covered may include Canada, the Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Northern Africa. Students examine the relationship between group and individual identity, language and self, including post-colonial theory. Prerequisite: WLF 303 or WLF 306.

WLF 430 - Introduction to Translation (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Methods and procedures for translating from French to English and from English to French, with particular focus on specific problems of translation and how to deal with them in short practical exercises. The course will include the translation of literary, technical, business, and historical texts. Prerequisite: WLF 303 or WLF 306 and one other French course at the 300 or 400 level.

WLF 490 - Advanced Topics in French and Francophone Literature and C Culture (3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Topics of special interest which may vary each time course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits. Prerequisite: WLF 303 or WLF 306 and one other French course at the 300 or 400 level

WLF 492 - Practicum in French (1-3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Supervised work study in community service activities involving use of the foreign language. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: consent of department chair.

WLF 495 - Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Gen. Ed.
Independent study and research in a specific field of French language or phase of literary production. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hrs. credit. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; consent of department chair

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