A course designed to bring students up to the required proficiency level at Georgetown College. ACTFL level Intermediate-Mid.
FRE115, FRE102, or by instructor placement.
Continued development of listening and speaking skills. Increased emphasis on reading and writing skills and with concomitant study of more complex grammatical structures. Discussions of Francophone cultures and social issues presented in films. ACTFL level Intermediate- High.
FRE201 or equivalent.
Practice in speaking and writing, mostly on everyday topics, using appropriate models and French identities. ACTFL level Intermediate-High.
FRE201
This course will focus on the development of reading strategies. Through an exploration of a variety of modern and historical texts students will review complex grammar, build vocabulary, study complex sentence structure, and examine cultural questions pertaining to various parts of the francophone world.
FRE230 or FRE235
A study of the major influences on and expressions of French civilization in the different periods through the examination of works of art, key figures, social institutions, and political, intellectual, literary, and artistic movements. Readings explore the historical and cultural complexities of France and the Francophone countries.
FRE230 or FRE235
In this journey to the Francophone world, students will explore various cultural issues, historical events, and literary texts to better understand the contemporary concerns of the French-speaking world. Key concepts in post-colonial studies will also be introduced.
FRE230 or FRE235
An examination of a selection of outstanding literary works. Writing skills will also be developed through practice of the explication method of analyzing texts.
FRE230 or FRE301
