Department of French and Italian

Language of Instruction

Course Levels and Placement

French

Level 2: French 507, for students who took 506 at the University; or 508K, for students with transfer or placement credit for 506.

Levels 1 and 2, combined: French 604.

Level 3: French 310K or 312K.

Level 4: French 310L (designed to follow 310K) or one of the following: 312L, 312M, 312N (all designed to follow 312K).

Levels 3 and 4, combined: French 610 or 612.

Italian

Level 2: Italian 507.

Levels 1 and 2, combined: Italian 604.

Level 3: Italian 312K.

Level 4: Italian 312L.

Levels 3 and 4, combined: Italian 612.

Students with knowledge of either language must take appropriate steps to determine at which level they may begin work at the University. Students with transfer credit for college work done at another institution may start at the next higher level here. All other students are required to take the College Board's College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Subject Examination in French for placement in French or the departmentally administered classification test for placement in Italian.

Advising

Students with credit for the fourth level of lower-division coursework who wish to continue their study of French or Italian may consult departmental advisers about appropriate upper-division courses.

Unless otherwise stated in the description below, each class meets for three lecture hours a week for one semester.

French: FR

Lower-Division Courses

301. French for Graduate Students in Other Departments.

No auditors permitted. Intensive reading course for graduate students, emphasizing basic grammar and vocabulary with translation practice. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Grade of CR fulfills the foreign language requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in some departments. May not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

604. Accelerated First-Year French.

Designed for students of high motivation. A six-hour course comparable to French 506 and 507. Six class hours a week for one semester. French 604 and 506 may not both be counted; only one of the following may be counted: French 604, 507, 508K.

506. First-Year French I.

Five class hours a week for one semester. French 604 and 506 may not both be counted.

507. First-Year French II.

Five class hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: French 604, 507, 508K. Prerequisite: French 506 completed at the University with a grade of at least C.

508K. Alternate First-Year French II.

An accelerated review of material covered in French 506, followed by study of new material covered in French 507. Five class hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: French 604, 507, 508K. Prerequisite: Two years of high school French, credit for French 506 earned at the University more than one calendar year ago, or transfer credit or credit by examination for French 506.

610. Accelerated Second-Year French: Reading Skill.

A six-hour course combining French 310K and 310L. Six lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted by students with credit for French 310K, 310L, 612, 312K, 312L, 312M, 312N. Prerequisite: French 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C, or appropriate score on the College Board Listening-Reading Achievement Test.

310K. Second-Year French I: Reading Skill.

Alternative to French 312K for students who prefer to concentrate on improving reading knowledge rather than working on all four skills equally. Classes conducted in English. Only one of the following may be counted: French 610, 310K, 612, 312K. Prerequisite: French 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C, or appropriate score on the College Board Listening-Reading Achievement Test.

310L. Second-Year French II: Reading Skill.

Alternative to French 312L for students who prefer to concentrate on improving reading knowledge rather than working on all four skills equally. Only one of the following may be counted: French 610, 310L, 612, 312L, 312M, 312N. Prerequisite: French 310K, 312K, or the equivalent with a grade of at least C.

612. Accelerated Second-Year French: Four Skills.

Designed for students of high motivation. A six-hour course comparable to French 312K and 312L. Six class hours a week for one semester. May not be counted by students with credit for French 610, 310K, 310L, 312K, 312L, 312M, 312N. Prerequisite: French 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C, or appropriate score on the College Board Listening-Reading Achievement Test.

312K. Second-Year French I: Four Skills.

Normally recommended for prospective French majors. Emphasis on the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Only one of the following may be counted: French 610, 310K, 612, 312K. Prerequisite: French 604, 507, or 508K with a grade of at least C, or appropriate score on the College Board Listening-Reading Achievement Test.

312L. Second-Year French II: Four Skills (Literature).

Normally recommended for prospective French majors. Emphasis on the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Texts are literary works of nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Only one of the following may be counted: French 610, 310L, 612, 312L, 312M, 312N. Prerequisite: French 312K or the equivalent with a grade of at least C.

312M. Second-Year French II: Four Skills (Culture).

Normally recommended for prospective French majors. Emphasis on the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing. Texts deal with aspects of modern French civilization. Only one of the following may be counted: French 610, 310L, 612, 312L, 312M, 312N. Prerequisite: French 312K or the equivalent with a grade of at least C.

312N. Second-Year French II: Oral Expression.

Normally recommended for prospective French majors. Intensive practice in oral expression; some reading and writing, as relevant to development of oral skills. Only one of the following may be counted: French 610, 310L, 612, 312L, 312M, 312N. Prerequisite: French 312K or the equivalent with a grade of at least C.

317. Advanced French Reading for Graduate Students.

Designed to help graduate students achieve fluency in reading French; emphasis on structure, reinforcement of passive grammar, vocabulary, and enhancement of reading comprehension skills. Conducted in English. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, and French 301 or the equivalent.

118K. Practice in Spoken French I.

Recommended for all French majors. Designed to be taken concurrently with French 312K. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: French 604, 507, 508K, or the equivalent.

118L. Practice in Spoken French II.

Recommended for all French majors. Designed to be taken concurrently with French 312L or 312M. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: French 312K or the equivalent.

119. Phonetics.

Pronunciation, phonetics, and oral reading at the second-year level. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: French 604, 507, 508K, or the equivalent.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in French.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

320E. Advanced French I: Written Emphasis.

A four-skills course, but with emphasis on writing skills and compositional techniques. Some oral practice, short cultural and literary readings. Prerequisite: French 612, 312L, 312M, 312N, or the equivalent.

120M. Advanced Practice in Spoken French I.

Two lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: French 612, 312L, 312M, 312N, or the equivalent.

120N. Advanced Practice in Spoken French II.

Two lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one upper-division French course, or equivalent proficiency.

322E. Advanced French II: Oral Emphasis.

Development of listening and speaking skills: vocabulary enlargement, mastery of a substantially wider range of grammatical forms, increased fluency; structured class and laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: French 320E or the equivalent or consent of instructor.

324L. Practical Phonetics.

A thorough review of French pronunciation: phonetics and oral reading. Recommended for majors in French, particularly for those preparing to teach. Prerequisite: French 612, 312L, 312M, 312N, or the equivalent.

326K. Introduction to French Literature I: From the Middle Ages through the Eighteenth Century.

Introduction to the reading and analysis of representative texts, with some attention to cultural and historical background. Prerequisite: French 612, 312L, 312M, 312N, or the equivalent; French 320E is recommended.

326L. Introduction to French Literature II: From the French Revolution to the Present.

Introduction to the reading and analysis of representative texts, with some attention to cultural and historical background. Prerequisite: French 612, 312L, 312M, 312N, or the equivalent; French 326K is strongly recommended.

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in French.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

330K. Studies in French Language and Cultures.

Topics with a language focus; or a cultural focus; or a combination, including francophone studies. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. French 330K (Topic: Le Francais des affaires) and 332C may not both be counted; French 330K (Topic: Francais commercial) and 342C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: French 320E.

340C. The Arts in France.

A survey of the major artistic styles, modes, and currents in painting, architecture, sculpture, the decorative arts, music, costume, and film, from the medieval through the contemporary periods. Lectures, materials, and classwork in French. French 340C and 340K may not both be counted; French 340C and 340L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Three semester hours of upper-division coursework in French or consent of instructor.

340P. The Making and Identity of France.

The general political history of France, from the nation's inception to its current existence as part of the European Community. Lectures, materials, and classwork in French. French 340K and 340P may not both be counted; French 340L and 340P may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Three semester hours of upper-division coursework in French or consent of instructor.

340T. France and the Francophone World Today.

An introduction to life in France through the study of contemporary society and culture. Francophone regions outside France are also studied. Lectures, materials, and classwork in French. French 340T and French Civilization 340M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Three semester hours of upper-division coursework in French or consent of instructor.

341K. Studies in French Literature and Culture.

Readings in French, lectures and discussions in English. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted toward a major in French. Prerequisite: French 610, 310L, 612, 312L, 312M, 312N, or the equivalent.

342C. French for Business.

Development of the ability to function in French in business-related situations, both orally and in writing. French 330K (Topic: Francais commercial) and 342C may not both be counted. Students with credit for French 330K (Topic: Le Francais des affaires) or 332C may not take French 342C after 1992 - 1993. Prerequisite: French 320E and one additional upper-division French course, or consent of instructor.

348. French Drama Workshop.

Intensive analysis of one or several plays or short literary texts, with emphasis on diction, delivery of lines, acting and staging; public performance of one play. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: French 612, 312L, 312M, 312N, or the equivalent.

355. Topics in Medieval and Renaissance French Literature.

Study of literary texts from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Topics may focus on a specific writer or period, a genre, or a theme. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. French 355 and 355K may not both be counted unless the topics vary; French 355 and 355L may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division French.

356. Topics in French Literature of the Baroque, Classicism, and the Enlightenment.

Study of literary texts of the seventeenth-century baroque and classical periods and the eighteenth-century Enlightenment. Topics may focus on a specific writer or period, a literary mode or movement, a genre, or a theme. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. French 356 and 356K may not both be counted unless the topics vary; French 356 and 356L may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division French.

357. Topics in French Literature of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries.

Study of literary texts since the French revolution. Topics may focus on a specific writer or period, a literary mode or movement, a genre, or a theme. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. French 357 and 357K may not both be counted unless the topics vary; French 357 and 357L may not both be counted unless the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division French.

358. Seminar in French and Francophone Studies.

Topics in literature or culture, with a focus on study in depth or on synthesis. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division French.

359. Topics in French Linguistics.

Advanced introduction to linguistic analysis of French. Topics may include analyse du francais contemporain, introduction a la linguistique francaise, analyse contrastive: francais et anglais, grammaire francaise: niveau suprieur. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: French 320E or the equivalent and one additional upper-division French course.

159S, 259S, 359S, 459S, 559S, 659S, 759S, 859S, 959S. Topics in French.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

364L. Applied Linguistics.

Practical application of linguistic principles to the teaching of French. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division French.

165K, 265K, 365K. Conference Course.

Supervised individual study of selected problems in French language and literature. Prerequisite: French 612, 312L, 312M, 312N, or the equivalent, or consent of instructor.

371L. Advanced Written and Oral Composition.

Designed to guide students toward smooth and effective written and oral expression; weekly compositions on assigned topics; periodic oral presentations. Prerequisite: French 320E and 322E, or the equivalent.

372. Comparative Stylistics.

Comparison of contemporary French and English syntax and style; study and practice in the technical difficulties of English-to-French and French-to-English translation. Prerequisite: French 320E and one additional upper-division French course, or consent of instructor.

679H. Honors Tutorial Course.

The student is assigned reading in areas of deficiency and writes two interpretive or critical essays, the second equivalent to about twenty-five typewritten pages. Conference course for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 679HA, upper-division standing, admission to the French Honors Program, and consent of the honors adviser; for 679HB, French 679HA.

French Civilization: F C

Lower-Division Course

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in French Civilization.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

320. The French Heritage.

Introduction to French civilization: architecture, painting, music, and social and political history. Given in English; requires no knowledge of French. French 340K and French Civilization 320 may not both be counted. May not be counted toward a major or minor in French. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, and twelve semester hours of English or consent of instructor.

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in French Civilization.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

339. The Development of the French Film.

Same as English 322 (Topic 20: The Development of the French Film). Films in French, with subtitles in English; lectures in English. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. English 349M (Topic 1: The Development of the French Film) and French Civilization 339 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division standing.

340M. Continuity and Change in Modern France.

Analysis of important cultural trends and structures of twentieth-century France. Readings and lectures in English. French 340T and French Civilization 340M may not both be counted. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

345. Studies in the Cultures of French-Speaking Peoples.

Lectures and readings in English. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

349. French Literature in Translation.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. English 349M and French Civilization 349 may not both be counted unless the topics vary. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division standing.

Topic 1: Francophone African and Caribbean Literature in Translation. Same as African and African American Studies 325 and English 322 (Topic 21: Francophone African and Caribbean Literature in Translation). Only one of the following may be counted; African and African American Studies 374 (Topic: Francophone African and Caribbean Literature in Translation), English 349M (Topic 2: Francophone African and Caribbean Literature in Translation), French Civilization 349 (Topic 1).

Italian: ITL

Lower-Division Courses

301. Italian for Graduate Students in Other Departments.

No auditors permitted. Intensive reading course for graduate students, emphasizing basic grammar and vocabulary with translation practice. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Grade of CR fulfills the foreign language requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in some departments. May not be used to fulfill the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

604. Accelerated First-Year Italian.

Stresses basic skills; comparable to Italian 506 and 507 combined. Six class hours a week for one semester. Italian 604 and 506 may not both be counted; Italian 604 and 507 may not both be counted.

305. Introduction to Italian Language and Culture.

An introductory course in Italian language and culture taught in Castiglion-Fiorentino, Italy. May not be counted toward fulfillment of the foreign language requirement for any bachelor's degree. Designed for students studying abroad who wish to receive University credit.

506. First-Year Italian I: Language and Culture.

Grounding in the basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; one class hour a week devoted to Italian cultural topics. Five class hours a week for one semester. Italian 604 and 506 may not both be counted.

507. First-Year Italian II: Language and Culture.

Emphasis on basic skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; one class hour a week devoted to Italian cultural topics. Five class hours a week for one semester. Italian 604 and 507 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Italian 506 or the equivalent with a grade of at least C.

612. Accelerated Second-Year Italian.

Comparable to Italian 312K and 312L combined. Intensive work in writing, reading, and speaking at the second-year level. Six class hours a week for one semester. Italian 612 and 312K may not both be counted; Italian 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Italian 604, 507, or the equivalent with a grade of at least C.

312K. Second-Year Italian I.

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the second-year level. Italian 612 and 312K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Italian 604, 507, or the equivalent with a grade of at least C.

312L. Second-Year Italian II.

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing at the advanced second-year level.Italian 612 and 312L may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Italian 312K or the equivalent with a grade of at least C.

118. Practice in Spoken Italian.

Two class hours a week for one semester. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Italian 604, 507, or the equivalent.

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Italian.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

321. Introduction to Italian Literature.

Reading and analysis of literature, literary criticism, textual analysis. Prerequisite: Italian 312L or the equivalent.

322L. Tradition and Change in Contemporary Italy.

An analysis of Italy's trends and of conflicting values in its political, economic, and social development. Prerequisite: Italian 312L or the equivalent.

328. Composition and Conversation.

Translation into Italian and free composition; special attention to idioms, grammar, syntax, and style. Prerequisite: Italian 612, 312L, or the equivalent.

329. Advanced Composition and Conversation.

Advanced work in writing and speech, based on current events and contemporary readings. Prerequisite: Italian 328 or the equivalent.

129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Italian.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

330K. Studies in Italian Language.

Study in specific areas of Italian language. Topics may include history of the Italian language, applied Italian linguistics. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Italian 328 or the equivalent or consent of instructor.

348. Italian Drama Workshop.

Intensive analysis of one or several plays or short literary texts, with emphasis on diction, delivery o f lines, acting and staging; public performance of one play. Prerequisite: Italian 328 or the equivalent.

365. Conference Course in Italian Language and Literature.

Course content varies according to needs of students; designed to fill in gaps and give students a good overall picture of the development of Italian literature. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of the undergraduate adviser or the chairman. Italian majors may take conference courses only in exceptional cases.

375. Studies in Italian Literature.

Intensive examination of a period or a major writer. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Six semester hours of upper-division Italian or consent of instructor.

Italian Civilization: ITC

Lower-Division Course

119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Italian Civilization.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

129S,229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Italian Civilization.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of French and Italian. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

349. Italian Literature in Translation.

May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted toward a major or minor in Italian. Prerequisite: For English majors, nine semester hours of lower-division English, including English 316K or the equivalent; for others, upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

Topic 1: Italian Cinema. Same as English 322 (Topic 22: Italian Cinema). Only one of the following may be counted: English 349N (Topic 1: Italian Cinema), Italian 349 (Topic 1: The Italian Cinema), Italian Civilization 349 (Topic 1).

Topic 2: Dante. Same as English 322 (Topic 23: Dante). English 349N (Topic 2: Dante) and Italian Civilization 349 (Topic 2) may not both be counted.

Topic 3: Great Italian Novels and Plays. Same as English 322 (Topic 24: Great Italian Novels and Plays). English 349N (Topic 3: Great Italian Novels and Plays) and Italian Civilization 349 (Topic 3) may not both be counted.

Topic 4: Italian Opera. Same as English 322 (Topic 25: Italian Opera). English 349N (Topic 4: Italian Opera) and Italian Civilization 349 (Topic 4) may not both be counted.

360. Italian Civilization.

Same as European Studies 361 (Topic 7: Italian Civilization). Survey of the social, political, and cultural history of Italy. Taught in English. Italian 360E and Italian Civilization 360 may not both be counted. With consent of the undergraduate adviser, may be counted toward a major in Italian. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

French Civilization

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