French (FREN)
Subject-area course lists indicate courses currently active for offering at the University of Louisville. Not all courses are scheduled in any given academic term. For class offerings in a specific semester, refer to the Schedule of Classes.
500-level courses generally are included in both the undergraduate- and graduate-level course listings; however, specific course/section offerings may vary between semesters. Students are responsible for ensuring that they enroll in courses that are applicable to their particular academic programs.
Course Fees
Some courses may carry fees beyond the standard tuition costs to cover additional support or materials. Program-, subject- and course-specific fee information can be found on the Office of the Bursar website.
FREN 500. French Work Exchange3-6 Units
Prerequisite(s): Membership in a University of Louisville Work-Exchange Program with Montpellier administered by the International Center.
Description: Credit awarded upon demonstration of successful completion of course undertaken with prior approval of the department. Cooperating businesses in Montpellier provide jobs for participants who gain practical experience in a French work environment.
Note: Only three credits can be applied to a French major.
Note: May be repeated.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
FREN 506. Francophone Women Writers3 Units
Prerequisite(s): FREN 321 and FREN 322, or faculty consent.
Description: Readings of literary and non-literary texts by women of the French-speaking world.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
FREN 522. French Phonetics and Diction3 Units
Prerequisite(s): 6 hours of French at 300+ level or consent of instructor.
Description: Pronunciation, diction, and intonation in theory and practice. Corrective exercises, recordings for the analysis of individual pronunciation problems. Poetry and prose studied in phonetic transcription, using the International Phonetic Alphabet; extemporaneous speaking and prepared readings.
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FREN 523. Advanced Communication Skills3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Fall Only
Prerequisite(s): FREN 321 and FREN 322, or faculty consent.
Description: Advanced French language course focusing on written and oral expression through the study of French and/or francophone literary and cultural texts.
Note: Required of all French majors.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
FREN 524. Theory and Practice of Translation3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Spring Only
Prerequisite(s): FREN 455.
Description: Discusses translation theory and develops techniques for the effective translation of a variety of materials.
Note: Required of all French majors.
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FREN 531. Special Topics in Literature and Cultural Studies3 Units
Prerequisite(s): FREN 455 or faculty consent.
Description: An intensive study of an aspect of French or Francophone literature and/or culture.
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FREN 551. French Oral Practicum3 Units
Grading Basis: Pass/Fail
Prerequisite(s): Membership in the UofL work-exchange program with Montpellier administered by the International Center.
Description: Credit awarded upon demonstration of successful completion of course undertaken with prior approval of the department. Cooperating businesses in Montpellier provide jobs for participants who gain practical experience in a French work environment.
Note: Only 3 credits total count toward French minor.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Note: Taught on Pass/Fail basis.
Course Attribute(s): CBL - This course includes Community-Based Learning (CBL). Students will engage in a community experience or project with an external partner in order to enhance understanding and application of academic content.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
FREN 552. French Work: Exchange Research3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Membership in the UofL work-exchange program with Montpellier administered by International Center.
Description: Credit awarded upon demonstration of successful completion of a research project supervised by a French faculty member. Cooperating businesses in Montpellier provide jobs for participants who gain practical experience in a French work environment.
Note: Only 3 credits total count toward French major.
Note: May be repeated for credit.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
FREN 561. Independent Study I1-3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
Description: Independent study in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
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FREN 562. Independent Study II1-3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Consent of department.
Description: Independent study in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
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FREN 590. Senior Capstone - CUE3 Units
Term Typically Offered: Occasionally Offered
Prerequisite(s): Declared French major, Senior standing, and completion of all 300- and 400-level requirements for the French major.
Description: Critical and reflective thinking to integrate undergraduate work and explore options for future employment.
Note: Required for all French majors.
Course Attribute(s): CUE - This course fulfills the Culminating Undergraduate Experience (CUE) requirement for certain degree programs. CUE courses are advanced-level courses intended for majors with at least 90 earned credits/senior-level status.
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FREN 599. Special Topics3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Description: Topics of a unique or specialized nature in French language, literature or culture.
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FREN 600. Advanced French Stylistics3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Graduate program in French.
Description: Analysis of French language usage, oral and written, with emphasis on grammar, lexicon, semantics and phonology.
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FREN 601. Studies in French Linguistics3 Units
Description: Exploration of issues in French linguistics.
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FREN 602. Studies in French Culture3 Units
Description: Exploration of issues in French culture.
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FREN 603. Studies in French Media3 Units
Description: Exploration of issues in French media.
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FREN 604. Studies in French Literature3 Units
Description: Exploration of issues in French literature.
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FREN 611. Teaching and Research Methods in French3 Units
Description: Introduction to teaching and research methods in French through observation, investigation and practice.
Note: Required of all French MA students.
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FREN 655. Independent Reading in French3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Graduate status.
Description: Readings in literature, civilization, culture, history, or linguistics.
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FREN 670. Special Topics3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Description: Selected topics in French language, literature, or culture. Topics chosen will reflect the needs of the students and the background of the instructor.
Note: May be repeated under different subtitles.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
FREN 680. Seminar3 Units
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Description: Selected writers or personalities in French language, literature, or culture. Topics chosen will reflect the needs of the students and the background of the instructor.
Note: May be repeated under different subtitles.
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FREN 690. Thesis3-6 Units
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FREN 699. Final Research Project3 Units
Prerequisite(s): 15 hours of graduate work.
Description: Production of a research paper on a French or francophone literary or cultural topic supervised by a French faculty member.
Note: Required of all French MA students.
For class offerings for a specific term, refer to the Schedule of Classes
