Catalog & Student Handbook

French Courses

Please note that the frequency of course offerings below is subject to change without notice, because of changes in faculty availability, sabbaticals and leaves, and other circumstances. Please consult the latest Schedule of Classes (and supplement), myBerea, revisions to online Catalog, and/or the Director of General Education to determine if a course will be offered during a certain term or year, especially if Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a factor.

FRN 101

Intro to Frn Lang & Culture I

Offered: Typically every Fall Term

Basic French emphasizing all four language skills (listening, speak?ing, reading, and writing) fully integrated with culture.
1 Course Credit

FRN 102

Intro to Frn Lang & Culture II

Prerequisite: FRN 101 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically every Spring Term

Continuation of basic French as begun in FRN 101.
1 Course Credit

FRN 103

Intermediate French III

Prerequisite: FRN 102 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically every Fall Term

Continued development of French language skills fully integrated with culture.
1 Course Credit

FRN 140

Frn Civilization Past/Present

Offered: Typically alternate years, usually in the Fall (next offered Fall 2009)

History of France from Gaul to the present day; introduction to contemporary French institutions (e.g., schools, cuisine); and everyday life. Western History Perspective. NOTE: Taught in English.
1 Course Credit

FRN 186

Special Topics

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit

FRN 286

Special Topics

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit

FRN 300

Intermediate French IV

Prerequisite: FRN 103 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically alternate years, usually in the Spring (next offered Spring 2010)

Completion of the four-term foundation in French language and culture; increased attention to self-expression and francophone cultures.
1 Course Credit

FRN 310

Grammar and Composition

Prerequisite: FRN 103 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2011)

Advanced grammar exercises, translation reading, and composition.
1 Course Credit

FRN 315

Adv French Language Seminar

Prerequisite: FRN 310 with a grade of C or higher, OR permission of instructor

Offered: Typically alternate years, usually in the Spring (next offered term yet to be determined)

Introduction to versification, explication de texte, basic comparative stylistics, and other techniques used in the advanced study of French.
1 Course Credit

FRN 320

Panorama of French Lit I

Prerequisite: FRN 310 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A survey of French literature from the Middle Ages to 1715. Arts Perspective.
1 Course Credit

FRN 321

Panorama of French Lit II

Prerequisite: FRN 320 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A survey of French literature from 1715 to the 20th century. Arts Perspective.
1 Course Credit

FRN 325

Seventeenth Century Frn Lit

Prerequisite: FRN 320 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow (next offered Spring 2010)

Classicism; selected works including those of Corneille, Racine, and Moliere. Arts Perspective.
1 Course Credit

FRN 330

Nineteenth Century French Lit

Prerequisite: FRN 321 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

Selected prose and poetry. Arts Perspective.
1 Course Credit

FRN 340

Twentieth Century French Lit

Prerequisite: FRN 321 with a grade of C or higher, or permission of instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

Selected prose and poetry. Arts Perspective.
1 Course Credit

FRN 386

Special Topics

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit

FRN 390A

Independent Study

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course Credit

FRN 390B

Independent Study w/o ALE

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course Credit

FRN 395

Internship

Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing

Offered: Typically every term

An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to three course credits in one 14-week term or one course credit in Short Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. This course may be used to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits

FRN 397A

Team Initiated Study

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course Credit

FRN 397B

Team Initiated Study w/o ALE

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course Credit

FRN 398

Directed Study

Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor

Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit

FRN 486

Special Topics

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit

FRN 490A

Independent Study

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course Credit

FRN 490B

Independent Study w/o ALE

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course Credit

FRN 495

Internship

Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing

Offered: Typically every term

An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to three course credits in one 14-week term or one course credit in Short Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. This course may be used to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits

FRN 497A

Team Initiated Study

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course Credit

FRN 497B

Team Initiated Study w/o ALE

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.
1 Course Credit

FRN 498

Directed Study

Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor

Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit

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This online publication is the official text of the Berea College Catalog & Student Handbook. Berea College reserves the right to amend, revise, or modify content within this publication at any time.

Effective Date: 9-1-2009

Approved by: Rita Fox