French Course Listing

Fren 101-102 ELEMENTARY FRENCH I & II

Introduction to French language and culture, aimed at developing basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing French. Three class meetings and
two audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions weekly provide students with novice-level proficiency in preparation for the intermediate-level sequence. Prereq
for FREN 102: Successful completion of FREN 101, satisfactory score on placement exam, or permission of program director. Offered: Fall (101); spring (102) Credits: 4 each course

Fren 110 ELEMENTARY PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT

Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by
individual student needs. Prereqs: Successful completion of FREN 101, 102, or the equivalent; and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request.
Credits: 1

Fren 201-202 INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I & II

Systematic review of French with continued emphasis on enhancing proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. Sequence
includes two class meetings and two audiovisual and computer laboratory sessions weekly to provide a setting for intermediate-level mastery. Completion of this
sequence fulfills the general education language requirement. Prereq for FREN 201: Successful completion of FREN 102 or satisfactory score on placement exam. Prereq for FREN 202: Successful completion of FREN 201. Offered: Fall (201), Spring (202),
Summer 1 (both, locally), and Summer 2 (both, abroad). Credits: 4 each course.

Fren 203 ACCELERATED INTERMEDIATE FRENCH

Accelerated intermediate course that compresses essential elements of FREN 201 and FREN 202 into one semester. Designed to develop cross-cultural understanding and proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding, it includes three class meetings and two laboratory sessions each week. Successful completion of this sequence fulfills the general education language requirement. Prereq: Grade of A in FREN 102 or the required score on the placement exam. Offered: Fall only. Credits: 4.

Fren 210 INTERMEDIATE PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT

Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by
individual student needs. Prereqs: Successful completion of FREN 201, 202, or the equivalent; and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request.
Credits: 1

Fren 301W CONVERSATION/COMPOSITION/GRAMMAR

Intensive practice of oral and written language skills and comprehensive review of advanced-level grammatical structures. Includes free and multi-draft composition
and stresses effective self-expression. Prereq: Successful completion of FREN 202, 203, or the equivalent. Offered: Fall only. Credits: 4

Fren 302W CONVERSATION/COMPOSITION/READING

Intensive practice of oral and written language skills and development of advanced level reading proficiency. Includes free and multi-draft composition and stresses
French cultural and literary traditions. Prereq: Successful completion of FREN 202, 203, or the equivalent. Offered: Spring only. Credits: 4

Fren 310 ADVANCED PROFICIENCY ENHANCEMENT

Mentored review and reinforcement of listening, speaking, reading, and/or writing skills, grammar structures, or career-oriented language context, as determined by
individual student needs in French at the advanced level. Prereqs: Successful completion of FREN 301W or 302W, and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1

Fren 311,321, and 331 DIRECTED TEACHING EXPERIENCE I, II & III

Guided practicum in language teaching to develop the individual’s linguistic, instructional, and leadership skills. Prereqs: FREN 202, 203, or the equivalent; and permission of program director. Credits: 1 each course.

Fren 315-316 FRENCH CIVILIZATION I & II

.Overview of French-speaking societies from an historical and contemporary perspective with emphasis on their customs, values, geography, artistic achievements,
and scientific discoveries. Prereq: FREN 202, 203, or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation. Credits: 4 each course

Fren 340 ADVANCED CAREER STUDIES

Mentored course in career-specific language acquisition at the advanced level. Course may be repeated if topics are different. Variable credit. Prereqs: Successful
completion of at least one upper-level course, or the equivalent, and permission of program director. Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1, 2, 3, or 4 respectively.

Fren 351 AND 352 LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD: ADVANCED FRENCH I AND II

Intensive practice of audio-lingual skills and advanced grammatical structures in a French-speaking setting abroad. Stresses practical communication and effective self expression in French. Credits: 4

Fren 353-354 LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD: CULTURAL STUDIES I & II

Study of French civilization and culture and overview of contemporary society in a French-speaking setting abroad. Credits: 4 each course.

Fren 360 FRENCH FOR MISSIONS INTERNSHIP

Missions fieldwork in a French-speaking country under the direction of a Samford mentor and on-site mission personnel. Open to all students with intermediate-mid
language proficiency or higher. May also count as an upper-level major elective. Prereqs: Permission of French program director and WLAC language missions coordinator. Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1-4 each term of service.

Fren 370 FRENCH FOR BUSINESS

Study of intercultural communication and advanced French language proficiency as needed for business contexts. Stresses commercial vocabulary, correspondence, and documentation appropriate to a variety of professional settings. Open to any student with advanced proficiency, this very practical course may count as an upper level elective. Required for language and world trade concentration. Offered: Fall or spring, as needed. Credits: 4

Fren 375 ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND SYNTAX

In-depth study of grammar and syntactical structures aimed at improving student language skills. Utilizes a variety of methodologies including, but not limited to,
composition, translation, and stylistic analysis. Prereq: Successful completion of one four-credit, 300-level course or permission of the program director. Offered: On rotation. Credits: 4

Fren 401W-402W FRENCH LITERATURE I & II

Survey of the principal figures and literary movements of France from its beginnings to the present day. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library
research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in French. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least two 300-level courses, preferably FREN 302W; and FREN 315, 316, or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation. Credits: 4 each course

Fren 405W-406W SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE I & II

Study of selected French authors, literary movements, themes, or genres. Stresses reading of primary works, critical analysis, library research, multi-draft composition, and continued development of advanced oral and written language proficiency within a literary context. Interactive class conducted in French. Course(s) may be repeated for credit if topics are different. Prereqs: Successful completion of at least two 300-level courses, preferably FREN 302W; and FREN 315, 316, or the equivalent. Offered: On rotation. Credits: 4 each course

Fren 424 SENIOR CAPSTONE:SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Study of fundamental strategies that form the infrastructure of the teaching process for certification at all levels of second-language acquisition methodology, P-12 or
7-12. Emphasis on materials and methods appropriate to the designated levels of learning while promoting awareness of the multiple facets of language learning.
Capstone course for seniors seeking teacher certification that also includes preparation for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Offered: Fall or spring, as needed. Credits: 4

Fren 432 LANGUAGE-ACROSS-THE-CURRICULUM

Mentored experience in the reading of content-specific texts. Course may be repeated for credit with different host classes. Prereqs: Successful completion of at
least one upper-level French course or the equivalent, concurrent enrollment in an approved host class in another discipline, and permission of program director.
Offered: Upon request. Credits: 1

Fren 442W SENIOR CAPSTONE: RESEARCH AND WRITING

Research and writing course designed to synthesize skills acquired and knowledge gained in previous coursework. Under a mentor’s guidance, students develop a thesis, propose a solution to a problem, or produce and perform a creative work. Capstone course for language and literature majors that also includes literary readings and preparation for exit oral and writing proficiency exams. Required of all first majors. Prereqs: Senior standing, successful completion of at least one 400-level literature course, and permission of program director. Offered: Fall or spring, as needed. Credits: 4

Fren 450 SPECIAL STUDIES

Mentored, independent study in language, culture, or literature. Variable credit. Prereqs: At least one upper-level course or the equivalent, and permission of program director and instructor. Offered: As needed. Credits: 1-4

Fren 470 SENIOR CAPSTONE: INTERNATIONAL TRADE INTERNSHIP

Directed student internship in an international business setting in the U.S. or abroad, mentored by Samford faculty and supervised by on-site agency personnel.
Language and world trade seniors complete 160 hours of on-site work, maintain journals in the target language, and prepare for exit oral and writing proficiency
exams. Prereqs: Senior standing, successful completion of course FREN 370W, and permission of program director. Offered: As needed. Credits: 4