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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
FR 280 French Civilization and Culture 3 CR
Promotes understanding of the history and culture of the French with emphasis on arts, politics, language, thought and lifestyle. Readings, films, the visual arts and music are incorporated. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: FR 201 and 202 or placement.
FR 281 Francophone Civilization and Culture 3 CR
Content varies. Promotes understanding of Francophone peoples through their histories, cultures, politics, religious beliefs and lifestyles. Readings, films, the visual arts and music are incorporated. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: FR 201 and 202 or placement.
FR 282 Business French 3–4 CR
Focuses on commercial French style and cultural aspects of business life in France and the Francophone world. Emphasis on commercial vocabulary and idioms most used in business situations.
Prerequisite: FR 152 or placement.
FR 283 Franco–Italian Connections 3–4 CR
Content varies. Comparative course focusing on historical and cultural connections and contrasts between France and Italy. May treat particular period (war years, contemporary times). Can include literature, film, music and the visual arts. Taught in English with language-specific assignments for foreign language students.
Prerequisite: FR 201 and 202 or placement.
FR 315 Paris 3 CR
Focuses on culture of Paris through art, history, literature, music, film and popular culture. May treat particular period (Paris during the Revolution, contemporary Paris). May include issues such as Paris as cultural center, expatriates in Paris and the future of the city. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: FR 201 and 202 or placement.
FR 316 Quebec 3 CR
Focuses on Quebec region in its historical and cultural contexts. Includes issues such as national identity, language and the relationship to France. Taught in French.
Prerequisite: FR 201 and 202 or placement.
 
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