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FRENCH 590
590-103
Beginning French
4 Cr.
Continuation of 590-102 Beginning French. Practice in constructing sentences and expressing thoughts in French through spontaneous discussions chosen from selected readings and cultural topics. laboratory drill. lecture 4 hours. laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: 590102 Beginning French or two years of high school French.
590-201
Intermediate French
4 Cr.
Introduction to more advanced vocabulary and speech patterns in order to facilitate the transition from simple to complex reading material, acquainting the student with French literature and civilization. Systematic review of grammar. laboratory drill. lecture 3 hours. laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: 590-103 Beginning French or two years of high school French.
590-202
Intermediate French
4 Cr.
Strengthening facility of oral and written expression in the language. Building of more advanced vocabulary and sentence structure by means of selections from French literature. laboratory drill. lecture 3 hours. laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: 590-201 Intermediate French or two years of high school French.
590-203
Intermediate French
4 Cr.
Oral and written expression in the foreign language are further developed. literary selections are to be discussed to gain deeper understanding and appreciation of French thought and culture. laboratory drill. lecture 3 hours. laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: 590202 Intermediate French or three years of high school French.
590-251
French Conversation and Composition
4 Cr.
Discussion of topics of everyday life, colloquialisms, vocabulary distinctions and improvement of speech patterns. Practice in writing compositions. lecture 3 hours. laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: 590203 Intermediate French or concurrent enrollment with consent of department or three years of high school French.
590-252
French Civilization and literature
4 Cr.
Introduction to the civilization and literature of France. Emphasis on the interrelationship between history and geography of France and its culture. lecture 3 hours. laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: 590-203 Intermediate French or concurrent enrollment with consent of department or three years of high school French.
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