CURRICULUM GUIDE 43 FRE 421 Honors French IV: Contemporary Issues in the French-Speaking World One credit. Prerequisite: FRE 311, FRE 321, or equivalent. Placement based on screening process. If you have demonstrated a keen interest and ability in the language, this enriched course is appropriate for you. The content is similar to French 411; however, you will be expected to have a greater sophistication in your linguistic abilities. FRE 511 French V: Advanced Placement French Language One credit. Prerequisite: FRE 411, FRE 414, FRE 421, or equivalent. Placement based on screening process. This course is dedicated to the study of contemporary Francophone societies and their evolutions during the past century. You will explore the themes of global challenges, science and technology, beauty and aesthetics, public and personal identities, families and communities, and contemporary life. With your classmates, you will also examine colonization in order to understand its continuing influence in the French-speaking world. Course materials include excerpts from books, newspapers, magazine articles, films, documentaries, and music. The work of writers, journalists, singers, and artists will be used to consider their views on historical and current social events. FRE 611 Contemporary French and Francophone Culture Through Literature and Film One credit. Prerequisite: FRE 511 or equivalent. Placement based on screening process. This advanced course will allow you to explore various aspects of contemporary French and Francophone culture, using literature and film as a backdrop to study current events and issues. Topics of study include globalization and identity in a globalized society, humor as a cultural concept, language use among different groups of people, social class and hierarchies, feminism, food, religion, and education. You will engage in a variety of tasks designed to advance your level of language proficiency. These tasks will include large assessments (both creative and analytical) and small assessments, such as reading responses and current-events presentations. If you are a native French speaker, this course is appropriate for you.
LATIN Latin explores the language of Ancient Rome and the cultures of the Ancient Mediterranean World. When you study the Latin language, you glean valuable insight into the ways in which the past has shaped the world’s current languages, literature, religions, political and scientific thinking, and artistic traditions. LAT 111 Latin I One credit. Prerequisite: None. This course introduces you to Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary; acquaints you with Latin literature; and explores Roman civilization and culture. Latin 111 is primarily a reading course, with a focus on preparing you to read the great literature of the Latin tradition. You will gain a broad overview of the systems of verbs, adjectives, and nouns in Latin. In addition, the course emphasizes the acquisition and refinement of the study skills necessary to master the forms and vocabulary of the language. A combination of classroom instruction and independent projects will introduce you to the history and culture of the classical Roman world. This course will prepare you for Latin 211, but can also be viewed as a stand-alone introduction to the formal study of language and to the culture, history, and literature of classical Greece and Rome. LAT 211 Latin II One credit. Prerequisite: LAT 111 or equivalent. Placement based on screening process. Latin II continues the study of Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary begun in Latin I. You will complete your overview of all of the declensions of nouns and all of the tenses of verbs in active and passive voices. Subordinate clauses and subjunctive mood are introduced. You will extend your reading skills and your knowledge of Roman history and culture through a combination of independent projects and engagement with authentic Latin literature. In addition, you will build your proficiency in Latin composition. LAT 311 Latin III One credit. Prerequisite: LAT 211 or equivalent. Placement based on screening process. This course completes the study of Latin grammar and syntax and continues the expansion of your reading vocabulary. Subordinate clauses and indirect statements are spotlighted. You will continue your survey of Latin literature, exploring the genres of prose, poetry, oratory, and letters by reading unadapted selections from a range of authors, including Catullus, Cicero, Pliny the Elder, Caesar, and Eutropius. While reading proficiency is underscored in the third level of the language, you will also hone your skills in recitation and you will continue to develop proficiency in Latin composition.