French Undergraduate Courses

Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.

For course syllabi, see the departmental website.

FRE 101 FIRST YEAR FRENCH (4)

Introduces the basic skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Fundamentals of grammar, basic vocabulary, conversation, and culture through a variety of approaches. CU

FRE 102 FIRST YEAR FRENCH (4)

Continuation of FRE 101. Prerequisite: FRE 101 or International Student Group CU

FRE 198 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

FRE 199 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

FRE 201 SECOND YEAR FRENCH (4)

Continuation of FRE 101 and 102. Prerequisite: FRE 102 or International Student Group CU

FRE 202 SECOND YEAR FRENCH (4)

Designed to consolidate and increase the basic skills: comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Expansion of vocabulary and cultural awareness with particular emphasis on reading. Course conducted entirely in French. Prerequisite: FRE 201 or International Student Group CU

FRE 202H SECOND YEAR FRENCH - HONORS (4)

FRE 223 FRENCH STUDY ABROAD (3-6)

Involves spending time in a French-speaking country, possibly living with a local family, and attending intensive classes at an institute or working as an intern. Available only at study abroad sites; contact the Department of Modern Languages and NAU's Office of International Studies for more information. Department consent required.

FRE 299 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

FRE 303 INTERMED STYLISTICS (3)

FRE 303W INTERMEDIATE STYLISTICS AND ORAL EXPRESSION (3)

Emphasizes written and spoken French, with a cultural component and an intensive review of grammar. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or International Student Group JWRT

FRE 304W INTERMEDIATE STYLISTICS AND ORAL EXPRESSION (3)

Continuation of FRE 303W. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: FRE 202 or International Student Group JWRT

FRE 321 SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE: MIDDLE AGES TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY (3)

Introduces masterpieces of French prose, poetry, and drama. Presentation of explication de texte method and overview of different periods of literature. Prerequisite: (FRE 202 with a grade greater than or equal to B) or International Student Group

FRE 322 SURVEY OF FRENCH LITERATURE: NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURIES (3)

Introduces the masterpieces of French prose, poetry, and drama. Presentation of explication de texte method and overview of different periods of literature. Prerequisite: FRE 321 or International Student Group

FRE 323 INTERMEDIATE STUDY ABROAD (1-6)

Intermediate academic study in French language, literature, or culture. Available only at study abroad sites; contact the Department of Modern Languages and NAU's Office of International Studies for more information. May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit with different content. Prerequisite: as appropriate; placement determined by exam at Study Abroad site. Department consent required.

FRE 323H INTERMEDIATE STUDY ABROAD - HONORS (1-6)

FRE 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)

Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only. Fee required. No repeat limit.

FRE 398 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

FRE 399 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)

In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.

FRE 401 FRENCH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES (1-3)

Preparation for special types of careers. Varies from commercial French to international relations, translation and interpretation, and other professionally specific topics. May be taken more than once if content varies. Prerequisite: FRE 303W or International Student Group

FRE 402 FRENCH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES (1-3)

Continuation of FRE 401. May be taken more than once if content varies. Prerequisite: FRE 303W or International Student Group

FRE 403C ADVANCED STYLISTICS AND ORAL EXPRESSION (3)

Emphasizes refinement of oral expression and intensive advanced practice in writing French, with a cultural component. Prerequisite: FRE 304W or International Student Group CAP

FRE 404C ADVANCED STYLISTICS AND ORAL EXPRESSION (3)

Continuation of FRE 403C. Prerequisite: FRE 304W or International Student Group CAP

FRE 405 FRENCH CIVILIZATION (3)

French civilization to French Revolution. Crosslisted as WLLC 405. Prerequisite: FRE 304W

FRE 406 FRENCH CIVILIZATION (3)

French civilization from French Revolution to present. Crosslisted as WLLC 406. Prerequisite: FRE 304W

FRE 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)

Individualized supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.

FRE 411 MASTERPIECES OF FRENCH PROSE (3)

Novels, short stories, and/or essays from at least two centuries. Selections vary but may include such authors as Rabelais, Montaigne, Voltaire, Balzac, Flaubert, Proust, and others. Prerequisite: FRE 321

FRE 412 MASTERPIECES OF FRENCH PROSE (3)

Continuation of FRE 411. Prerequisite: FRE 321

FRE 421 TOPICS IN FRENCH LITERATURE (3)

Thematic approach to special topics in French and Francophone literature. Prerequisite: FRE 322 with grade greater than or equal to B

FRE 421H TOPICS IN FRENCH LITERATURE - HONORS (3)

Thematic approach to special topics in French and Francophone literature. Prerequisite: FRE 322 with grade greater than or equal to B and Honors Student Group

FRE 422 TOPICS IN FRENCH LITERATURE (3)

Continuation of FRE 421. Prerequisite: FRE 322 with grade greater than or equal to B

FRE 423 ADVANCED STUDY ABROAD (1-6)

Advanced academic study in French language, literature, or culture. Available only at study abroad sites; contact the Department of Modern Languages and NAU's Office of International Studies for more information. May be repeated for up to 18 hours of credit with different content. Prerequisite: as appropriate; placement determined by exam at Study Abroad site. Department consent required.

FRE 430 LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODS (3)

Exploration and practice of various methods, techniques, and approaches in effective foreign-language teaching. For teaching majors and minors only. Department consent required. Prerequisite: FRE 403C and 404C

FRE 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)

Individualized original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only.

FRE 485C UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)

Individualized original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Letter grade or pass-fail. Department consent required. CAP

FRE 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)

Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Letter grade or pass-fail. Department consent required.

FRE 498 SENIOR SEMINAR (1-3)

Integrates theory and practice, with emphasis on historical, contemporary, and future issues. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit.

FRE 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)

Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.