| FRN 111-112. | Beginning French I-II | |
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| 4 credits each | ||
| FRN 111 or Permission for 112 | ||
| Introduction to French. Primary objective is to help students acquire necessary basic skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Secondary objective is to provide insight on French culture and society. | ||
| FRN 169-*369. | Quebec | |
| 4 credits | ||
| An introduction to the province of Quebec, designed for students with one year of college French or more. Readings cover the history of the province, its political struggles, and its artistic expression. Includes a visit to Montreal, and extended stay at Laval University, museum visitations, and limited excursions. Spring Term. | ||
| FRN 170-*370. | Paris in May | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Provides two academic components: language study and French culture. Students attend a regular language class through Alma College at the Alliance Français (any level) and study cultural history of Paris through selected readings, directed visits and shows. Spring Term. | ||
| FRN 207-*307. | French Conversation I- II | |
| 2 credits | ||
| Extensive class discussion, oral reports, summaries of selected readings and viewing materials to develop fluency in oral expression and comprehension. Reading and discussion of numerous topics, which change each year. May be repeated for up to four credits. Does not count toward major or minor. | ||
| FRN 221-222. | Intermediate French I-II | |
| 4 credits each | ||
| FRN 112 or Placement | ||
| Systematic study of grammar and further development of speaking and writing skills through readings and discussions. | ||
| FRN 255. | French Literature in Translation | |
| 4 credits | ||
| A study of representative literary works in translation from the French canon. Readings/lecture/discussion in English. | ||
| FRN 291-*391. | French Language Studies | |
| 2-4 credits | ||
| Further study of grammar and development of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. | ||
| FRN 292-*392. | Targeted French Language Studies | |
| 2-4 credits | ||
| Targeted study of written French, oral French, or pronunciation. | ||
| FRN 293-*393. | Studies in History and Civilization | |
| 2-4 credits | ||
| Topics in French, Francophone, or regional history, culture, art, or film. | ||
| FRN 294-*394. | Studies in French and Francophone Literature | |
| 2-4 credits | ||
| Studies in literature on a variety of topics or genres. | ||
| FRN 295-*395. | Studies in Business French | |
| 2-4 credits | ||
| Study of business French for commercial communication with the French-speaking world. | ||
| FRN *301. | Current Issues | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Advanced composition and conversation. Contemporary French social problems contrasted with those of the U.S. using newspapers, magazines and TV broadcasts. | ||
| FRN *321. | French Composition and Conversation | |
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4 credits | |
| FRN 222 | ||
| Advanced composition and conversation with extensive writing and emphasis on speaking skills. Includes reading, discussions and debate on a wide variety of cultural topics. | ||
| FRN *350. | Study in French Literature | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Permission | ||
| Studies in literature which emphasize different centuries, genres or themes. May be taken more than once for credit. | ||
| FRN *354. | From La Belle Époque to the 1990s | |
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4 credits | |
| Permission | ||
| Study of major literary movements and authors of the 20th century. | ||
| FRN *355-*356. | History of French Literature I-II | |
| 4 credits each | ||
| Permission | ||
| Study in French literature from its origins to the late 20th century. Readings from significant works of each literary period. | ||
| FRN *360. | Francophone Literature | |
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4 credits | |
| Studies in French-speaking, non-European countries' literatures. Addresses Afro-French literature, French-Caribbean literature, or French-Canadian literature. | ||
| FRN *371-*372. | History of French Civilization I-II | |
| 4 credits each | ||
| Permission | ||
| Introduction to French civilization and culture. Political, social and religious institutions; art, architecture, music and literature. French civilization to 1715 (FRN 371); and from 1715 to present (FRN 372). | ||
| FRN *377. | Studies in French Film | |
| 4 credits | ||
| FRN 222 | ||
| Studies in French film, emphasizing the critical analysis of technical and artistic applications, socio-historical contexts and directors' personal styles. | ||
| FRN *380. | Topics in French Language, Literature and Civilization | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Various topics such as Afro-French literature and culture, the French novel, the short story, French literary criticism and theory, study of individual authors, social structures in modern France, the press in France, the French educational system, modern French art and others. | ||
| FRN *495. | Senior Thesis Part I | |
| 1 credit | ||
| Prior to enrollment in FRN 500. Designed to set the preliminary work toward the senior thesis in motion. Students will be required to work on a bibliography, outline, and prospectus of the forthcoming thesis. | ||
| FRN *499. | Independent Study | |
| 4 credits | ||
| Senior Standing and Permission | ||
| FRN *500. | Senior Thesis | |
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4 credits | |
Courses
Since 2003, twenty-seven Alma College students have won prestigious national fellowships, scholarships and awards, including 15 Fulbright fellowships and multiple Truman, Udall, and Gates-Cambridge scholarships.
Graduate Profile
Becky Moore
Graduation: 1996
Major: French
Becky Shelley Moore was attracted to the French program at Alma College because it offered an opportunity to spend a semester in France.
“My experience overseas was incredible and life-shaping,” the 1996 graduate says.
“I feel so fortunate to have had that rich experience with all the support set up through Alma’s collaboration with L’Alliance Française. Living and learning in France was the highlight of my French studies in college!”