Course Listings
French (FRE)
1301 Elementary French
Introduction to French language and cultures; practice in three communicative modes: interpersonal, presentational (speaking, writing), and interpretive (listening, reading). Progress from novice toward intermediate-level proficiency
1302 Elementary French
Prerequisite(s): FRE 1301.
Introduction to French language and cultures; practice in three communicative modes: interpersonal, presentational (speaking, writing), and interpretive (listening, reading). Progress from novice toward intermediate-level proficiency. Continuation of FRE 1301.
1412 Accelerated Elementary French
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate score on departmental placement exam or departmental approval.
An intensive course in first-year college French especially for students with two-three years of high school French. Covers the content of FRE 1301 and 1302 in only one semester. Fulfills the language requirement only when combined with FRE 2310 and 2320 (or the equivalent unless stipulated otherwise). As grammar is reviewed, emphasis is placed on the major skill areas (ACTFL Guidelines): reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cultural awareness.
2310 Intermediate French
Prerequisite(s): FRE 1302 or 1412 or appropriate score on departmental placement exam; or departmental consent.
Introduction to French language and cultures; practice in three communicative modes: interpersonal, presentational (speaking, writing), and interpretive (listening, reading). Progress from novice toward intermediate-level proficiency.
2312 Intermediate French for Business
Prerequisite(s): FRE 1302 or FRE 1412, or appropriate score on departmental placement exam.
Introduction to French business publications and development of communication skills within a business context. This course is designed primarily for students seeking a B.B.A. degree, but may be substituted for FRE 2310 and used in fulfillment of the foreign language requirement in the College of Arts and Sciences.
2320 Passport to the French-Speaking World
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2310 or 2312 or appropriate score on departmental placement exam or departmental approval.
An exploration of the numerous facets of French and Francophone culture including art, music, cinema, literature, history, geography, cuisine, media, and pop culture while expanding upon the language skills developed in the preceding three semesters.
2321 French for Health Professions (2320 equivalent)
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2310 or 2312 or appropriate score on departmental placement exam or departmental approval.
Intermediate French course designed to meet the needs and interests of prospective medical and health-care professionals.
3301 Advanced French Grammar
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
A review of familiar French grammar and an exploration of complex grammatical structures in a communicative context.
3302 Conversational French
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
Conversation, original composition.
3305 Introduction to Commercial French
Prerequisite(s): One 3000 level French course or consent of division director.
Study of the essential vocabulary and style specific to French business, the basic workings of the French economy, the services which support the system. Discussions and oral reports in French, translations, writing business correspondence.
3306 French Phonetics
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
A review of the French sound system through practice in pronunciation.
3307 Bon appétit!: Cuisine and Culture in the French-Speaking World
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
The cuisine and culture of France and the Francophone world.
3308 French & Francophone Pop Culture
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
Popular culture in France and the Francophone world as represented in film, music, popular literature, mass media, gastronomy, and fashion.
3309 French Art in Conversation
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
Conversation course focusing on French and Francophone art.
3310 Introduction to French Literature
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
Introduction to French literature through the study of selected major works.
3312 Children's Literature in French
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
Children's literary genres including the classic novel, the short story, picture books, folk and fairy tales, as well as African contes.
3315 Panorama of French Theater
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
A study of French theater involving the reading, discussion, viewing, and performance of representative plays from the middle ages to the twentieth century.
3320 Conversation and Composition in Paris
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
Further development of communication skills through discussions, projects, and original composition. Geared to the intensive environment of the Baylor in Paris program.
3325 Advanced Conversation and Composition
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
Advanced oral and written communication.
3327 French Music Without Borders
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
An exploration of the diverse landscape of French and Francophone music, from classical compositions and iconic chansons to contemporary pop and electronic beats.
3328 Around the Francophone World in 45 Days
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
Introduction to Francophone cultures around the world, including arts, films, and literatures.
3330 Introduction to French Cinema
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
An introduction to French cinema through the study of selected French movies.
3337 French Civilization
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
The social, cultural, historical and intellectual aspects of French civilization from its origins to the twentieth century.
3338 Contemporary France
Prerequisite(s): One 3000 level French course or consent of division director.
Contemporary French Culture from the beginning of the Fifth Republic in 1958 to the present.
3340 Paris: A Cultural Overview
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
The culture, history and urban make-up of Paris as well as its place in French literature, cinema and the "chanson." Use of texts, music, film and the internet.
3341 Tour de France: Regions and Provinces
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
The cultural, economic, geographical and historical aspects of France's regions and former provinces.
3348 A Moveable Feast: An Exploration of Paris and Its Culture
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
Chronological study of Paris through literary texts, theatrical presentations, and excursions to cultural and historic sites in and around the city.
3351 Introduction to French Linguistics
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
The systematic study of the sounds, structures, and meanings of the French language and its dialects.
3352 French: Past, Present, Future
Prerequisite(s): FRE 2320 or 2321.
Studies the historical evolution of the French language through Old French, Middle French, and into the modern era. Explores linguistic shifts, cultural influences and grammatical and phonological changes.
3V70 Special Problems 1 to 3 sem. hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of division director.
With content changed, this course may be repeated once for credit.
4301 Topics in French Grammar
Prerequisite(s): FRE 3301 or consent of instructor.
Continued study of French grammar focusing on problematic structures.
4315 Methods of Foreign Language Teaching (Cross-listed as GER 4315 and SPA 4315)
Theoretical and historical bases with practical applications in communication methodology. Introduction to professional activities and materials. Although this course cannot be counted toward the first or second teaching field, it will be counted toward a major in Spanish.
4328 Francophone Culture and Literature
Prerequisite(s): One 3000 level French course or consent of division director.
Selected readings, films and music from Francophone Africa, Caribbean, America and Asia.
4330 Survey of French Cinema (cross-listed as FDM 4330)
Prerequisite(s): Upper-level standing or consent of the instructor.
The history of French cinema from the Lumiere brothers in the 1890s to contemporary French film. Taught in English and does not count towards the language requirement (i.e. this course cannot be used as a substitute for FRE 2310/2320. However, this course does count towards the French minor or major).
4331 French Writers and Ideas I: From Roland to Revolution
Prerequisite(s): One 3000 level French course or consent of division director.
French literature from its beginning through the eighteenth century.
4332 French Writers and Ideas II: From Romanticism to Post-Modernism
Prerequisite(s): One 3000 level French course or consent of division director.
French literature of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
4341 French Media
Prerequisite(s): One 3000 level French course or consent of division director.
Current newspaper and magazine articles, recordings of radio broadcasts, and video cassettes are used to increase language skills and understanding of contemporary French culture.
43C0 French Senior Capstone
Prerequisite(s): Three French courses at the 3000/4000 level and upper-level standing.
The study of a general theme from both a literary and cultural perspective. Topic varies from year to year.
4V90 Independent Study 1 to 3 sem. hrs.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of division director.
Independent study in French language or literature in consultation with a professor. Examination and term paper. With content changed, this course may be repeated once for credit.
**5370 French for Grad Students I**
Reading of intermediate-level French texts. No previous language experience required. Limited to graduate students or to undergraduates by petition. Does not count toward foreign language requirement for undergraduate students.
**5371 French for Grad Students II**
Prerequisite(s): FRE 5370 or consent of instructor.
Continuation of FRE 5370. Reading of intermediate-level French texts. No previous language experience required. Limited to graduate students or to undergraduates by petition. Does not count toward foreign language requirement for undergraduate students.
**Course description: 5370/71 are two-semester summer intensive courses that will be offered during the first and second summer sessions—two sections of FRE, one each in Summer I and again in II. Students will learn the essentials of pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar to enable them to read and comprehend scholarly writings in French that are specific to their areas of specialization. Completion of both courses (taught concurrently) and a grade of “B,” or higher, in the second class (FRE 5371) will satisfy the requirement for reading knowledge in a foreign language for most of those degree programs at Baylor University that have a foreign language proficiency requirement. (Note: Check your degree program to determine if this method is valid for you. If taking an Oral and a Reading Examination as required by your degree program, you may still take the courses as preparation for the reading portion of the exam.)