French Courses (FRN)

Note: For additional information, see Placement in Academic Courses.

FRN 1101 Introductory French I (3)
    Introduction to the French language and culture.
FRN 1102 Introductory French II (3)
    Introduction to the French language and culture. 
FRN 2201 Intermediate French I (3)
    Reinforcement of fundamental skills, study of sophisticated language structures and reading of simple French prose and poetry. Prerequisite: FRN 1102 or equivalent.
FRN 2202 Intermediate French II (3)
    Reinforcement of grammatical skills, reading of simple French prose and poetry, composition and conversation. Prerequisite: FRN 2201 or equivalent.
FRN 3301 Advanced French I (3)
    Advanced-level reading, intensive work on composition, comprehensive treatment of French phonetics. Prerequisite: FRN 2202 or equivalent.
FRN 3302 Advanced French II (3)
    Advanced-level reading, intensive work on composition, aural comprehension, and practical conversation facility. Prerequisite: FRN 2202 or equivalent. 
FRN 3303 French Culture and Civilization (3)
    A survey of the geography, history, cultural achievements, institutions and daily life of the French. Prerequisite: FRN 3301 or equivalent.
FRN 3310 French Culture on Location I (3-TBA)
    An in-depth presentation of French culture combining lectures, readings, films, audiotapes, discussions and intensive language practice on the Troy campus with on-site visit to a Francophone environment. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
FRN 3311 French Culture on Location II (3-TBA)
    An in-depth presentation of French culture combing lectures, readings, films, audiotapes, discussions and intensive language practice on the Troy campus with on-site visit to a Francophone environment. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
FRN 4401 French Literature I (3)
    French literature from the Middle Ages through the Revolution of 1789. Prerequisite: FRN 3301 or 3302.
FRN 4402 French Literature II (3)
    French literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: FRN 3301 or 3302.
FRN 4491- Guided Independent Research (1-3 credit hours per course per semester)
  4492 Additional information is indexed under Guided Independent Research and Study.
FRN 4493- Guided Independent Study (1-3 credit hours per course per semester)
  4494 Additional information is indexed under Guided Independent Research and Study.