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• FRN 103: Intermediate French

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Continuation of FRN102. Both textbook and authentic materials used to enable students to express themselves on a variety of topics concerning self, family, friends, and their communities. Reading, writing, listening and speaking are combined to explore the history, geography, music, arts, and film of the French-speaking world. Prerequisite:    FRN 102 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• FRN 150: French Civilization

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Overview of French cultural traditions from early times to the present followed by an examination of the French way of thinking in terms of myth and reality through a survey of French education, politics, geography and sociology. Examines French-speaking civilizations in Africa, North America, and the West Indies. Taught in English; a reading knowledge of French helpful but not essential for non-majors.
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• FRN 190: General Education Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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• FRN 202: Intermediate Conversation Through the Media

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Designated to promote and improve speaking and listening comprehension skills in the language through explorations of various contemporary media. Utilizing radio and television broadcasts, Internet materials, video, film, and audio programs and the tradition of printed text, students consider current topics of interest through discussion, debate and oral presentations. Special attention given to vocabulary building and improving students' oral/aural proficiency. May be taken concurrently with FRN103 with permission of the department.
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• FRN 204: Ideas and Cultures from the French-Speaking World

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduction to comparative cultural studies of the French and Francophone world. Exploration of the rich cultural exchanges among Francophone communities with an emphasis on their geographical, historical and social contexts undertaken. Sustained attention will be given to oral and written expression.
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• FRN 211: Intermediate French Grammar

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This grammar course will hone previously acquired skills with verbs will introduced to additional tenses as well as moods. Students will continue developing their writing skills with simple sentences and will be encouraged to develop compound sentences. The linguistic elements will be contextualized in cultural issues to develop oral and written expression.
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• FRN 300: Advanced French Conversation

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will allow students to develop their French-speaking skills through listening, reading and discussion of authentic material representing French socio-cultural realities including economics, politics, popular culture, and family life in the 21st century. Designed to improve and refine communicative skills, this course emphasizes listening comprehension and fluency in speaking, and provides students the opportunity to practice the language through discussion of topics of interest and exploration of a variety of media. Through oral presentations, debates, collaborative projects, and other assignments, FRN 300 prepares students to express opinions and points of view in order to attain the proficiency level of Advanced Low following the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) guidelines. The course in taught in French. Prerequisite:    (FRN 202 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR FRN 204 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D) AND FRN 211 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• FRN 308: Diction et Comprehension

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Intensive pronunciation and intonation drills supported by examination of phonetic principles. Sound production is stressed and student will learn to distinguish stylistic nuances in phonetic variants. Graduated listening comprehension exercises train the student to understand various style levels, regional and national variations in accent, etc. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    FRN 202 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR FRN 204 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• FRN 309: French Grammar

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines in detail the structure of the French language. Extensive oral and written exercises are designed to provide the more advanced student with a mastery of those elements of French which pose the greatest difficulties for the American student. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    FRN 202 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR FRN 204 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• FRN 316: Composition and Stylistics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Intended to help develop basic writing skills in sustained contexts: narratives, descriptions, dialogs, essays, etc. Emphasizes syntax of written French at formal and semiformal levels. If prerequisite courses are not met instructor approval is required. Prerequisite:    FRN 202 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR FRN 204 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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