| FRE 1100: Elementary French (1-5) Offerings |
| Elementary French in Paris Study Abroad program or in European Quarter. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits. |
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| FRE 1101: Elementary French I (5) Offerings |
| Builds proficiency in the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in the French language. Investigates French culture and its relationship to the language. |
| Attributes:Foreign Language Comp
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| FRE 1102: Elementary French II (5) Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FRE 1101 or permission of instructor. Builds proficiency in the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in the French language. Investigates French culture and its relationship to the language. |
| Attributes:Foreign Language Comp
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| FRE 1103: Elementary French III (5) Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FRE 1102 or permission of instructor. Builds proficiency in the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in the French language. Investigates French culture and its relationship to the language. |
| Attributes:Foreign Language Comp
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| FRE 1501: French I (4) Offerings |
| This course is taught by the Washington Academy of Languages for credit through Seattle Pacific and is not eligible for Seattle Pacific financial aid or scholarships, though federal and state aid may apply. By the end of this course, the student will be able to function minimally in French. Classes are conducted in French; grammatical and cultural notes may be clarified in English. Extensive practice is provided in using proper stress, the nasal vowels, and other pronunciation skills important to proficient speech. Emphasis is placed on French phonics for pronunciation as well as for spelling. Participants will learn to conjugate regular (and some irregular) verbs in the present tense, tell time, count to 1,000,000, use a calendar, and read for information. Participants will also learn to converse in a variety of situations including greeting people and making introductions, exchanging personal information and directions, asking questions, using transportation, giving descriptions, and discussing various recreational activities. Course readings focus on French lifestyles and locales. |
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| FRE 1502: French II (4) Offerings |
| This course is taught by the Washington Academy of Languages for credit through Seattle Pacific and is not eligible for Seattle Pacific financial aid or scholarships, though federal and state aid may apply. This course begins with a review of the material covered in French I. This level is appropriate for a person who has been away from the language for awhile, but has retained basic grammar, vocabulary, and fluency. Grammar introduced at this level includes introduction of several irregular verbs, the immediate future, relative pronouns, adverbs, the names of body parts, and negation. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary acquisition including idiomatic expressions. By the end of this level, participants have expanded self-expression and are able to discuss such topics as climate and geography, recreational pursuits, personal lifestyles and opinions, and to handle numerical computations. In addition, participants will be able to read simple newspaper and magazine articles and to write at a similar level of ability. |
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| FRE 1503: French III (4) Offerings |
| This course is taught by the Washington Academy of Languages for credit through Seattle Pacific and is not eligible for Seattle Pacific financial aid or scholarships, though federal and state aid may apply. This course continues the study of basic grammar including direct and indirect objects, pronouns, the passe' compose', the imperfect, imperatives and reflexive verbs, irregular verbs, and expressions of quantity. Vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and expressions of time continue to be emphasized. By the end of this level, participants can expect to handle many conversational situations including ordering food and shopping. The course also covers such topics as French etiquette, fashion, sports, health, professions, and the ability to give orders, suggestions, and advice. A unit on Quebec and the French presence in North America is also presented. |
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| FRE 1504: French IV (4) Offerings |
| This course is taught by the Washington Academy of Languages for credit through Seattle Pacific and is not eligible for Seattle Pacific financial aid or scholarships, though federal and state aid may apply. At this level, French grammar studied includes comparison of the passe' compose' and the imperfect, the pronouns y and en, indefinite pronouns, specific uses of imperatives, and forms of negation. Participants also continue to develop vocabulary and to perfect fluency in conversational situations. Discussions and readings focus on storytelling, French culture, common superstitions in France, and French-speaking Africa. |
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| FRE 2100: Intermediate French (1-5) Offerings |
| Intermediate French in Paris Study Abroad program or in European Quarter. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits. |
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| FRE 2101: Niveau Intermediaire (5) Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FRE 1103 or equivalent (i.e., three years of French in high school). Reviews French language structure; emphasizes progress toward communicative competence and growth in understanding and appreciating the cultures of the Francophone world; introduces French literature. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities B
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| FRE 2102: Niveau Intermediaire (5) Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FRE 1103 or 2101, or permission of instructor. Continues review of French language structure; emphasizes progress toward communicative competence and growth in understanding and appreciating the cultures of the Francophone world; introduces French literature. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities B
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| FRE 2103: Niveau Intermediaire (5) Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FRE 1103 or permission of instructor. Continues review of French language structure; emphasizes progress toward communicative competence and growth in understanding and appreciating the cultures of the Francophone world; introduces French literature. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities B
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| FRE 2501: French V (4) Offerings |
| This course begins with a brief review of material covered in previous levels, then introduces the pronouns y and en, adverbs, the word order with multiple pronoun use, stress pronouns, pronominal verbs, some irregular verbs, and the conjugation of verbs in the future tense. Vocabulary includes a focus on the work place and daily life. |
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| FRE 2502: French VI (4) Offerings |
| At this level, the student is introduced to relative pronouns, the comparative and superlative forms, interrogative pronouns, the conditional and subjunctive moods, indefinite adjectives and pronouns, and a few more irregular verbs. Vocabulary focuses on leisure activities, expressing opinions, and suggesting and giving advice. |
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| FRE 3100: Advanced French (1-5) Offerings |
| Advanced French in Paris Study Abroad program or in European Quarter. May be repeated for credit up to 5 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FRE 3105: Composition et Conversation (5) Offerings |
| Focuses on writing as a process through at least three compositions of various types (e.g., description, narration, summary, and argumentative essay, and communication for debate and presentations). Students will rewrite at least two of the compositions, and the total pages of final-draft French prose will be at least twelve. Uses French as the language for research, lecture, and discussion. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
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| FRE 3205: Topics in Francophone Literature (5) Offerings |
| Considers themes in Francophone literature, culture and film from different regions and periods. Uses French as the language for research, lecture and discussion. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time. |
| Attributes:Arts and Humanities B, Upper-Division
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| FRE 3250: La France et le Monde (3) Offerings |
| Explores the role of the French Language and cultural values in the francophone world. Directs special attention to the legacy of French colonization in Africa and the Caribbean. Uses French as the language for research, lecture, and discussion. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FRE 3260: Les Arts Francais (3) Offerings |
| Explores painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater or cinema in France with the intent of bringing out the interaction of these arts with each other, history, and language. Uses French as the language for research, lecture, and discussion. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FRE 4460: La Litterature Francaise-du Moyen Age au 18e Siecle (3) Offerings |
| Presents landmark works in French literature from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. Includes consideration of genres, themes, and social/historical backgrounds of the selections studied. Uses French as the language for research, lecture, and discussion. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
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| FRE 4461: La Litterature Francaise-du 19e et du 20e Siecles (3) Offerings |
| Examines important works by French authors of the 19th and 20th centuries in the context of literary and philosophical movements. Pays close attention to the effect of historical events and cultural changes on the evolution of values. Uses French as the language of research, lecture, and discussion. Offered alternate years. May be repeated for credit 1 time. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FRE 4899: Francophone Capstone (3) Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FRE 2103. This course invites students to look back at their major. Writing assignments are all in French and include a symposium paper of 5-7 pages, two reflection papers, and study question responses for a total of at least 12 pages. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course
Restrictions:European Studies - French, French, French and Francophone Studies Majors only. |
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| FRE 4900: Independent Study (1-5) Offerings |
| Student works independently with a faculty member on a mutually agreed upon topic. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FRE 4920: Independent Readings in French (1-5) Offerings |
| Independent Readings in French May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FRE 4930: French Tutorial Practicum (1-6) Offerings |
| For advanced students who wish to assist as discussion leaders and readers in 1000-level French classes. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FRE 4940: Coop Education: French Internship (1-10) Offerings |
| Applies the skills needed to communicate in French in varied employment settings. Students may suggest their own internships in consultation with the faculty supervisor as long as use of the target language is part of the employment situation and other internship criteria are met. May be repeated for credit up to 10 credits. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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| FRE 4950: Special Topics: How to Sound French (3-5) Offerings |
| Prerequisite: FRE 2103. Explores a special topic in French and Francophone studies. Topic varies based on instructor choice. |
| Attributes:Upper-Division
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