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French (FRENCH)

FRENCH 103 First-Semester French

4 cr. Undergraduate.

For students who have not studied French previously. Oral practice, grammar, and reading. Language laboratory required.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: Counts as repeat of French 113. Open only to students with 2 yrs HS French or less or score of 1 on the French placement exam.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 104 Second-Semester French

4 cr. Undergraduate.

Continuation of French 103. Further drill in the language laboratory.

Prerequisites: grade of C or better in French 103(P) or level 2 score on French placement exam or cons instr. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (4 retro cr).

Course Rules: Counts as repeat of French 114.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 110 French for Travelers

1-2 cr. Undergraduate.

Basic conversational French for travelers. For students with no knowledge of French as well as for those with a basic foundation in the language. Useful vocabulary and cultural information.

Prerequisites: none.

Last Taught: Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 145 Views of France:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

In-depth study of selected aspects of French civilization as reflected in literature.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 192 First-Year Seminar:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.

Prerequisites: none.

Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2009, Fall 2007.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 197 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.

Prerequisites: acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Summer 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 199 Independent Study

1-4 cr. Undergraduate.

For further information consult department chair.

Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.

Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.

Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2003, Summer 1994, Spring 1994.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 203 Third-Semester French

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Review and further study of language and culture with emphasis on the development of reading skills.

Prerequisites: grade of C or better in French 104(P) or 114(P) or level 3 score on French placement exam or cons instr. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (8 retro cr).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 204 Fourth-Semester French

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Continuation of French 203. Review of main grammatical concepts. Readings in modern French and Francophone literature.

Prerequisites: grade of C or better in French 203(P) or level 4 score on French placement exam or cons instr; French 213(R). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (11 retro cr).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 210 French Immersion: Intermediate

1-2 cr. Undergraduate.

Concentrated, structured practice of spoken French; contemporary topics; small-group setting with native speakers, simulates immersion experience. Build vocabulary, improve communication skills. Weekend, interim, or short-term summer modules. Specific credits announced in Schedule whenever course is offered.

Prerequisites: French 203(P) or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken to 4 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 277 French Discussion Section:

1-2 cr. Undergraduate.

Discussion in French, designed to broaden perspectives, improve language skills.

Prerequisites: French 204(P) or cons instr.

Course Rules: Offered in conjunction w/courses in other disciplines (Anthro, Hist, Pol Sci, etc). Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 289 Internship in French

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Application of basic principles of French in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.

Prerequisites: French 103(P) or 113(P); 2.25 gpa; cons instr.

Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Summer 2006, Fall 2004, Summer 2003.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 296 UROP Apprenticeship

1-3 cr. Undergraduate.

Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff. One credit for 45 hrs research.

Prerequisites: acceptance into UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.

Course Rules: May be retaken to 9 cr max.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 297 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.

Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog; conc reg in French 595(C).

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 299 Ad Hoc:

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.

Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Spring 2002, Fall 1999, Fall 1998, Fall 1997.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 303 Conversation and Composition: Intermediate Level

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Development of ability to understand, read, speak and write French, with emphasis on everyday language and culture.

Prerequisites: grade C or better in French 204(P) or level 5 score on French placement exam or cons instr; may be taken conc w/French 204 w/grade B or better in French 203(P). Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 324 Contemporary French Language and Culture

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Introduction to contemporary French culture through the use of authentic materials (video, oral interviews, literary and journalistic writing).

Prerequisites: French 303(215)(P) or cons instr. Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 325 Intensive Grammar and Usage

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Grammatical structures; levels of styles; written accuracy and proficiency.

Prerequisites: French 303(215)(P) or cons instr.Generates L&S credit for demonstrated equivalent preparation (14 retro cr).

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 332 Reading French Texts

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Rules and concepts involved in reading and understanding poetry and prose. Practice in developing skills by literary analysis.

Prerequisites: French 303(P) or cons instr; French 324(R) & 325(R).

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 349 Studies in French Culture:

2-4 cr. Undergraduate.

A specific aspect of French culture combining class lectures and on-site visits.

Prerequisites: French 303(215)(P) or cons instr; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog; conc reg in French 595(C).

Course Rules: May not enroll conc in French 449. May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2004, Spring 2003, Spring 2002, Spring 2001.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 357 Literature of the French-Speaking World in Translation:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Topic/genre in selected works by major writers from one or more French-speaking regions (France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec, the Caribbean, Africa, Southeast Asia, etc.).

Prerequisites: jr st or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2003.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 383 Honors Seminar:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Reading and discussion of selected works.

Prerequisites: soph st; Honors 200(P); cons Honors College dir.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2011, Fall 2008, Spring 2006.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 392 Phonetics

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Theory of French sounds; phonetic transcription; practice in pronunciation in class and in language laboratory.

Prerequisites: French 303(215)(P) or cons instr.

Course Rules: Required of teaching majors & minors.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2019, Spring 2018.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 397 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before coursework level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program coursework.

Prerequisites: French 203(P); acceptance for Study Abroad Prog; conc reg in French 595(C).

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2020, Summer 2019, Spring 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 410 French Immersion: Advanced

1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Concentrated, structured practice of spoken French; contemporary topics; small-group setting with native speakers simulates immersion experience. Build vocabulary, improve communication skills. Weekend, interim, or short-term summer modules. Specific credits announced in Schedule whenever course is offered.

Prerequisites: French 324(327)(P) & 325(P), or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken to 4 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 410G French Immersion: Advanced

1-2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Concentrated, structured practice of spoken French; contemporary topics; small-group setting with native speakers simulates immersion experience. Build vocabulary, improve communication skills. Weekend, interim, or short-term summer modules. Specific credits announced in Schedule whenever course is offered.

Prerequisites: French 324(327)(P) & 325(P), or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken to 4 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 426 Growing Up French

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

French civilization from the point of view of the French child, with emphasis on materials familiar to French children and adolescents.

Prerequisites: jr st; two French courses numbered 320 or above or cons instr.

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 426G Growing Up French

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

French civilization from the point of view of the French child, with emphasis on materials familiar to French children and adolescents.

Prerequisites: jr st; two French courses numbered 320 or above or cons instr.

General Education Requirements: HU

Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 427 Advanced Written Expression

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Development of writing proficiency in a variety of genres through close analysis and imitation of good French writing; emphasis on usage, syntax, and authentic French expression.

Prerequisites: jr st & French 324(327)(P) & 325(P), or grad st.

Last Taught: Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 427G Advanced Written Expression

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Development of writing proficiency in a variety of genres through close analysis and imitation of good French writing; emphasis on usage, syntax, and authentic French expression.

Prerequisites: jr st & French 324(327)(P) & 325(P), or grad st.

Last Taught: Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 428 Castles, Cathedrals, and Common People: The Foundations of French Culture

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Study of major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.

Last Taught: Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 428G Castles, Cathedrals, and Common People: The Foundations of French Culture

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Study of major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.

Last Taught: Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 429 Royalty, Reason, and Revolution: The Golden Age of French Culture

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Renaissance through the Revolution.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.

Last Taught: Spring 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 429G Royalty, Reason, and Revolution: The Golden Age of French Culture

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Major aspects of French society and its cultural expressions from the Renaissance through the Revolution.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.

Last Taught: Spring 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 430 Reaction and Innovation: French Culture of the 19th and 20th Centuries

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

French politics, society, and culture from Napoleon's First Empire to De Gaulle's Fifth Republic, 1804-1958.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 430G Reaction and Innovation: French Culture of the 19th and 20th Centuries

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

French politics, society, and culture from Napoleon's First Empire to De Gaulle's Fifth Republic, 1804-1958.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 332(322)(P); French 324(327)(P) or 325(P); or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 431 Seminar in Literature of the Francophone World:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

Works written in French by writers of Africa, North Africa, the Caribbean, and Quebec.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 432 Seminar in French and Francophone Cultures:

1-3 cr. Undergraduate.

In-depth study of selected topics in the cultures of France or French-speaking countries.

Prerequisites: French 324(327)(P) or 325(P), or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 433 Seminar in French Literature:

3 cr. Undergraduate.

In-depth study of important works of French literature.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P).

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2020, Spring 2014, Fall 2011, Spring 2010.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 450 Institutions and Culture of Contemporary France

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Major political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping France today. France within the European Union and the Francophone world.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P); one add'l 300-level French course or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 450G Institutions and Culture of Contemporary France

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Major political, social, cultural and economic forces shaping France today. France within the European Union and the Francophone world.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P); one add'l 300-level French course or cons instr.

Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 451 Cinema of the French-Speaking World:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Narrative techniques and thematic content of French-language cinema.

Prerequisites: jr st; two of French 324(327)(P), 325(P), 332(322)(P) or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. First enrollment only counts toward French major.

Last Taught: Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 451G Cinema of the French-Speaking World:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Narrative techniques and thematic content of French-language cinema.

Prerequisites: jr st; two of French 324(327)(P), 325(P), 332(322)(P) or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. First enrollment only counts toward French major.

Last Taught: Spring 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 457 Topics in French and Francophone Studies in Translation:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Critical reading, lectures, and discussion of important works on a topic, genre, or historical period, with particular emphasis on intellectual and cultural context.

Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.

Course Rules: COMPLIT 457 & FRENCH 457 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Summer 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 457G Topics in French and Francophone Studies in Translation:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Critical reading, lectures, and discussion of important works on a topic, genre, or historical period, with particular emphasis on intellectual and cultural context.

Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.

Course Rules: COMPLIT 457 & FRENCH 457 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Summer 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 489 Internship in French

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Application of advanced principles of French in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.

Prerequisites: jr st; a 300-level or above course in French; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 497 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate.

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.

Prerequisites: French 203(P); acceptance for Study Abroad Prog; conc reg in French 595(C).

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 499 Ad Hoc:

1-6 cr. Undergraduate.

Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.

Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Summer 2004, Summer 2003, Spring 2003, Fall 1999.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 510 Seminar on Masterpieces of Literature Written in French:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Representative works of a major writer or writers.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 510G Seminar on Masterpieces of Literature Written in French:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Representative works of a major writer or writers.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2021.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 520 Seminar in Contemporary French Literature:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Trends and schools in contemporary novels, theatre, and poetry.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 1990.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 520G Seminar in Contemporary French Literature:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Trends and schools in contemporary novels, theatre, and poetry.

Prerequisites: jr st; French 325(P) & 332(322)(P); or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2010, Fall 1990.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 592 Seminar in French Language:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Historic, social, geographic, phonological, and lexical evolution of French. How French fits into global and regional contexts.

Prerequisites: jr st; two of French 324(327)(P), 325(P), & 332(322)(P); French 392(P); or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 592G Seminar in French Language:

3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Historic, social, geographic, phonological, and lexical evolution of French. How French fits into global and regional contexts.

Prerequisites: jr st; two of French 324(327)(P), 325(P), & 332(322)(P); French 392(P); or cons instr.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 599 Tools and Techniques of Research in French

1 cr. Undergraduate.

Library resources available for research in French language and literature, including online academic databases, the library catalogue, and reference books.

Prerequisites: jr st; conc reg in one of French 428(C), 429(C), 430(C), 431(C), 432(C), 433(C), 450(C), 510(C), or 592(C).

Last Taught: Fall 2009, Spring 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2008.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 697 Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.

Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 697G Study Abroad:

1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.

Designed to enable students studying language abroad to receive course credit at appropriate level.

Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Spring 2020, Fall 2019.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 699 Advanced Independent Reading

1-3 cr. Undergraduate.

Advanced independent work under the supervision of a French faculty or instructional academic staff member. For further information, consult French prog coord.

Prerequisites: jr st; two 300-level French courses, 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.

Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 700 Practicum in French Language Teaching Methods

1 cr. Graduate.

Practical application within French of methods and concepts taught in MALLT(MAFLL) 700.

Prerequisites: grad st; MALLT(MAFLL) 700(C) or cons instr.

Course Rules: Retakable to 2 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2015.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 731 Seminar in Literature of the Francophone World:

3 cr. Graduate.

Works written in French by writers of Africa, North Africa, the Caribbean, and Quebec.

Prerequisites: grad st.

Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 732 Topics in French and Francophone Culture:

1-3 cr. Graduate.

Advanced study of selected topics in the cultures of France or french-speaking countries.

Prerequisites: Grad st; cons instr.

Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max. Not open for cr to students w/cr in French 432 w/same subtitle.

Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2015.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 733 Seminar in French Literature:

3 cr. Graduate.

In-depth study of important works of French literature.

Prerequisites: grad st.

Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.

Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2017, Spring 2014, Fall 2011.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 797 Study Abroad:

1-6 cr. Graduate.

Designed to enroll graduate students in UWM sponsored program before course work, level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared program course work.

Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.

Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

FRENCH 799 Independent Study:

1-3 cr. Graduate.

Supervised study with a member of the graduate faculty.

Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr.

Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.

Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2011.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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