FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES - FRENCH - FLF

FLF 101Elementary French I3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
First in a four-course sequence to develop language skills. Oral and written practice in classroom and language laboratory. Readings in French culture and civilization.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


FLF 102Elementary French II3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: FLF 101
Continuation of FLF 101 with intensive practice in spoken French. Readings in French culture and civilization.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


FLF 105Intensive Elementary French6(6-0-0)
An intensive course aimed at developing a balanced foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing French. Equivalent to FLF 101 plus FLF 102.


FLF 110Accelerated Elementary French3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Placement into this course determined by The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Placement Test: http://sasw.chass.ncsu.edu/fl/place.htm
Content of FLF 101 and 102, at an accelerated pace, for students with previous study of French (1-2 years in high school) who placed into the course based on results of the NC State French Placement Test. Includes a refresher of 101 material beforecovering 102 material. Development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and understanding Francophone cultures. Significant amount of work outside of class. Fulfills the FL 102 requirement.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


FLF 201Intermediate French I3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: FLF 102 or FLF 110
Third of four consecutive courses to develop skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Readings and discussions of French culture, civilization and literature.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


FLF 202Intermediate French II3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: FLF 201
Last of four sequential language courses. Increased emphasis on reading and writing. Readings in the literature, culture, and civilization of France and the Francophone world.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


FLF 212French: Language, Culture, and Technology3(3-0-0) F
Preq: FLF 102, FLF 110 or two years of high school French
A study of the language structures and vocabulary necessary for an intermediate level of communication in French together with cultural and technological issues of our global society, in the context of the French-speaking world and the European Union. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation for required field trip.
Course Offerings: fall


FLF 301Survey of French Literature from the Middle Ages through the Enlightenment3(3-0-0) F
Preq: An advanced language skills course (FLF 308, 310, 315) or FLF 202 with permission of instructor
Reading and discussion of representative works with attention to literary analysis as well as to historical and cultural background.
Course Offerings: fall


FLF 302Survey of French Literature from Romanticism to the Contemporary Period3(3-0-0) S
Preq: An advanced language skills course (FLF 308, 310, 315) or FLF 202 with Consent of Instructor
Reading and discussion of representative works with attention to literary analysis as well as to historical and cultural background.
Course Offerings: sprg


FLF 306French Business Communication3(3-0-0) Alt. yrs.(even)
Preq: FLF 202
Study of major forms of written and oral business communication used in the French-speaking world. Extensive work with current, culturally authentic materials. Emphasis on development of practical communicative skills, with special attention to cross-cultural comparisons of French and American business practices and modes of communication.


FLF 307Business French3(3-0-0) F
Preq: FLF 202
Business French vocabulary and concepts with emphasis on cultural differences and their importance in the new global village business world.
Course Offerings: sprg


FLF 308Advanced Conversation: Contemporary French Cultures3(3-0-0) S
Preq: FLF 202
Conversation and reading emphasizing idiomatic and practical usage with attention to contemporary civilization and cultures of the French speaking world. Emphasis on social structures, political features, events, world views and modes of communication.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


FLF 309French Phonetics and Pronunciation3(3-0-0) F
Preq: FLF 202
A study of the oral production of standard French with the aim of improving pronunciation, fluency and skill in communication. Extensive oral practice through conversation and phonetics.
Course Offerings: fall


FLF 310Advanced Written Communication3(3-0-0) F
Preq: FLF 202
An in-depth study of French written communication at the advanced level, including the more advanced aspects of the French grammar with extensive writing practice serving a variety of practical communicative needs.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


FLF 315French Civilization and Culture3(3-0-0) S
Preq: FLF 202
French civilization and culture from its origins to the modern period. Reading and discussion of the social, cultural, economic and political structures of France, including its geography, history, music, art and national consciousness.
Course Offerings: sprg


FLF 318The Heritage of French Cinema3(3-0-0) S
Preq: 3 hrs. in French at 300 level
Survey of the major contributions of French cinema from its origins to the present. Attention to film as an artistic medium and to the cinematic representation of French history and culture. Reading, discussion, and viewing of films including Un Chien Andalou, La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc, Le Retour de Martin Guerre, La Marseillaise, Les 400 Coups, and Diva.
Course Offerings: fall


FLF 321French Cultures and contexts3(3-0-0) S, Alt. yrs.(odd)
Preq: FLF 202
An approach to important periods in the history of French culture through the reading of texts by several important writers. Films, slides, painting, music, and the Internet will be included to put the readings in a cultural context.
Course Offerings: fall


FLF 401French For Graduate Students3(3-0-0)
Basic French grammar, with special attention to characteristics of formal expository style, and illustrative readings. Study of extracts from scholarly publications in students' areas of research. Prepares students to take the graduate foreign language certification exam.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


FLF 411Approaches to French Translation3(3-0-0) F, Alt. Yr. (odd)
Preq: at least two French (FLF) 300 level courses
Intensive practice of translating to and from French a variety of texts selected from the areas of business, law, technology and science, as well as literature and the arts. Focus on Documentation, Research and Translation techniques and ethics.


FLF 414Studies in French Prose3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: 3 hrs in French at 300 level with 3 hrs in literature
Major developments in the French essay, letter, novel and other prose forms from the Renaissance to 1900. Readings from such authors as Montaigne, Sevigne, Lafayette, Rousseau, Sand, Balzac, Stendhal, Flaubert.
Course Offerings: fall


FLF 425Literature, Cinema and Culture of the Francophone World3(3-0-0) S
Preq: Graduate standing
A study of a number of literary texts and films from across the spectrum of the Francophone world - West Africa, the Maghreb, and the Caribbean. Through these texts and films we will study the diversity of the French colonial empire as well as the different historical, political and cultural effects of colonialism and postcolonialism. Films, videos, internet sites will be used.Course taught in French.
Course Offerings: sprg


FLF 492Seminar in French Studies3(3-0-0) S
Preq: Junior standing and 6 hrs in French literature
A small-group study of a topic in literature resulting in either a substantial essay or series of essays by each student. Topics vary each semester.
Course Offerings: sprg


FLF 502Variety in Language: French3(3-0-0) S Alt.Yrs.(Even)
Preq: Graduate standing
Structure and evolution of the French language. A study of language variety in the French-speaking world. Attention to the historical evolution of the language through time, and an analysis of the phonological, morphological and syntactic featuresof modern French. Use of the World Wide Web will enable students to access material from many parts of the Globe.Course taught in French.


FLF 503Issues in the Acquisition of L1 and L2 French3(3-0-0) S, (ALTYRODD)
Explores French first language (L1) and second language (L2) acquisition while addressing the theoretical and practical issues. Topics include: learner language, developmental sequences, cognitive processes, learner strategies, learner internal andexternal factors, and implications of acquisition research for pedagogical practice. Relevant to current and prospective teachers of L2 French.


FLF 511Approaches to French Translation3(3-0-0) F
Preq: Graduate standing
Intensive practice of translating to and from French a variety of texts selected from the areas of business, law, technology and science, as well as literature and the arts. Focus on Documentation, Research and Translation techniques and ethics.Course taught in French. Credit not allowed for both 411 & 511.


FLF 516Art and Society in France3(3-0-0) S
An overview of the visual arts in France, defined broadly, and their relationship to French society and culture: painting, architecture, photography, cinema, book production, gardens, fashion, cuisine, television, popular culture, and mass media will be studied.Course taught in French.
Course Offerings: sprg


FLF 521French Cultures and Contexts3(3-0-0) F
Preq: Graduate status required for FLF 521
Study of important periods in the history of French culture through the reading of key literary texts. Films, slides, painting, music, and the Internet will be included to put the readings in a cultural context. Topics vary. Students cannot get credit for both 421/521.
Course Offerings: fall


FLF 524French Theater in Cultural Contexts3(3-0-0) F, Alt. yrs.(even)
Preq: Graduate standing
An intensive study of some of the major plays in the French tradition in the cultural context of two perios: the age of Louis XIV (late seventeenth century) and the German occupation of France (1940-44). Readings of plays by Cormeille, Racine, Moliere, Sartre, Camus, and Anouiih and of texts on the history and art of the periods. Analysis of the plays from literary, theatrical, cultural, and political points of view. Use of film, video, and internet sites and visits to the North Carolina museum of art. Attention to pedagogical uses of theater in the classroom.


FLF 525Literature, Cinema and Culture of the Francophone World3(3-0-0) S
Preq: Graduate standing
A study of a number of literary texts and films from across the spectrum of the Francophone world - West Africa, the Maghreb, and the Caribbean. Through these texts and films we will study the diversity of the French colonial empire as well as the different historical, political and cultural effects of colonialism and postcolonialism. Films, videos, internet sites will be used.Course taught in French.
Course Offerings: sprg


FLF 592Seminar in French Studies3(3-0-0) S
Preq: At least one 400-level French class; Graduate standing
Seminar on literary, linguistic, or cultural topic in French studies. Research paper and oral presentation required. Conducted entirely in French. Rotating topics.Credit not allowed for both 492 and 592.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


FLF 595Special Topics in French3(3-0-0) F, S
Preq: Graduate standing
In depth exploration of specialized topics in French literature, culture or language. Also used to test and develop new courses.Course taught in French


FLF 630Independent Study in French1-3 F, S
Preq: Departmental approval required
Individualized study in French language or literature at the graduate level. Topic and mode of study to be determined in consultation with the faculty member supervising work.
Course Offerings: sprg


FLF 675Special Project in French3(0-3-0) F, S
Preq: Student must be in final semester of his or her program.
Individual project in French language or literature at the graduate level. Topic and mode of study to be determined in consultation with student's project advisory committee within the parameters of specific options.
Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg


FLF 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.
Course Offerings: sprg


FLF 689Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester.