Fall Quarter 2026

Fall Quarter 2026

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Language Courses

FRE 001Y-003Y: Elementary French
FRE 021Y-022Y: Intermediate French
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Undergraduate Course Descriptions

• FRE 100 Composition in French

  Calista Pettit

• We will read memorable works of fiction in French that explore issues of class, education, and women’s experiences, from the 17th century to the present day. We will read a novella by Gustave Flaubert, one of Molière’s most well-known comedies, L’école des femmes, Marjane Satrapi’s humorous and poignant graphic novel that explores cultural norms regarding gender and sexuality, as well as watch Philippe Falardeau’s acclaimed film Monsieur Lazhar (2011). Students will work in a supportive workshop setting to develop critical reading strategies in French and hone their ability to present their ideas in French, orally and in writing.

  Course is taught in French. Prerequisite(s): FRE 023/FRE 023Y or permission of instructor. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).
   

  

• FRE 102 Theater in French

  Zachary Scovel

• Students will read plays that trace the evolution of French theatrical tradition from comédie-ballet and classical tragedy to modern absurdism and comedy. We will discover how various canonical playwrights have contributed to (or even pushed back against) the theatrical tradition as we analyze the evolution of style, practical performance, and audience reception. Students can also expect to engage in discussions about the social undercurrents within the various texts and how this relates to the broader historical contexts of each work. 

  Course is taught in French. Prerequisite(s): FRE 100 or consent of instructor. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).
   

  

• FRE 107B Making of Modern France

  Claire Goldstein

• Read real historical documents, analyze painting and architecture, and re-enact philosophical debates about important social issues in this quarter's exploration of the political and cultural history of France from the beginning of the seventeenth century through the middle of the nineteenth century. Highlights of our survey will include: Henri IV's Edict of Nantes, which ended the French Religious Wars; Versailles and Louis XIV's cultural and political project of French absolutism; Enlightenment polemics about economic inequality and religious toleration; the Revolution of 1789; the rise of Napoleon; and the industrial transformation of Paris in the nineteenth century. We will engage topics such as the role of women and minorities in society and France's relationship with the broader world as students hone reading, writing, and speaking skills in French. 

  Course is taught in French. Prerequisite(s): FRE 023/FRE 023Y or permission of instructor. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).
   

  
• FRE 109 French Phonetics
  Eric Russell

• This course is designed to familiarize you with French sounds and structures, as well as the principles of phonetics applicable to all languages. You will learn how sounds are produced, how articulatory parameters differ between French and English (and other languages), and how sounds undergo changes depending on context, style, and other factors. By doing so, you will be able to better contrast and compare the two and other languages, understand the pronunciation mistakes commonly made by non-native learners, review the correspondence between written and spoken French, and explore regional variation. 

  Course is taught in French. Prerequisite(s): FRE 023/FRE 023Y or permission of instructor. General Education: Social Sciences (SS).