FRNCH-200 Written and Oral Argumentation Through Contemporary Texts

An intensive course focusing on oral and written argumentation, proper nuanced expression, improvement of syntax and vocabulary-building strategies through the exploration of contemporary literary and cultural texts. Fall program focuses on questions of national and cultural identity using literature and cinema of immigration. Spring program focuses on the analysis of Simone de Beauvoir’s societal novel Les belles images (1967) and films on contemporary issues. Additional mandatory discussion session and activities.

Maximum Enrollment

Writing-Intensive (18)

(Writing Intensive.)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

FRNCH-140 or placement exam; heritage speakers with instructor permission.

Notes

Heritage speakers with instructor permission. Regular class meetings plus a weekly discussion session with a teaching assistant.