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Special areas in French language, literature, or culture and civilization not covered by regular courses.

Individual directed study of a particular area or topic in French language or literature. Periodic meetings with instructor, writing of a substantial paper.

Student will develop a list of weekly activities, such as watching movies, listening to music, reading of articles and books, etc. that will further enhance the student’s oral proficiency in French. Student will meet once a week with instructor to discuss the activities. The course will end with retaking of Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) exam. Student is responsible for the cost of the exam.

Detailed study of literary movements and major writers of 19th century.

Focus on a major theme, movement, author, or period in the literature and/or culture of France. The course can be repeated as its content changes.

Focus on a major theme, movement, author or period of one or more French-speaking regions around the world. The course can be repeated as its content changes.

Intensive practice in spoken French and listening comprehension at an advanced level.

In-depth study of a literary or cultural topic selected by the instructor. Major written paper and oral presentation required. All work to be done in French.

To give feeling for French style, shades of meaning, and mastery of stylistic difficulties not taken up in more elementary courses. Study of classic French prose; translations and free composition.

Students serve as undergraduate learning assistants to any of the intermediate and phonetic courses in French, to be decided in consultation with the instructor. Assistants help the instructor both in the classroom as well as outside the classroom monitoring class activities online and offering tutoring. Assistants are also responsible for developing and teaching lesson(s) on grammar and/or cultural topics as agreed upon with the instructor. Assistants learn and develop best practices in language teaching. Students in education certification programs preferred.