Language and Literature

Spring 2015

Language and Literature

Listed in: French, as FREN-205

Formerly listed as: FREN-05

Faculty

Rosalina M. de la Carrera (Section 01)

Description

An introduction to the critical reading of French literary and non-literary texts; a review of French grammar; training in composition, conversation and listening comprehension. Texts will be drawn from significant short stories, poetry and films. The survey of different literary genres serves also to contrast several views of French culture. Successful completion of FREN 205 prepares students for FREN 207, 208, 311 or 312. Conducted in French. Three hours a week.

Requisite: FREN 103 or three to four years of secondary school French. Fall semester: Professor Rockwell.  Spring semester:  Professor de la Carrera.

Course times and locations

FREN 205 - L/D

Section 01
M 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM CHAP 101
W 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM CHAP 101
F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM CHAP 101

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Book Store	Price
0205030122	Contrastes Bundle (text, workbook, dictionary)	Prentice Hall	Denise Rochat & Catherine Bloom		Amherst Books	TBD
0838455336	Panaché littéraire	Cengage Learning, 1995	Baker & Cauvin		Amherst Books	TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2022-23: Offered in Fall 2022, Spring 2023
Other years: Offered in Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024