FREN 320 French Culture and Civilization

The course consists of a general history of France emphasizing modern trends in French culture and civilization. Conducted in French. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

FREN 202 or permission of instructor

Offered

Spring, even years

Student Learning Outcomes

1. The student will learn vocabulary associated with historical developments in France and its geography.
2. The student will improve reading skills through attacking the assignments in the text.
3. The student will improve listening skills through lectures, videos, and taped materials.
4. The student will improve verbal skills through participation in discussion in French.
5. The student will be able to identify major events in French history at least up to the founding of the fifth republic.
6. The student will better understand current issues in the news concerning the French-speaking world.
7. The student will gain knowledge about the connection between food and culture through the material of the text.