Nicholls State University

Reaffirming our commitment to excellence in education through reaffirmation of SACS-COC accreditation


COURSES OF INSTRUCTION FOR FRENCH

•  

Courses numbered below 100 are developmental, courses in the 100 series are designed for freshmen, 200 courses are for sophomores, and 300 and 400 courses are for juniors and seniors.


•  

Admission to courses numbered 300 or above requires sophomore standing and completion of six semester hours of non‑developmental English and three semester hours of non‑developmental mathematics.


•  

Numbers preceded by an asterisk (*)indicate courses carrying undergraduate credit or graduate credit. Such courses are structured to ensure appropriate attention to both groups.


•  

Courses numbered 500 to 599 are designed for graduate students. Seniors, however, may be admitted under certain conditions (see Admissions of Seniors to Part‑Time Graduate Study).


•  

A freshman or sophomore cannot register for a course listed and offered for graduate or undergraduate credit, if a graduate student is enrolled in the course.


Courses numbered below 100 are developmental and are not acceptable for credit toward graduation. Some other courses numbered above 100 may not carry credit toward graduation; see course description.

The numerical listing after the course titles gives the following information:

first number :  

semester credit hours


second number :  

lecture hours per week


third number :  

laboratory or other contact hours per week.


ACCT 205 :  

Introduction to Financial Accounting. 03‑3‑0. (3 semester credit hours. 3 hours lecture per week. No laboratory.) (52.0301)


BIOL 204 :  

General Microbiology Laboratory. 1-0-3. (1 semester credit hour. No lecture. 3 hours laboratory per week.) (26.0503)


CHEM 451 :  

Research Problems. 2‑1‑3.(2 semester credit hours. 1 hour lecture per week. 3 hours laboratory per week.) (40.0599)


Courses offered only in specific semesters are identified by the following designations:

Su only  

Fa-odd years only

Sp only  

Fa-even years only

Fa only  

Sp-odd years only

  

Sp- even years only


•  

If courses have no designation(s), they are generally offered each semester, but student‘s should contact individual departments for variations.

•  

Summer Session course offerings vary greatly. Students must consult with their Dean's office for summer course offerings.


The University reserves the right to withdraw, modify, or add to the courses offered.

The four capital letters in parentheses represent the computerized abbreviation for that subject field; the abbreviation is often used on documents and course schedules. The numbers in parentheses represent the Integrated Post-secondary Education Data System (IPEDS).


French (FREN - 16.09)


FREN 101. Elementary French I. 3‑3‑0. Introduction to pronunciation and fundamental grammatical structure in the language, with emphasis on the development of basic language skills. (16.0901)

FREN 102. Elementary French II. 3-3‑0. Prerequisite: FREN 101 or sufficient score on placement test. An intensive study of structural patterns and vocabulary. (16.0901)

FREN 201. Intermediate French I. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: FREN 102 or sufficient score on placement test. An intensive study of structural patterns and vocabulary. (16.0901)

FREN 202. Intermediate French II. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or sufficient score on placement test. A review of the basic principles of grammar; controlled conversation in the language. (16.0901)

FREN 306. Advanced French Language Development I. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of college French or equivalent. Intensive practice in conversation and comprehension. (16.0901)

FREN 307. Advanced French Language Development II. 3‑3‑0. A continuation of FREN 306. (16.0901)

FREN 309. Children's Literature. 3‑3‑0. A study of the French cultural heritage of Louisiana in stories, songs, rhymes, games and folklore. (16.0901)

FREN 310. Francophone Culture and Civilization. 3‑3‑0. Aspects of the culture and civilization of Francophone countries. May be repeated for credit if content differs. (16.0901)

FREN 313. Practical Linguistics. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: FREN 304 or permission of department head. Introduction to and intensive practice in the techniques and skills needed in foreign language-related careers, including literary and commercial translation, escort and simultaneous interpreting, writing and editing. (16.0901)

FREN 315. Survey of French Literature. 3‑3‑0. A study of French literature from the Middle Ages until the French Revolution. (16.0901)

FREN 316. Survey of French Literature. 3‑3‑0. A study of French literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. (16.0901)

FREN 325. Advanced French Grammar and Composition I. 3-3-0. Prerequisites: FREN 202 or satisfactory score on placement test. Written communication skills through grammar review and exercises, analysis of literary texts, and writing practice. (16.0901)

FREN 326. Advanced French Grammar and Composition II. 3-3-0 Prerequisite, FREN 325 or permission of instructor. French syntax, grammar, and idioms. Critical analysis of French texts. (16.0901)

FREN 350: Introduction to Commercial French. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or satisfactory score on placement test. Specialized vocabulary, business communication, cultural differences in the French-speaking business world. (16.0901)

*FREN 401. Topics in French Language and Linguistics. 3‑3‑0. Intensive study of a specialized area of language and linguistics. May be repeated for credit if content differs. (16.0901)

*FREN 402. Topics in Francophone Culture and Civilization. 3‑3‑0. Intensive study of a specialized area of Francophone civilization. May be repeated for credit if content differs. (16.0901)

*FREN 403. Topics in French Literature. 3‑3‑0. Intensive study of a specialized area of literature. May be repeated for credit if content differs. (16.0901)

FREN 407. Phonetics. 3‑3‑0. Prerequisite: 6 hours of 300-level French courses or permission of department head. Intensive practice in pronunciation, conversation and advanced grammar. (16.0901)

FREN 409. Applied Linguistics for Second-Language Teaching. 3‑3‑0. Analysis of the linguistic and cultural content of the materials available for the instructional program at the elementary level. Practical training in methods of using these materials. (16.0901)


Legal Disclaimer 1-877-NICHOLLS · Nicholls State University · Thibodaux, Louisiana 70310
Member of the University of Louisiana System
©Copyright Nicholls State University
SACS Coordinator: laynie.barrilleaux@nicholls.edu
Website Comments