Fall 2025 French

FR 101

Elementary French I

4 hours. For students who have not studied French or placement as determined by test score. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high- speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. During the fall and spring terms, combined-section final exam will be held Tuesday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

Blended - Online & Classroom

FR 102

Elementary French II

4 hours. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of computer and internet access is required. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in FR 101, or the equivalent as determined by test score. During the fall and spring terms, combined-section final exam will be held Tuesday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

Blended - Online & Classroom

FR 103

Intermediate French I

4 hours. Extensive computer use required. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of a computer and internet access is required. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): FR 102; or appropriate score on the department placement test. During the fall and spring terms, combined-section final exam will be held Tuesday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

FR 104

Intermediate French II

4 hours. Extensive computer use required. This is a blended-online and classroom course. Use of a computer and internet access is required. A high-speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): FR 103; or appropriate score on the department placement test. During the fall and spring terms, combined-section final exam will be held Tuesday of finals week from 6 to 8 p.m.

FR 191

African and Caribbean Francophone Literature in Translation

3 hours. Same as BLST 191. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

FR 196

Totalitarianism, Writing and Cinema

3 hours. Same as ITAL 196, and SPAN 196. Taught in English. Two additional hours for viewing films (every two weeks). Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

FR 210

French Conversation

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Taught in French. Prerequisite(s): FR 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

FR 211

French in the Professions

3 hours.

FR 212

Stories, Sights, and Sounds from the French-Speaking World

3 hours.

FR 213

France Past and Present

3 hours.

FR 214

Conversational French through Popular Culture and Media

3 hours.

FR 296

Independent Study

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the degree and the major.

FR 297

Paris in Literature, Film, and Culture

3 hours. Taught in English. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

FR 298

French Literature, Drama and/or Film in Translation

3 hours. Previously listed as FR 198. Taught in English. Recommended Background: Successful completion of a 100-level class in the Humanities and ENGL 160 and ENGL 161. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course. Departmental Approval Required

FR 301

Topics in French and Francophone Literature

3 hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s) if topics vary. Taught in French. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in FR 211 or Grade of C or better in FR 212 or Grade of C or better in FR 213 or Grade of C or better in FR 214; and Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 211 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 212 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 213 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 214; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

FR 303

Writing in the Discipline

1 hours. Taught in French. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above, and approval of the department. Corequisite(s): In order to register for FR 303, students must be concurrently registered for either FR 300, FR 301 or FR 302. Restricted to students in the French and Francophone Studies department.

FR 398

Research

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. No more than 3 credit hours of FR 398 may be applied toward the major or minor. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in FR 211 or Grade of C or better in FR 212 or Grade of C or better in FR 213 or Grade of C or better in FR 214; and approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required

FR 400

French in Style: Advanced Speaking, Writing and Research

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite(s): One 300-level course (or equivalent), or consent of the instructor.

FR 417

Topics in Seventeenth-Century French Literature

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 2 time(s), if topics vary. Taught in French. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 300 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 301 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 302; or consent of the instructor.

FR 420

Topics in Twentieth-Century French Literature

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 2 time(s), if topics vary. Taught in French. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 300 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 301 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 302; or consent of the instructor.

FR 422

Topics in Francophone Literature

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 2 time(s), if topics vary. Taught in French. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 300 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 301 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 302; or consent of the instructor Fr 301 (Topics in French and Francophone Literature) or consent of the instructor.

FR 440

Topics in French and Francophone Cinema

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hour. Same as MOVI 440. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours of credit for undergraduates, or 12 hours of credit for graduate students, as long as the topic is different for each registration. Taught in English. Students who intend to use French 440 toward the major in French must complete assignment in French. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 300 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 301 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 302; or consent of the instructor.

FR 448

Foundations of Second Language Teaching

3 OR 4 hours. Same as GER 448 and SPAN 448. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Taught in English. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor and three courses at the 200 and 300 levels. Restricted to Teaching of French or Teaching of German or Teaching of Spanish major(s). Instructor Approval Required

FR 464

Topics in French Cultural Studies

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 2 time(s), if topics vary. Taught in French. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 300 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 301 or Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in FR 302; and consent of the instructor.

FR 470

Educational Practice with Seminar I

6 hours. Graduate credit only with approval of the department. Prerequisite(s): Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, and approval of the department. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Practice.

FR 471

Educational Practice with Seminar II

6 hours. Graduate credit only with approval of the department. Prerequisite(s): Good academic standing in a teacher education program, completion of 100 clock hours of pre-student-teaching field experiences, credit or concurrent registration in FR 470, and approval of the department. To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Conference and one Practice.

FR 496

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): French major with senior or graduate standing and consent of the department. Instructor Approval Required This course counts toward the limited number of independent study hours accepted toward the undergraduate degree and the major.

FR 510

Seminar in Literary Studies

4 hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Taught in French.

FR 575

French Abroad

0 TO 16 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 33 hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department. Departmental Approval Required

FR 590

Guided Research

1 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): Departmental approval to be communicated by the Director of Graduate Studies. Instructor Approval Required

FR 596

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. Taught in French. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department. Instructor Approval Required