Spring 2025 French

Last generated: Monday, May 05 2025 09:44 AM CDT

NOTE: 500 level courses require graduate standing

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15609LCD09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWF1652BSBHoselton, J; Weber, E; Wilton Harry, IOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDHoselton, J; Weber, E; Wilton Harry, IOn campus and online
15611LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWF1152LHHoselton, J; Weber, E; Wilton Harry, IOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Weber, E; Wilton Harry, IOn campus and online
28369LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMWF2072THHoselton, J; Kazeem, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Kazeem, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
15613LCD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWF1332BSBHoselton, J; Kazeem, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Kazeem, J; Weber, EOn campus and online

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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15615LCD10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWF1652BSBHoselton, J; Lassissi, T; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Lassissi, T; Weber, EOn campus and online
15618LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWF2152BSBChidlow, A; Hoselton, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLChidlow, A; Hoselton, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
Blended - Online & Classroom
15616LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF2812BSBChidlow, A; Hoselton, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLChidlow, A; Hoselton, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
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.

Blended - Online & Classroom

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15621LCD09:00 AM - 09:50 AMMWF1852BSBChidlow, A; Hoselton, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLChidlow, A; Hoselton, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
15620LCD10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWF1852BSBHoselton, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
15622LCD11:00 AM - 11:50 AMMWF1852BSBHoselton, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Weber, EOn campus and online
45981LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF1132BSBHoselton, J; Joumessi Mboumba, M; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Joumessi Mboumba, M; Weber, EOn campus and online

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.

Blended - Online & Classroom

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15625LCD10:00 AM - 10:50 AMMWF1032LHHoselton, J; Weber, E; Wrobel, JOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Weber, E; Wrobel, JOn campus and online
15629LCD12:00 PM - 12:50 PMMWF2192BSBHoselton, J; Weber, E; Wrobel, JOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Weber, E; Wrobel, JOn campus and online
15626LCD01:00 PM - 01:50 PMMWF3082LHHoselton, J; Tidjani, S; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Tidjani, S; Weber, EOn campus and online
15627LCD02:00 PM - 02:50 PMMWF3082LHHoselton, J; Lapotre, C; Weber, EOn campus and online
LCDARRANGEDARR2ONLHoselton, J; Lapotre, C; Weber, EOn campus and online

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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48332LCD12:30 PM - 01:45 PMTR1042LHWeber, EMeet on campus

FR 214

Conversational French through Popular Culture and Media

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42702LCD09:30 AM - 10:45 AMTR1032LHMcClure, EMeet on campus

FR 215

Paris in Film

3 hours. Taught in French. Prerequisite(s): FR 104; or appropriate score on the department placement test; or consent of the instructor.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48333LCD03:00 PM - 04:15 PMMW1652BSBGerazime, RMeet on campus

FR 295

Science Fiction and Fantasy in the French-Speaking World

3 hours. Taught in English. Recommended background: Successful completion of a 100-level class in the Humanities and ENGL 160 and ENGL 161. Creative Arts, and World Cultures course.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
47522LCD03:30 PM - 04:45 PMTR2082THLapotre, CMeet on campus
Imaginary worlds, fantastic voyages, strange creatures, wild machinery and technology are some elements of French sci-fi and fantasy that we'll explore in FR295. We'll look at graphic novels, comics, movies and more. Whether you're new to fantasy and sci fi, or want to compare the French versions to what you already know, join us on the voyage!

FR 296

Independent Study

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
38657CNFARRANGEDRobert, Y
33948CNFARRANGEDWeber, E

FR 300

Topics in Film and Media of the French-Speaking World

3 hours.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42703LCD02:00 PM - 03:15 PMTR1372BSBIreland, CMeet on campus
Crime & Gangsters in Movies "Crime and Gangsters in French Cinema." The course looks at different aspects of French society and its myths through the lens of crime fiction on screen.

FR 302

Topics in French and Francophone Culture

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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
24955LCD11:00 AM - 12:15 PMTR2072GHIreland, CMeet on campus
Authority Rebellion in France "Authority and Rebellion in France, 1945-1968." We will examine existentialism, New Wave cinema and aspects of the Algerian war as challenges to state authority, culminating in the riots and protests of May 1968.

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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
33508CNFARRANGEDIreland, C

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. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
43718CNFARRANGEDRobert, Y

FR 418

Topics in Eighteenth-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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
34101LCD05:00 PM - 07:30 PMM2072GHRobert, YMeet on campus
3 hours The Dark Side of Enlightenment New sources of light inevitably create new areas of darkness, and for all the good that they have brought us, les Lumires have also cast some particularly long shadows. In this class, we will study some of the new perspectives on race, women, and politics that came to the fore during the Enlightenment, as well as their unexpected (and often unintentional) consequences, from modern scientific racism and sexism to political theater and totalitarianism.
34102LCD05:00 PM - 07:30 PMM2072GHRobert, YMeet on campus
4 hours The Dark Side of Enlightenment New sources of light inevitably create new areas of darkness, and for all the good that they have brought us, les Lumires have also cast some particularly long shadows. In this class, we will study some of the new perspectives on race, women, and politics that came to the fore during the Enlightenment, as well as their unexpected (and often unintentional) consequences, from modern scientific racism and sexism to political theater and totalitarianism.

FR 449

Teaching Second Language Literacy and Cultural Awareness

3 OR 4 hours. Same as GER 449, and SPAN 449. 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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
37226LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR1852BSBTaboada, IMeet on campus
3 hours Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.
37227LCD03:30 PM - 06:00 PMR1852BSBTaboada, IMeet on campus
4 hours Restricted to Graduate - Chicago or Graduate Non-Degree Chicago.

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.

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
28376CNFARRANGEDRobert, Y

FR 510

Seminar in Literary Studies

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
24991LCD05:00 PM - 07:30 PMW1012LHGerazime, RMeet on campus

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
15647STAARRANGED

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. Departmental Approval Required

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
42704CNFARRANGEDIreland, C

FR 596

Independent Study

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

CRNCourse TypeStart & End TimeMeeting DaysRoomBuilding CodeInstructorMeets BetweenInstructional Method
48074CNFARRANGED