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FRENCH 288 provides an overview of Doctors Without Borders, exploring its history, mission, and the cultural, political, and ethical challenges of global humanitarian action.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course involves significant reading, with one reviewer noting that completing at least 80% of readings is necessary for essay success. Grading relies on participation, speaking presentations, in-class essays, and critical commentaries, though the workload is generally considered manageable.
Advanced composition and speaking course focusing on essay writing, pronunciation, and conversation in French.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews describe the workload as excessive, citing busy work and 1.5 to 3 hours of pre-class preparation per session, though one reviewer notes the instructor is not a hard grader.
Introduction to important literary works of modernity from the French Revolution to the twenty-first century, taught in French.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jennifer Gipson: Reviewers describe the course as accessible, with one noting a low difficulty rating and praising the instructor's care for student progress.
FRENCH 228 is an intermediate language and culture course that enhances writing and speaking proficiency through cultural readings on France and the francophone world.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course requires significant pre-class reading and memorized presentations, though the class is generally considered easy if students apply themselves to the readings.
Fourth semester French focusing on advanced oral practice, conversation, grammar, reading, vocabulary, creative writing, and cultural study.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Kelsey Roy, Kimberly Rooney, Vlad Dima: The course focuses on grammar with short writing assignments and requires completion of workbook exercises for grades, while tests are generally considered fair.
FRENCH 211 is an introductory course in interdisciplinary French studies focusing on literary texts in English translation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Ritt Deitz: The class requires a significant amount of reading and analysis, which some find heavy but rewarding. Midterms are reported as easy, though students must attend lectures because no slides or recordings are provided.
First Semester French covers oral practice, conversation, grammar, reading, vocabulary building, and the study of French and Francophone cultures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Cara Torres, Melissa Henderson: Grading is described as easy and lenient for tests and homework, with one review noting a TA who grades pretty easily.
Second Semester French covers oral practice, conversation, grammar, reading, vocabulary building, and the study of French and Francophone cultures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Hugo Torres, Maggie Hughes: Workload expectations vary by instructor. Some teachers are described as fair but requiring effort, while others are noted as tough graders who demand participation and hard work for good grades.
Third Semester French covers oral practice, conversation, grammar, reading, vocabulary, creative writing, and Francophone cultures.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload includes tedious grammar assignments and group projects. Grades depend heavily on attendance and participation, with some noting a nice pacing of content.