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Highest historical GPA first. At least 100 letter grades over the five years through the selected term. Grades reflect past outcomes, not workload or a guaranteed result.
10 courses
Ranked courses have at least 100 recorded letter grades.
Cultural study of contemporary Francophone Africa's government, organizations, and enterprise, exploring relations with France, the EU, and US while developing bilingual networking and communication skills.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Introduction to reading and analyzing literature, comics, and film in French, emphasizing the development of writing skills and close reading techniques.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Gwenola Caradec
The class involved significant work, requiring students to read, participate, and ask questions while being graded on multiple components.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Fourth Semester French covers advanced oral practice, conversation, grammar, reading, vocabulary, creative writing, and Francophone cultures.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Kimberly Rooney
Students were required to complete workbook exercises, which counted toward the grade, though the online component was optional. Clear rubrics were provided for small essay assignments.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to important literary works of modernity from the French Revolution to the twenty-first century. Taught in French.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Jennifer Gipson
The course involved thought-provoking conversation and was rated as moderately difficult by a past student who had previously struggled in other classes.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026This course improves French proficiency and Francophone cultural understanding through literature, film, advertising, journalism, grammar review, and discussion.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Ritt Deitz
The course required extensive reading, including finishing a book within a two-day window, and mandated attendance with a written insight submitted after every class.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026An introduction to important literary works from the medieval era to the French Revolution, taught in French, covering key writers, texts, and cultural evolution.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Anne Vila
Getting an A required consistent effort, though the workload was never overwhelming. Taking good lecture notes was helpful when writing essays.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026First Semester French covers oral practice, conversation, grammar, reading, vocabulary, and Francophone culture.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Melissa Henderson
One student described Melissa Henderson as very lenient when grading tests and homework.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Examines French fashion from the Middle Ages to today through literary texts and visual arts, analyzing clothing as a reflection of aesthetic, social, and gender values.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Anne Theobald
The course included many homework assignments written on paper, a format one student found appealing despite it being old-fashioned.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026Second Semester French covers oral practice, conversation, grammar, reading, vocabulary, and Francophone cultures.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Hugo Torres
The course is not easy but fair, expecting students to put in work while ensuring that effort is rewarding through original lesson plans.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Third Semester French focuses on oral practice, conversation, grammar review, reading, vocabulary expansion, creative writing, and the study of French and Francophone cultures.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Jacqueline Ebelabena
Jacqueline Ebelabena assigned far too many tedious grammar assignments, with one student reporting seven per day.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026