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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.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026FRENCH 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.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026FRENCH 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.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025Advanced 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.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025FRENCH 348 introduces political, social, intellectual, artistic, and literary developments in French and Francophone culture from the French Revolution to the present, taught in French.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Florence Vatan: The course is considered difficult, with one fluent student noting it was among the hardest French classes they have taken.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleFRENCH 799 is an independent study course arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleStudy of professional culture and sociology in French and Francophone business, government, and NGO environments, focusing on communication skills.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Gilles Bousquet: Gilles Bousquet's class was rated as easy with low difficulty.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample