French

This course offers a study of major past and contemporary French film productions.

This online course examines the French culture along with some basic elements of the French language. nl

This course is divided into three individual portions: the comprehension of written texts, application of the grammar and orthography systems to effectively analyze written texts, and an application of these methods to produce original texts. Comprehension of written texts is intended to build useful habits in order to examine a document, afterwards students are expected to employ good grammar and orthography in their responses.

This course focuses on translation of political documents from French to English and vice versa, providing a deeper understanding of the language.

This methodology course is designed to help UC students make the transition from the American to the French university system. For three hours a week over a course of twelve weeks, students are introduced to the essential techniques for succeeding in the typical French university class. Students acquire skills to take clear and thorough notes, compose an outline, and write a summary of materials presented in both written and oral forms. Writing skills are sharpened by learning how to conduct a stylistic analysis, develop an argument, counterargument, and a conclusion. By the end of the course, students are familiar with the expectations of French professors and their methods of assessment. The course adapts materials to target students in both literature and the social sciences. Continuous assignments allow for frequent feedback from the instructor.